Address: 214-1 Dae-Dong, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, 38541, South Korea
Engineering;Life Sciences;Mechanical Engineering
Two colleges from Daegu came together in 1967 to form Yeungnam University in South Korea. Daegu College had been authorised in 1947 and Chunggu College in 1950, and the Ministry of Education approved the merged university the same year with six colleges. Shin Ki-suck became its first president on 1 January 1968.
The main campus lies in Gyeongsan in North Gyeongsang Province, close to Daegu. Construction there began in 1969, and the university also keeps a campus in Daegu itself, where Yeungnam University Hospital opened in 1983. The hospital links the university to clinical training and to its College of Medicine.
Engineering, life sciences and mechanical engineering are listed as the main teaching fields, alongside the medical programmes tied to the hospital. Reported enrolment varies by source and year, so current numbers are best taken from the university itself. International applicants and researchers can find admission rules, tuition and programme information on the English pages of the university website.
Domains taught:
Engineering, Life Sciences, Mechanical Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Private
Partnerships:
Collaborates regionally and internationally in engineering and health
Kyungpook National University in the Buk-gu district of Daegu is a public neighbour whose engineering, mechanical engineering and life sciences mirror the Yeungnam profile.
Pusan National University, public and based in Geumjeong-gu, lists engineering, life sciences and materials.
Gyeongsang National University in Jinju is a public university combining engineering, agriculture and life sciences.
Chonnam National University is a public institution strong in engineering, civil engineering and life sciences.
Ajou University in Suwon is private like many Korean peers and lists engineering, mechanical engineering and AI.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
Kyushu University in Japan is a public university whose mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering and materials science parallel Yeungnam's engineering emphasis.
Hiroshima University in Japan is public and lists engineering together with applied biological sciences.
Jilin University in China is a public institution with automotive engineering, chemistry and geosciences as main fields.
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie in Germany is a public technical university where mechanical engineering and computer science sit beside physics and materials science.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
How was Yeungnam University created?
It was founded in 1967 through the merger of Daegu College, authorised in 1947, and Chunggu College, authorised in 1950. The Ministry of Education approved it with six colleges.
Who led the university at the start?
Dr. Shin Ki-suck became the first president on 1 January 1968.
Where are the campuses?
The main campus is in Gyeongsan, close to Daegu, and construction began there in 1969. A second campus in Daegu hosts the university hospital.
When did Yeungnam University Hospital open?
The hospital opened in 1983 on the Daegu campus. It supports clinical training for the university's medical programmes.
What fields is the university known for?
The directory lists engineering, life sciences and mechanical engineering. Medicine is taught alongside the university hospital.
How large was the university at its start?
In 1967 it started with six colleges. Current enrolment should be checked on the university's own pages because published figures differ.
How do I find admission and fee information?
The university publishes English pages for international applicants covering programmes, tuition and application steps. Requirements differ by programme and year.
Biomedical Sensors, Engineering, Health Sciences, Innovation, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Research and Development, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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