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The world asks which way universities should go. Yeungnam University answers:

Thinking about people and education.

People innovating old ideas and becoming the first.

People overcoming the fear of failure and moving forward endlessly.

People thinking about the happiness of all, not their own success.

They are the people Yeungnam University nurtures.

They are the people who will lead the future of Korea, and they are our strength.

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1947 Daegu College

1950 Chunggu College

1967 Yeungnam University

Founder of Yeungnam University, President Park Chung-Hee

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After the national liberation, Daegu University and Chunggu University were founded to train talented people for the country as well as regional community.

In 1967, the two universities merged to form Yeungnam University.

A poor country on the periphery of a continent could stand on its own only through education.

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Gwan-yong KIM Governor of Gyeongsangbuk-do

Dept. of Economics, Class of ’64

Ho-yeong JU, National Assembly member

Dept. of Law, Class of ’78

Hyeon-oh YOO, CEO of Genic, the 2013 ‘No. 1 Entrepreneur you want to emulate’

Dept. of Textile Engineering and Technology, Class of ’91

Jun-hyuk YANG, Sports commentator, Chairman of the Yang Jun-hyuk Baseball Foundation

Dept. of Economics, Class of ’88

(Interview)

“YU graduates have been leading modernization with the pioneer spirit.”

“Doing our job actively and responsibly”

“Never stopping, come what may”

“I’m looking forward to a greater future of Yeungnam University!”

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Challenge!

In the name of YU!

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Creating a New History and Reviving the Nation

Gyeongsan Campus, Daegu Campus

15 colleges, one independent school, 68 departments, 12 graduate schools

210,000-strong network of alumni

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Walking the path of great ambition, creating a new history and reviving the nation...

15 colleges, one independent school, 68 departments, 12 graduate schools

One of the prestigious universities of Korea, Yeungnam University

As the school has a long history, the 210,000 alumni have formed tight networks at all levels of society, and have led the industrialization, democratization and advancement of Korea.

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YU Alumni around the world

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Now as well as in the past, graduates of YU continue to challenge the future for a better world.

Challenge!

We will shape the future with our own hands.

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Prof. Park, Han-woo, Department of Media and Communication

Big Data Expert

Published over 60 SSCI papers (Since 2002)

Prof. Jang, Seong-ho, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

“Most prolific author in medical science” (2012 Joongang Ilbo University Ranking)

Published 49 SCI papers on brain rehabilitation (as of 2014)

Prof. Lim, Kyung-ho, Department of Visual Communication Design

Received the Invited Artist Award at the ‘Korea Jeong-soo Cultural Arts Grand Contest’

Prof. Park, Ju-hyun, Department of Electrical Engineering

Made it to the Thomson Reuters list of the world’s top 1% researchers in mathematics

Helped Yeungnam University be ranked No. 41 worldwide in mathematics and computer science according to Leiden Ranking (2015)

Published over 300 SCI papers (Since 2000)

Received ‘Knowledge Creation Award’ from the Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning(2013)

(Interview)

"The world has paid attention to how many papers I published, but I paid attention only to the research itself.

I will boldly go where no man has gone before with passion, and conduct world-class academic research.”

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Catch!

and accomplish in the name of YU!

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YU, a school with excellent professors

The best ‘research support system’ in Korea

The only ‘research equipment support program’ in Korea

Introduced the ‘distinguished professor system for outstanding research professors’

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Yeungnam University is not sparing investment and support for improving the faculty’s research capabilities. For example, under the motto of ‘a school with excellent professors,’ we have formed the best research support system in Korea.

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Specializing in industrial added value

Specializing in the shared values of society

Ranked No. 1 in Korea and 41st worldwide in the mathematics and computer science category (2015 Leiden Ranking)

Ranked No. 16 in the academic peer review of university research capabilities (QS University Rankings: Asia 2015)

Ranked No. 9 in citations, No. 19 in faculty/research Engineering is ranked No. 14, natural science No. 16, and social science No. 20 in track evaluation (2015 Joongang Ilbo University Ranking)

“Grade A” in University Restructuring Evaluation [2015]

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We are also concentrating on research specializing in industrial added value and shared values of society, such as green energy and convergence industries, and fostering the growth engine of Korea.

As a result, our research capabilities have been recognized in global university rankings, and Yeungnam University has firmly established itself as a research university representing Korea.

Yeungnam University is a world-recognized “prestigious university.”

We have received a Grade A in the Ministry of Education’s ‘University Restructuring Evaluation’ that comprehensively evaluate the competitiveness of all universities in Korea, reconfirming our potential, and consolidating the foundation for a second take-off.

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8 project teams funded 30 Billion USD by government, the largest amount in nation

Selected in 2012, YU received the largest amount of government funds, totaling 8.6 Million USD.

Rated as the ‘best’ in nation among the 15 ‘Inno-Biz’ project teams

7 project teams have received government funds (since 2013).

University Entrepreneurship Center Support Project Ranked No. 4 in the country in the number of venture entrepreneurs

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Internally, we are enriching substance through university specialization, advancement of college education, invigoration of industry-university cooperation, fostering of world-class research capabilities and high-caliber researchers, and taking the lead in creating jobs for youths through development of a creative economy.

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Sisterhood relationship with 311 universities in 40 countries (as of September 2015)

1,106 YU students to 30 countries (2014)

Dual degree system, long-term overseas program. GSP overseas internship and overseas exchange students

15.5% of the faculty are foreigners.

No. 66 in Asia (No. 13 in Korea) (QS University Rankings: Asia 2015)

1,132 foreign students from 51 countries (2014)

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Externally, we are providing a greater number of students with an educational opportunity to grow into global citizens who will feel comfortable on the global stage by capitalizing on our networks with universities and institutions around the world.

At the same time, we are bringing the world to our campus and producing leaders with a balanced perspective and a global sense as well as an understanding of the diversity of cultures of our global village.

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International development

Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul

Departments of Saemaul and International Development

Park Chung-hee Saemaul Undong Institute

International Cooperation Leading University

ODA projects in the field of ‘Saemaul Studies’

Masters in Saemaul Studies (as of August 2015)

125 students from 50 countries

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Especially, the “Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul” is a University’s representative brand with an aim to globalize the Korea’s economic policy and political leadership. Those are the key-points to develop an Aid-recipient into an Aid-donor.

(Interview)

KAKONO DAVID MABULA [Tanzania], Public Policy and Leadership major

“ The knowledge and development experience of Saemaul movement is the living textbook which Yeungnam university has accumulated. ”

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A university that teaches well and researches well.

Yeungnam University will add to the future value of universities.

Catch!

We are working for meaningful achievements.

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No. 1 in Nation in lawyer employment

Seo-yeon LEE, Lawyer (3rd cohort of Law school)

Prize Winner in the ‘BOB Program’ competition

Seok-joo MOON, Dept. of Computer Science, Class of 2009

hosted by the Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning

Advanced marketing to secure a list of overseas markets and buyers

Global Trade Expert incubating Program (GTEP)

Seong-hwan HWANG, Department of Business Administration Class of 2008

Tae-hoon KIM, School of International Economics and Business Class of 2010

International Roofing Expo (2015)

An SME entered into a contract to export to North America products worth $750,000.

(Interview)

If you are dreaming of change, you cannot be the same as others.

When others do one, you must do 10, and when others are resting, you must act.

This is the spirit we learned at YU.

We want to emulate the enterprising spirit of our predecessors, and create a new future.

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Change!

in the name of YU!

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The power to change the future.

It all starts with fostering talented people in the right way.

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Humanity, Creativity, Initiative, Specialty

YU Volunteer Corps, Chunma DM [Mini-Baja Club], Chunma Leaders Camp, Law School

Y-Type human resources

having Humanity, Creativity, Initiative, and Specialty

and leading the era of the globalized and intelligence-based society.

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People who have humanity, Creativity, Initiative, and Specialty will lead the era of the globalized and intelligence-based society.

This is what constitutes Y-Type human resources, which Yeungnam University promotes.

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Y Plan

‘Humanities at age 20’ / Required Course for Reading Classics / YU Volunteer Corps / ‘YU Pilgrimage’ across the Korean Peninsula

Entrepreneurship Education (No. 13 in the country, 2015 Joongang Ilbo University Ranking)

Domestic and Overseas Field Placement linked to recruiting

English, Chinese - designated as Mandatory Subjects for graduation

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Development of human resources starts with student-oriented education.

The Y-plan, which systematically combines practice-oriented curriculums and non-curriculum courses, is fostering Y-Type human resources for future of our society.

In particular, we are further reinforcing the competitiveness of all students as talented global citizens of the 21st century.

For that, all Yeungnam university students must take an English or Chinese classes as mandatory subjects and master one language at least for graduation.

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Annual Scholarship 86 Million USD (University Information Disclosure 2015)

3,300 USD per student a year

YU CRM (YU Career Road Map)

“From Admission to Employment”

Lower classmen Career Aptitude Test, Career Exploration, etc.

Upper classmen Career Inquiring, Career Coaching Program, etc.

Winner of the Ministry of Employment and Labor Award.

with Best Programs for Job-seeking students

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The significant scholarship benefits, amounting to 86 Million USD a year, and 3,300 USD per student a year, enable students to concentrate only on their studies without having to worry about tuition and fees.

Wiith systematic support from admission to employment,

the stage-matched program is designed to provide students.

The program helps students discover their aptitudes,

map out a proper career path and develop their skills

so that they can be successful at playing their roles in society.

Yeungnam University won the Minister of Employment and Labor ‘s award for its excellent job-seeking support capabilities

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No. 1 university in the Korean bar exam passage rate(2014)

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Y-Type human resources are realizing values beyond learning, and leading the changes occurring in Korea.

As No. 1 university in the Korean bar exam passage rate,

Yeungnam University is leading the changes in Korea.

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Yeungnam University Chunma Choir

From the Class of 1965 to 2015

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Education for Character Building

Research for All Mankind

Solid Finances

“Grade A”

University Restructuring Evaluation

“No. 1 in Nation”

the 4th Korean bar exam passage rate

“No. 1 Regional Private University”

2015 Joongang Ilbo University Ranking

“No. 3 in the World in e-learning”

Wharton School-QS Education Innovation Award

“No. 6 in Nation”

the number of CEOs in the top 100 enterprises

“No. 6 in Nation”

the number of CEOs of companies listed on the KOSDAQ

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Yeungnam University focuses on education for raising talents with upright character, research for the benefit of humanity and solid finances.

A university where students study hard and find jobs easily!

A university that enhances the value of university members!

Yeungnam University will uphold the tradition and values of a representative private school in Korea.

YU the Future! Yeungnam University