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Yeungnam University

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Yeungnam University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Yeungnam University is a public university in South Korea. It suits students who want a large Korean university context and are willing to confirm the exact programme options and admissions details on the university website.

  2. What you can study

    Yeungnam University is a university in South Korea. The available information does not list current subject areas or degree programmes, so the programme catalogue should be checked on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the official website for the application route, required documents, deadlines, and any language or programme-specific entry conditions. The university website is the place to confirm the current admissions process and whether your chosen course has extra requirements.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students in the available information; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Gyeongsan and the wider Daegu area will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated in the available information. Before applying, confirm the programme language, document requirements, whether you need certified translations, and how international applicants should submit their materials.

  6. How it compares

    There are 245 universities in South Korea, so Yeungnam University sits in a crowded national higher-education market. Its published profile points to a public university with a broad academic structure, so it may appeal to applicants comparing Korean options by institutional type and location rather than by a fully detailed international profile.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them β€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Yeungnam University

What type of university is Yeungnam University?

Yeungnam University is a public university.

What country is it in?

It is in South Korea.

What is the university website?

http://www.yeungnam.ac.kr/

How many universities are there in South Korea in the comparison set?

There are 245 universities in South Korea.

Overview

Yeungnam University (Korean:Β μ˜λ‚¨λŒ€ν•™κ΅) is a private research university located in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang, South Korea. The university's predecessors, Taegu College and Chunggu College, were founded in Daegu in 1947 and 1950 respectively. In 1967, the two colleges were merged by President Park Chung Hee to form Yeungnam University. In 1972, the university's new main campus opened in Gyeongsan east of Daegu. The university includes colleges of Law and Medicine as well as a university hospital. It ranked 1st in the rate for passing the bar exam for the second straight year (2015~2016), it also ranked 6th in providing CEOs in Korea's top 100 companies (2015), and 6th in providing the CEOs in Companies listed on KOSDAQ (2014). Yeungnam University is ranked 501 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Tuition fees & costs

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for South Korea.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance β€” verify with official sources before applying.

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