Yeungnam University

Why this university

• No. 1 Nationwide in Private University Government Subsidies

  With approximately 107.4 billion KRW, it ranks No. 1 nationwide among private universities in government subsidies (based on the 2025 University Alimi survey). It has been successively selected for national financial support projects, including 68.8 billion KRW over 5 years for the RISE Project, 28.0 billion KRW over 4 years for the Semiconductor Specialized University Project, and 18.9 billion KRW over 8 years for the SW-Centered University Project.

• 5th Place Nationally in Leiden Ranking Overall

  In the 2025 Leiden Ranking (CWTS) World University Rankings, it ranked 5th nationally overall, and 2nd nationally in both the Mathematics and Computer Science field and the Life and Earth Sciences field. It ranked 15th nationally (501–600th globally) in the 2026 THE World University Rankings, and 14th nationally in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report.

• 100% Tuition Exemption for the First Semester with TOPIK Level 5

  For undergraduate admission scholarships, TOPIK Level 5 or above receives 100% tuition exemption, Level 4 or King Sejong Institute Intermediate 2 or above receives 80%, Level 3 receives 60%, and other applicants with a certain level of Korean language proficiency receive 50% exemption (applied to the first semester). Those who have completed 1 year or more at the university's Korean and International Language Institute receive scholarship criteria raised by one level.

• 100% Document-Based Screening Without Interview

  Applicants to all undergraduate colleges (departments) and majors are selected based solely on document screening, scored out of 100 points (100%). The College of Arts and the Dance major within the Division of Physical Education undergo comprehensive evaluation including additional materials for arts and physical education.

• Korean and International Language Institute (Established 2002)

  Operates Levels 1 through 6, with 1 semester consisting of 10 weeks and 200 hours, 4 semesters per year. Tuition per semester is 1,300,000 KRW, the application fee is 80,000 KRW, and dormitory fees for a double room are 792,000–801,000 KRW, totaling 2,272,000 KRW.

• Top-Rated University for 14 Consecutive Years in Industry-Perspective University Evaluation

  It has been selected as a top-rated university for 14 consecutive years in the Industry-Perspective University Evaluation in fields such as Logistics, Energy, Civil Engineering, Computer Software, and Architecture. In the 2025 ranking of universities producing CEOs of the top 1,000 companies, it ranked 2nd among non-metropolitan universities (11th nationally).

• Dormitory Approximately 750,000–1,070,000 KRW for 4 Months

  Dormitory fees for a double room are approximately 747,500–1,068,000 KRW for 4 months (approximately 187,000–267,000 KRW per month), with a one-time deposit of 100,000 KRW. Meal plans are optional, with 3 meals costing 1,372,000 KRW (343 meals) and 2 meals costing 1,035,000 KRW (230 meals) (based on the 2026 academic year).

About

Yeungnam University is a private comprehensive university located in Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, with the slogan 'Eyes to the Future, Challenges to the World'. As of the 2027 academic year Semester 1 admission guidelines, it marks its 80th anniversary with 290,000 alumni, and highlights being ranked No. 1 nationwide among private universities in government subsidies (approximately 107.4 billion KRW, based on the 2025 University Alimi survey), 5th place nationally in the 2025 Leiden Ranking World University Rankings overall, 15th place nationally in the 2026 THE World University Rankings (501–600th globally), and being selected as the top-rated university for 14 consecutive years in the Industry-Perspective University Evaluation. Undergraduate admissions for international students are handled exclusively by the Global Admissions Office International Student Admissions Team (International Exchange Center, Room 210), and the Korean and International Language Institute (KILI), established in 2002, operates a regular Korean language program from Level 1 to Level 6 (1 semester = 10 weeks, 200 hours, 4 semesters per year). International new and transfer students are recruited across 10 colleges including Humanities, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Digital Convergence, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Life and Applied Sciences, Human Ecology, Arts, and Global Talent.

Campus

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  Yeungnam University Main Building and Campus Plaza

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  Yeungnam University Logo

Location

280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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