About YU

History

Last 60 Years ...

Based on the capabilities accumulated for last 60 years
We are creating a greater tomorrow!

Inheriting the brilliant history of the past 60 years, we are stepping forward to another 600 years of future. A university that challenges and changes over and over for race, humanity, region and country! Making a tomorrow for Yeungnam that is filled with passion and dreams.

  • Jan. 13. 2015
    Yeungnam University and Kookmin University signed an industry-academy cooperation agreement
    Jan. 7. 2015
    Education for highly profiled civil servants from Ethiopia SNNPR about the Saemaul Movement
  • Dec. 24. 2014
    College of Pharmacy was selected for the ‘Basic laboratory support project’ by Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning
    Dec. 17. 2014
    Signed an industry-academy cooperation agreement with Korea South-East Power Co. and Companies specialized in the solar energy generation
    Dec. 15. 2014
    Signed an MOU with Gyeongsangbukdo Creative Contents Agency
    Dec. 15. 2014
    Education for the successful case study of the Saemaul Movement and rural development
    Dec. 3. 2014
    Awarded silver prize as “The university of the year” at the 2014 Engineering Education Festival
    Dec. 1. 2014
    Signed a business cooperation agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering CO., LTD.
    Nov. 25. 2014
    Education for the case study of the policy for tourism development to civil servants and experts from 20 countries worldwide
    Nov. 20. 2014
    Selected as the only private university for the project of “Regional Leading University”
    Nov. 10. 2014
    Water Treatment Lab was selected as an ‘excellent lab in security management’ by Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning
    Nov. 7. 2014
    Signed an MOU with the Korean Institute of Industrial Technology to educate experts in Biotechnology
    Nov. 6. 2014
    Opening of the 2014 ‘YU Creative Economy Industry-Academy Cooperation’ Expo
    Oct. 17. 2014
    Convened the 4th ‘Korea-Turkey Democratization’ Workshop
    Oct. 8. 2014
    Ranked as 1st among local universities by 2014 by the Joongang Daily University assessment
    Oct. 8. 2014
    Signed an MOU for the education of youth international trade human resource in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk area with the Korea International Trade Association
    Oct. 7. 2014
    Convened the ‘University Student Volunteer’ expo in 2014
    Sep. 29. 2014
    Selected as the best university in knowledge sharing by the Korea Student Aid Foundation in 2014
    Sep. 25. 2014
    Yeungnam University’s Institute of Clean Technology was selected as a priority research project by the National Research Foundation of Korea supported by the Ministry of Education
    Sep. 18. 2014
    Opening of the 1st ‘Global Exchange Center’ in Korea
    Sep. 15. 2014
    Yeungnam University marked the biggest number of 55th female ROTC cadets in Daegu-Geyongbuk region
    Sep. 11. 2014
    Signed Aide Memoire with the UN IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development)
    Sep. 2. 2014
    Selected as the best university in the capacity of supporting business start-ups and employment by the Donga Daily
    Sep. 1. 2014
    Yeungnam University’s School of Business was assessed as being ‘excellent’ by the 2014 Joongang Daily University Assessment
    Aug. 28. 2014
    Selected as the best university in the field of employment and business establishment support capacity in the ‘2014 Youth Dream University’ of the Dong-A Daily
    Signing of the ‘Industry-Academy Cooperation Global’ MOU with the Korea-China Science & Technology Cooperation Center
    Aug. 27. 2014
    Co-hosted the 2014 Global Saemaul Forum with Gyeongsangbuk-do and the Global Saemaul Forum
    Aug. 22. 2014
    Commencement ceremony for the second half of 2013
    Aug. 19. 2014
    Award ceremony for the Y-type Human Resource in 2014
    Aug. 12. 2014
    Hosted the 2014 Daegu International Youth Camp
    Jul. 29. 2014
    Haiti governmental officials joined ‘economic development strategy for Haiti and Saemaul Movement’ training
    Jul. 23. 2014
    Regional development experts from 6 African countries (Malawi, Senegal, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania) joined intensive ‘Saemaul Movement’ training at Yeungnam University
    Jul. 17. 2014
    Bolivian journalists joined a special seminar on the Saemaul Movement at Yeungnam University
    Jul. 8. 2014
    Completion ceremony for the Yeungnam University Business Incubation Center
    Jul. 1. 2014
    Selected for the local university characterization project
    (ranked 1st in the attraction of national funds)
    Jun. 26. 2014
    Congratulatory ceremony for the alumni elected during the June 4th regional elections
    Jun. 24. 2014
    Ceremony of the business agreement and presentation of the joint recruitment of public institutions in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Innovation Cities
    Jun. 20. 2014
    Selected for the ‘support project for universities dedicated to the normalization of high school education’ operated by the Ministry of Education and the Korean Council for University Education
    Jun. 19. 2014
    Signing ceremony of the MOU for the Chunma Challenge 1000 Project
    Jun. 16. 2014
    Visit from the Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia and the Vice-Ministers of major departments to Yeungnam University
    May 22. 2014
    Selected as the Korean Language Education Institute for the Korean Government Scholarship Program of Graduate Students
    May 21. 2014
    Signed a MOU for the educational cooperation to improve personality of students with the Advanced Center for Korean Studies and Dosanseowon Sunbi Culture Training Center
    May 14. 2014
    Yeungnam University was selected as the best university by Samsung Electronics
    Selected as the best university in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region in 2013 during a university assessment (industrial perspective) conducted by the Ministry of Education and the Korean Council for University Education
    May.13. 2014
    Signed a MOU for the education of Global Leaders between Yeungnam University and KOICA
    May 12. 2014
    Yeungnam University was ranked 6th for the number of graduates who became CEOs in companies with in the KOSDAQ for two consecutive years
    May 9. 2014
    Yeungnam University was selected for the 2ndphase of the LINC Project
    May 7. 2014
    Yeungnam University Law School was ranked 2nd for their qualification rate on the 3rd National Bar Examination in Korea
    May 7. 2014
    Signed a MOU for Human Resource Education and Enhancement of Employment between Yeungnam University and The Korea IT Convergence Technology Association
    Apr. 29. 2014
    Yeungnam University hospital opened a Specialized Center for Respiratory System Disease
    Apr. 25. 2014
    MOU for Human Resource Education and Academy-Industry Cooperation between Yeungnam University and Taegutec
    Apr. 11. 2014
    Yeungnam University won the ’2014 True Education Award’ (in the field of Global Innovation Management)
    Apr. 4. 2014
    Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS) was awarded the top place in ‘Management Project for Master’s Program to Educate Leaders of Developing Countries” by KOICA
    Apr. 3. 2014
    Signed an agreement for Academy-Government Cooperation with Gyeongsan City
    Apr. 2. 2014
    Yeungnam University was ranked 10th in the number of graduates who became executives of the10 conglomerates sorted by market capitalization
    Mar. 27. 2014
    Signed a MOU for the education of human resource and creation of employment between Yeungnam University, Gyeongsangbuk-do and LG Display
    Mar. 26. 2014
    Signed a MOU between Yeungnam University and ASEAN-Korea Forest Cooperation
    Mar. 21. 2014
    Signed an agreement for a Research Exchange and Human Resource for Research exchange between Yeungnam University and Korea Conformity Laboratories
    Mar. 20. 2014
    Yeungnam University opened a PR center at a subway station for the first time in the region
    Mar. 14. 2014
    Signed a MOU for the establishment of ‘Woods of Environment’ between Yeungnam University and the Gyeongju World Culture Expo
    Mar. 12. 2014
    Signing ceremony of the Academy-Industry cooperation agreement between Yeungnam University and Korea Energy Economics Institute
    Mar.5. 2014
    Signed an Academic-Government agreement for mutual cooperation between Yeungnam University and Yeongcheon City
    Feb. 23. 2014
    Yeungnam University was selected as a member of the “Excellent Volunteer Group” by the Cambodian Ministry of Education
    Feb. 4. 2014
    Ranked top in student educational investment in 2012 among comprehensive private universities in Daegu-Gyeongbuk region (According to Daekah Alimi published in August, 2013)
    Feb. 5. 2014
    Medical School of Yeungnam University obtained ‘Certification of Medical Education Assessment in 2013’ from Korean Institute of Medical Education and Evaluation
    Feb. 4. 2014
    Signed agreement with Korea Water Corporation for the development of water resources in developing countries and education of human resources
    Jan. 23. 2014
    Combined Recruitment Camp with Hanyang University and University of Seoul
    Jan. 8. 2014
    Gathering of YU Tech-Biz
  • Dec. 27. 2013
    Obtained ‘2013 Certification of University Assessment’ from Ministry of Education, Korean Council for University Education and Korean University Education Institute
    Dec. 19. 2013
    Signed MOU with Korea East-West Power Co., LT for the social contribution plan based on Saemaul Movement
    Nov. 26. 2013
    2013 Korea-Japan e-Presentation Contest with Friendship
    Nov. 25. 2013
    Signed agreement with University of Agriculture, Faisalabad in Pakistan
    Nov. 22. 2013
    Won the championship of 2013 Caffe Bene U-league University Tournament
    Signed agreement with Korea Forest Service for a plan for afforestation in developing countries, and cooperation to educate human resources
    Nov. 21. 2013
    Signing of Agreement with Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan for academic cooperation, Global Saemaul Movement, Farming area and Agriculture development
    Nov. 20. 2013
    2013 YU Creative Economy Academy-Industry Cooperation Expo
    Nov. 14. 2013
    Signing of MOU with Tzu Chi University, Taiwan, to facilitate academic cooperation
    Nov. 13. 2013
    Welcome ceremony for the second Chunma Alumni who were successfully employed after graduation
    Oct. 31. 2013
    The fifth Yeungnam University Engineering Education Festival
    Oct. 30. 2013
    Signing of MOA with Enderun Colleges, the Philippines, for the establishment of Saemaul Department
    Oct. 20. 2013
    Signing ceremony for business cooperation between Yeungnam University and KOSPO
    Oct. 10. 2013
    Signed an MOU for mutual cooperation between the Office of Research Cooperation Foundation at Yeungnam University, the Yeongcheon Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Branch Office of Small & Medium Business Corporation in Gyeongbuk, Nambu region
    Oct. 10. 2013
    Signed an MOU for mutual cooperation between the Office of Research Cooperation Foundation at Yeungnam University, the Yeongcheon Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Branch Office of Small & Medium Business Corporation in Gyeongbuk, Nambu region
    Oct. 4. 2013
    Selected as the consignment organization for the ‘School Food Management & Support Center’ by Dong-Gu Daegu Metropolitan City
    Oct. 1. 2013
    Signed an MOU for employment support cooperation with the Management Corporation for the Dalseong Industrial Complex
    Sep. 30. 2013
    The LED-IT Center at Yeungnam University was accredited as the first international testing institute for LED illumination in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region
    Sep. 16. 2013
    Signed an MOU for mutual cooperation with Sangju City
    Sep. 13. 2013
    Signed an MOU for industry-academy cooperation with KOLMAR KOREA
    Signed a business MOU for international technology cooperation with the Korean Land & Housing Corporation
    Sep. 4. 2013
    Signed an MOU with the Daegu Infrastructure Corporation
    Aug. 27. 2013
    Inauguration of Mr. Lee, Chun Soo, the 18th Chair of the Board of Yeungnam University
    Aug. 22. 2013
    Inaugural Masters of Saemaul study graduation
    Aug. 12. 2013
    Signed an academic and research cooperation agreement with the Korean Research Institute for Human Settlements
    Jul. 20. 2013
    Hosted the ‘International Capstone Design Camp’ for the first time in Korea
    Jul. 17. 2013
    Building completion ceremony for environmental improvement construction and the extension of the College of Education building
    Jul. 5. 2013
    Signed a cooperative agreement with the University of Science & Technology
    Jul. 4. 2013
    Signed a cooperative agreement with the Korean Environment Corporation
    Jun. 24. 2013
    Signed an MOU with the Korean Army Academy at Yeongcheon
    Jun. 19. 2013
    Groundbreaking ceremony for the ‘Gyeongbuk Global Exchange Center’.
    Jun. 17. 2013
    Selected for the ‘2013 Leading University in International Cooperation Project’.
    Jun. 12. 2013
    Opened the Dokdo archive.
    Signed an agreement for business cooperation with the Korea Rural Community Corporation.
    Jun. 6. 2013
    Hosted the strategic symposium and signed an MOU with nine national universities from seven South East Asian countries (Laos, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia and the Philippines).
    Jun. 5. 2013
    Signed an MOU for business cooperation with Korea South East Power Co., Ltd.
    May. 24. 2013
    Selected as the main university in the Yeungnam region for the ‘Mentoring project for Multi-culture and North Korean Asylum Students’ for three consecutive years.
    May. 14. 2013
    Signed an agreement for business cooperation with KOTRA.
    May. 3. 2013
    Hosted the 4th National Han-Shi contest.
    Apr. 30. 2013
    Signed an agreement for industry-academy cooperation with the Korea Gas Corporation’s regional headquarters in Daegu-Gyeongbuk.
    Apr. 25. 2013
    Signed an agreement for academic cooperation with Sejong University.
    Apr. 18. 2013
    Signed an agreement for business cooperation with the Rural Development Administration.
    Apr. 11. 2013
    Signed an agreement for business cooperation with the Korea Rural Economic Institute.
    Apr. 8. 2013
    Signed an MOU with the Korea Ssireum Association.
    Mar. 26. 2013
    Signed an MOU for mutual cooperation between Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Council and Yeungnam University
    Mar. 23. 2013
    Signed an MOU for mutual development with Saemyung Hospital
    Mar. 19. 2013
    Signed an MOU for cooperation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency
    Mar. 1. 2013
    Established “Green Car Studies” as a major field of study within the undergraduate programs
    Changed Graduate School of Art & Design into Graduate School of Culture, Arts & Design
    Established the Department of Interdisciplinary Programs of European Regions and Culture Studies, Department of Interdisciplinary Programs for East Asian Studies in the field of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Mathematics Education and Application, Department of Biomedical Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science in the field of Natural Science, Department of Smart Industrial Safety, Department of LED Convergence Engineering, Department of Green Energy Convergence Engineering in the field of Engineering, as well as Photography and New Media Major in the field of art, music and physical education
    Feb. 19. 2013
    Signed an MOU for global internship with the U.S.A. Taekwondo Association in New Jersey, U.S.A.
    Feb. 1. 2013
    Inauguration of Dr. Noh, Seok Kyun, the 14th President of Yeungnam University
    Jan. 21. 2013
    Obtained the accreditation for Law School assessment
  • Dec. 11. 2012
    Signedan MOU with Gyeongbuk Credit Guarantee Foundation for industry-academy cooperation
    Dec. 6. 2012
    Selected as the top university for firefighting security in the Republic of Korea for 2012
    Nov. 29. 2012
    Hosted the ‘YU Industry-Academy Cooperation EXPO’
    Nov. 23. 2012
    Signed an MOU with KEPCO to educate excellent human resources
    2012 Selected as the top university of the year at the Engineering Education Festival
    Nov. 15. 2012
    Won special prize for the ‘After School Program’
    Nov. 1. 2012
    Constructed ‘The Road of Yeungnam University’
    Oct. 25. 2012
    Opening ‘Korean Powertrain - Yeungnam University’ technology research center
    Oct. 12. 2012
    Opened the YU-ECI Research Center
    Oct. 9. 2012
    Ranked top in the JoongAng Daily’s University Assessment among local comprehensive private universities, three years in a row
    Sep. 19. 2012
    Opened ‘Yeungnam University’ subway station, line number 2
    Sep. 18. 2012
    Opened the “Arab Cultural Center”.
    Sep. 14. 2012
    Qualified for 'Design Department Project on the basis of Contract', five years in a row
    Sep. 4. 2012
    Signed MOU for institutional cooperation with Suncheon Maesan Girl's High School
    Signed an MOU for academic cooperation with the Ecole National Superieure d’Architecture de Paris La Villette
    Aug. 27. 2012
    Hosted the matriculation ceremony for the initial student intake of the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS)
    Aug. 22. 2012
    Signed MOU for industry-academy cooperation with SSLM Co., Ltd.
    Jul. 12. 2012
    Selected as a regional hub university in Yeongnam area for "Multi-culture Defector Students from North Korea Mentoring Project" hosted by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the Korean Student Aid Foundation
    Jul. 5. 2012
    Hosted "The 1st International Workshop on Convergence in Engineering Education"
    Jun. 4. 2012
    Established joint corporation (JOON TEC Inc.) with AJIN Industrial
    May. 31. 2012
    Ranked 150th in 2012 QS Asian University Rankings assessment
    May. 30. 2012
    Signed MOU for industry-academy cooperation with small & medium business Corporations
    May. 20. 2012
    Establishment of Yeungnam University's Alumni Association in China
    May. 10. 2012
    Selected as the good university for '2012 Advancement for College Education(ACE) Project' supervised by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    May. 3. 2012
    Selected as the 'Local Hub University for Technological Education' for secondtier of Innovation Center for Engineering Education Support Project supervised by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and The Korea Institute for the Advancement of Technology
    Apr. 25. 2012
    Selected as the 'Hub University in Yeongnam Region' for the National Human Resource Development Project supervised by the Ministry of Employment and Labor and Human Resources Development Service of Korea
    Apr. 23. 2012
    Concluded the Agreement to establish Gyeongbuk Global Exchange Center
    Apr. 20. 2012
    Concluded the Agreement for Partnership with Institute of Political Sciences in Aix-en-Provence, France and Miyazaki International College, Japan
    Apr. 16. 2012
    Concluded MOU with R.O.K. Army the 2nd Operation Command for entrusted child care facility management
    Apr. 5. 2012
    Extended the College of Business and Economics building and IT hall of the College of Engineering, enlarged the electrical capacity, and completed the CRC
    Apr. 3. 2012
    Selected for the second tier of 'Innovation Center for Engineering Education Support Project' supervised by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the Korea Institute for the Advancement of Technology
    Mar. 30. 2012
    Concluded the Agreement for the Usage of Local Dormitory with Bonghwa-Gun
    Mar. 28. 2012
    Selected as one of Leaders in Industry-university Cooperation (LINC) project of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and National Research Foundation of Korea
    Mar. 20. 2012
    Concluded the Agreement for Partnership with four major financial institutes (Korea Asset Management Corporation, Smile Microcredit Bank, Credit Counseling & Recovery Service and Korean Federation of Credit Guarantee Foundations)
    Mar. 8. 2012
    Inaugurated TÜV Rheinland Yeungnam University Photovoltaic Testing Center (the first International Photovoltaic Module Certification Laboratory in the Republic of Korea)
    Mar. 1. 2012
    Abolished the School of Chinese Language and Culture and incorporated the school into the College of Liberal Arts
    The Department of Chinese Language & Literature and Major of Chinese Culture and Information were incorporated and the title was changed into the College of Liberal Arts, School of Chinese Language and Culture, Major of Chinese Language and Literature
    Major of Chinese Translation and Interpretation in the School of Chinese Language and Culture was changed into the College of Liberal Arts, School of Chinese Language and Culture, Major of Chinese Translation and Interpretation
    Abolished the School of Textiles and the school was incorporated into the College of Engineering and College of Human Ecology & Kinesiology
    Major of Fiber and New Materials Design Engineering at the School of Textiles was changed into the Department of Textile Engineering and Technology at College of Engineering, Major of Polymer Chemistry and Textile Engineering at the School of Textiles was changed into Department of Nano, Medical and Polymer Materials at the College of Engineering and Major of Clothing and Fashion at the School of Textiles was changed into the Department of Clothing and Fashion at the College of Human Ecology & Kinesiology
    The Department of Textile Engineering at the Graduate School was changed into the Department of Nano, Medical and Polymer Materials and Department of Textile Engineering and Technology
    Feb. 22. 2012
    Selected as the supporting university for 'Creative Campus Project' by the Ministry of Employment and Labor
    Feb. 21. 2012
    Concluded the Agreement for Partnership with the University Michel De Montaigne-Bordeaux 3
    Feb. 16. 2012
    Concluded the Agreement for the Industry-University cooperation with the Daegu Metropolitan Transit Corporation
    Feb. 14. 2012
    Concluded the Agreement for Partnership with Tomsk State University, Russia and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
    Feb. 13. 2012
    Selected as the 'Excellent University of Employment Support Capacity' by the University of Employment Support Capacity Certification Program of the Ministry of Employment and Labor
    Feb. 8. 2012
    Agreed to inaugurate a joint master's degree program with Taras Schevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine
    Feb. 3. 2012
    Inaugurated the '1+3 Global Bachelor's Degree Program through the special agreement for the exchange of credits with Southern Oregon University, U.S.A.
    Feb. 2. 2012
    Concluded the Agreement for the 'Global Employment for U (GE4U) Project' with the Catholic University of Daegu, Gumi College, Kyungbuk Science College, the Ministry of Employment and Labor, Human Resources Development Service of Korea and Gyeongsangbuk-Do
    Jan. 12. 2012
    Concluded the Agreement for the usage of the local dormitory with Yecheon-Gun
    Jan. 10. 2012
    Concluded the Agreement for partnership with Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Nov. 23. 2011
    Concluded the Agreement for partnership with Saemaulundong Center
    Nov. 1. 2011
    Graduate School of Industry changed its title into Graduate School of Engineering
    Oct. 28. 2011
    Concluded the Agreement for partnership with R.O.K. Army The 2nd Operation Command
    Oct. 19. 2011
    Yeungnam University's Dokdo Institute was ranked top in the evaluation of Focal Policy Research Institute designated by the Ministry of Education, S cience and Technology
    Oct. 11. 2011
    Designated as the university to recruit the Republic of Korea Air Force Pilot Cadet Scholarship Students
    Aug. 30. 2011
    Concluded the Agreement for Employment-related Industry-Academic Cooperation with LG Siltron
    Aug. 10. 2011
    Obtained Business Education Accreditation by the Korean Association of Business Education Accreditation
    Aug. 4. 2011
    Hosted the EU Camp as the first university in the region
    Aug. 2. 2011
    Hosted the Daegu International Youth Festival
    Jul. 29. 2011
    President Park Chung Hee Leadership Research Institute concluded the Agreement for the establishment and operation of CAN DO Academy with TBC
    Jul. 19. 2011
    Concluded the Agreement for the development of local community, successful construction of the High-tech Medical Complex and fostering human resources with Daegu-Gyeongbuk Medical Innovation Foundation
    Jul. 1. 2011
    Concluded the Agreement for the Development of International University Students' Competition of Baja SAE with Shell in Korea
    Jun. 13. 2011
    Hosted the 3rd Korea and China University Presidential Forum
    May. 26. 2011
    Green Energy Education and Research Center was rated 'Excellent' on the 2nd evaluation by the Human Resource Development Center for Economic Region Leading Industry by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    May. 12. 2011
    Selected as a supporter of Technology Licensing Office (TLO) for universities and research center, by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the Ministry of Knowledge Economy
    May. 11. 2011
    First placed government-subsidized university for four consecutive years among all private universities in Korea in the 'Formula Grant Project for Enhanced Higher Education Capacity' by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    Apr. 29. 2011
    Hosted the 6th conference of the Korean Association of Private University Presidents (KPU)
    Mar. 31. 2011
    Opened the 'YU-EU Center'
    Mar. 24. 2011
    Selected as the 'Human Resource Training Project for Regional Innovation' university by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    Mar. 1. 2011
    Renamed the Department of Biology, College of Natural Sciences to the Department of Life Sciences
    Renamed the School of Display and Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering to the School of Chemical Engineering
    Renamed the Department of Horticultural Science, College of Natural Resources to the Department of Horticultural Bio-Science
    Renamed the College of Art and Design to the College of Design & Art
    Reorganized the School of Design as a Department
    Redesignation of the Visual Communication Major as the Department of Visual Communication Design
    Redesignation of the Industrial Design Major as the Department of Industrial and Interaction Design
    Redesignation of the Living Products Design Major as the Department of Living Products Design
    Established the Department of Mobile Image & Motion Graphic Design
    Renamed the Department of Biology to the Department of Life Science; the Department of Food Science & Technology to the Department of Food Science; the Department of Chemical Engineering & Technology to the Department of Chemical Engineering; the Major of Industrial Design in the Department of Industrial Design to theDepartment of Industrial and Interaction Design; the Major of Living Products Design to the Department of Living Products Design
    Feb. 28. 2011
    Selected as the university to support 'Campus of Creativity'
    Feb. 18. 2011
    Concluded the Agreement to open the mass production line of the International Solar Electric Technology (ISET)
  • Dec. 27. 2010
    Selected as the 'Best University' to host the University Soccer League (U-League) in 2010
    Dec. 22. 2010
    World Class University Nano Research Center was rated 'A' on an interim evaluation by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    Dec. 13. 2010
    Selected for the 'Project for Human Resources Development in Energy Field' by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy in 2010
    Dec. 7. 2010
    Concluded the Agreement for student exchange and mutual credit accreditation with The Catholic University of Korea
    Dec. 6. 2010
    Concluded the Agreement for the establishment and operation of the EU Center with the European Commission
    Dec. 3. 2010
    First university to be awarded the Presidential Prize for Voluntary Work nationwide
    Dec. 2. 2010
    Selected as the 'Best University Library' in an assessment by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    Nov. 27. 2010
    Concluded the Agreements for academic collaboration, joint research and student exchange with Edge Hill University, England and University of Strasbourg, France
    Nov. 19. 2010
    Concluded the Agreement for Community Service with Daegu Bank
    Nov. 12. 2010
    Concluded the Agreement for Global Green Energy Cluster Network(GGECN) connecting Korea, USA, France, Germany and Australia
    Nov. 2. 2010
    Concluded the Agreement for the university support project for nuclear power human resource education with Gyeongsangbuk-Do and instituted the Major in Nuclear Engineering
    Concluded the Agreements for academic collaboration, joint research and student exchange with Meiji University in Japan
    Nov. 1. 2010
    Concluded the Agreements for academic collaboration, joint research and student exchange with the University of Nebraska at Omaha in U.S.A
    Concluded the Global Internship Program Agreement with Ajin Industrial Co., LTD.
    Oct. 27. 2010
    Concluded the Agreements for academic collaboration, joint research and student exchange with Tsinghua University, Jilin University and Capital University of Economics and Business in China
    Oct. 21. 2010
    Concluded the Agreement for collaboration through the Global Internship Program with the Korean-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry Federation of USA
    Oct. 18. 2010
    Awarded Grand Prize for Innovation in Education from University News Network
    Sep. 15. 2010
    Selected as the only model university for Female Reserve Officers' Training Corps in Yeongnam area
    Sep. 6. 2010
    Department of Korean Language Education and Department of English Language Education of College of Education were both rated 'A' on an evaluation of the National Training Institutions for Teachers by Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    Aug. 24. 2010
    Opened the nation's first (and the 7th in the world) TUV Rheinland Photovoltaic Module Testing Laboratory
    Aug. 19. 2010
    Inaugurated the Center for Green Car Parts
    Jul. 13. 2010
    Concluded an agreement with Cheongdo on the foundation and management of the Saemaeul Movement Research Center
    Jun. 12. 2010
    Concluded a Memorandum of Understanding for building a partnership with the United Nations Foundation
    Jun. 9. 2010
    Green Energy Education and Research Center secured additional national funds with an 'Excellent' rating on the 1st year evaluation of Human Resource Development Center for Economic Region Leading Industry by Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    Jun. 8. 2010
    Selected as an institution of excellence in the field of industry academic cooperation at the 10th Academic-Industry Cooperation Fair in Gyeongbuk & Daegu
    Jun. 1. 2010
    Concluded a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation on technology research with Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials
    May. 11. 2010
    Concluded the Agreement on the Establishment and Operation of Global Saemaul School which will be a cradle for the 21st century's Saemaul Movement with Dong-gu, Daegu Metropolitan City and Global Saemaul Forum
    Concluded a Memorandum of Understanding for Industry-Academic Cooperation with TaeguTec
    May. 6. 2010
    Ground-breaking ceremony of LED-IT Fusion Technology Research Center
    Apr. 5. 2010
    Opened YB Room (Yeungnam University Brainstorming room)
    24 Self-study rooms that were built in 11 colleges to nurture 'Y-type Human Resources'
    Mar. 17. 2010
    Opened the University Resource Planning Management
    Selected consecutively for three years as a Government-Subsidized university in the 'Formular Grant Project of Enhanced Higher Education Capacity" by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology - Top among Korean private universities to receive government-subsidized grants
    Third among Korean universities for placing graduates in jobs based on the National Health Insurance Corporation’s data of four year university graduate job placement rates and Academy Information Website (Higher Education Information Disclosure System run by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology)
    Mar. 9. 2010
    Concluded the Cooperation Agreement on the Development of Military Science with the Republic of Korea Army Headquarters to establish the Department of Military Science
    Mar. 8. 2010
    Concluded the Agreement on Converged Design University Project with Daegu Metropolitan City
    Mar. 2. 2010
    Concluded the Cooperation Agreement on the Development of Public Design with Pohang City
    Mar. 1. 2010
    Renamed the School of English Language and Literature to the Department of English Language and Literature
    Renamed the Major of Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Information and Communication Engineering to the Department of Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Information and Communication Engineering after the School of Electrical Engineering was attached to the College of Engineering.
    Renamed the Department of Applied Microbiology in Graduate School to the Department of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
    Opened the School of International Studies
    Feb. 17. 2010
    Concluded the Agreement with Ministry of Justice, Gyeongsangbuk-Do, Kyowon, SK Telecom, SK Broadband, Center for Multi-cultural Korea and Maeil Business Newspaper that are participating in the University Student's On-line Mentoring Project for Multicultural Families' Children
    Feb. 16. 2010
    Concluded the Agreement on Multicultural Education Project with Gyeongsangbuk-Do Office of Education
    Feb. 12. 2010
    Concluded the Agreement on Multicultural Education Project with Daegu Metropolitan Office of Education
    Jan. 14. 2010
    Concluded the Agreement on the Management of Amenities in Chunma Arts Center with Inter-Burgo Group
  • Dec. 21. 2009
    Concluded the Academic and Credit Exchange Agreement with Yonsei University
    Dec. 1. 2009
    Selected as the university for the Converged Design University Foster Project supported by the Ministry of Knowledge and Economy and Korea Institute of Design Promotion
    Nov. 30. 2009
    Concluded the "Early Employment Agreement" with Filmax Corporation
    Selected as the only Converged Design University in Yeungnam area sponsored by the Ministry of Knowledge and Economy and the Korea Institute of Design Promotion
    Nov. 25. 2009
    Concluded the Cooperation Agreement on university student international voluntary service with the Korea National Commission for UNESCO
    Concluded the MOU to Stimulate Public Medical Service based in Daegu Gyeongbuk U-Health
    Nov. 12. 2009
    Concluded the Academic Agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur to educate excellent science and engineering students
    Nov. 4. 2009
    Opening ceremony for transfer of Haw San Seodang to Yeungnam University
    Oct. 29. 2009
    Concluded the Exchange Cooperation Agreement with the Korea Infrastructure Safety and Technology Corporation
    Oct. 15. 2009
    Concluded the Academic and Credit Exchange Agreement with Korea University
    Sep. 25. 2009
    Concluded the Agreement on Internship Program Cooperation for International Exchange Students with Daegu Football Club
    Sep. 21. 2009
    Concluded the MOU for cooperation on technology research and development of professional human resources in the field of medical devices with Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials for the Success of Sinseo Advanced Medical Complex
    Sep. 2. 2009
    Concluded E-Learning Credit Exchange Agreement with the nationwide 10 universities with University E-Learning Support Center
    Jul. 21. 2009
    Selected as the university to run "Respiratory Ailment Special Function Hospital" sponsored by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs
    Jul. 11. 2009
    Final Approval of “ Yeungnam University Foundation Normalization Plan” by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    Jul. 8. 2009
    Concluded the International Joint Degree Program with the University of Cergy-Pontoise, France
    Jun. 29. 2009
    Concluded Agreement on Establishment and Management of Research Institute of Park Chung Hee Leadership with Gumi city
    Jun. 26. 2009
    The first university in Korea to dispatch the student group for international voluntary service to plant “Woods of life” in the Kubuqi Desert in China
    Jun. 23. 2009
    Concluded “Green Growth Mutual Exchange Agreement” with the University of Strasbourg in France
    Robot Research Club “Power Supply” awarded “Excellent”, the highest rank in the evaluation of Venture Business Club by Gyeonsangbuk-do
    Jun. 11. 2009
    Selected as the university of “Developing Top Quality Human Resources in Green Energy Industry in Daegu Gyeongngbuk Wide Economic Zone” by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    Jun. 10. 2009
    Established the Internship Agreement with the Constitutional Court
    Jun. 8. 2009
    Designated as the university to open LED-IT Fusion Technology Research Center by the Ministry of Knowledge and Economy
    Jun. 2. 2009
    HRD Agency, Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation recognized as the excellent center among the nationwide 32 Joint Training Consortiums supervised by the Human Resources Development Service of Korea
    May. 26. 2009
    The first university in Korea to conclude the Agreement on Volunteer Invigoration with Korea Federation of Volunteer Center under the Ministry of Public Administration and Security
    May. 20. 2009
    Proclaimed the vision "YU Glocal Initiative"
    May. 20. 2009
    Received and planted a ‘Samjisong (Three Branches Pine Tree)' for commemoration of YU Glocal Initiative vision proclamation
    Apr. 27. 2009
    Selected as “The Secondary Phase of WCU Project” university by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    Apr. 23. 2009
    Renewed the agreement of the Joint Degree Program with the Iowa State University College of Agriculture
    Apr. 21. 2009
    Selected as “English-taught Courses” university by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    Apr. 17. 2009
    Selected consecutively for two years as a Government-Subsidized university in the “Fomular Grant Project for Enhanced Higher Education Capacity” by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    Mar. 26. 2009
    Awarded the first scholarship by "Yeungnam University Administrative Officer Scholarship Committee"
    Mar. 19. 2009
    Evaluated ‘Excellent’ in “Industry University Evaluation in Construction Field On-The-Job Training”by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
    Mar. 1. 2009
    Renamed Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering majors at the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the College of Engineering, to the Department of Civil Engineering and the Department of Environmental Engineering
    Renamed the School of Food Technology and Food Service Industry at the College of Natural Resources to the School of Food Science and Food Services Industry, and major of Food Service and Technology, to major of Food Science and Technology
    Renamed major of Oriental Painting, major of Western Painting and major of Sculpture at the School of Find Arts at the College of Arts and Design, to major of Korean Painting, major of Painting and major of Sculpture
    Established Chunma Honors School in the College of Basic Studies
    Renamed the Department of Regional Development at the Graduate School, to the Department of Regional Development and Welfare Administration, the Department of Livestock Farm Management to the Department of Food and Resource Economics, the Department of Curriculum Education to the Department of Korean Language Education, the Department of Oriental Painting to the Department of Korean Painting, and the Department of Western Painting to the Department of Painting at the Graduate School
    Discontinued the Department of Agronomy
    Combined the Departments of Metallurgical Engineering and Ceramic Engineering to the Department of Material Science and Engineering
    Created a Doctoral Degree Course at the Department of Media and Communication
    Opened Medical School and Law School
    Established major of Chinese Language Education at the Graduate School of Education
    Feb. 4. 2009
    Proclaimed the vision on Daegu-Gyeongbuk LED-IT Fusion Technology Development
    Feb. 1. 2009
    Dr. Hyo Soo LEE inaugurated as the 13th President of the University
  • Dec. 31. 2008
    Completed the construction of Chunma Arts Center in commemoration of 60th anniversary of university foundation
    Dec. 15. 2008
    Designated as “Government Assigned Clinical Trials Center for Medical Devices” by the Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs
    Nov. 20. 2008
    Completed the construction of 'Hyangtogwan', dormitory supported by the local governments
    Aug. 29. 2008
    Government official approval of Law School
    Aug. 26. 2008
    Completed the renovation of Yeongdeok Training Center
    Aug. 22. 2008
    Selected for the Project of ‘Reinforcement of the Educational Capacity for the University Developing Excellent Human Resources’
    Aug. 21. 2008
    Mr. Chang, Yun Ki inaugurated as the 16th Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
    Jun. 23. 2008
    ‘DaeguㆍGyeongbuk Regional Innovation Center for Solar Battery/Module Materials Processing’ was designated as the ‘2008 Regional Innovation Center Project’ by the Ministry of Knowledge and Economy
    Apr. 14. 2008
    Established Institute of Bio-Energy and The Solar Energy Research Institute
    Mar. 19. 2008
    Selected as ‘human resources nurturing project on automobile parts and material industry on demand’ of ‘2008 human resources nurturing project on regional industries on demand’
    Feb. 4. 2008
    Approved as ‘preliminary university’ for the Law School by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources
    Jan. 30. 2008
    Inaugurated ‘Global MBA’ in the Contract Department, Graduate School of Business Administration
  • Dec. 17. 2007
    Firstly established ‘Sejong Institute’ in China at Yangzhou University cooperated with the National Institute of the Korean Language
    Nov. 28. 2007
    Concluded the MOU with the Ministry of Government Legislation
    Oct. 29. 2007
    Inaugurated ‘Department of Social Welfare Administration’ in the Graduate School of Public Administration
    Oct. 25. 2007
    Established the Academic Agreement with Lingnan University, Hong Kong, China
    Jul. 24. 2007
    Opened academic major fields, Architectural Design at the School of Architecture; Mechanical System, Mechanical Design and Advanced Machinery at the School of Mechanical Engineering of College of Engineering
    May. 17. 2007
    Established the Agreement on industry-university cooperation with Hyundai Motor Company
    Apr. 24. 2007
    Designated as ‘Human Rights Education and Research University’ by the National Human Rights Commission of Korea
    Apr. 4. 2007
    Concluded the Agreement on E-Learning Technology with Samsung Electronics
    Mar. 1. 2007
    Reorganized the Department of Chinese Language & Literature in the College of Liberal Arts as an Independent School
    Feb. 12. 2007
    Major of Electronic Engineering in the School of Electronic Engineering, Communication Engineering and Computer Science was selected for the 'NEXT (Nurturing EXcellentengineers in information Technology) Project in 2007' by the Ministry of Communication & Information
    Jan. 15. 2007
    Established the College of Fundamental Education and the School of Industry-Academy Education
  • Jul. 2. 2006
    Held 'the 38th International Chemistry Olympiad' (participation: approx. 270 students from 68 countries)
    Jun. 24. 2006
    Opened the Regional Research Institute for Fiber & Fashion Materials and Architecture Research Institute
    Apr. 27. 2006
    The following groups selected for 'the Second Phase BK21 Project': two Project Groups (large-scale), Researcher
    Training for Mechanical Parts Industry and High Level Manpower Training for Display Material Processes; and five Project Teams (small-scale), Researcher Training for Vital High Polymer Structural Dynamics, Manpower Training for Improved New Pharmacy Development & Effect Evaluation, Development of Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID), Manpower Training for Embedded Mobile Multimedia Communication and Researcher Education for Global Complex Trading Strategy
    Mar. 31. 2006
    Selected for the 'Career Development Support Project for Female College Students in 2006' from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family
    Mar. 1. 2006
    Established the school of China Business Studies
    Established Departments of Cognitive Science and Korean Language Education as a Second Language for Master Degree Course and Departments of Early Children Education and Korean Language Education as a Second Language for Doctorial Degree Course at the Graduate School
    Feb. 23. 2006
    Selected for the 'Expansion Project of Employment Support Function for a University in 2006' from the Ministry of Labor
    Feb. 20. 2006
    Majors of Information & Communication Engineering and Computer Engineering in the School of Electronic Engineering, Communication Engineering and Computer Science were selected for the 'NEXT (Nurturing EXcellent engineers in information Technology) Project' by the Ministry of Communication & Information
    Feb. 16. 2006
    Recognized as the Most Excellent College of Pharmacy on the Academic Area Evaluation conducted in 2005 managed by the Korean Council of University Education
    Jan. 7. 2006
    Mr. Kim, Dong Gun inaugurated as the 14th Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
  • Dec. 13. 2005
    Concluded a Cooperation Agreement with KT Linkus for ‘U-Campus Implementation Project’
    Jul. 14. 2005
    Selected as the 'Daegu-Gyeongbuk Area University e-Learning Support Center’ by the Ministry of Education & Human Resource Development
    Jun. 3. 2005
    Geriatiric Blood Vessel Disease Research Center selected as a Nurturing Project of the Fundamental Medical Science Research Center in 2005 by the Ministry of Science & Technology
    May. 20. 2005
    Concluded the Interchange Agreement for Academy, Professors and Students with Kansai University in Japan
    May. 9. 2005
    Gyeugbuk Hanwoo Cluster was selected as a Model Project Group for the Regional Agriculture Cluster Project by the Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry
    May. 6. 2005
    Selected as the Central Operation Body of the "Regional Unification Education Center' by the Ministry of Unification
    Apr. 27. 2005
    Established Dokdo Institute, the first such institute among all Korean universities
    Mar. 1. 2005
    Dr. Tong Ki Woo inaugurated as the 12th President of the University
    Mar. 1. 2005
    Established a new Industry-Academy-Research Curricular at the Graduate School for Korea Dye Technology Research Institute and the Rural Development Administration
    Established a Department of Nutrition Management for Master Degree Course at the Graduate School of Environment & Public Health Studies
    Feb. 25. 2005
    Concluded the Interchange Agreement with Queen Mary, University of London in the United Kingdom
    Feb. 23. 2005
    Completed Renovation of the Main Library
    Feb. 17. 2005
    Recognized as one of the Excellent Colleges and Graduate Schools by the Comprehensive University Evaluation and awarded the Most Excellent Department of Mechanic Engineering on the Academic Area Evaluation in 2004 managed by the Korean Council of University Education
    Feb. 2. 2005
    Opened the Regional Development Institute and the Research Institute of Regional Innovation
  • Dec. 22. 2004
    The University Museum was selected as a consigned organization for the 'Project of Cultural Property Explanation Ability in Foreign Languages', a Model Project of Regional Human Resources Development (RHRD) Project administered by the Ministry of Education & Human Resource Development
    Dec. 17. 2004
    Selected as a new operator for the '2004 Regional Innovation Center (TIC)' managed by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy
    Oct. 8. 2004
    Held Fifth Position in the Education Environment Assessment for 40 Colleges of Education conducted nationwide by the Ministry of Education & Human Resource Development and the Korean Educational Development Institute in 2003
    Aug. 10. 2004
    Selected as a Supervising University of the 'Polymer Gel Research Cluster Center (PGRC)' for the Regional R&D Cluster Construction Project by the Ministry of Science and Technology
    Jun. 16. 2004
    "Embedded Technology Education Center", "Display Industry Work Force Cultivation Team", and "Association of Human Resources Initiative for Advanced Materials and Devices", selected by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development for the 3 Projects as New University for Regional Innovation
    Jun. 8. 2004
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with Tashkent State Aviation University, Uzbekistan
    May. 14. 2004
    Concluded the Agreement of the Joint Degree Program between College of Agriculture, Iowa State University and College of Natural Resources, Yeungnam University
    Mar. 1. 2004
    14 colleges, including evening programs, 29 schools, 9 departments, 1 graduate school and 9 professional graduate schools
    Feb. 25. 2004
    Established The Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Feb. 14. 2004
    Assessed as the "Best College of Education in the 2003" College of Education Evaluation, co-hosted by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development and the Korean Educational Development Institution
    Feb. 2004
    Concluded the Agreement of the Joint Degree Program with The Graduate School of Yunnan University and The Graduate School of Yunnan Agricultural University
  • Dec. 27. 2003
    Chosen as the Best 2003 R.O.T.C (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) by the Central Military School for Students
    Dec. 10. 2003
    Concluded the Agreement of Academic Interchange and Student Exchange Programs between Shinshu University, Japan and College of Natural Resources
    Oct. 14. 2003
    Established the major in Architectural History and Theories in the Graduate School of Architecture
    The establishment the Graduate School of Clinical Pharmacy approved, starting with the graduate department of Clinical Pharmacy
    Sep. 23. 2003
    Established the graduate departments of Japanese Language and Literature, Biotechnology, Public Health, and Curriculum Instruction in Doctoral Courses
    The establishment of the Graduate School of Sports Science approved, starting with the graduate department of Sports Science
    Aug. 13. 2003
    Field Training Learning Evaluation Program deemed "Excellent" by the Ministry of Industrial Resources
    May. 1. 2003
    Inaugurated the Center for Small and Medium Business Cooperation
    Apr. 30. 2003
    Completed the Architecture Hall
    Mar. 14. 2003
    Concluded an Academic Agreement between College of Agriculture, Iowa State University and College of Natural Resources
    Mar. 1. 2003
    Changed the title of the Graduate School of Environmental Studies to the Graduate School of Environment and Public Health Studies
    Feb. 12. 2003
    College of Education assessed as "Excellent", the highest rank, in the 2002 Teaching Program Evaluation held by the Ministry of Education & Human Resources Development
    Feb. 7. 2003
    Undergraduate and Graduate Schools of Mathematics and of Civil Engineering evaluated as "Excellent" in the 2002 Academic Competence Evaluation by the Korean Council for University Education
    Jan. 28. 2003
    Established the School of Bio-technology
  • Dec. 16. 2002
    Opened the One-Stop Service Center and the Housing Information Center
    Nov. 6. 2002
    Selected as the "Best Museum" in the Nationwide Museum Evaluation by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism.
    Aug. 15. 2002
    Selected as an "Excellent University" by the Ministry of Education as part of the Evaluation of Educational Reformation Drive for the "Associate Major System"
    Jul. 22. 2002
    Implemented the 5-year B.A & M.A Course
    May. 24. 2002
    Opened the China Research Center Attached
    May. 17. 2002
    Concluded detailed agreements for Exchanging Professors and Students with Nan Jing University, China
    Mar. 1. 2002
    Established the Office of Admissions and the School of Culture
    Mar. 1. 2002
    14 colleges including evening programs, 27 schools, 9 departments 1 graduate school and 7 professional graduate schools
    Jan. 1. 2002
    Mr. Ji, Hong Won inaugurated as the 11th Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
  • Dec. 6. 2001
    Concluded an academic agreement with Nan Jing University, China
    Nov. 27. 2001
    Rearranged to the School of Textiles through the merger of the School of Textiles in the College of Engineering and the department of Clothing and Fashion of the School of Life Science in the College of Life Science
    Established the departments of Early Childhood Education and Special Physical Education in the College of Education
    Changed the School of Commerce and Economics to the Schools of Finance and Business with the School of Finance and Economics and the School of International Economics and Business
    Divided the School of Formative Arts into the School of Arts and the School of Design
    Sep. 13. 2001
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with National Assembly Library
    Sep. 3. 2001
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with Central China Normal University, China
    Jul. 26. 2001
    Abolished the graduate department of Marine Resources in Inter-Departments Programs (Capacity of enrollment: 10 in Master's degree, 2 in Doctor's degree)
    Jun. 25. 2001
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with Fukui University, Japan
    Apr. 2. 2001
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with Novosibirsk State University and Novosibirsk State Technical University, Russia
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with Tashkent State Technical University, Uzbekistan
    Mar. 1. 2001
    Dr. Lee, Sang Chun inaugurated as the 11th President of the University
  • Nov. 13. 2000
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with National University of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
    Oct. 17. 2000
    Established the Graduate School of Industry Technology, starting with the graduate department of Industrial Safety
    Sep. 9. 2000
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with Beihua University, China
    Sep. 4. 2000
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with Korea Naval Academy
    Jul. 18. 2000
    The establishment of the Graduate School of Architecture approved, starting with the graduate department of Architectural Design
    Established the graduate department of Multimedia Communications in Master's degree
    Established the graduate department of Bio-technology in Inter - Departments Program
    Established the Korea Food Research Institute and the Korea Food and Drug Administration for the University-Research-Industry Cooperation Programs
    Established the graduate departments of Sino-Korean and Textile Engineering in Doctor's degree
    Jan. 2000
    14 colleges including evening programs, 25 schools, 8 departments, 1 graduate school, and 6 professional graduate schools
    Nov. 4. 1999
    Selected by the Ministry of Science and Technology as Research Information Center for Textiles and Apparel Science
    Aug. 31. 1999
    Chosen as a Supervising University in Machinery field and as an Attending University in Information Technology field for the program of rearing local universities in the "Brain Korea Project"
    Jul. 5. 1999
    Mr. Choi, Jae Ho inaugurated as the 10th Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
    Apr. 29. 1999
    Selected by the Ministry of Education as an "Excellent University" for the Educational Reform
    Mar. 1. 1999
    Inaugurated Dr. Kim, Ki Dong as Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
    Sep. 29. 1998
    Selected by the Ministry of Education as the "Best University" for Educational Reform
    Sep. 3. 1998
    Selected by the Ministry of Information and Communication as an "Excellent University" in Information and Communication Education
    Dec. 22. 1997
    Selected as the supervising university for the model "Technopark Project"
    Nov. 10. 1997
    Chosen as a "Government-Sponsored Program for Science Education" in the area of basic science and laboratory education
    Sep. 1. 1997
    Approximately 25,000 enrolled students and 700 faculty members from 13Colleges, the Evening Programs, and 9 Schools and 61 Departments
    Mar. 1. 1997
    Dr. Kim, Sang Keun inaugurated as the 10th President of the University
    Sep. 11. 1996
    Selected by the Ministry of Education as an "Excellent University" for Educational Reform
    Feb. 27. 1996
    Approved as an "Excellent University" in Undergraduate and Graduate Schools, and also as the "Best University" in the fields of business and International Trade, by the Korean University Education Committee
    Aug. 22. 1994
    Selected by the Ministry of Education as one of 8 outstanding universities receiving over 30 million dollars of financial support from the Korean Government for the next 5 years
    Mar. 10. 1994
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with Nankai University, China
    Dec. 10. 1993
    Authorized the Foundation of the Life-Long Education Center
    Mar. 1. 1993
    Dr. Ryu, Chang Ou inaugurated as the 9th President of the University
    Oct. 7. 1992
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with the University of New York at Albany, U.S.A.
    Jan. 8. 1992
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with the Kazkh State Teacher University, Republic of Kazkhstan
    Jul. 5. 1991
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with the Huazhong University of Science & Technology, China
    Feb. 21. 1991
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with the University of Michigan, U.S.A.
    Jan. 21. 1991
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with the University of Alberta, Canada
  • Jul. 22. 1990
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with Dominion University, U.S.A
    Nov. 9. 1989
    Opened the new Yeungnam University Museum
    Feb. 24. 1989
    Dr. Kim, Ki Dong inaugurated as the 8th President of the University
    Feb. 24. 1989
    Dr. Chung, Jae Kyu inaugurated as the 9th Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
    May. 17. 1988
    Dr. Cho, Il Moon reinaugurated as the 8th Chairperson of the Board of the Trustees
    Apr. 20. 1988
    Dr. Kwon Hyuk Ki inaugurated as Acting President of the University
    Sep. 26. 1987
    Concluded an Academic Agreement with the University of Montana, U.S.A.
    Apr. 28. 1987
    Opened the Foreign Language Institute
    Feb. 28. 1986
    Dr. Kim, Kie Taek inaugurated as the 7th President of the University
    May. 17. 1984
    Dr. Cho, Il Moon inaugurated as the 7th Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
    Mar. 1. 1984
    Started Health Insurance for Yeungnamians
    Jul. 8. 1983
    Completed and Opened the Yeungnam University Alumni Association Hall
    May. 28. 1983
    Opened the Yeungnam University Hospital
    Jan. 15. 1983
    Dr. Lew, Joon inaugurated as the 6th President of the University
    Jan. 15. 1983
    Dr. Lew, Yun Sang inaugurated as Deputy Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
    Dec. 31. 1982
    Completed the Yeungnam University Hospital with 850 beds on the Daegu Campus
  • Nov. 18. 1980
    Dr. Lew, Joon inaugurated as the 6th Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
    Oct. 14. 1980
    Dr. Cho, Kyong Hee inaugurated as the 5th President of the University
    Jun. 16. 1980
    Dr. Cho, Kyong Hee inaugurated as Acting President of the University
    Apr. 24. 1980
    Ms. Park, Keun Hae inaugurated as the 5th Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
    Jan. 10. 1980
    Relocated the School of Night Programs to the Gyeonsan Campus
    Feb. 23. 1978
    Dr. Lee, In Gi reinaugurated as the 4th President of the University
    Feb. 15. 1978
    Dr. Rhee, Hyo Sang reinaugurated as the 4th Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
    May. 13. 1977
    Completed the Main Administration building
    Aug. 31. 1974
    Completed the 22-story Main Library & Faculty Office building
    Mar. 9. 1974
    Dr. Rhee, Hyo Sang reinaugurated as the 3rd Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
    Feb. 23. 1974
    Dr. Lee, In Gi inaugurated as the 3rd President of the University
    Sep. 26. 1972
    Dr. Rhee, Hyo Sang inaugurated as the 2nd Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
  • Mar. 1. 1970
    Relocated the Main Administration Offices, College of Liberal Arts, College of Law & Political Science and College of Commerce and Economics from the Daegu Campus
    Feb. 10. 1970
    The establishment the Graduate School of Management and Graduate Departments of Korean Language and Literature, Law, and Economics approved by the Ministry of Education
    Jun. 27. 1969
    Started the construction of the Main Campus in Gyeongsan
    Apr. 4. 1969
    Inaugurated Dr. Lee, Sun Keun as the 2nd President of the University
    Jan. 1. 1968
    Dr. Shin, Ki Suck inaugurated as the 1st President of the University
    Dec. 22. 1967
    Approved as Yeungnam University by the Ministry of Education, starting with 6 Colleges: College of Liberal Arts, College of Engineering, College of Law and Political Science, College of Commerce and Economics, College of Pharmacy, and Evening Programs, with 35 undergraduate departments (capacity of enrollment:1,275) and 12 graduate departments
    Dec. 16. 1967
    Mr. Lee, Dong Nyoung inaugurated as the 1st Chairperson of the Board of Trustees
    Dec. 16. 1967
    Founded Yeungnam University through the merger of Daegu College and Chunggu College
  • Apr. 10. 1950
    Authorized the Foundation of Chunggu College
  • Sep. 22. 1947
    Authorized the Foundation of Daegu College