Yonsei University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #290 of 14,160 | In the World |
| #32 of 5,829 | In Asia |
| #2 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #2 of 39 | In Seoul |
| #13 of 1,013 | For Orthodontics |
| Top100 | For 30 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian-Protestant
- Acceptance rate
- 40%
- Enrollment
- 29,502
- Type
- For-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.yonsei.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 40% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school, government qualifying examination and university entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | March to February (March - August; September-February) |
| Enrollment | 29,502 |
| Full time employee | 1,138 |
| Student:staff ratio | 26:1 |
Publications & Citations
Yonsei University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 172 | 265 |
| 1991 | 210 | 334 |
| 1992 | 276 | 391 |
| 1993 | 270 | 503 |
| 1994 | 385 | 699 |
| 1995 | 489 | 838 |
| 1996 | 639 | 1239 |
| 1997 | 882 | 1955 |
| 1998 | 1044 | 2953 |
| 1999 | 1132 | 4371 |
| 2000 | 1361 | 6181 |
| 2001 | 1591 | 8811 |
| 2002 | 1796 | 12060 |
| 2003 | 1955 | 17203 |
| 2004 | 2458 | 23240 |
| 2005 | 2689 | 30959 |
| 2006 | 3268 | 37885 |
| 2007 | 3725 | 48332 |
| 2008 | 4081 | 59672 |
| 2009 | 4579 | 75392 |
| 2010 | 4987 | 87620 |
| 2011 | 5286 | 109358 |
| 2012 | 5725 | 126822 |
| 2013 | 6164 | 145990 |
| 2014 | 6674 | 164736 |
| 2015 | 7215 | 178825 |
| 2016 | 6791 | 188293 |
| 2017 | 6964 | 202434 |
| 2018 | 6926 | 189291 |
| 2019 | 7533 | 216589 |
| 2020 | 8028 | 271321 |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $6,250 | $6,250 |
| International students | $6,250 | $6,250 |
Yonsei University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | – | + | + | + |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | + | + | + |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | + | + | + |
| Engineering | IT | – | + | + | + |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Home Economics, International Studies, Leadership, Medicine, Music, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Religion, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Architectural and Environmental Design, Arts and Humanities, Astronomy and Space Science, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Clothing and Sewing, Cognitive Sciences, Comparative Literature, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Ethics, Family Studies, French, Gender Studies, Genetics, German, Gerontology, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Sciences, Interior Design, International Business, International Economics, International Relations, International Studies, Korean, Law, Leisure Studies, Library Science, Literature, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Medicine, Meteorology, Modern Languages, Music, Nanotechnology, Nursing, Nutrition, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Regional Studies, Religion, Russian, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Sociology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Statistics, Structural Architecture, Technology, Textile Technology, Theology, Town Planning |
| Doctor's Degree | Astronomy and Space Science, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, East Asian Studies, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Ethics, Family Studies, German, History, Home Economics, Information Sciences, International Business, International Economics, International Relations, International Studies, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Library Science, Literature, Mathematics and Computer Science, Medical Technology, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Packaging Technology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Health, Russian, Social Sciences, Statistics, Theology |
Yonsei University alumni
Bong Joon-ho
- Photo
- Enrolled in Yonsei University
- 1988-1995 graduated with bachelor's degree in sociology
- Occupations
- film directorscreenwriterpoliticiansociologist
- Biography
Bong Joon-ho is a South Korean film director, producer and screenwriter. His films are characterised by emphasis on social themes, genre-mixing, black humor, and sudden tone shifts.
Lu Han
- Photo
- Occupations
- singeractormodeltelevision actorrecording artist
- Biography
Lu Han, also known mononymously as Luhan, is a Chinese singer and actor. He was a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy group Exo and its sub-group Exo-M, before leaving the group in October 2014. That year, he was ranked the sixth most popular entertainment star in China by China National Radio. In 2017, Lu Han was listed as the second highest-paid celebrity in the Forbes China Celebrity 100, behind only Fan Bingbing.
J.Y. Park
- Photo
- Occupations
- dancerfilm actorrecord producersinger-songwriterjazz musician
- Biography
Park Jin-young (Hangul: 박진영; born December 13, 1971, also known by his stage names J. Y. Park and The Asiansoul or the initials JYP, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, record producer, record executive, and reality television show judge. Park rose to stardom as a singer following the release of his 1994 debut album, Blue City. In 1997, he became the founder and co-CEO of JYP Entertainment, one of the most profitable entertainment agencies in South Korea. As the head of JYP Entertainment, Park has developed and managed highly successful K-pop artists including Rain, Wonder Girls, 2PM, Miss A, Got7, Day6, Twice, Stray Kids, and Itzy, as well as Mandopop group Boy Story and J-pop group NiziU.
Seo Jang-hoon
- Photo
- Occupations
- basketball playertelevision personality
- Biography
Seo Jang-hoon is a former South Korean professional basketball player, who is currently active as an entertainer and variety show star.
General info
| Alternative names | 연세대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 |
| Accreditation | Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
| Motto | The Truth Shall Make You Free. (John 8:32) |
| Affiliations and memberships | Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia (ACUCA) Open Education Consortium (OEC) |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 134 Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu Seoul, Seoul, 120-749 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,807,000 |
| Phone | +82 (2) 2123 2114 |
| Fax | +82 (2) 392 0618 |