Yonsei University

50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

  • #56 QS Global World Ranking
  • PrivateStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 23,266Total Students
  • 3,584Faculty
  • 5,113Int'l Students

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Yonsei University, established in 1885 as the first Western institution of learning in Korea, is the leading university located in the heart of Seoul. The University’s mission is to educate leaders who will contribute to humanity in the spirit of “truth and freedom” and to foster education, research, medical care, and social contribution in the global community. Today, Yonsei University houses comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs along with extensive research and medical facilities, enrolling over 38,000 students across four campuses. Yonsei University’s extensive global network...
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About

Yonsei University, established in 1885 as the first Western institution of learning in Korea, is the leading university located in the heart of Seoul. The University’s mission is to educate leaders who will contribute to humanity in the spirit of “truth and freedom” and to foster education, research, medical care, and social contribution in the global community. Today, Yonsei University houses comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs along with extensive research and medical facilities, enrolling over 38,000 students across four campuses. Yonsei University’s extensive global network...
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University highlights

QS World University Ranking

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  • 2012
    #112
  • 2014
    #=114
  • 2015
    #106
  • 2016
    #105
  • 2017
    #112
  • 2018
    #106
  • 2019
    #107
  • 2020
    #=104
  • 2021
    #85
  • 2022
    #=79
  • 2023
    #73
  • 2024
    #=76
  • 2025
    #56

Student & Staff

Total students
23,266

23%
77%

International students
5,113

11%
89%

Total faculty staff
3,584

441
3143

Total students
23,266

23%
77%

International students
5,113

11%
89%

Total faculty staff
3,584

3143
441
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Campus locations

50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu,

50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu , Seoul , South Korea ,

262, Seongsanno, Seoul, KR,

262 , Seoul , South Korea , 120-749

262, Seongsanno, Seoul, KR,

262 , Seoul , South Korea , 120-749

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