Overview
Established in 1957, the Yonsei University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Yonsei University is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational South Korean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Yonsei University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 67-year-old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Yonsei University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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private
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for-profit
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large-sized
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University Identity
| Name | Yonsei University  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | 연세대학교 |
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| Founded | 1957 Origins date back to 1885 |
| Motto | The Truth Shall Make You Free. (John 8:32) |
| Mascot | Eagle |
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University Location
| Address | 134 Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu Seoul 120-749 Seoul South Korea |
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+82 (2) 2123 2114 |
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+82 (2) 392 0618 |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Yonsei University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Yonsei University's Facebook page
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Yonsei University's YouTube channel
Yonsei University's Instagram page
Yonsei University's main LinkedIn profile
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