Yeungnam University

What Yeungnam University does

Yeungnam University is a private research university in Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, operated by the Yeongnam Academic Foundation. Founded in 1947, it serves domestic and international students through 14 undergraduate colleges (including Humanities, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Digital Convergence, Medicine, Pharmacy, Business, and Global Leaders) and 14 graduate schools spanning general, professional, and special graduate programs, with a new student registration rate of 100% for two consecutive years (2025–2026). The institution operates more than 30 research institutes and dedicated centers in fields including polymer gels, LED-IT fusion, solar cells, wireless media, medical science, drug research, and Dokdo studies, and supports its academic mission with a digital platform ecosystem comprising the YU Portal System, Lecture Portal, YU-MOOC, YuTopia, the Research Achievement Information System (RAIS), and AI@YU — a generative AI service that gives enrolled students access to paid models such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity.

The university's product portfolio also includes the Korean Language Institute (KILI), College of Global Leaders, International Student Admissions, International Student Support, Office of International Affairs, YU TOPIK proficiency testing, the Graduate School platform, and affiliated operating subsidiaries comprising Yeungnam University Medical Center and Yecheon Yeungnam University Hospital. Its distribution spans a main campus in Gyeongsan, a Daegu campus hosting the medical center, and a global exchange network coordinated through formal university agreements and the KOICA-YU program for international students from developing countries.

Revenue is generated through tuition and fees (regulated via the Tuition Review Committee), government funding (KRW 1.074 trillion as the #1-ranked Korean private university for government support), research contracts and industry collaboration under LINC 3.0 and RISE, donations from a 290,000+ alumni network (the "Cheongma family"), and hospital services from affiliated medical institutions. The customer base is horizontally segmented into domestic undergraduate and graduate students, international degree-seeking and exchange students, Korean language learners, and professional/special graduate students, with no individual customer concentration.

Name

Yeungnam University

Legal name

Yeungnam University

Website

https://yu.ac.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Yeungnam University is a private South Korean research university operating 14 undergraduate colleges, 14 graduate schools, two affiliated hospitals, and 30+ research institutes to serve approximately 25,000–35,000 domestic and international students in Gyeongsan and Daegu.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB), Arts, Humanities & Creative Research Universities (EDAHABAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University research programs
• International student exchange
• Korean language education
• Graduate professional programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gyeongsan

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Domestic and international students pay tuition and fees for undergraduate and graduate programs. Tuition rates are regulated through the Tuition Review Committee, with meeting minutes publicly disclosed.
2. Government Funding and Grants: The university receives substantial government funding including innovation support projects, LINC 3.0 industry-university cooperation, regional innovation programs, and research grants. Ranked #1 among Korea's private universities in government funding support.
3. Donations and Development Funds: Alumni and supporters donate to the university's development fund. Alumni recently donated KRW 130 million in development funds. The university operates a LoveYU fundraising platform.
4. Research Contracts and Industry Collaboration: The university generates revenue through research contracts, industry-university cooperation projects (LINC 3.0, RISE, regional innovation centers), and technology transfer from the industry-academia cooperation corporation (산학협력단).
5. Affiliated Hospital Revenue: The university operates Yeungnam University Medical Center (YUMC) and Yecheon Yeungnam University Hospital, generating revenue through medical services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Yeungnam University is a private research university offering undergraduate degrees across 14 colleges and 50+ departments, graduate degrees through general, professional, and special graduate schools, and Korean language training through the Korean Language Institute. The university also delivers research services through 30+ specialized research institutes and supports international students through dedicated admissions, exchange programs, and the College of Global Leaders.

Product overview

Yeungnam University operates as a comprehensive higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs across 14 colleges including Humanities, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Digital Convergence, Social Science, Business, Medicine, Pharmacy, Life and Applied Sciences, Human Ecology & Kinesiology, Education, Arts, and Global Leaders. The university's product portfolio includes educational services (AI@YU generative AI platform, Korean Language Institute, College of Global Leaders), student support systems (International Student Admissions, International Student Support, Office of International Affairs), research institutes (Dokdo Institute, Rural Development Institute, China Research Center), and digital platforms (YU Portal System, YuTopia). The institution ranks No.1 among Korea's private universities in government funding support and has achieved 100% freshman enrollment rate for two consecutive years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cheongma College of General Studies (천마학부대학): An honors college and interdisciplinary studies division of Yeungnam University.
• College of Global Leaders (글로벌인재대학)
• Korean Language Institute (KILI)

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Full-time undergraduate degree programs across 14 colleges (Humanities, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Digital Convergence, Social Science, Business, Medicine, Pharmacy, Life and Applied Sciences, Human Ecology & Kinesiology, Education, Arts, Global Leaders, and Chunma College of General Studies) and 50+ departments, awarding bachelor's degrees to enrolled students.
• Graduate Degree Programs Master's, doctoral, and professional graduate degrees through the Graduate School, Professional Graduate Schools (including Law School), and Special Graduate Schools (Park Chung Hee Saemaul Undong, Education, Engineering, Environment & Health) for advanced study across multiple disciplines.
• Korean Language Institute (KILI)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 among Korea's private universities in government funding support with KRW 1.074 trillion secured
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• KOICA (Korea International Cooperation Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026KOICA-YU program offers international students from developing countries the opportunity to study at Yeungnam University. The program provides scholarships for students nominated by KOICA, with dedicated application portal and program management through the university.
• International Exchange Partner UniversitiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExchange student program partnerships with universities worldwide. Partner universities nominate students for semester or year-long exchange programs at Yeungnam University. The university offers courses in English and Korean through the Office of International Affairs. Partners include Global Partners listed on the university website and additional Exchange Program Partners.
• LINC 3.0 Industry-University Cooperation InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe university's LINC 3.0 business group (LINC 3.0 사업단) manages industry-university cooperation programs, fostering partnerships with regional industries, SMEs, and corporations for student internships, research collaboration, and workforce development.
• Regional Innovation Center PartnersmoderateTechnology or IntegrationRegional innovation centers including LED-IT Fusion Technology Research Center, Regional Innovation Center for Solar Cell & Module, Regional Innovation Center of Wireless Media, and Center for Solar Cell Materials and Process R&D Workforce Cultivation Program. These centers work with industry partners on technology development and commercialization.
• RISE Consortium PartnersmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe RISE (Regional Innovation for Society Enhancement) business group at Yeungnam University works with regional stakeholders and partners to drive innovation and regional development initiatives.
• Yeungnam University Alumni AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAlumni association actively supports the university through donations (KRW 130 million in development funds), organizing events like the 23rd Chancellor's Cup Golf Tournament, campus trekking events, and ongoing fundraising campaigns.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sungkyunkwan University: Private research university in South Korea with comprehensive multi-disciplinary offerings across humanities, sciences, engineering, and medicine. Closely comparable to Yeungnam University in scope, governance model (private foundation), and revenue mix (tuition, government grants, affiliated hospital).
• Hanyang University: Large Seoul-based private research university with strong engineering and professional graduate programs. Directly comparable as a private research university with similar college structure, hospital operations, and government-funded research portfolio.
• Chung-Ang University: Private research university with comprehensive colleges and a Seoul-centric positioning, including medicine and pharmacy. Comparable to Yeungnam in private foundation structure, multi-college offerings, and reliance on government grants and tuition.
• Konkuk University: Private research university in Seoul with affiliated medical center and broad college offerings including engineering, business, arts, and life sciences. Directly comparable in scale, foundation governance, and integrated hospital operations.
• Inha University: Private research university in Incheon with strong engineering focus and an affiliated hospital. Comparable to Yeungnam as a non-Seoul-headquartered private research university relying on government grants, tuition, and medical-center revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Korea University: One of Korea's top-tier private research universities (the 'SKY' group), with substantially larger resources and brand. A broader incumbent that competes with YU for top students, faculty, and government research funding at the upper end of the private-university spectrum.
• Yonsei University: Elite Seoul-based private research university, part of the 'SKY' group, with comprehensive colleges and a major medical center. Comparable in private-foundation structure and academic breadth, but operates at a significantly larger scale and brand level.
• Seoul National University: Korea's flagship public research university, the dominant incumbent in Korean higher education. Sets the ceiling on research rankings, government funding competition, and top-student recruitment that YU benchmarks against.

Regional players

• Kyungpook National University: Major public research university headquartered in Daegu — the same metropolitan area as Yeungnam's Daegu campus. A direct regional competitor for students, faculty, and government funding in the Gyeongbuk region, though differentiated by public funding model.
• Pusan National University: Top-tier public research university in Busan, comparable in scale and comprehensive college offerings. Regional public peer competing for government research funding and top regional students outside the Seoul metropolitan area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/YeungnamUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/yu1947
• Instagraminstagram.com/yustar1947
• Xx.com/yeungnamuniv

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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