Chronology

Yonhi College produced its first graduates (8 in Humanities, 10 in Business and 4 in Mathematics and Physics)

Stimson Hall was constructed.

‘Severance Union Medical College’ closed and renamed ‘Severance Medical College.

Chosun Christian College was renamed as Yonhi College.

Yonhi College school regulations are revised – Mathematics and Physics studies are extended and Business studies are set at 3 years.

Underwood Hall and Appenzeller Hall constructed

Stone Steps are added to the Yonhi campus

School song was made for the Severance Medical College

Pinson Hall Constructed

Yon-Bo Games begins

Cheering songs were created for the Yonhi College Games

Oh, Keung Sun appointed first Korean Vice-President for Private Yonhi College

Private Yonhi College Ampitheater completed

Oh, Keung Sun appointed 2nd President of Severance Medical College

Han Kyung Won appointed 3rd President of Yonhi College

「Yon Jeon Times (Yonsei Annals’ former newspaper)」published as a monthly newspaper (Korea’s first university newspaper)

Yonhi College’s Mathematics and Physics studies changed to College of Science

Hankyung Hall completed

Yun, Chi Ho appointed as 4th President of Yonhi College

Under pressure from Japan, Severance Medical College changed to Asahi Medical College

Yonhi College marked as enemy property and taken over by the Japanese colonial government and a new Japanese President was appointed.

Yonhi College’s last 68 students graduate

School name changed to Kyungsung Industrial Management College

College renamed as Severance Union Medical College

Yonhi College admission committee organized

Yoo UhkGyum appointed as 5th President of Yonhi College. Severance decides to maintain a 3-year pre-med program, a 3-year college program and restart as a Medical College.

Yonhi College reopened after the independence of Korea

Baek NakJoon appointed the 6th President of Yonhi College

Yonhi College accepts pre-med students for the first time. Yonhi admits technical department students

Yonhi University’s first technical department students’ graduate.

Yonhi officially recognized as a university, with four colleges and 11 departments.
The school expanded into a full-fledged university and was renamed Yonhi University.
Humanities Department - Korean Literature, English Literature, History,
Philosophy, Politics and Diplomacy
Business Department - Business and Economics
Sciences Department - Mathematics, Physics and Meteorology, Chemistry
Theology Department – Theology

Yonhi University becomes the nation’s first co-educational university

Severance Medical College obtained permission from the Ministry of Culture and Education to establish a six-year program.

Commencement ceremony for the last graduating class of Yonhi College
Completion of courses of the first pre-med students.
Launched the faculty of medicine

Yonhi College Technical Department’s last graduation. Department closed.

Severance Medical School’s pre-med department becomes a part ofYonhi University’s College of Science and Engineering.

Opened the Institute of East Asian Studies with the donations from Harvard –Yenching Institute

President, Baek, Nak Jun appointed to Minister of Education. Kim, Yun Kyung appointed as acting President.

Expanded into 4 colleges with 17 majors. (Education, Law, Biology, Industrial Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Pre-Med)

Yonhi Graduate School established

Korean War, school closed

Humanitarian aid Hospital opened in Geoje Island

Yonhi College, relocated to Yeongdo, Busan

Yonhi College returns to Seoul after the declaration of ceasefire.

Opened a branch school in Busan.

Start of the Yonsei Theater Art Research Club

First Graduate School Graduation

The university established Politics and Law College

The institute of East Asian studies published Korea’s first University Institute Journal ｢East Asian Studies Journal｣

The Science Hall, Library, Main Auditorium, Physical Education Center opened.

Severance Hospital began construction in Shinchon.

Church Music Department opened within the College of Theology.

Yonhi and Severance Medical School makes final decision to merge schools.

Severance Shinchon Hospital construction completed

Decision made to establish Medical School

Industrial Chemistry renamed Chemical Engineering.

Faculty Meeting decision to make the founding day the ‘Alma Mater Day’.

Education Center completed

Faculty Retirement Plan implemented

Implemented section chief system

Alumni Association proposes "Yonsei" as the new name for merged Yonhi and Severance

Yonhi Hall completed

Yonsei University-Korea University Rivalry Games Hosted

Decision made to establish College of Library

Yonhi College and Severance Medical College merged into Yonsei University

College of Nursing promoted to a 4-year regular university program (Previously Severance Nursing School)

Baek Nak Jun appointed as first President, Choi Hyun Bae and Kim Myung Sun appointed as Vice Presidents of Yonsei University.

New Badge

Yonsei Annals 110th edition front page published in Hangeul.

Library completed

Washington University and the College of Business sign a treaty of assistance.

Yonsei University’s first Commencement Ceremony

Library Card System Implemented.

Library named as Yong Jae Hall, Education Center named as Gwang Bok Hall.

Medical School new building hospital rooms completed

A.V. Center Installed
Baekyang Road constructed

School of Business, Construction Engineering, Department of Administration establishment approved.

Busan branch college opened as Business Junior College

Korean Language Institute established

President Baek Nak Jun, Vice President Choi Hyun Bae remain in office.

Pediatrics Hospital opening ceremony

Main Auditorium completed

Yonsei Broadcasting System opened

Korean Language Institute first Graduation

New School Banner

First Chapel in the Main Auditorium

Sung Am Hall completed

Choi, Hyun Be appointed as acting president.

Won, Il Han appointed as acting president.

Physical Education Center completed

2th President, Ko ByungGan appointed

Baek Nak Jun named honorary president

Honorary President Baek Nak Jun donates private book collection.
Alumni badge decided.

Korea University Faculty committee decides to end the Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry Games.

First ｢YonseiUniversity Brochure｣ Published

Jang Gi Won appointed as acting president.

Yun Yin Gu appointed as third President

School of Engineering divided into department of Science and department of Engineering.

Chaplain’s office established

Medical School Faculty, Nursing School Dormitory and Severance Hospital opened. Facilities moved from Seoul Station area to Shinchon Campus(Constructed in 1955 with donations from the China Medical Board and the 8th US army)

Medical Center launched to operate the Medical School and Hospital.

Yonsei Anthem

School of Engineering, College of Science opened department of Physical Education.

Construction Engineering department divided into department of civil, architecture and mechanical engineering.

College of Theology, Church Music promoted to College of Music.

Department of church music, vocal music, instrumental music and music composition established

Kang Shin Myung appointed as president of the University Foundation

Changes made to‘Yonsei Business Junior College’ regulations (Changed to ‘Yonsei University Busan Junior College’)

Education Hall(Yoo UkKyum memorial Hall) completed

Announced opening of library on holidays

Announcement of the reopening of the Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry Games.

Yonsei University Busan Junior College restructured as the Domestic Science University

Cho, EuiSul appointed as president of Academic Affairs

Faculty of Liberal Arts established, department of Geology added to the College of Science.

Union Theology Graduate School established

Nonjidang Forest named ‘Cheonsongdae Park’

Park DaeSeon appointed as fourth President

General Affairs Office established

Department of Geology established

Museum opened

School of Business established

Domestic Science University transferred from Busan to Seoul.

Student Affairs Office announces strict no-smoking and uniform policy.

Parts of the school regulations amended (Readjust the number of students of the College of Music. Minoring in education approved)

Opened the first International Division in Korea

Scholarship for student workers established

Change of school regulations allows transfer of majors within the university.
Establishment of Department of Applied Statistics in the College of Business and Economics and Metallurgical Engineering in the College of Engineering.

College of Education established

Institute of Agricultural Development established

School of Dentistry established, department of Astronomy and Meteorology established

College of Nursing admits male students

Department of Astronomy and Meteorology, Pre-dentistry established

Yonsei academic award granted

Park DaeSeon reappointed as fifth President

Student Union Building constructed

Department of Nursing promoted to College of Nursing, Department of Commercial Science merges with the Department of Business in the College of Business and Economics, College of Science and Engineering establishes Biochemical major in the department of Science and Ceramic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Food Engineering in the Department of Engineering.

Launch of the ‘Yonsei Eagle Statue construction committee’

English Language Institute established

School of Business Lecture Rooms completed

Pureunsaem opened

Computer Center Installed

Cancer Center opened

College of Physical Education established

Graduate school of Public Administration established.

Yonsei Eagle Statue unveiled

Deokso Training Center completed

Transfer admission system abolished.

Announcement of ‘Honorary Professorship System’

Establishment of French Language and Literature, German Language and Literature, Social Sciences majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Department of Mass Communications in the College of Political Science and Law. Graduate school of industry approved.

Yonsei University, Sogang University, Ewha Woman’s University establishes credit exchange system in 4 departments.

[Yonsei Monthly Report] Published

[Yonsei University Annual Report] Published

Park DaeSeon appointed (3rd term) as sixth President, Graduate school of Industry established.

Lee, Chun Hwan appointed as President of the Foundation.

English Language Institute changed its name to Foreign Language Institute

University Education Reform Plan announced (140 credit system, minor system, admission by departments)

Domestic Science University, Children Education established

University Main Gate constructed

Medical School New Building completed

Implement the first ‘Research Professor System’ in Korea

Main Gate and Pavement open

Department of Chinese Language and Literature established within College of Liberal Arts

School of Dentistry affiliated Hospital approved

Decision to reflect 10% of preliminary examination grades to the admission examination of 1975.

Reopened after University Chapel changed to Luce Chapel.

Child Development Research Institute opened

Kanghwa region Social Health Science Center installed

Lee, Woo Ju appointed as acting President

Lee, Woo Joo appointed as the seventh President

Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry Games ended

Honorary President Baek Nak Jun donates 10,000 books

Graduation Thesis system implemented

School of Business CEO Program opened

Samae School land donated to Yonsei University (189,166.94m2)

- Decision made in the 14th Board meeting of the Samae Agriculture Technology Institute Foundation

Music Hall completed

Changes made to the requirements of admission for 1977. 10% of total students admitted to Vocational Education will be accepted without an admission exam.

Department of Liberal Arts dissolved, College of Science and Engineering separated into College of Science and College of Engineering.

Graduate School of Health Science established

‘Yonsei Cancer Center’ Foundation launched

Institute of Student Guidance merged to create Student Counseling Center. Department of Liberal Arts dissolved, College of Science and Engineering separated into College of Science and College of Engineering.

Student Union Building Annex completed

Largest celestial telescope constructed in Korea.

Wonju Campus Medical School established

Student Union Building Muak Theater opened

Decision made to admit College of Arts and College of Science separately in 1979.

Changes made to the 1979 requirements for admission (Reflection of preliminary examination grades for Korean Literature, English and Mathematics increases from 40% to 53.1%)

Milk processing facility completed

Lee Woo Joo reappointed as the eighth President

Wonju Campus, College of Health Science established

New Central Library constructed

Indoor Swimming Pool opened

Ilsan Observatory Installed

Ahn SaeHee appointed as the ninth President

The Student National Defense Corps rejoins as a Student Organization

Yonsei-Korea University organizers agree not to host Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry Games.

1981 University Reforms establishes Department of Psychology and in the College of Theology, Department of Social Work. College of Education becomes independent (Education, Physical Education), College of Political Science and Law joins College of Social Science, Department of Law gets promoted to College of Law.

Engineering Hall Annex completed

Samae Training Center opened

Yonsei University Observatory completed

Bae, Min Su Celebration Hall opened

Wonju campus becomes Wonju College with 10 departments (Pre-Med, Medical School, Health Science, English Language and Literature, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology)

Badge design changed

Decides to change class schedule (10 periods)

Drill training credits changed(Forward security training added)

Music Library opened

Steamson Hall, Underwood Hall, Appenzeller Hall, designated as historical landmark.

Alumni Association hosted the 1st Yonsei Night

Announcement of Revision of School Regulations (3 academic warnings will result in expulsion)

Changed from admission by colleges to admission by majors.

Yonsei Myung Il Building opening ceremony

Unified the editors of University Press

[Yonsei Newsletter] Published

Utilized the Main Building (Underwood Hall) as the main administrative office. Transferred the College of Liberal Arts to the Liberal Arts Hall (Currently the Oesol Hall)

Yonsei 100th Year Celebration Committee established

Yonsei-Wonju YMBS opened

Establishment of Computer Science inside the College of Science. In the College of Engineering, Electronic Engineering changed to Electronic Computer Engineering In the College of Music, Religion Music changed to Church Music. College of Education changed to College of Education Science.

Wonju University divided into Wonju University and Wonju Medical School.

Wonju University opened departments of Korean Language and Literature, Public Administration and Law

Implement of Pre-registration system in 1983 decided

Hanil Banks opened a deposit service center on the 1st floor of the Student Union Building

International College lectures become open to regular students.

Domestic Science University admits male students

Incheon Industrial Hospital opened

Yeong Dong Severance Hospital opened

Severance Hospital Yong In and Gwangju branch opened

Established sister relations with Hawaii University

Established sister relations with University of Southern California

Yonsei-Korea University Presidents jointly announce the cancellation of the 1983 Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry Games.

International Division expanded to Division of International Education

Science Hall completed

Wonju Campus Dormitory constructed

Began offering Summer Classes

Yonsei 100th Year Celebration Committee established

Ahn SaeHee reappointed as the 10th President

Yonsei 100th Anniversary Celebration Committee Secretariat established

Wonju University Liberal Arts Hall, Nature Hall, Dormitory, Youngbin Hall completed

Wonju University divided into Liberal Arts and Science College (Korean Language and LIterature, English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and Political Science and Economics College (Economics, Business, Public Administration, Law), Engineering College, Electronic Computer Engineering major changed to Electronic Engineering.

Student Day revived after 11 years.

Signed Student Exchange Agreement with 85 universities and started exchanging students in March 1985.

Hosted the 100th anniversary International Conference

100th anniversary celebration

Start of the 100th anniversary celebration National Concert Tour

Installed the Observatory Dome on the roof of the Science Hall

The Observatory succeeds in taking the first picture of the Halley’s Comet in Korea.

Becomes an affiliated Education Facility for the International Department of Education.

100th Anniversary Celebration Yonsei Concert Choir starts US Tour.

[YonseiUniversity 100 Years] Published

Writing test implemented as admission examination

Decision to add Chapel starting with the first year students of 1986 as a required liberal arts course

TELEX Installed(YONSEI K29127)

1st Alumni Day

Opened the CEO Program under the Graduate School of Industry

‘New Korean Lexicography Promotion Committee’ organized

Yong Jae Archive Sign Board Hanging Ceremony

100th Anniversary Celebration Yonsei Concert Choir Southeast Asian Tour

Promotion of Wonju Medical School’s Department of Health Science to College of Health Science (Health Science Administration, Environmental Science, Clinical Pathology, Rehabiliation, Medical Treatment Engineering)

Video Library installed in the A.V Center

Wonju Campus Amphitheater completed

Graduate School of International Studies established

Public Relations added to the Planning Office, takes over the 100th Anniversary Secretariat.

Wonju Vice-Presidency System Implemented

Gwanghae Hall restored & Allen Hall opened

[Yonsei University Code of Regulations] Published

Dr. Yong Jae Nak Jun Baek statue unveiled

Rehabilitation newly constructed, Chejungwon Annex opened

Wonju Christian Hospital, Maternal and Child Health Care Center opened

Global House completed

Centennial Hall completed

Wonju Campus Student Union Building completed

Park Young Sik appointed as the 11th President

Lee Han Yeol Memorial Stone built

Agreement of faculty and student exchange with Beijing University.

Establishment of Statistics and Computer Science major in the College of Liberal Arts and Science, Department of Industrial Health in the College of Health Science.

Korean․Foreign Language Institute became part of the Institute of Language Research and Education.

Establishment of Korean Lexicography Institute and Research institute of ASIC Design.

Yonsei University’s [Truth․Freedom] seasonal magazine published

Wonju Medical School Student Dormitory constructed

Signed an agreement for exchange program with 150 Global Universities

Signed an Academic Cooperation Agreement with the Soviet Union East Asian Studies Institute (Soviet Union Institute of Science affiliated)

Signed an Academic Cooperation Agreement with Moscow University

College of Liberal Arts, Russian Language and Literature established. Domestic Science College changes to Life Science College, Study of dietary life changes to Department of Food and Nutrition, Astronomy and Meteorology department changed to Department of Astronomy and Atmospheric Science. Department of History and Dairy Science added to College Liberal Arts and Science Graduate School of Management Science established

Muak Dormitory completed

Yeong Dong Severance Hospital General Health Examination Center Open

Standardized the school’s symbol, seal, logo and letterhead

Signed an academic cooperation agreement with Moscow University and Leningrad University

Sabbatical leave policy implemented

Department of Library changed its name to Department of Library and Information Science

Yeong Dong Severance Hospital ER, Spine Center opened

Wonju Campus Health Science Hall opened

Institute of Language Research and Education opened. Maeji 2nd Dormitory opened

1st Faculty Workshop conducted abroad

Center for Agricultural Development closed

Research Affairs office established

College of Music New Wing opened

Cardiovascular Center opened

Cancer Center new wing Annex opened

College of Engineering: Radio Engineering, Mechanics and Design, College of Sciences in Education: Social Physical Education, College of Liberal Arts and Science: Philosophy, College of Government and Business: International Relations established, Medical Treatment Engineering changed to Medical Electronic Engineering

Graduate School of Journalism and Mass Communication established

Institute of Language Research and Education changed to Yonsei Language Institute, Computing Center changed to Yonsei Computer Center

Bioproducts Research Center established

Yonsei Hangeul Tower constructed

College of Engineering: Urban Engineering, College of Government and Business: Business Information department established

Song Ja appointed as the 12th President

Yong In Severance Hospital Annex opened

Yonsei Development Committee launched

Gwangju Severance Branch closed

Medical Center Management Obligation System (Yongin Severance, branch of Yongdong Severance Hospital promoted to Yongin Severance Hospital and operated independently)

Took over Gwangju Mental Hospital and operated as Gwangju Severance Mental Hospital

Establishment and Announcement of Medical Center’s Patients’ rights

Wonju Medical School General Hall opened

Alumni Center opened

Yonsei Milk Corporation Asan Factory opened

Yonsei University Extension Institute established

Public Relations Vice Presidency System established

Muak 2nd Dormitory opened

College of Engineering: Industrial System Engineering, Wonju Medical School: Department of Nursing established

Food Engineering changed to Food and Biological Engineering, Dairy Science changed to Biological Resources Engineering

Graduate School of Patent Law established

1st Bae, Min Su Commemorative Lecture Hosted

Yonsei Foundation Severance Building opened

Second Engineering Hall opened

Center for Signal Processing Research established

Severance Health Center opened (Name change on February 1, 1996 to Severance Health Diagnostic Clinic)

Mongol Yonsei Friendship Hospital opened

Maeji 3rd Dormitory opened

Yeong Dong Severance Hospital new wing and parking opened

Yonsei announced campus environment recovery.

In Bo Jung, Hyun Bae Choi, Yun Kyung Kim, Li Sup Hong face sculptures revealed

Social Business Department changed to Social Welfare, Department of Clothing Habits changed to Clothing and Textiles, Department of Housing changed to Housing and Interior Design, Wonju Department of Biology changed to Life Science, Industrial Health Science to Industrial Ecology

College of Theology: Department of Social Welfare moved to College of Social Science

Registration of Service Mark ‘Severance’

New School of Dentistry Hospital opened

Third year transfer-student night Nursing Program established

College of Science: Department of Computer Science moved to College of Engineering

College of Health Science: Environmental Engineering changed to Department of Ecology

11 majors within the College of Liberal Arts moved to the Humanities Department, 3 majors of College of Commerce and Economics to Commerce and Economics departments, 7 majors of College of Science to Department of Natural Science, 7 majors of the College of Engineering to Mechanical and Electronic Engineering Departments, 2 majors to Civil and Environmental Engineering department, 4 majors of College of Life Science to Life Science Department, 11 majors of Wonju College of Liberal Arts and Science and Economics and Law and Health Science to Humanities, 12 majors of Liberal Arts and Scienceand Health Science College to Natural Sciences

Clinical Medicine Research Center and Yonsei Funeral Home opened

‘Yonsei 21st Century Plan’ Final Report published

Commerce and Economics Hall opened

‘96 Education Reforms Conference’ participated (Organized by the ministry of education)

ByungSoo Kim appointed as the 13th President

New College of Nursing Building opened

‘University with modernized Science and Engineering College Research Laboratory Equipment’ Final

Optometry Hospital opened

Selected as ‘Best University in1996 Education Reforms promotion’, Best award in the area of Student Selection.

‘International Human Resource Development University’ Best Award

Development Cooperation Office changed to External Affairs and Development, PR Department of the Planning Office restructured and placed under the External Affairs and Development Office

Bang, Woo Young appointed as President of Education Foundation

[Truth,Freedom] Reissued

Departmental changes occurred on the following majors:
(Main Campus)
-11 majors in College of Liberal Arts Humanities reclassified into Department of Liberal arts (8 majors) Department of European Languages (3 majors)
-2 departments in the College of Engineering combined to become department of material engineering.
-2 departments in the College of Education reclassified under Physical Education Studies
(Wonju Campus)
-College of Humanities and Social sciences and the College of Natural Sciences reclassified as Department of Cultural Sciences (4 majors) Department of Natural Sciences (7 majors)
-College of Politics and Economics renamed as College of Economics and Law (6 majors)
-College of Health Sciences restructured to have 7 majors
-Geology Major of the College of Natural Sciences restructured as Earth System Sciences Major
-Astronomy Major restructured as Astronomical Cosmology Major
-Major of Food Biotechnology re-named as Biotechnology
-Environmentology Major departmentalized to Environmental Sciences Major and Environmental Engineering Major
Graduate School of Life Environment

Research center for the Information Storage Devices Center established

Yonsei Medical Center, Health Technology Quality Evaluation Center established

College of Engineering, 3rd Engineering Hall opened

Agreement to utilize Medical Center, Gwanghyewon

Office of Research and Truth, Freedom Editorial Office recognized as independent organizations

The Second Dormitory Building for Medical Students at Wonju Medical School and Dormitory Building opened

‘Informational Communication Field Enterprise Organization’ established

Yonsei Language Institute, L.A Campus of the Institute of Language Research and Education opened

7 majors in the Department of mechanical and electronical engineering restructured to 3 majors (Electronical engineering, mechanical engineering, info-industrial engineering) in the College of Engineering 4 departments in the College of Social Sciences merged to social science studies
Wonju College of Health Sciences and College of Health Sciences 3rd year transfer program established
(Graduate School of Economics separates from the Graduate school of Business)

Muak 3, 4 Dormitory opened

Media Arts Research Institute; Yonsei Film Production Center opened

Second Liberal Arts Hall (Current Widang Hall) opened

Yonsei Medical Center 21st century development strategy planning team

Quasicrytal Material Group established

Kanghwa region Health Science Center Closed

[Yonsei Korean Dictionary] Published

Sangnam Institute of Management opened

College of Social Sciences Building (Sam Sung Hall) opened

College of Engineering combines majors: Socioenvironmental System Engineering and Architectural Engineering to Socioenvironmentaland architectural Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering to Biochemical Engineering

Clinical Pathology Major and Rehabilitation Medicine Major stand as independent departments in the College of Health Sciences

Graduate School of Patent-Law renamed as Graduate School of Law

Yonsei College of Engineering completed

Social Welfare Center Youth Culture Center Founded

Educational Center for the Scientifically Talented founded

University College established

Yonsei Health System Announced 21st Century Vision21

Yonsei Services Center established

Seoul Campus: 6 entrance tracks instituted (Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Medical/Dental Studies, Arts and Physical Education)
Graduate School of International Studies converted as Specialized Graduate School and 2 additional Specialized Graduate Schools (Graduate School of Information, Graduate School of Film)established

Wonju Campus: 3 Majors (Health Administration, biomedical engineering, environmental engineering) restructured

Combined Administrative Information System Initiated

Allowed the use of the name ‘Severance’ in front of all affiliated Yonsei Medical Centers

Time capsule buried in front of Centennial Memorial Hall (Scheduled to be opened in the year 2085, Yonsei’s 200th Anniversary)

‘Yun Dong Ju Celebration Hall’ opened (2nd floor of Pinson Hall). Yonsei Science Institute opened

Kim Woo Sik appointed as the 14th President

Appointed as ‘Excellent University’ for 5 consecutive years in the Educational Reformation Evaluations by the Ministry of Education

Baseball and Football Field of International Standards Built on Campus

Seoul Campus: University entrance tracks Adjusted to the following fields: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Theology, Life Sciences, Arts and Physical Education, Medical/Dental/Nursing Studies)

Graduate School of Social Welfare established

Wonju Campus: College of Health Sciences adjusts: Departments of Environmental Science, Medical Sciences to Environmental. Medical Engineering Sciences and Health Administration

Plans of Focus Finalized Research Institutes launched: The Advancement of Korean Studies, International Studies, IT, CT, NT, Medical Technology

Integrated Digital Library launched

The first Yun, Dong Ju Poem-Literature Award Ceremony and Celebration Lecture Hosted

UI (University Identity University Image Combined) Confirmation Announced

Contribution Enrollment Policy announced

1st Underwood Missionary Award Ceremony and Celebration Lecture Hosted

College of Nursing, Korea’s first Graduate School of Nursing established

Seoul Campus：10 Majors and 4 Departments in the College of Engineering reorganized to 10 Majors and 7 Departments and Major/Departmental Titles re-named: (Mechanical Engineering →Department of Mechanical Engineering, Electronical Engineering and Computer Industrial Engineering.

Department of Socio-Envionment Architectural Engineering→Department of Socio Environmental System Engineering

Wonju Campus：Department of Radiology established Department of Dental Hygiene established in Wonju Medical School Graduate School of Environmental Health Sciences established

Severance Hospital selected, Official Hospital of 2002 FIFA World Cup

Yeong Dong Severance Hospital, Sub-contracted Hospital of 2002 FIFA World Cup

Medical Center System (Picture Archiving & Communication System) Operated

Global Lounge opened

School of Business Administration established

Women Workforce Development Center established (University-Affiliated Research Institute)

Kim, Dae Jung Library established (Affiliated Organization)

National Examination Information Center Established

University Published Culture Center established (Publishing Team and Truth and Freedom Editing Team stationed as affiliated organizations)

Awarded ‘Excellence in Digital Management’ in the 4th Korea Competition for the Increase in Digital Competitiveness

Satellite for Galaxy Evolution Research ‘GALEX' launched(NASA joint development)

Industrial-Academic Cooperative Research Center opened

Hamel’s 350th Year Celebration ‘Yonsei University-Leiden University International Academic Conference’ hosted

Korean American Society 100th Year Celebration ‘Korean Culture Academic Event’ hosted(L.A.)

Wonju Campus ‘Advanced medical equipment Techno Tower completed

Institute of State Governance Studies established

portal.yonsei.ac.kr launched

Wonju Campus Yun, Dong Ju Essay Contest Hosted

Wonju Campus Yonsei Sports Center opened

The first Day of Honorary Professorship Hosted

Underwood Celebration Hall opened

Kim, Dae Jung Library opened

Leadership Center 1st National University Students Debate Competition Hosted

Yonsei University Industrial-Academic Cooperative Group established

Social Science Department changes from College of Liberal Arts to College of Social Science

Wonju Campus, Economics and Law College changes to College of Government and Business

Jeong Chang Young appointed as the 15th President

Athletes Dormitory opened

Graduate School of Health Science installed Korea’s first International Cyber University for Health, ICUH

Wonju ERP System Implemented

Underwood Missionary Work Ceremony hosted

Wonju Campus Student Union Building Annex opened

Underwood International College established

Professor multi-major affiliation system implemented

Nano Medical National Core Research Center opened

Shinchon and Wonju campuses Website Renewal

New Severance Hospital opened

Theology Hall opened

Advanced Science and Technology Research Center opened

120th Anniversary Celebration

Yonsei Vision 2020 Announced

Yonsei University announced Professor Ethics Conduct

Shinchon Valley Announced by Yonsei University, Sogang University and Ewha Woman’s University to promote transfer of technology

Six laboratories selected as ‘Best Laboratory Support Project’ by the Korea Industrial Technology Foundation

Faculty Special Recruitment, implemented Constant Application System

Grade evaluation and system of retaking classes reformed, management of students with academic warning strengthened

Yeong Dong Severance Hospital Annex opened

Yonsei Volunteers Initiated

Health Care Center changed its name to Health Center

Established Reagent Center under Research Affairs

Radiation Safety Center established

Control Office established (Separate the Department of Equipment Safety and Department of Facilities in the General Affairs Office)

120th anniversary Yonsei-USC joint Symposium hosted

Miwoo Hall remodeling completed

Signed an MOU with the City of Incheon to construct ‘Yonsei University Songdo International multipurpose complex’ Expand and reorganize the old books section to the Korean Studies Reference Library

Achieve tops scores in all three MedicalㆍDentistryㆍNursing national exams

Samsung Hall Annex completed

Facilities Office changed to Control Office Information Promotion Committee abolished and IT Office, Information Promotion Department established Female Students’ Career Center established Songdo multipurpose international complex construction committee launched

Underwood Celebration Hall reopened

YSPC established

Samae Church first Service

Bae, Min Su Memorial Exhibition Hall reopened

Planning Office Design Center transferred to, University Press [Truth․Freedom] publishing work transferred to ExternalAffairsand Development Office
Auditing Agency established
UnderwoodInternational College expanded to Underwood International University Office of International Education Exchange elevated as Office of International Affairs Education Development Center in the Office of Academic Affairs and Cyber Education Support Center combined to form Educational Development Assistance Center Career Information Center, Counseling Center, Development of Women Workforce Leadership Center, National Examination Information Center closed and Leadership Development Center established University Press established, Yonsei Chun-Chu, YSBS, The Yonsei Annals station under Newspaper &Broadcasting Press

Animal Testing Center established
Admissions Management changed its name to Admissions Office

Groupware System Launched
Graduate School of Mass Communication and Photography combined to establish College of Communication

Global 5-5-10 Enterprise Organization Selected (Korean Studies, Chemistry, Astronomical Cosmology, Physics, Biomedical Sciences, Advanced Material Studies, Electricity and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metabolic disease studies, Nano-medical studies, Ageing Sciences, Medical Engineering)

Physically-challenged Students Support Center established

Severance Hospital JCI(Joint Commission International,) certified

10 Research Objectives for the 2007 National Research Laboratory Announced

General Service Center, One Call Service Team established
Career Development Center for Female Students in Women’s Student Association closed & Women’s career development team in Leadership Development Center established

The 2nd Yonsei Nobel Forum Hosted

Hydrogen Station completed

Sexual violence counseling center changed to Sexual abuseㆍviolence counseling center.

(e-SOP) Implemented

Announced by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development and Korea ResearchFoundation as the ‘2006 #1 National Private University’ in the areas including the number of dissertations and SCI dissertations published, amount of research and industrial-academic cooperation fund and performance in patent and technology.

Central Library changed its name to Academy Information Center

Severance Hospital Robot Training Center opened

Han Joong Kim appointed as the 16th President

Medical Center General Hall and Funeral Hall opened

College of Education Science, Social Physical Education major changed to Sports and Leisure studies.

Yonsei University Samsung Library opened

Yonsei University rehabilitation school opened

Celebration Ceremony of the 20th Anniversary of Labor Union and Regular General Meeting

QS APPLE Conference Hosted

Department of Law abolished and Free Major established

Underwood International College-Japan Keio University-China Hong Kong University 3-Campus Program launched

Announced by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development as rank #96 in the number of SCI dissertations published in 2007

Ranked #203 in the U.K Times University Rankings (#1 in Private University Rankings in Korea)

Athletic Field Artificial Grass Field opened

Songdo Multi functional international Complex groundbreaking ceremony

Wonju Campus 30th anniversary celebration

Graduate School of Social Welfare Affiliated Volunteer Center opened

2008 Science Technical Creativity Award

School of Business, AACSB-International achieves global approval

Gwangbok Hall Annex completed

EU Center opened within the Institute of East and West Studies

Tuition Card Payment Implemented

Yeong Dong Severance Hospital changed its name to ‘Gangnam Severance Hospital’

Social Education Center changed to Continuing Education

East and West Studies journal Global Economic Review published. Published for the first time in Korea in the SSCI

Wonju Campus University Headquarters, Mirae Hall, Chungyeun Dormitory opened

Korean Language Institute 50th Year Celebration

Team organization implemented for efficient administration (Main Campus)

Wonju Campus, Park, Kyong Li memorial stone constructed

LA Yonsei Language Institute moved to South Baylor University and reopened

School’s Chinese Website opened

The Low Observable Technology Research Center opened

U.K’s ‘The Times’ 2009 World University Ranking #151

School Main Gate Fence Open and Greening project completed

GS Caltex Industrial-Academic Cooperation Center opened

SólyomLászló awarded honorary PhD degree in Law

School’s Toll Free Phone Number (1599-1885) launched

Global Campus School of Pharmacy established

Global Campus Opening Ceremony

Eu Jin Hi-mart Daycare Center completed

Medical School Faculty Residence opened

SK Global House completed

125th anniversary of Gwanghyewon, Chejungwon and Dr. Avison’s150th anniversary Celebration Ceremony

Jan Peter Balkenende Netherland Prime Minister received honorary PhD in Liberal Arts

Oesol Hyun Bae Choi sculpture unveiled

Translational Research Center for Protein Function Control opened

125th Anniversary Celebration

Yonsei-UC Berkely Law School Multiple Degree System Implemented

Wonju Campus Vision 2020+ announced

Youngbin Hall opened

Selected as IT Best Human Resource Development Program

QS World University Ranking #142

Celebration of 100 years of Graduating Nurses

Ranked 71st EMBA in 100 Global Business Schools

50-year history of Wonju Christian Hospital published

Changed address to ‘Seoul Seodaemun-gu Yonsei-ro 50’

Academy Information Center (the new central library ranked number one in National University Library by the Ministry of Education and Science Technology (Selected Best Library)

Songdo Campus Education Center established

Songdo Campus begin regular academic programs

Wonju Campus-Fraunhofer Joint Research and Development Center of Medical Devices

2011 Korea Chamgyoyuk Award Overall Winner

Songdo Campus, Center for Technology Fusion opened

Enterprise Center reorganized and opened as Enterprise Support Foundation

126th Annivesary Celebration

Yonsei University Technology Holdings established

Yonsei-INDEX Design International Summer Implemented

HPAIR 2011 Asia Conference Hosted

Facilities that occupied Yongjae Hall (College of Education Science, Department of Education) moved to General Hall(Present Education Science Hall), Department of Physical Education to Physical Education Hall, Education Research Center to the Appenzeller Hall, University Press to the Muak Dormitory)

Ranked number one by the National Evaluation Center for Teacher Education Institutions

QS World University Ranking #112

2011 Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry

Yonhi College School Banner Returned

Global Campus construction phase 2 completed

Central Library, Physical Education Center Reopened

20th Korean Essay Contest for foreigners Hosted

University Press, Full collection of Oesolphotoprints published

10th Korea-Japan Millenium Forum hosted in Songdo Campus

Natural Science Research Institute, Institute of Life Science and Biotechnology opened

Jeong, Gap Young inaugurated as the 17th President

Korean Language Institute 200th graduation and Celebration Exhibition
Institute of East and West studies opened

40th Anniversary Academic Conference and Celebration

Wonju Campus an honor system implemented

Sports Center Opening and Physical Education Center &Yonsei Eagle Statue Renewal Celebration

127th Year Celebration, Announced Yonsei The Third Founding

Business Ethics Officer System implemented

Yonsei-Keio strategic partnership agreement and YonseiTokoy Center opened

Songdo Campus, UN office on Sustainable Development opened

Wonju Campus Leaders in industry-university Cooperation (LINC)opened

Poet Yun Dong Ju’s handwritten manuscripts and belongings donated to Yonsei University

Sports Center changed its name to Sports Science Center

Secretary Office(Secretary Team) changed to President’s Office (Future Strategy Team)

Continuing Education changed to Institute of Continuing Education for the future

Sexual Abuse and Violence Counseling and Female Students’ Center merged to Gender Equality Center

International Affairs, International Education Center established

Undergraduate College, RC training Center established (Songdo Campus Education Center closed)

2012 QS World University Ranking #112

2012 Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry

Baekyang Road Construction Committee established

2012 JoongAng Daily University Ranking Overall #3, University #1

Yongjae Hall Closed

Severance Hospital, (NCSI) Ranking # 1

Signed an academic cooperative agreement with Cornell University

Aerospace Strategy and Technology institute opened

Center for technology fusion opened

Received a national treasure, the early printed book 'The Heritage of the 3 states from professor Son, Bo Gi

Wonju Campus Amphitheater selected as ‘Kangwondo Outstanding Architecture’

45th Faculty Workshop Hosted

Wonju Christian Hospital changed to ‘Wonju Severance Christian Hospital’

Poet Yun Dong Ju’s 68th Commemorate

David Johnston Canadian Governor Special Lecture

Received Yun, Dong Ju Poet’s handwritten manuscripts and belongings

Yun, Dong Ju Memorial Hall Sign Board hanging ceremony (Pinson Hall)

Institute of Language Research and Education Korean Language Institute LA branch closed

2012 Nature Journal Most Published (NPI) #1 in Korea

Global Campus RC (Residential College) Education started

19th Yongjae Academic Award Ceremony

Yonsei University, participated in the UN hosted ’Global Colloquium of University Presidents 2013’

Centennial Memorial Hall, Concert Hall remodeling completed, ‘Baekyang Concert Hall’ opened

Adopted a joint declaration in managing academic programs with Oxford University.

Awarded Dr. Andrew Hamilton, President of Oxford University an honorary PhD degree in Science

Medical Center, ABMRC, opened

Honorary Research Professor system established

Songdo Campus 1-2A opened (Underwood Memorial Library, Jinli Hall A.B.C.D, Jihae Hall B, Christine Chapel)

Yonsei University Foundation, Kim, Suk Soo appointed president

3-Campus (Yonsei University, Japan Keio University, China Hong Kong University) East Asian Studies Consortium agreement

128th Year Celebration

Baekyang Road Recreation Project Ceremony

Institute for Convergence Study of Bio-Medical Wellness opened

Gangnam Severance Hospital 30Year Celebration

Wonju Campus 35Year Celebration

Choseon Daily – QS Asia University Ranking # 16

Business Ethics Committee launched

Wonju Severance Hospital, Emergency Medical Helicopter

Strategic Partnership Agreement signed with Geneva University

29 Teams selected for the BK21Plus Future Based Creative Human Resource Development Program

2013 QS World University Ranking #114

Control Office renamed as Office of Facilities
Leadership Center merged into the Research Institute of East-West Issues

1 Team selected for the BK21 Plus Global Human Resource Development Program at

Severance Hospital received full-reaccreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Program (AAHRPP)

Joined the APRU (Association of Pacific Rim Universities)

College of Music A Building reopened

Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry Games

U.K’S THE(Times Higher Education) 2013 World University Ranking #190

13th Underwood Missionary Award Ceremony

Yonsei Geneva Center opened in Geneva University

Songdo Campus Christine Chapel opened

BK21 Plus Business Team Selected

Dosan Ahn Chang Ho receives honorary diploma.

Confucius Academy (延世大學孔子學院) opened

Wonju Severance Hospital, ‘Swedish Methodist Hospital 100th Memorial Stone’ unveiling ceremony

General Lecture Halls (Jonghap Hall) changed to Education and Science Hall

Songdo Campus ‘POSCO Green Building’ Opening

Severance Hospital, NCSI Ranking # 1

Joe Biden, American Vice-President Special Lecture

First in Korea, WAY: Winter Abroad at Yonsei Program Launched

Global Leadership Division established Arrangement committee launched

Doctor Won Il Han 10th Commemoration

Poet Yun Dong Ju ‘s 69th Commemoration

46th Faculty Workshop

New UI (University Identity) implemented

20th Yongjae Award Ceremony

Geneva University Yonsei Center opened

International Campus 1-2B opened (2nd Dormitory, Jihae Hall C, Deck Parking)

Yonsei Cancer Center opened

University Council Implemented

129th Celebration

Chejung and Buphyun Dormitory reconstruction groundbreaking ceremony

Wonju Medical School College of Nursing 20th Year Celebration

Signed a cooperative agreement with British Future Learn to provide on-line lecture contents.

US National Academy of Inventors(NAI) Announced, Selected as one of top 100 Universities to hold US patents

School of Business affiliate Innovation Center for Business Education established

Science Hall Annex and Facade renovation construction ground breaking ceremony

Wonju Campus Radonfree House Opened

UK THE(Times Higher Education) 2014 Asian University Evaluation rank #17

Open Smart Education Committee launched

Kumho Art hall groundbreaking ceremony

QS 2014 World University Ranking #106

Signed a cooperative agreement with Coursera to provide contents

14th Underwood Missionary Award Ceremony

Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry Games

Woojungwon Dormitory completed

Joined AEARU

Severance Hospital, NCSI Ranking #1

Global Leadership Division launched

Chinese Research Center, Barun ICT Research Center established

Wonju Severance Christian Hospital Regional Emergency Medical Center opened

Poet Yun Dong Ju’s 70th memorial ceremory

Institute of Disaster Resilient and Safety opened

Institute for Global Sustainability

Jejungwon-Severance 130th Anniversary Commemoration

Opening of Design Factory Korea

Yonsei’s 130th Anniversary Ceremony

Jejung-Haksa‧Bubhyun-Haksa reconstruction groundbreaking ceremony

Yonsei-IBS Institute opened

Extension work of the north and south wings of Engineering Hall 1 completion

Wonju Severance Christian Hospital Outpatient Clinic Center opened

School of Business Hall dedicatory ceremony

College of Engineering Tower Hall groundbreaking ceremony

Ranked 36th Most Innovative University in the World by Reuters

Baekyang Road Recreation Project Completion

Yonsei Global Summit 2015 opening

Strategic partnership agreement with Emory University

Yonsei gained competitive edge in Brain Korea 21 Plus mid-term evaluation

Kim Yong-Hak inaugurated as the 18th President

Launching of ‘Next Generation Giga Wi-Fi’ on Campus

Partnership with Qingdao on Qingdao Severance Hospital construction

Joint global research lab with Fraunhofer, ‘GRL-FYK’ opened at the International Campus

Yonsei MOOC ‘First Step Korean’ attracted more than 20,000 global students enrolled.

Opening of the ‘Creativity Space for Budding Entrepreneurs’

‘Yonsei Start-Up Award’ Newly established

Yonsei Mission Monument newly placed at Baekyang-ro

Yonsei Milk signed export contract with Chinese company worth 400 billion Won

‘Future Universities Forum’ with nine universities launched

Opening of 2016 International Summer School

Opening of Seoul Start-up Cafe Sinchon Branch

Ranked 50th in Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents

Installation of global wireless roaming service “Eduroam”

Ranked 9th in Most Innovative Universities in Asia by Reuters

Underwood International College selected for 2016 Creative Korea (CK) Project

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Y-IBS Hall

Horace G. Underwood Memorial Remembrance Ceremony: 100th Anniversary

10th Anniversary of Samae Church

Wonju Campus selected for CAMPUS Asia Project

Severance Hospital ranked #1 in National Customer Satisfaction Index for 6 consecutive years

60th Anniversary of the merging of Yonhi College and Severance Medical College

Opening Ceremony of Chejung-Beophyeon dormitories

Redesigned graduation robes for the first time in Yonsei's history of 132 years

Publication of Korean Language Institute's "University Korean" set of 29 textbooks

Yonsei's 132nd anniversary and 60th anniversary of the official merging of Chosun Christian University and Severance Union Medical College

50th Anniversary Ceremony of Graduate School of Education

Wonju Campus selected for ACE+(Advancement of College Education) Project

College of Engineering Tower Hall Opening Ceremony

Opening of "Creativity Space Y-Valley"

Yongin Dongbaek Severance Hopital Groundbreaking Ceremony & Yonsei Medical Complex MOU Signing Ceremony