Yeungnam University Achieves 100% Freshman Enrollment Rate for Two Consecutive Years... Entrance Scores Rise Across 60 Departments

Yeungnam University (President Choi Oechul) has achieved a remarkable milestone by maintaining a 100% freshman enrollment rate (based on the Ministry of Education’s university information disclosure system quota) for the second consecutive year for the 2026 academic year, following its first such achievement in 17 years last year. Despite the challenging admissions environment, characterized by a sharp decline in the school-age population and increased concentration in the Seoul metropolitan area, the university achieved a 99% enrollment rate in the early admission process for the 2026 academic year and set a record high competition rate of 5.97:1 in regular admissions.

Notably, this year Yeungnam University succeeded in achieving both “quantity and quality” in college admissions. Along with 100% freshman enrollment for two consecutive years, the entrance scores of students across all 60 departments increased compared to the previous year.

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Yeungnam University’s core competitiveness lies in its unwavering investment in students. The university’s total scholarship funds amount to approximately 86.5 billion won, ranking first in the nation as of the 2025 information disclosure. On average, each enrolled student receives annual benefits worth about 4.4 million won. In addition, Yeungnam University secured a large-scale project budget totaling 85.7 billion won through the 2025 Gyeongbuk RISE (Regional Innovation-led University Support System) Project and has been consecutively selected for major national strategic projects such as the Semiconductor Specialized University and the Convergence-type Physician-Scientist Training Program. All these substantial resources are fully invested in student education and capacity building, providing a solid foundation that helps young people maximize their potential.

Such bold financial support and strategic investment have been translated into outstanding results in various university evaluations and graduate outcomes. In the 2025 Leiden Ranking, the university ranked in the national TOP 5 for two consecutive years (first among private universities outside the Seoul metropolitan area). It has also produced four of the world's most influential researchers (HCRs), and its faculty startup, Humonics, received the CES Innovation Award in the United States for two consecutive years, demonstrating world-class capabilities beyond academia. In addition, the university produced 10 successful candidates in the 2025 new prosecutor selection exam, achieving the highest number nationwide, and set a new record by producing a total of 23 legal public officials.

Yeungnam University is also leading the creation of social value by leaving a distinct mark in the fields of international development cooperation and social responsibility. In particular, it has been inducted into the “Hall of Fame” after winning the CSV·ESG Porter Prize for Excellence in CSV for three consecutive years. These achievements have been highly recognized, as Yeungnam University has academically advanced the “Saemaul Studies” of the Saemaul Undong, which drove South Korea’s remarkable development, and sustainable development policies, and has successfully fostered more than 1,000 global talents from 77 developing countries based on this expertise.

President Choi Oechul expressed his gratitude, saying, “The outstanding results of achieving a 100% freshman enrollment rate for two consecutive years and improved entrance scores across all 60 departments were made possible thanks to the dedication and commitment of all faculty and staff striving to nurture the capabilities that today’s youth require.” He added, “This differentiated educational competitiveness, created through the selfless efforts of our community members, has earned the deep trust of prospective students and their parents, ultimately helping them choose Yeungnam University.”

President Choi stated, “In an era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where artificial intelligence and robotics are rapidly advancing, technology is important, but we desperately need ‘warm-hearted professionals’ with altruistic leadership. Based on this educational philosophy, we will focus all of the university’s capabilities on nurturing our students into global talents who contribute to elevating the dignity of Korea and to human society.” He particularly emphasized, “With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), the era of academic pedigree is fading, and we are entering an era of infinite competition based on competence. Yeungnam University will do its utmost to help our youth fully realize their potential on campus and grow into creators of the new era.”

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