Two colleges became one
Daegu College was authorised on 22 September 1947 and Chunggu College on 10 April 1950. They merged to found Yeungnam University on 16 December 1967.
Yeungnam University
YU · Gyeongsan
Yeungnam University was formed in 1967 by merging two colleges. Exchange students study at the large main campus in Gyeongsan, right next to Daegu.
- Founded
- 1967 by merging two colleges
- Campus
- Gyeongsan Daegu Line 2, Yeungnam Univ. Station
- Dorm
- ₩1,168,000 autumn 2026, double room, ₩100,000 deposit included
- Course load
- 12 to 17 credits a semester
Nuvan, CC BY-SA 3.0, resizedWhat YU is like
Things Korean students all know that are new when you arrive.
Building the Gyeongsan campus
Work on the main campus in Gyeongsan began on 27 June 1969. On 1 March 1970 the main offices and several colleges moved there from the Daegu campus.
161 buildings on one campus
YU lists its Gyeongsan campus at about 2.65 million m² of land with 161 buildings. The smaller Daemyung campus in Daegu has 6 buildings.
Reviving the nation through education
YU says its founding spirit came from the wish to revive the nation through education after independence and the Korean War. It names it Patriotic Spirit, Educational Spirit and Productive Instruction.
- Words you'll hear
- Yeungdae 영대 Short for Yeungnam University
- Gyeongsan 경산 The city of the main campus
- Daemyeong 대명 The smaller campus in Daegu
- Sugang 수강신청 Course registration
From YU's official English pages (history 1947 to 2004, university facts and the president's message), checked on 26 October 2026.
People
Help for exchange students at YU.
YU Buddy Program
YU pairs each exchange student with Korean students, usually two or three, who help with life in Korea and your classes.
- How to join
- Every exchange student can join, for one semester or a year.
Language Partner Program
You teach English or your own language to two YU students and get a stipend.
- How to join
- Apply at the start of the semester. The International Cooperation Team picks tutors after an interview.
YU International Cooperation
The International Cooperation Team's own account, with notices and events for exchange students.
@yuintheworldInstagram accounts checked on 21 October 2026.
Country chats
Country chats are for everyone from that country studying anywhere in Korea, not only at YU.
Netherlands
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
Sweden
Finland
PolandGoing with friends? Make a group in A-CHA for your own crew and send them the invite link.
A-CHA events
All eventsOpen to every international student in Korea, not only at YU.
Flash meetups. Anyone can start or join a short meetup in the app, like dinner tonight or a hike on Saturday.
Around campus
YU's main campus is in Gyeongsan, right next to Daegu, and exchange students study here. The smaller Daegu campus in Daemyeong-dong is home to the medical centre.
Address in Korean
경상북도 경산시 대학로 280
280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk
Also on Kakao Map and Google Maps. Naver and Kakao work best in Korea.
- Subway
- Yeungnam Univ. Station on Daegu Line 2. Exits 2 and 3 lead to the main gate.
- From Daegu Airport
- Blue bus 719 from the stop across from the airport to the Yeungnam University stop takes about an hour. From Dongdaegu Station, take Line 1 to Banwoldang and change to Line 2 for Yeungnam Univ., about an hour.
- International Office
- The International Cooperation Team is in room 201 of the International Center. Email intl@yu.ac.kr or call +82-53-810-7871.
Every place to eat near campus.
113places to eat near Gyeongsan CampusVegetarian options 32Each place shows the menu in English and Korean and walking directions.
Before you come
0 / 6For Spring 2027. The emails from the school come first. Use this list to check nothing is missing. Ticks stay in this browser only.
Not an official YU page. Dates and rules change. Check the details on YU's official site before you apply or book anything. YU exchange programme ↗ Checked on 21 October 2026
Your home university nominates you, then YU emails you a link to the online application. Upload your transcript, enrolment certificate and passport copy there. For spring, nominations close in mid-November and applications at the end of November. YU doesn't charge you tuition.
You don't need a language test score. Your English or Korean should be good enough for lectures and paperwork.
Once you're admitted, YU sends you and your home university the letter of acceptance and certificate of admission. Take them to the Korean consulate at home with your passport copy, visa form and a bank balance certificate.
Two kinds are compulsory. National Health Insurance starts when you register and is billed monthly. YU's partner insurance costs about ₩65,000 for one semester or ₩100,000 for a year, and you sign up after you arrive.
YU picks up exchange students at Daegu Airport and Dongdaegu Station on set days. Send YU's arrival survey at least two weeks before you land.
Orientation is in the last week of February and classes start in early March. In spring 2026, orientation was on 27 February.
Other dates
- Last spring: 1 MarchSemester starts
- Last spring: 19 JuneSpring semester ends
After you arrive
Residence card
Register within 90 days of arriving.
Every exchange student staying more than 90 days has to. At YU you hand in your documents in the first week of March.
You need the card to open a phone contract in your own name, open a bank account and sign up for most Korean apps.
Booking the immigration visit. Papers, fee and HiKorea screens step by step. Read the guide
- Documents
- The application form, a copy of your passport, a 3.5 × 4.5 cm photo on a white background, proof of where you live and YU's enrolment certificate.
- How long
- The card takes about one to two months to come out after you apply.
- Bank account
- With the card you can open an account at iM Bank on campus.
- Fee
- The government fee for the card is ₩35,000.
- Changes
- Report a new address within 15 days of moving, at your local community centre or at immigration. Report a new passport to immigration within 15 days as well. Both are free.
- Trips abroad
- Don't travel to other countries until your card is out. A single-entry visa works only once, so leaving early can stop you from coming back on it.
- Immigration helpline
- Call 1345 with visa or residence card questions. It answers in English and other languages on weekdays from 9:00 to 22:00. From abroad, dial +82-2-1345.
Going to YU with a friend? Send them this page.
Housing
YU has dorm rooms on campus for exchange students, usually two to a room. You can also live off campus.
Gyeongsan Campus dorm
₩1,168,000a semester in autumn 2026, including a ₩100,000 deposit. Meals are extra.
- Rooms
- Double rooms with a desk, chair, bookcase, bed, wardrobe and a fridge.
- Meals
- Optional. One meal a day costs ₩605,500 a semester, two ₩990,000 and three ₩1,312,000.
- Shared
- Washing machines on every floor, a shared kitchen, and a microwave and iron in each building.
- Not allowed
- Electric blankets, kettles, toasters, ovens, rice cookers, blenders, heaters and scooters.
- Paying
- You apply online, the dorm sends you a bill, and you pay the whole semester at once before you move in.
YU's International Cooperation Team pages and 2026 exchange fact sheet. Checked on 21 October 2026.
Off campus
Gyeongsan has plenty of places to rent, but YU doesn't give out housing information and suggests the dorm.
- Living costs
- YU's estimates: a meal at a casual restaurant is about ₩10,000, books about ₩150,000 a semester and local transport about ₩150,000 a month.
- Campus clinic
- For ₩20,500 a semester you can join YU Medical Coverage and use the campus health centre for things like colds and dental care.
Room search sites in English
Korean universities point exchange students to these. They're private companies with no tie to any school. Don't send a deposit before you've seen the contract.
Finding a room. Browse rooms near campus in the app. If nothing fits, tell us what you need and we'll ask local agents for you, free.
Courses
- Registration
- You get your student number first, then register online at sugang.yu.ac.kr in mid-February. Add and drop is in the first week of March, and your buddy can help.
- How much
- 12 to 17 credits a semester, which is 4 to 6 courses.
- Taught in English
- YU posts each semester's list of courses in English. Until the new one is out, look at last year's list for the same semester, since most courses come back.Courses in English ↗
- Korean
- YU runs Korean language and culture courses for students who don't speak Korean. If your Korean is good, you can take any course except in medicine, pharmacy and education.
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- Grades
- Out of 4.5. An A+ is 95 to 100, and below 60 is an F. One credit is an hour a week for 15 weeks.
- Exams
- Midterms are in mid-April and finals in early June.
- Attendance
- Attendance counts towards your grade. You check in with the Smart Attendance app, and if it doesn't work, ask the professor to mark you by hand.
Questions exchange students ask
How does course registration work at YU?
You get your student number first, then register online at sugang.yu.ac.kr in mid-February.
Add and drop is in the first week of March, and your buddy can help.
Are there courses taught in English at YU?
YU posts each semester's list of courses in English.
Until the new one is out, look at last year's list for the same semester, since most courses come back.
How much is the dorm at YU?
Gyeongsan Campus dorm · On campus
From the last semester₩1,168,000
A semester in autumn 2026, including a ₩100,000 deposit. Meals are extra
What do I need for the visa to study at YU?
Once you're admitted, YU sends you and your home university the letter of acceptance and certificate of admission.
Take them to the Korean consulate at home with your passport copy, visa form and a bank balance certificate.
How do exchange students meet YU students?
YU Buddy Program
YU pairs each exchange student with Korean students, usually two or three, who help with life in Korea and your classes.
Is there a group chat for YU exchange students?
Yes.
YU has a room on A-CHA where exchange students meet, and you can join before you land.
When should I arrive at YU?
Orientation is in the last week of February and classes start in early March.
In spring 2026, orientation was on 27 February.
How do I get my residence card at YU?
Register within 90 days of arriving.
Every exchange student staying more than 90 days has to.
At YU you hand in your documents in the first week of March.
Do exchange students at YU need health insurance?
Two kinds are compulsory.
National Health Insurance starts when you register and is billed monthly.
YU's partner insurance costs about ₩65,000 for one semester or ₩100,000 for a year, and you sign up after you arrive.
How many credits can I take at YU?
12 to 17 credits a semester, which is 4 to 6 courses.
How do I apply to YU as an exchange student?
Your home university nominates you, then YU emails you a link to the online application.
Upload your transcript, enrolment certificate and passport copy there.
For spring, nominations close in mid-November and applications at the end of November.
YU doesn't charge you tuition.
Who do I contact at YU?
Official links and help
International Cooperation Team+82-53-810-7871
intl@yu.ac.krStudent life
- Trips and parties
- YU takes new exchange students on one free field trip each semester, in May for spring, and holds opening and farewell parties.
- Exchange programme
- Application
- Fact sheet 2026 (PDF)
- Courses in English
- Student life
- Estimated costs
- Getting to YU