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OVERVIEW 2016

YONSEI, Leading the Way to the Future

CREATIVITY - CONNECTIVITY - FACTS & FIGURES

ARTICLE PUBLICATIONS ENROLLED STUDENTS NUMBER OF COURSES VOLUNTEER HOURS Yonsei’s vision 5,776 37,742 5,679 242,617 (Unit: Case) (Unit: Number of Persons) Lectures in Korean: 4,665 * As of 2014 2014: 5,630 / 2013: 5,265 Undergraduate: 26,103 Lectures in English: 1,014 for the future * SCI, SSCI, A&HCI, etc. / Source: SciVal (Scopus) Graduate: 11,639

RESEARCH FUNDING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON-CAMPUS HOUSING CAPACITY ALUMNI As the oldest private on the peninsula, represents the past and present of comprehensive modern higher 346 4,538 12,862 297,920 education in . Continuous innovation in education, research, (Unit: Million US Dollars) (Unit: Number of Persons) (Unit: Number of Persons) (Unit: Number of Persons) and commitment to the local and global community puts Yonsei at 2014: 327 / 2013: 358 * Including both Degree and Exchange/ the fore of international higher education. Pursuing these values, Training Programs Yonsei strives to be a globally acclaimed university.

GLOBAL ALLIANCE NETWORK FACULTY SCHOLARSHIPS * As of 2015 * Exchange Rate 1 USD = 1,154 KRW 652 5,006 115 (As of June 9th, 2016) (Unit: Number of Institutions) (Unit: Number of Persons) (Unit: Million US Dollars) International Student Exchange Programs: 258 Full-time Faculty: 1,994 University Studies Abroad Consortiums: 31 Adjunct Faculty: 1,410 / Lecturers: 1,602 Bilateral Partnerships: 363 * As of 2016 INTERNATIONAL FACULTY 278 (Unit: Number of Persons) HISTORY

A Torch in the Darkness Yonsei University was the cradle of Korea’s modernization, begin- 1885-1956 ning with the founding of Gwanghyewon in 1885 and subsequently by the establishment of and Yonhi College. For several decades, colonization and war cast a dark shadow over the country. Yonsei helped to revitalize and heal the nation by champi- oning modern higher education and modern medicine and bringing forth a new era in Korean history. Mission Statement Yonsei University is dedicated to Gwanghyewon, the first modern hospital in Korea, established; 1885 educate future leaders of our society subsequently renamed Chejungwon. in the spirit of Christianity, fostering Severance Hospital dedicated. 1904 a strong and lasting commitment to Chosen Christian College accredited as “Yonhi College”. YONSEI SPIRIT 1917 the principles of truth and freedom: “Severance Union Medical College” first accredited. Yonhi officially recognized as a university with 4 colleges “If you hold to my teaching, you are 1946 and 11 departments. really my disciples, then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you Contributing free.” (John 8:31-32) Driving Korean Industrialization Philosophy and Democratization Yonsei University embraces all fields to humanity 1957-2009 In 1957, Severance Union Medical College merged with Yonhi Col- of arts and sciences and serves to lege to create Yonsei University. Yonsei helped to lead Korea’s nurture leaders who will contribute economic growth and development through world-class academic to society both in Korea and abroad. research and advanced university administration. In the spirit of with the spirit Yonsei was founded on the ecumenical truth and freedom, Yonsei was also at the forefront of South Ko- Christian spirit of “truth and freedom.” rea’s democratization movement. The establishment of the The university holds true to this spirit Campus in 1978 extended Yonsei’s reach in the country, making it a as it strives to inherit the cultural of Truth and key player in regional development. legacy of humankind and lead in academic development through Yonhi University and Severance Union Medical College creativity and critical thinking. Yonsei 1957 merged into Yonsei University. Freedom will serve its neighbors with open Institute established. 1959 hearts and contribute to the prosperity Wonju campus becomes Wonju College with 10 departments. 1981 of humankind. With such missions, Underwood International College (UIC) established. Yonseians will demonstrate their 2005 leadership to represent the spirit of Yonsei in the world. Soaring to Become a World-class University From left, The opening of the Yonsei International Campus in 2010 continued Dr. H. G. Underwood Yonsei’s development, reforming its education and research insti- (Founder of Yonhi College), 2010- tutes to form a more integrated and innovative community. As one Dr. H. N. Allen (Founder of Gwanghyewon), of Asia’s top private , Yonsei’s spirit of service and shar- Dr. O. R. Avison ing is demonstrated through internationalized academics, research, (Founder of Severance Hospital) and community service.

Yonsei International Campus (YIC) in Songdo, established. 2010 Introduction of (RC) Program. 2013 131st Anniversary Celebration. 2016 FOUR CAMPUSES

Yonsei is the only university in Korea with four campuses. These include Campus, Yonsei’s flagship campus in ; the Yonsei University Health System (Severance Hospital) with multiple locations in Seoul and across Korea; Wonju Campus in Gangwon Province; and the Yonsei International Campus (YIC) in Songdo, Incheon. Integration of these four autonomous campuses into one network multiplies Yonsei’s educational and research capacity.

Flagship of Education and Research A Global Model for Regional Universities SINCHON CAMPUS The Sinchon Campus is the traditional core of Yonsei University, and it continues WONJU CAMPUS The Wonju Campus has distinguished itself from the traditional academic system by to serve as a focal point for Korean culture, society, politics and economics. As the creating top-quality humanities and natural science academic clusters. In doing so, flagship campus, Sinchon is the base for fields that include the humanities, social it is providing a global model for regionally-based universities. At the same time, it sciences, natural sciences, business, and engineering. Connecting Yonsei’s three has played a pivotal role in the development of the City of Wonju’s internationally other campuses, Sinchon Campus is at the heart of Yonsei’s drive to become one of recognized knowledge-based medical industry cluster. The Wonju Campus the world’s elite universities. continues to be a driving force in promoting university-industry collaboration models in fields related to the environment, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.

East Asia’s Premier Medical Hub Reaching the World through Global Education YONSEI UNIVERSITY With its long experience in Western medicine and global competitiveness, the Yonsei INTERNATIONAL The Yonsei International Campus has established a new higher education paradigm HEALTH SYSTEM University Health System is the history and future of the medical field in Korea. This CAMPUS in Korea through its Residential College (RC) system, convergence education, and cutting-edge, five-hospital medical complex utilizes a unified, integrated information internationalized programs. With its innovative curriculum and interdisciplinary pro- (SEVERANCE HOSPITAL) system that organically connects all of its units. Emphasizing clinical medicine, edu- grams, the International Campus emphasizes crossing borders in order to produce cation, research, and treatment, the Yonsei University Health System strives to fulfill the global talents of the future. its core mission: “With the love of God, free humankind from disease and suffering.” YONSEI VISION

In an era of great transformation, Yonsei is returning to the basics by reinvigorating its commitment to education and research and emphasizing its social responsibilities. Guided by the spirit of its forefathers, Yonsei is determined to share and practice the values of Creativity, Connectivity, and Christianity as it prepares for the next 100 years.

Creativity

YONSEI CREATIVITY VISION In today’s high-tech, rapidly changing world, knowledge and information can quickly become obsolete. To address this reality, the university must be adaptable, incubating the capacity for creative thinking. In preparing for the next Connectivity Christianity 100 years, Yonsei is implementing a new education and research paradigm based in creativity, interdisciplinarity, and empathy. Yonsei’s creative education will help to shape the future of Korean society and humanity. Connectivity is an important aspect of being human. Humans do not live solitary lives, but spend time with others and connect through love, friendship, and sympathy. Yonsei believes that with strong connections, humans can achieve the unachievable and imagine the unimaginable. As such, the university actively promotes connections between students, professors, and alumni, while fostering the interdisciplinary studies that will create the knowledge of tomorrow. CONNECTIVITY CHRISTIANITY

Over 130 years ago, Yonsei was established through the generous sacrifices of its founders. Christianity is Yonsei’s bedrock and provides the compass for the future we wish to help create. Yonsei’s goal for the next 100 years is to foster talent with a passion for sharing and a love for humanity. With the spirit of sharing deeply embedded in its DNA, Yonsei will do more than share material wealth and knowledge; it will take the initiative in building an empathetic community that helps others who are in need. OVERVIEW 2016

YONSEI, Leading the Way to the Future

EDUCATION - RESEARCH - SOCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS - CULTURE MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

With 131 years of brilliant tradition behind us, Yonsei’s we begin a path of 100 years of ancient future.

Long ago, during the old , a seed Yonsei University seeks to fulfil its responsibility dream today is called Yonsei was planted. Dr. Underwood and as an institution of higher education to predict Dr. Allen came as from afar, facing and lead a changing society through a set of challenges, inviting creation, and practicing giv- values termed the 3Cs: Christianity, Creativity, ing whilst spreading the Gospel, modern learn- and Connectivity. By focusing on the 3Cs, the society’s ing, and medicine. As an answer to their calling, university aspires to reconstruct the mold and these two extraordinary men became the salt contents of education to create a new scheme and light to this land. In God’s Providence, the for the next 100 years of learning. This means Yonsei seed of which the missionaries dreamed removing barriers inside and outside of the has now grown into a mighty 131-year-old tree. classroom, fostering a capacity for sympathy tomorrow. and sharing, and teaching students to think When Yonsei was founded over 130 years ago, together. Yonsei is devoting itself to nurturing the great societal changes of modernization creative talents with a warm character which were happening, just as we are now facing the artificial intelligence could never replace. societal transition that is referred to as the fourth industrial revolution. Today’s universities Our founding spirit and history embraces chal- are standing at the frontline of the shock of lenges and new creation, sharing and consider- AlphaGo felt worldwide, the surge of the fourth ation, communication and sympathy, and service industrial revolution, and the nerve-rattling and respect. For this reason, Yonsei University knowledge that comes with it. Artificial intelli- strives harder to dream a different dream, a gence is replacing humans. It is predicted that dream to forge the way to the future. Just as it as soon as 2030 nearly half of all current jobs was in the olden days, Yonseians’ dreams today will disappear. For a generation that will live will become society’s tomorrow. past 2100, it is now untenable to simply provide students today with an education that gives Yonsei is doing all it can to answer its calling information. Similarly, higher education cannot and realize the dream to be a “respectful and manufacture customized talent which society respected university” and to “make the ancient demands at this moment. Universities must future.” Join Yonsei as we embark on our next pioneer a knowledge-network era. Higher edu- 100-year journey. cation must put forth a new vision and cultivate and produce new talent who can lead the fourth industrial revolution. Yong-Hak Kim President EDUCATION

Pedagogy that cultivates creative thought

Active Learning For one year, students reside at the Yonsei International Campus, taking regular and extra- Yonsei is raising the leaders of tomorrow through curricular courses and receiving individualized the mutual learning models of the Active Learn- support. With a freshman body of 5,000, stu- ing program. Leaving behind outdated teaching dents are exposed to diverse backgrounds and and learning models, the Active Learning meth- cultures, while forming a community lifestyle od encourages flipped classrooms, experiential that is conducive to learning the importance of learning, and reflective lectures. A diverse array communication and cooperation. At the same of programs is arranged for students to gain time, they develop vital leadership skills and re- hands-on learning experience through the Extra fine their knowledge of arts and culture. Curriculum.

The Residential College organizes a learning com- Integrated Education and munity for students, giving them opportunities Problem-solving Courses to meet professors from their major outside of Yonsei offers various integrated education the classroom and offering experiential academic courses to nurture flexible and creative think- credits through programs during the winter and ing. To this end, we have established multi-dis- summer breaks. Undergraduate students can re- ciplinary major programs in the Humanities, ceive financial support for research activities that Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS) Field and the promise to help to alleviate issues afflicting soci- Integrated Science and Engineering (ISE) Field ety. Students are encouraged to collaborate with within Underwood International College (UIC). one another in analyzing and finding creative Innovative, interdisciplinary curricula are also solutions to challenging problems. at the heart of the Global Leadership Division (GLD) and the Global Elite Division (GED). Addi- Residential College Program tionally, the “Yonsei Creative Class” is designed The world’s most prestigious universities foster to increase students’ awareness of the problems well-rounded students by building both intelli- facing humanity and allow them to explore pos- gence and character. To achieve this end, they sible solutions. have residential colleges, which combine the un- dergraduate curriculum with lifestyle programs. Yonsei is likewise nurturing creative minds for tomorrow’s society in Asia’s first residential col- lege program. Since its implementation, every Creativity suited to an era of digital information and rapidly changing incoming Yonsei freshman has experienced the knowledge cannot be taught with a unidirectional flow of communication. Yonsei Residential College (RC). Professors, therefore, also need to teach students how to enlighten one another. Yonsei’s new education model casts off the rote learning of the high school curriculum and develops creative thinking powers. RESEARCH

Much of today’s most influential research is achieved through interdisciplinarity and the collaboration of multiple research teams. To further the aim of creating new kinds of academics and knowledge, Yonsei continues to create new networks between different researchers and fields. Yonsei believes that many of today’s complex problems can only be solved through such collaborations. Avison Biomedical Research Center

Galvanizing Interdisciplinary Research Support Convergence Research To attract world-class researchers, special em- The Institute of Convergence Science (ICONS) ployment and adjunct programs have been put in is expanding the horizons of knowledge by place, allowing Yonsei to recruit notable profes- promoting interdisciplinarity through an au- sors from abroad. At the same time, the univer- tonomous convergence research community, sity is devoting more resources to incentivizing thereby enhancing Yonsei’s research ecosystem. exemplary research and developing promising Free communication between researchers and young scholars. the exchange of creative ideas allow ICONS to address worldwide issues such as aging popu- Yonsei is committed to equitably addressing the lations, energy, climate change, and nutrition. phenomenon of age diversity among faculty; as Graduate students from different disciplines can such, it is currently establishing more predictable gather and collaborate on developing their cre- and precise human resource policies. ative capacities through research projects in the Junior Convergence Research Group. For faculty, the Medicci Room is a facility that will promote Promoting Challenges and the sharing of ideas among professors across Entrepreneurship departments. Yonsei University promotes innovation and entrepreneurship by encouraging students to Research Appraisal System Innovation take up challenges and use their creativity to Many academics predict that the barriers be- overcome them. Yonsei supports innovative tween fields of study will fall in the future, mean- students through Yonsei Enterprise Support ing that convergent, connective, and interdis- Foundation, which offers consultations and var- ciplinary thinking will dominate. Responding to ious education programs on entrepreneurship and management; the center also has start-up the changing directions in research, Yonsei is im- office space and equipment for students. Re- plementing a new research appraisal system and cently, the “Creative Playground” opened in support program to promote medium- and long- the U-Lounge of the Yonsei-Samsung Library. term convergence and interdisciplinary research Here, students can easily share ideas and col- activities. This new system will prioritize quality laborate on start-ups. Yonsei is also fostering over quantity, allowing rising professors to de- an entrepreneurial culture through the “Entre- velop their own research plans and self-evaluate preneurial Excellence Award.” the progress of their research based on their own Academic research set timelines. for the future of humanity SOCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

The sharing network

Open Education: Knowledge Sharing Community Service Activities As our information-rich society develops at an Yonsei promotes its sharing culture by offering a accelerating rate, the demand for the university diverse array of volunteer activities serving the to host, share, and make innovations in informa- youth of Korea. These include a mentoring pro- tion and communications technology also grows. gram for children from underprivileged regions, Yonsei is actively responding to this demand by Yonsei Dream Major Conductor (YDMC), Yonsei sharing knowledge through its Massive Open Educamp, Dream-Start, and numerous tutoring Online Courses (MOOCs). opportunities. Volunteers learn the value of sharing through their experiences and build a With an unlimited number of participants, these sense of self-worth while their mentees find MOOCs offer public lectures through an online new purpose in their continued studies. platform. Yonsei is currently offering MOOC’s through the platforms Coursera and Future Yonsei students also find ways to support region- Learn, while its K-MOOCs are operated through al development through agricultural volunteer the Ministry of Education. work, briquette delivery campaigns, the Yon-In (Yonsei-Incheon) Project, the Youth Volunteer Globalization of Social Contribution Academy, and the library mentoring program.

Yonsei is broadening the scope of its Christian Since its first project in Mongolia in 1993, the community outreach activities. Missionary and Yonsei University Health System has organized volunteer programs that were previously oper- medical missionary work around the world in ated independently are now being unified under locations such as Kenya, Cambodia, and the the umbrella of Yonsei Global Social Contribu- Philippines. The Global Severance, Global Charity tions Center. project sponsors patients in need from abroad for free treatment. Severance Hospital also pro- To train global Christian leaders for a globalized vides free medical consultations for vulnerable era, Yonsei established the Global Institute of social groups within Korea, including single-par- Theology (GIT). Much like the missionaries who ent households, multicultural families, and the came from abroad to establish the roots of the elderly living alone. Christian church in Korea, GIT is leading the mission to revive the church around the world by providing international students from under- developed countries in Asia and Africa with the best theology program in the nation. Yonsei was established through the generous sacrifices of its missionary founders. Yonsei’s goal for the next 100 years is to foster talent with a passion for sharing and a love for humanity. With the spirit of sharing deeply embedded in its DNA, Yonsei will do more than share material wealth and knowledge; it will take the initiative in building an empathetic community that helps others who are in need. CULTURE

All members of the Yonsei community carry the same Yonseian identity and spirit handed down from generation to generation since the university’s founding. Yonseians share a common bond that is the pride of being a part of the Yonsei community that upholds a culture of service and respect.

Akaraka and Yon-Ko Sports Festival: Yun Dong-ju: The Living Culture of Yonsei The Personification of Yonsei’s Spirit Student-led concerts, a film festival, exhibi- In his gentle poetry, national poet and Yonsei tions, performances, and a spectacular outdoor alumnus Yun Dong-ju (1917-1945) expressed the concert, Akaraka, are all part of Yonsei’s annual spirit of the people during the dark times at the spring festival. Akaraka is presented by the of- end of Japanese colonialization. His inspiring and ficial Yonsei cheer squad, and it is attended by beautiful lyrics embody Yonsei’s spirit, touching over 20,000 Yonseians each year. the hearts of those who listen. Students, alumni, and friends of Yonsei have honored Yun Dong-ju Yon-Ko sports festival refers to the competition and his literary work with a monument inscribed held each fall between Yonsei and Korea Univer- with his poem, “Seosi (Prelude),” in front of Pin- sity. The event features , , ice son Hall, the former dormitory where he spent hockey, rugby, and soccer matches. The compe- his university days. tition not only crowns a winner, it also provides an occasion for students and alumni to connect His poetic spirit and literary achievements are and for both universities to display their pride to also celebrated and carried on through the the world. various initiatives of the Yun Dong-ju Memorial Society, which was established in 2000. 2017 Student Clubs: Build Your Curiosity marks the 100th birthday of Yun Dong-ju, and, in his honor, Pinson Hall will be renamed Yun Student organizations are a venue for students Dong-ju Memorial Hall and the park in front will to develop their potential and build personal be calle Dong-ju Gil. relationships; at the same time, they provide a training ground for discovering one’s values and nurturing a sense of civic responsibility.

Currently, there are sixty-nine different student clubs, to which any Yonsei student may apply. There are also opportunities to join groups that draw their membership from several different universities. Through these clubs, Yonsei stu- dents can engage their passion in diverse fields related to the arts, music, performance, commu- Yun Dong-ju Memorial Ceremony Community values nity service, spirituality, sports, and technology.