Selected as an 'AI-Centered Gyeongbuk Glocal University,' securing up to 20 billion Korean won in funding through 2029 (5 billion Korean won per year for up to 4 years (2+2 years))

Selected as the training institution for two fields (IT·AI and Manufacturing Engineering) under the KOICA Master’s Degree Program, securing 6.2 billion Korean won in funding through 2030

Selected for the ‘Advanced Industry Talent Development Boot Camp’ project in the AI field, hosted by the Ministry of Education and KIAT, securing 7.6 billion Korean won in funding through 2030

Achieved a 100% freshman enrollment rate for the 2026 academic year for the second consecutive year

Established the Institutional Research Center under the Office of Planning & Coordination
Reorganized the Institute of Information & Computing Systems into the Office of Information Innovation under the university headquarters
Established the International Student Support Headquarters under the Office of International Affairs
Restructured academic units in response to the advancement of AI technology

• Changed the Software Convergence Major into the Software and Security Major and established the AI Convergence Major within the School of Computer Science and Engineering
• Established new convergence majors (Innovation Parts for Future-Automobiles Major, AI-ESG Integrated Major, and Cheonma Leaders Major) and changed the International Development & Saemaul Undong Major into the AI Saemaul International Development Major

Merged the Korean Language Institute and the Foreign Language Education Center, affiliated with Chunma College of General Studies, into the Korean and International Language Institute

Held the 2026 academic year entrance ceremony and freshman orientation

Held the undergraduate and graduate school commencement ceremony for the first half of 2025 academic year

Conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree upon H.E. Dessie Dalkie Dukamo, the Ambassador of Ethiopia to Korea

College of Education received the highest “Grade A” in the 6th Cycle Teacher Education Institute Competency Assessment conducted by the Ministry of Education and the Korean Educational Development Institute

Hosted the YU-ESG Management Vision Declaration Ceremony

Signed a multilateral MOU to expand ESG practices, jointly with the Daegu Chamber of Commerce and Industry and iM Bank

College of Medicine achieved a 100% pass rate in the 90th Korea Medical Licensing Examination

Reached the record-high regular acceptance rate of 5.97:1 for the 2026 academic year

Signed an MOU with iM U-Pay to support youth development and establish a smart campus environment

Ranked 7th nationwide in the “Top 2% Papers per Faculty Member” indicator in the Life and Chemistry fields in the 2025 University Evaluation conducted by the JoongAng Ilbo

Won the 12th Michael Porter Prize in the University Competitiveness category, earning induction into the Hall of Fame with a third consecutive win

Signed an MOU with NAVER Cloud to foster future digital talent

Hosted the 2025 Global Saemaul Forum

Named four Highly Cited Researchers in the 2025 list released by Clarivate Plc, ranking among the Top 5 universities nationwide

Signed an MOU with the Gyeongbuk Institute of IT Convergence Industry Technology for joint research and development (R&D) in artificial intelligence and the establishment of a regional digital innovation ecosystem

Selected for the “ICT-Artificial Intelligence Convergence Innovative Talent Education and Research Group” under the Ministry of Education’s Phase 4 BK21 Innovative Talent Development Project

Maintained its “Top 5 in Korea” status for the second consecutive year in the Leiden Ranking (Overall)

Signed an MOU with the City of Yeongcheon to promote regional innovation and foster future talent

Signed an MOU with Sichuan University of Culture and Arts in China for cooperation in music and arts education

College of Medicine received the highest “S” grade in the Ministry of Education’s Medical Education Innovation Support Program evaluation

Earned 3 gold, 6 silver, and 4 bronze medals at the National Sports Festival

Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul welcomed an international student from its 77th country since its establishment 14 years ago

Yeungnam University Law School ranked No. 1 nationwide in the number of new prosecutor appointments

Certified as the Best-HRD (Best Human Resources Developer) in the public sector by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Personnel Management for the fifth consecutive year

Early Admission competition ratio for the 2026 academic year reached 6.56:1, marking the third consecutive year of increase

Hosted the “2025 Gyeongbuk Dream Festa” with participation from over 150 major corporations, public institutions, and leading local enterprises

Ranked No. 1 nationwide in total scholarship amount, recording KRW 86.5 billion

Held the “YU Convergence Education and Research Innovation Project Declaration Ceremony” jointly with Yeungnam University Medical Center and the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation to advance international development, public health, and the humanities and social sciences

Signed an MOU with Japan’s NSG Group to promote global educational collaboration

Signed an MOU with the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute to foster semiconductor talent and establish an industry–academia–research cooperation system

Signed an agreement with the International Management Institute of the Federation of Korean Industries to Promote Youth Employment Selected for the '2025-2026 High School Education Contributing University Support Project' by the Ministry of Education

Produced the highest number of '2025 National Level 7 Regional Talent' in Daegu and Gyeongbuk

Held the 78th Founding Anniversary Ceremony

Signed an agreement with the Korea Brain Research Institute(KBRI) for Collaboration Based on Neuroscience

Signed an agreement with the Korea Institute of Public Administration(KIPA) for Mutual Exchange and Cooperation to Jointly Plan and Promote International Development Cooperation Projects in the Era of Advanced Nations

Yeungnam University wrestling team dominated at the Herald Economy & Korea Herald National Wrestling Championship

Signed an exchange agreement with the Mongolian National University of Arts and Culture to advance music and arts education and conduct joint research

Yeungnam University wrestling team achieved overall championship victory in the 43rd Presidential Wrestling Competition

Selected for 7 Regional Innovation System & Education projects, securing the largest project budget in the Gyeongbuk region at 52.5 billion Korean won

Recorded a 100% freshmen enrollment rate for the first time in 17 years since the implementation of the University Information Disclosure System in 2008

Signed an MOU with Uzbekistan Pharmaceutical Technical University to promote personnel exchange and cooperation in education and research

Certified by the government as an ‘Excellent Laboratory in Safety Management’ for 11 consecutive years

Earned ‘Outstanding’ rating in the ‘University Job Center Project’ organized by the Ministry of Employment and Labor for 8 consecutive years

Opened “AI Smart Education Center”

Reached a regular acceptance rate of 5.28:1 in 2025, increasing from the previous year