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Yonsei University 연세대학교

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Yonsei University (Korean: 연세대학교; Hanja: 延世大學校) is a private Christian research university in Seoul, South Korea. Yonsei University is one of the three most prestigious universities in the country, part of a group referred to as SKY universities. Yonsei University traces its roots to the first modern medical center in Korea, Gwanghyewon (Korean: 광혜원; Hanja: 廣惠院; lit. 'House of Extended Grace') founded in April 1885, now Severance Union Medical College.

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Yonsei University (연세대학교) — verified Korean university. In Seoul. Founded 1957-01.

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• Location: Seoul, South Korea
• Founded: April 1885
• Type: private Christian research university
• Category: SKY universities
• President: 윤동섭

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37.56028, 126.93694 · View on map →

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