- 1885~1917
1885~1917 chronology 1885 04.10 Gwanghyewon, Korea’s first modern hospital, was founded as a royal hospital
04.23 Gwanghyewon, renamed as Chejungwon1886 03.29 Chejungwon opened the first medical school in Korea and accepted their first 16 students.
1893 07.16 Dr. O. R. Avison became the head of Chejungwon
1894 - Management of Chejungwon was transferred to the American North Presbyterian Missionary Church.
1899 04 Dr. O.R. Avison opens Severance Union Medical College and Hospital
1904 09.03 Through a donation from Mr. L. H. Severance, the hospital was reconstructed and the medical education institution was finalized.
1908 06 The first seven graduates received the first doctors’ licenses issued by the Korean government
1909 07 Chejungwon Medical School renamed Severance Medical College
1910 06.10 The nursing school within the Severance Hospital which was run as a professional institute to train outstanding nurses produced the first nurses in Korea
1913 - 6 denominations including the North Presbyterian Church, North Methodist Church and the Canadian Presbyterian Church joined together and renamed the school‘Private Severance Union Medical School.
1915 03.05 Chosun Christian College established; first classes held at YMCA, first president Dr. H.G. Underwood, vice-presidentDr. O. R. Avison,
1916 12 Dr. O. R. Avison was appointed the 2nd President of the Chosun Christian College.
1917 04.07 Chosun Christian College accredited as "Private Yonhi College."
"Severance Union Medical College" (Humanities, Mathematics and Physics, Business, Agriculture and Theology) newly accredited.05.14 The school developed into the Severance Union Medical College Foundation.
09 The current location of the main campus was purchased in 1917 through a generous donation from Mr. John T. Underwood
- 1918~1956
1918~1956년 연세 연혁 1919 03 Yonhi College produced its first graduates (8 in Humanities, 10 in Business and 4 in Mathematics and Physics)
1920 03 Stimson Hall was constructed.
1922 04 ‘Severance Union Medical College’ closed and renamed ‘Severance Medical College.
1923 03.26 Chosun Christian College was renamed as Yonhi College.
1924 04 Yonhi College school regulations are revised – Mathematics and Physics studies are extended and Business studies are set at 3 years.
04 Underwood Hall and Appenzeller Hall constructed
1927 03 Stone Steps are added to the Yonhi campus
03 School song was made for the Severance Medical College
1928 03 Pinson Hall Constructed
1929 12 Yon-Bo Games begins
1931 - Cheering songs were created for the Yonhi College Games
1932 03 Oh, Keung Sun appointed first Korean Vice-President for Private Yonhi College
1933 05 Private Yonhi College Ampitheater completed
1934 04 Oh, Keung Sun appointed 2nd President of Severance Medical College
09 Han Kyung Won appointed 3rd President of Yonhi College
1935 09.01 「Yon Jeon Times (Yonsei Annals’ former newspaper)」published as a monthly newspaper (Korea’s first university newspaper)
1940 03.19 Yonhi College’s Mathematics and Physics studies changed to College of Science
03 Hankyung Hall completed
1941 02.25 Chi, Ho Yoon, appointed as 4th President of Yonhi College
1942 06 Under pressure from Japan, Severance Medical College changed to Asahi Medical College
08.17 Yonhi College marked as enemy property and taken over by the Japanese colonial government and a new Japanese President was appointed.
1943 11 Yonhi College’s last 68 students’ graduate
1944 04 School name changed to Kyungsung Industrial Management College
1945 08 College renamed as Severance Union Medical College
09 Yonhi College admission committee organized
10 UhkGyumYoo appointed as 5th President of Yonhi College. Severance decides to maintain a 3-year pre-med program, a 3-year college program and restart as a Medical College.
11.06 Yonhi College reopened after the independence of Korea
12 NakJoonBaek appointed the 6th President of Yonhi College
1946 07.27 Yonhi College accepts Pre-med students for the first time. Yonhi admits technical department students
08 Yonhi University’s first technical department students’ graduate.
08 Yonhi officially recognized as a university, with four colleges and 11 departments.
The school expanded into a full-fledged university and was renamed Yonhi University.
Humanities Department - Korean Literature, English Literature, History,
Philosophy, Politics and Diplomacy
Business Department - Business and Economics
Sciences Department - Mathematics, Physics and Meteorology, Chemistry
Theology Department – Theology09 Yonhi University becomes the nation’s first co-educational university
1947 08 Severance Medical College obtained permission from the Ministry of Culture and Education to establish a six-year program.
1948 07 Commencement ceremony for the last graduating class of Yonhi College
Completion of courses of the first pre-med students.
Launched the faculty of medicine1949 03 Yonhi College Technical Department’s last graduation. Department closed.
05.12 Severance Medical School’s pre-med department becomes a part ofYonhi University’s College of Science and Engineering.
12.01 Opened the Institute of East Asian Studies with the donations from Harvard –Yenching Institute
1950 05 President, Baek, Nak Jun appointed to Minister of Education. Kim, Yun Kyung appointed as acting President.
05 Expanded into 4 colleges with 17 majors. (Education, Law, Biology, Industrial Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Pre-Med)
06 Yonhi Graduate School established
06 Korean War, school closed
1951 01.25 Humanitarian aid Hospital opened in Geoje Island
10.03 Yonhi College, relocated to Yeongdo, Busan
1953 08 Yonhi College returns to Seoul after the declaration of ceasefire.
08 Opened a branch school in Busan.
10.17 Start of the Yonsei Theater Art Research Club
1954 02.20 First Graduate School Graduation
04.13 The university created Politics and Law College
08 The institute of East Asian studies published Korea’s first University Institute Journal ｢East Asian Studies Journal｣
08 The Science Hall, Library, Main Auditorium, Physical Education Center opened.
10 Severance Hospital began construction in Shinchon.
1955 02 Church Music Department opened within the College of Theology.
03.23 Yonhi and Severance Medical School makes final decision to join schools.
05.25 Severance Shinchon Hospital construction completed
07 Decision made to open Medical School
1956 03 Industrial Chemistry renamed Chemical Engineering.
05.10 Faculty Meeting decision to make the founding day the ‘Alma Mater Day’.
05.25 Education Center completed
07.21 Faculty Retirement Plan implemented
09 Implemented section chief system
10.09 Alumni Association, Yonhi and Severance joint school name ‘Yonsei’ proposed.
10.16 Yonhi Hall completed
10.27 Yonsei University-Korea University Rivalry Games Hosted
12 Decision made to establish College of Library
- 1957~1979
1957~1979년 연세 연혁 1957 01.05 Yonhi College and Severance Medical College merge into YonseiUniversity
02 College of Nursing promoted to a 4-year regular university program (Previously Severance Nursing School)
03.25 Nak Jun Baek appointed as first President, Hyun Bae Choi and Myung Sun Kim appointed as Vice Presidents of Yonsei University.
04.01 New Badge
10.09 Yonsei Annals 110th edition front page published in Hangeul.
11.23 Library completed
1958 02.04 Washington University and the College of Business sign a treaty of assistance.
03.03 Yonsei University’s 1st Graduation Ceremony
04 Library Card System Implemented.
05.09 Library named as Yong Jae Hall, Education Center named as Gwang Bok Hall.
06.28 Medical School new building hospital rooms completed
10.22 A.V. Center Installed
Baekyang Road constructed12 School of Business, Construction Engineering, Department of Administration establishment approved.
1959 02.19 Busan branch college opened as Business Junior College
04.01 Korean Language Institute established
04.30 President Nak Jun Baek, Vice President Hyun Bae Choi remain in office.
10.01 Pediatrics Hospital opening ceremony
11.24 Main Auditorium completed
1960 03.24 Yonsei Broadcasting System opened
03.26 Korean Language Institute 1st Graduation
04.02 New School Banner
04.04 First Chapel in the Main Auditorium
06 Sung Am Hall completed
07 Choi, Hyun Be appointed as acting president.
08.24 Won, Il Han appointed as acting president.
10 Physical Education Center completed
1961 02.11 2th President, KoByungGan appointed
05 Baek,Nak Jun, named honorary president
06.30 Honorary President Baek,Nak Jun donates private book collection.
Alumni badge decided.08.30 Korea University Faculty committee decides to end the Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry Games.
09.01 First ｢YonseiUniversity Brochure｣ Published
10.06 Jang, Gi Won appointed as acting president.
11.06 3rd President, Yun, Yin Gu appointed
1962 02.08 School of Engineering divided into department of Science and department of Engineering.
03.24 Chaplain’s office established
06.05 Medical School Faculty, Nursing School Dormitory and Severance Hospital opened. Facilities moved from Seoul Station area to Shinchon Campus(Constructed in 1955 with donations from the China Medical Board and the 8th US army)
08.01 Medical Center launched to operate the Medical School and Hospital.
10.01 Yonsei Anthem
12 School of Engineering, College of Science opened department of Physical Education.
1963 01 Construction Engineering department divided into department of civil, architecture and mechanical engineering.
College of Theology, Church Music promoted to College of Music.
Department of church music, vocal music, instrumental music and music composition established
03.23 Kang, Shin Myung appointed as president of the University Foundation
06.07 Changes made to‘Yonsei Business Junior College’ regulations (Changed to ‘Yonsei University Busan Junior College’)
08 Education Hall(Yoo, UkKyeum memorial Hall) completed
10.07 Announced opening of library on holidays
10 Announcement of the reopening of the Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry Games.
12.03 Yonsei University Busan Junior College restructured as the Domestic Science University
1964 01.11 Cho, EuiSul appointed as president of Academic Affairs
03 Faculty of Liberal Arts established, department of Geology added to the College of Science.
03.23 Union Theology Graduate School established
09.11 Nonjidang Forest named ‘Cheonsongdae Park’
09.22 4th President, Park,DaeSeon appointed
10.19 General Affairs Office established
1965 01 Department of Geology established
03.15 Museum opened
School of Business established
1966 02 Domestic Science University transferred from Busan to Seoul.
03.26 Student Affairs Office announces strict no-smoking and uniform policy.
05 Parts of the school regulations amended (Readjust the number of students of the College of Music. Minoring in education approved)
09 Opened the first International Division in Korea
Scholarship for student workers established
12.08 Change of school regulations allows transfer of majors within the university.
Establishment of Department of Applied Statistics in the College of Business and Economics and Metallurgical Engineering in the College of Engineering.1967 03.10 College of Education established
04.10 Institute of Agricultural Development established
11.25 School of Dentistry established, department of Astronomy and Meteorology established
12.07 College of Nursing admits male students
Department of Astronomy and Meteorology, Pre-dentistry established
1968 05 Yonsei academic award granted
07.10 5th President, Park,DaeSeon Reappointed
07.03 Student Union Building constructed
12.16 Department of Nursing promoted to College of Nursing, Department of Commercial Science merges with the Department of Business in the College of Business and Economics, College of Science and Engineering establishes Biochemical major in the department of Science and Ceramic Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Food Engineering in the Department of Engineering.
1969 03.31 Launch of the ‘Yonsei Eagle Statue construction committee’
04.01 English Language Institute established
05 School of Business Lecture Rooms completed
05.02 Pureunsaem opened
09.29 Computer Center Installed
11.10 Cancer Center opened
12.17 College of Physical Education established
1970 03 Graduate school of Public Administration established.
05 Yonsei Eagle Statue unveiled
05.22 Deokso Training Center completed
1971 03.24 Transfer admission system abolished.
08.12 Announcement of ‘Honorary Professorship System’
Establishment of French Language and Literature, German Language and Literature, Social Sciences majors in the College of Liberal Arts and Department of Mass Communications in the College of Political Science and Law. Graduate school of industry approved.
1972 02 Yonsei University, Sogang University, EwhaWoman’s University establishes credit exchange system in 4 departments.
04.01 [Yonsei Monthly Report] Published
04.25 [Yonsei University Annual Report] Published
06.23 6th President, Park,DaeSeon appointed (3rd term), Graduate school of Industry established.
09.21 Lee, Chun Hwan appointed as President of the Foundation.
09.23 English Language Institute changed its name to Foreign Language Institute
12.11 University Education Reform Plan announced (140 credit system, minor system, admission by departments)
12.26 Domestic Science University, Children Education established
1973 03 University Main Gate constructed
03.28 Medical School New Building completed
08.30 Implement the first ‘Research Professor System’ in Korea
09.13 Main Gate and Pavement open
12 Department of Chinese Language and Literature established within College of Liberal Arts
1974 03.16 School of Dentistry affiliated Hospital approved
08.08 Decision to reflect 10% of preliminary examination grades to the admission examination of 1975.
09 Reopened after University Chapel changed to Luce Chapel.
1975 03.20 Child development Research Institute Open
03 Kanghwa region Social Health Science Center installed.
04.10 Lee, Woo Ju appointed as acting President.
06.11 7th President, Lee, Woo Joo appointed
09.12 Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry Games closed.
11.28 Baek,Nak Jun honorary president donates 10,000 books.
1976 01.21 Graduation Thesis system implemented
03.17 School of Business CEO Program opened
08.30 Samae School land donated to Yonsei University (189,166.94m2)
- Decision made in the 14th Board meeting of the Samae Agriculture Technology Institute Foundation
08.31 Music Hall completed
09.03 Changes made to the requirements of admission for 1977. 10% of total students admitted to Vocational Education will be accepted without an admission exam.
10.28 Department of Liberal Arts dissolved, College of Science and Engineering separated into College of Science and College of Engineering.
1977 01 Graduate School of Health Science established
02.14 ‘Yonsei Cancer Center’ Foundation launched
03 Institute of Student Guidance merged to create Student Counseling Center. Department of Liberal Arts dissolved, College of Science and Engineering separated into College of Science and College of Engineering.
06.25 Student Union Building Annex completed
11.30 Largest celestial telescope constructed in Korea.
12.28 Wonju Campus Medical School established
1978 03.15 Student Union Building Muak Theater opened
07.19 Decision made to admit College of Arts and College of Science separately in 1979.
09.07 Changes made to the 1979 requirements for admission (Reflection of preliminary examination grades for Korean Literature, English and Mathematics increases from 40% to 53.1%)
10.06 Milk processing facility completed
10.27 8th President, Lee, Woo Joo reappointed
10 Wonju Campus, College of Health Science established
1979 03.30 New Central Library constructed
09.03 Indoor Swimming Pool opened
12.17 Il san Observatory Installed
- 1980~1992
1980~1992년 연세 연혁 1980 08.25 9th President Ahn,SaeHee appointed
09.02 The Student National Defense Corps rejoins as a Student Organization
09.18 Yonsei-Korea University organizers meeting agree not to host Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry Games.
1981 University Reforms establishes Department of Psychology and in the College of Theology, Department of Social Work. College of Education becomes independent (Education, Physical Education), College of Political Science and Law joins College of Social Science, Department of Law gets promoted to College of Law.
11 Engineering Hall Annex completed
12.17 Samae Training Center opened
12 Yonsei University Observatory completed
Bae, Min Su Celebration Hall opened
1981 01.08 Wonju campus becomes Wonju College with 10 departments (Pre-Med, Medical School, Health Science, English Language and Literature, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
01.15 Badge design changed
01.03 Decides to change class schedule (10 periods)
03.02 Drill training credits changed(Forward security training added)
03.17 Music Library opened
06.05 Steamson Hall, Underwood Hall, Appenzeller Hall, designated as historical landmark.
12.12 Alumni Association Hosted The 1st Yonsei Night
12.03 Announcement of Revision of School Regulations (3 academic warnings will result in expulsion)
1982 01 Changed from Admission by Colleges to Admission by majors.
02.13 YonseiMyung Il Building opening ceremony
02.24 Unified the editors of University Press
03.01 [Yonsei Newsletter] Published
Utilized the Main Building (Underwood Hall) as the main Headquarters. Transferred the College of Liberal Arts to the Liberal Arts Hall (Currently the Oesol Hall)
04 Yonsei 100th Year Celebration Committee established
06.22 YonseiWonju YMBS opened
10.05 Establishment of Computer Science inside the College of Science. In the College of Engineering, Electronic Engineering changed to Electronic Computer Engineering In the College of Music, Religion Music changed to Church Music. College of Education changed to College of Education Science.
Wonju University divided into Wonju University and Wonju Medical School.
Wonju University opened departments of Korean Language and Literature, Public Administration and Law
11 Implement of Pre-registration system in 1983 decided
11.01 Hanil Banks opened a deposit service center on the 1st floor of the Student Union Building
11.12 International College lectures become open to regular students.
1983 02 Domestic Science University admits male students
03.04 Incheon Industrial Hospital opened
04.04 Yeong Dong Severance Hospital opened
04.15 Severance Hospital Yong In & Gwangju branch opened
07.11 Established sisterhood with Hawaii University
07.05 Established sisterhood with University of Southern California
09.07 Yonsei-Korea University Presidents jointly announce the cancellation of the 1983 Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry Games.
09.09 International Division expanded to Division of International Education
1984 02 Science Hall completed
03.04 Wonju Campus Dormitory constructed
06 Began offering Summer Classes
06.14 Yonsei 100th Year Celebration Committee established
06.15 10th President, Ahn,SaeHee Reappointed
07.24 Yonsei 100th Year Celebration Committee Secretariat established
08.16 Wonju University Liberal Arts Hall, Nature Hall, Dormitory, Youngbin Hall completed
10 Wonju University divided into Liberal Arts and Science College (Korean Language and LIterature, English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and Political Science and Economics College (Economics, Business, Public Administration, Law), Engineering College, Electronic Computer Engineering major changed to Electronic Engineering.
11.01 Student Day revived after 11 years.
12.01 Signed a Student Exchange Agreement with 85 Universities and started exchanging students in March 1985.
1985 05.08 Hosted the 100th anniversary International Conference
05.11 100th Year Celebration
05.30 Start of the 100th Year Celebration National Concert Tour
07.31 Installed the Observatory Dome on the roof of the Science Hall
09.23 The Observatory succeeds in taking the first picture of the Halley’s Comet in Korea.
11.01 Becomes an affiliated Education Facility for the International Department of Education.
11.06 100th Year Celebration Yonsei Concert Choir starts US Tour.
12.20 [YonseiUniversity 100 Years] Published
1986 01.13 Writing test implemented into the Admission Examination 1986.
01.20 Decision to add Chapel starting with the first year students of 1986 as a required liberal arts course
05.02 TELEX Installed(YONSEI K29127)
05.03 1st Alumni Day
09.13 Opened the CEO Program under the Graduate School of Industry
10.06 ‘New Korean Lexicography Promotion Committee’ organized
10.10 Yong Jae Archive Sign Board Hanging Ceremony
10.30 100 Year Celebration Yonsei Concert Choir South East Asian Tour
11.06 Promotion of Wonju Medical School’s Department of Health Science to College of Health Science (Health Science Administration, Environmental Science, Clinical Pathology, Rehabiliation, Medical Treatment Engineering)
11.13 Video Library installed in the A.V Center
11.22 Wonju Campus Amphitheater completed
11.29 Graduate School of International Studies established
1987 03.01 Public Relations added to the Planning Office, takes over the 100th Anniversary Secretariat.
03.25 Wonju Vice-Presidency System Implemented
04.10 Gwanghae Hall restored & Allen Hall opened
04.30 [Yonsei University Code of Regulations] Published
05.02 Dr. Yong Jae Nak Jun Baek statue unveiled
05.08 Rehabilitation newly constructed, Chejungwon Annex opened
08.27 Wonju Christian Hospital, Maternal and Child Health Care Center opened
12.19 Global House completed
1988 03.03 Centennial Hall completed
07.21 WonjuCampus Student Union Building completed
08.10 11th President, Park, Young Sik appointed
09.14 Lee, Han Yeul Memorial Stone built
12.14 Agreement of faculty and student exchange with Beijing University.
1989 02 Establishment of Statistics and Computer Science major in the College of Liberal Arts and Science, Department of Industrial Health in the College of Health Science.
06 Korean․Foreign Language Institute goes under the Institute of Language Research and Education.
Establishment of Korean Lexicography Institute and Research institute of ASIC Design.
Yonsei University’s [Truth․Freedom] seasonal magazine published
08.18 Wonju Medical School Student Dormitory constructed
08 Signed an agreement for exchange program with 150 Global Universities
09.11 Signed an Academic Cooperation Agreement with the Soviet Union East Asian Studies Institute (Soviet Union Institute of Science affiliated)
10.23 Signed an Academic Cooperation Agreement with Moscow University
10 College of Liberal Arts, Russian Language and Literature established. Domestic Science College changes to Life Science College, Study of dietary life changes to Department of Food and Nutrition, Astronomy and Meteorology department changed to Department of Astronomy and Atmospheric Science. Department of History and Dairy Science added to College Liberal Arts and Science Graduate School of Management Science established
11.02 Muak Dormitory completed
1990 04 Yeong Dong Severance Hospital General Health Examination Center Open
06.14 Standardized the school’s symbol, seal, logo and letterhead
08.13 Signed an academic cooperation agreement with Moscow University and Leningrad University
09.01 Sabbatical leave policy implemented
10.16 Department of Library changed its name to Department of Library and Information Science
11 Yeong Dong SeveranceHospital ER, Spine Center opened
11.30 Wonju Campus Health Science Hall opened
12.21 Institute of Language Research and Education opened. Maeji 2nd Dormitory opened
1991 02.03 1st Faculty Workshop conducted abroad
02.28 Center for Agricultural Development closed
03.01 Research Affairs office established
04.30 College of Music New Wing opened
05.10 Cardiovascular Center opened
06.22 Cancer Center new wing Annex opened
10.22 College of Engineering: Radio Engineering, Mechanics and Design, College of Sciences in Education: Social Physical Education, College of Liberal Arts and Science: Philosophy, College of Government and Business: International Relations established, Medical Treatment Engineering changed to Medical Electronic Engineering
11.26 Graduate School of Journalism and Mass Communication established
1992 03 Institute of Language Research and Education changed to Yonsei Language Institute, Computing Center changed to Yonsei Computer Center
Bioproducts Research Center established
05.09 Yonsei Hangeul Tower constructed
07.31 College of Engineering: Urban Engineering, College of Government and Business: Business Information department established
08.03 12th President, Song,Ja appointed
09.18 Yong In Severance Hospital Annex opened
12 Yonsei Development Committee launched
- 1993~2005
1993~2005년 연세 연혁 1993 01.31 Gwangju Severance Branch closed
03.01 Medical Center Management Obligation System (Yongin Severance, branch of Yongdong Severance Hospital promoted to Yongin Severance Hospital and operated independently)
Took over Gwangju Mental Hospital and operated as Gwangju Severance Mental Hospital
03.08 Establishment and Announcement of Medical Center’s Patients’ rights
05.03 Wonju Medical School General Hall opened
05.08 Alumni Center opened
06.30 Yonsei Milk Corporation Ahsan Factory opened
07 Yonsei University Extension Institute established
07.20 Public Relations Vice Presidency System established
08.18 Muak 2nd Dormitory opened
09.03 College of Engineering: Industrial System Engineering, Wonju Medical School: Department of Nursing established
Food Engineering changed to Food and Biological Engineering, Dairy Science changed to Biological Resources Engineering
09.04 Graduate School of Patent Law established
10.19 1st Bae, Min Su Commemorative Lecture Hosted
12.29 Yonsei Foundation Severance Building opened
1994 03.07 2nd Engineering Hall opened
03 Center for Signal Processing Research established
06.08 Severance Health Center opened (Name change on February 1, 1996 to Severance Health Diagnostic Clinic)
07.01 Mongol Yonsei Friendship Hospital opened
08.19 Maeji 3rd Dormitory opened
08.31 Yeong Dong Severance Hospital new wing and parking opened
09.16 Yonsei announced campus environment recovery.
10.31 In Bo Jung, Hyun Bae Choi, Yun Kyung Kim, Li Sup Hong face sculptures revealed
12.13 Social Business Department changed to Social Welfare, Department of Clothing Habits changed to Clothing and Textiles, Department of Housing changed to Housing and Interior Design, Wonju Department of Biology changed to Life Science, Industrial Health Science to Industrial Ecology
1995 09.01 College of Theology: Department of Social Welfare moved to College of Social Science
10.01 Registration of Service Mark ‘Severance’
12.18 New School of Dentistry Hospital opened
1996 03.01 3 year transfer-student night Nursing Program established
College of Science: Department of Computer Science moved to College of Engineering
College of Health Science: Environmental Engineering changed to Department of Ecology
11 majors within the College of Liberal Arts moved to the Humanities Department, 3 majors of College of Commerce and Economics to Commerce and Economics departments, 7 majors of College of Science to Department of Natural Science, 7 majors of the College of Engineering to Mechanical and Electronic Engineering Departments, 2 majors to Civil and Environmental Engineering department, 4 majors of College of Life Science to Life Science Department, 11 majors of Wonju College of Liberal Arts and Science and Economics and Law and Health Science to Humanities, 12 majors of Liberal Arts and Scienceand Health Science College to Natural Sciences
04.30 Clinical Medicine Research Center and Yonsei Funeral Home opened
05.30 ‘Yonsei 21st Century Plan’ Final Report published
06.01 Commerce and Economics Hall opened
07.20 ‘96 Education Reforms Conference’ participated (Organized by the ministry of education)
08.01 13th President, ByungSoo Kim appointed
09.24 New College of Nursing Building opened
10.04 ‘University with modernized Science and Engineering College Research Laboratory Equipment’ Final
10.17 ENT & Optometry Hospital opened
10.21 Selected as ‘Best University in1996 Education Reforms promotion’, Best award in the area of Student Selection.
11.14 ‘International Human Resource Development University’ Best Award
12.01 Development Cooperation Office changed to External Affairs and Development, PR Department of the Planning Office restructured and placed under the External Affairs and Development Office
1997 02.08 Bang, Woo Young appointed as President of Education Foundation
02.27 [Truth,Freedom] Reissued
03.01 Departmental changes occurred on the following majors:
(Main Campus)
-11 majors in College of Liberal Arts Humanities reclassified into Department of Liberal arts (8 majors) Department of European Languages (3 majors)
-2 departments in the College of Engineering combined to become department of material engineering.
-2 departments in the College of Education reclassified under Physical Education Studies
(Wonju Campus)
-College of Humanities and Social sciences and the College of Natural Sciences reclassified as Department of Cultural Sciences (4 majors) Department of Natural Sciences (7 majors)
-College of Politics and Economics renamed as College of Economics and Law (6 majors)
-College of Health Sciences restructured to have 7 majors
-Geology Major of the College of Natural Sciences restructured as Earth System Sciences Major
-Astronomy Major restructured as Astronomical Cosmology Major
-Major of Food Biotechnology re-named as Biotechnology
-Environmentology Major departmentalized to Environmental Sciences Major and Environmental Engineering Major
Graduate School of Life Environment06 Research center for the Information Storage Devices Center established
07.01 Yonsei Medical Center, Health Technology Quality Evaluation Center established
07.28 College of Engineering, 3rd Engineering Hall opened
08.12 Agreement to utilize Medical Center, Gwanghyewon
09.01 Office of Research and Truth,Freedom Editorial Office recognized as independent organizations
10.13 The Second Dormitory Building for Medical Students at Wonju Medical School and Dormitory Building opened
10.14 ‘Informational Communication Field Enterprise Organization’established
12.08 Yonsei Language Institute, L.A Campus of the Institute of Language Research and Education opened
1998 03.01 7 majors in the Department of mechanical and electronical engineering restructured to 3 majors (Electronical engineering, mechanical engineering, info-industrial engineering) in the College of Engineering 4 departments in the College of Social Sciences merged to social science studies
Wonju College of Health Sciences and College of Health Sciences 3rd year transfer program established
(Graduate School of Economics separates from the Graduate school of Business)05.09 Muak 3,4 Dormitory opened
06.19 Media Arts Research Institute ․Yonsei Film Production Center opened
08.24 2nd Liberal Arts Hall (Current Widang Hall) opened
09.18 Yonsei Medical Center 21st century development strategy planning team
10 QuasicrytalMaterial Group established
10.31 Kanghwa region Health Science Center Closed
11.10 [Yonsei Korean Dictionary] Published
12.17 Sangnam Institute of Management opened
1999 02.01 College of Social Sciences Building (Sam Sung Hall) opened
03.01 College of Engineering combines majors: Socioenvironmental System Engineering and Architectural Engineering to Socioenvironmentaland architectural Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering to Biochemical Engineering
Clinical Pathology Major and Rehabilitation Medicine Major stand as independent departments in the College of Health Sciences
Graduate School of Patent-Law renamed as Graduate School of Law
03 Yonsei College of Engineering completed
07.27 Social Welfare CenterYouth Culture Center Founded
08.27 Educational Center for the Scientifically Talented founded
09.01 University College established
11.24 Yonsei Health System Announced 21st Century Vision21
2000 01.30 Yonsei Services Center established
03.01 SeoulCampus: 6 entrance tracks instituted (Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Medical/Dental Studies, Arts and Physical Education)
Graduate School of International Studies converted as Specialized Graduate School and 2 additional Specialized Graduate Schools (Graduate School of Information, Graduate School of Film)establishedWonju Campus: 3Majors (Health Administration, biomedical engineering, environmental engineering) restructured
04.03 Combined Administrative Information System Initiated
04.10 Allowed the use of the name ‘Severance’ in front of all affiliated Yonsei Medical Centers
05.13 Time capsule buried in front of Centennial Memorial Hall (Scheduled to be opened in the year 2085, Yonsei’s 200th Anniversary)
‘Yun, Dong Ju Celebration Hall’ opened (2nd floor of Pinson Hall ).Yonsei Science Institute opened
08.01 14th President, Woo Sik Kim appointed
09.27 Appointed as ‘Excellent University’ for 5 consecutive years in the Educational Reformation Evaluations by the Ministry of Education
10.23 Baseball and Football Field of International Standards Built on Campus
2001 03.01 Seoul Campus: University entrance tracks Adjusted to the following fields: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Theology, Life Sciences, Arts and Physical Education, Medical/Dental/Nursing Studies)
Graduate School of Social Welfare established
Wonju Campus: College of Health Sciences adjusts: Departments of Environmental Science, Medical Sciences to Environmental. Medical Engineering Sciences and Health Administration
04.12 Plans of Focus Finalized Research Institutes launched: The Advancement of Korean Studies, International Studies, IT, CT, NT, Medical Technology
04.25 Integrated Digital Library launched
05.11 1st Yun, Dong Ju Poem-Literature Award Ceremony and Celebration Lecture Hosted
05.12 UI (University Identity University Image Combined) Confirmation Announced
05.25 Contribution Enrollment Policy announced
10.22 1st Underwood Missionary Award Ceremony and Celebration Lecture Hosted
11 College of Nursing, Korea’s first Graduate School of Nursing established
2002 03.01 Seoul Campus：10 Majors and 4 Departments in the College of Engineering reorganized to 10 Majors and 7 Departments and Major/Departmental Titles re-named: (Mechanical Engineering →Department of Mechanical Engineering, Electronical Engineering and Computer Industrial Engineering.
Department of SocioEnvionment Architectural Engineering→Department of Socio Environmental System Engineering
Wonju Campus：Department of Radiology established Department of Dental Hygiene established in Wonju Medical School Graduate School of Environmental Health Sciences established
05.31 Severance Hospital selected, Official Hospital of 2002 FIFA World Cup
Yeong Dong Severance Hospital, Sub-contracted Hospital of 2002 FIFA World Cup
10.23 Medical Center System (Picture Archiving & Communication System) Operated
11.25 Global Lounge opened
School of Business Administration established
2003 01.13 Women Workforce Development Center established (University-Affiliated Research Institute)
02.28 Kim, Dae Jung Library established (Affiliated Organization)
03.01 National Examination Information Center Established
03.05 University Published Culture Center established (Publishing Team and Truth and Freedom Editing Team stationed as affiliated organizations)
03.25 Awarded ‘Excellence in Digital Management’ in the 4th Korea Competition for the Increase in Digital Competitiveness
04.28 Satellite for Galaxy Evolution Research ‘GALEX' launched(NASA joint development)
05.06 Industrial-Academic Cooperative Research Center opened
06.05 Hamel’s 350thYear Celebration ‘Yonsei University-Leiden University International Academic Conference’ hosted
06.13 Korean American Society 100th Year Celebration ‘Korean Culture Academic Event’ hosted(L.A.)
06.18 WonjuCampus ‘Advanced medical equipment Techno Tower completed
06.19 Institute of State Governance Studies established
07.14 portal.yonsei.ac.kr launched
08.15 WonjuCampus Yun, Dong Ju Essay Contest Hosted
09.05 Wonju Campus Yonsei Sports Center opened
09.17 The 1st Day of Honorary Professorship Hosted
10.28 Underwood Celebration Hall opened
11.03 Kim, Dae JungLibrary opened
12.04~05 Leadership Center 1st National University Students Debate Competition Hosted
2004 02.28 Yonsei University Industrial-Academic Cooperative Group established
03.01 Social Science Department changes from College of Liberal Arts to College of Social Science
Wonju Campus, Economics and Law College changes to College of Government and Business
04.09 15th President, Jeong, Chang Young appointed
05.08 Athletes Dormitory opened
05 Graduate School of Health Science installed Korea’s first International Cyber University for Health, ICUH
09.01 Wonju ERP System Implemented
10.26 Underwood Missionary Work Ceremony hosted
11.30 Wonju Campus Student Union Building Annex opened
2005 02.01 Underwood International College established
03 Professor multi-major affiliation system implemented
03.18 Nano Medical National Core Research Center opened
03.28 Shinchonand Wonju School Website Renewal
05.04 Severance New Hospital opened
05.09 Theology Hall opened
05.11 Advanced Science and Technology Research Center opened
05.14 120th Anniversary Celebration
Yonsei Vision 2020 Announced
05.18 Yonsei University announce Professor Ethics Conduct
05.26 Shinchon Valley Announced by Yonsei University, Sogang University and Ewha Woman’s University to promote transfer of technology
08.02 6 laboratories selected as ‘Best Laboratory Support Project’ by the Korea Industrial Technology Foundation
09 Faculty Special Recruitment,implemented Constant Application System
Grade evaluation and system of retaking classes reformed, management of students with academic warning strengthened
09.07 Yeong Dong Severance Hospital Annex opened
10.07 Yonsei Volunteers Initiated
10.25 Health Care Center changed its name to Health Center
Established Reagent Center under Research Affairs
Radiation Safety Center established
Control Office established (Separate the Department of Equipment Safety and Department of Facilities in the General Affairs Office)
12.02 120th anniversary Yonsei-USC joint Symposium hosted
12.19 Miwu Hall remodeling completed
- 2006~present
2006~현재 연세 연혁 2006 01.26 Signed an MOU with the City of Incheon to construct ‘Yonsei University Songdo International multipurpose complex’ Expand and reorganize the old books section to the Korean Studies Reference Library
01 Achieve tops scores in all 3 MedicalㆍDentistryㆍNursing national exams
02.17 Samsung Hall Annex completed
04.26 Facilities Office changed to Control Office Information Promotion Committee abolished and IT Office, Information Promotion Department established Female Students’ Career Center established Songdo multipurpose international complex construction committee launched
05.13 Underwood Celebration Hall reopened
08.02 YSPC established
09.17 Samae Church 1st Service
Bae, Min Su Memorial Exhibition Hall reopened
10.24 Planning Office Design Center transferred to, University Press [Truth․Freedom] publishing work transferred to ExternalAffairsand Development Office
Auditing Agency established
UnderwoodInternational College expanded to Underwood International University Office of International Education Exchange elevated as Office of International Affairs Education Development Center in the Office of Academic Affairs and Cyber Education Support Center combined to form Educational Development Assistance Center Career Information Center, Counseling Center, Development of Women Workforce Leadership Center, National Examination Information Center closed and Leadership Development Center established University Press established, Yonsei Chun-Chu, YSBS, The Yonsei Annals station under Newspaper &Broadcasting Press2007 01.15 Animal Testing Center established
Admissions Management changed its name to Admissions Office03.01 Groupware System Launched
Graduate School of Mass Communication and Photography combined to establish College of Communication04.04 Global 5-5-10 Enterprise Organization Selected (Korean Studies, Chemistry, Astronomical Cosmology, Physics, Biomedical Sciences, Advanced Material Studies, Electricity and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metabolic disease studies, Nano-medical studies, Ageing Sciences, Medical Engineering)
04.26 Physically-challenged Students Support Center established
07 Severance Hospital JCI(Joint Commission International,) certified
10 Research Objectives for the 2007 National Research Laboratory Announced
09.01 General Service Center, One Call Service Team established
Career Development Center for Female Students in Women’s Student Association closed & Women’s career development team in Leadership Development Center established09.10 The 2nd Yonsei Nobel Forum Hosted
09.13 Hydrogen Station completed
10.30 Sexual violence counseling center changed to Sexual abuseㆍviolence counseling center.
11.21 (e-SOP) Implemented
12.17 Announced by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development and Korea ResearchFoundation as the ‘2006 #1 National Private University’ in the areas including the number of dissertations and SCI dissertations published, amount of research and industrial-academic cooperation fund and performance in patent and technology.
2008 01.18 Central Library changed its name to Academy Information Center
01.30 Severance Hospital Robot Training Center opened
02.01 16th President, Han Joong Kim appointed
03.26 Medical Center General Hall & Funeral Hall opened
04.15 College of Education Science, Social Physical Education major changed to Sports and Leisure studies.
05.10 YonseiUniversity Samsung Library opened
05.29 Yonsei University rehabilitation school opened
06.30 Celebration Ceremony of the 20th Anniversary of Labor Union & Regular General Meeting
07.09 ~ 11 QS APPLE Conference Hosted
09.01 Department of Law abolished and Free Major established
Underwood International University-Japan Keio University-China Hong Kong University 3-Campus Program launched
09.10 Announced by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development as rank #96 in the number of SCI dissertations published in 2007
10.09 Ranked #203 in the U.K Times University Rankings (#1 in Private University Rankings in Korea)
11.14 Athletic Field Artificial Grass Field opened
11.26 Songdo Multi functional international Complex groundbreaking ceremony
11.29 Wonju Campus 30th Year Celebration
12.02 Graduate School of Social Welfare Affiliated Volunteer Center opened
12.17 2008 Science Technical Creativity Award
12.18 School of Business, AACSB-International achieves global approval
2009 01.06 Gwangbok Hall Annex completed
01.07 EU Center opened within the Institute of East and West Studies
02.20 Tuition Card Payment Implemented
03.01 Yeong Dong Severance Hospital changed its name to ‘Gangnam Severance Hospital’
Social Education Center changed to Continuing Education
03 East and West Studies journal Global Economic Review published. Published for the first time in Korea in the SSCI
04.01 Wonju Campus University Headquarters, Mirae Hall, Chungyeun Dormitory opened
05.22 Korean Language Institute 50th Year Celebration
06.01 Team organization implemented for efficient administration (Main Campus)
08.13 Wonju Campus, Park, Kyong Li memorial stone constructed
08.15 LA Yonsei Language Institute moved to South Baylor University and reopened
09.01 School’s Chinese Website opened
09.24 The Low Observable Technology Research Center opened
10.08 U.K’s ‘The Times’ 2009 World University Ranking #151
10.15 School Main Gate Fence Open and Greening project completed
11.02 GS Caltex Industrial-Academic Cooperation Center opened
12.01 SólyomLászló awarded honorary PhD degree in Law
2010 01.01 School’s Toll Free Phone Number (1599-1885) launched
03.02 Global Campus School of Pharmacy established
03.03 Global Campus Opening Ceremony
03.08 Eu Jin Hi-mart Daycare Center completed
03.09 Medical School Faculty Residence opened
03.19 SK Global House completed
04.09 125th anniversary of Gwanghaewon, Chejungwon and Dr. Avison’s150th anniversary Celebration Ceremony
04.28 Jan Peter Balkenende Netherland Prime Minister received honorary PhD in Liberal Arts
05.06 Oesol Hyun Bae Choi sculpture unveiled
05.07 Translational Research Center for Protein Function Control opened
05.08 125thYear Celebration
05.12 Yonsei-UC Berkely Law School Multiple Degree System Implemented
05.14 Wonju Campus Vision 2020+ announced
06.17 Youngbin Hall opened
08.25 Selected as IT Best Human Resource Development Program
09 QS World University Ranking #142
10.07 Celebration of 100 years of Graduating Nurses
10 Ranked 71st EMBA in 100 Global Business Schools
11.05 50 year history of Wonju Christian Hospital published
12.01 Changed address to ‘Seoul Seodaemun-guYonsei-ro 50’
12.02 Academy Information Center ranked # 1 in National University Library by the Ministry of Education and Science Technology (Selected Best Library)
2011 03.01 Songdo Campus Education Center established
03.02 Songdo Campus begin regular academic programs
03.09 Wonju Campus FraunhoferJoint research and development Center of medical devices
03.18 2011 Korea Chamgyoyuk Award Overall Winner
03.23 Songdo Campus, Center for Technology Fusion opened
04.20 Enterprise Center reorganized and opened as Enterprise Support Foundation
05.14 126th Year Celebration
05.31 Yonsei University Technology Holdings established
07.01 Yonsei-INDEX Design International Summer Implemented
08.19 HPAIR 2011 Asia Conference Hosted
08.27 Facilities that occupied Yongjae Hall (College of Education Science, Department of Education) moved to General Hall(Present Education Science Hall), Department of Physical Education to Physical Education Hall, Education Research Center to the Appenzeller Hall, University Press to the Muak Dormitory)
09.02 Ranked #1 by the National Evaluation Center for Teacher Education Institutions
09.04 QS World University Ranking #12
09.23 2011 Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry
09.28 Yonhi College School Banner Returned
09.30 Global Campus construction phase 2 completed
10.04 Central Library, Physical Education Center Reopened
10.07 20th Korean Essay Contest for foreigners Hosted
10.09 University Press, Full collection of Oesolphotoprints published
11.09 10th Korea- Japan Millenium Forum hosted in Songdo Campus
2012 01.18 Natural Science Research Institute, Institute of Life Science and Biotechnology opened
02.07 17th President, Jeong, Gap Young Inauguration
03.21 Korean Language Institute 200th graduation and Celebration Exhibition
Institute of East and West studies opened03.23 40th Anniversary Academic Conference and Celebration
04 Wonju Campus an honor system implemented
04.05 Sports Center Opening & Physical Education Center &Yonsei Eagle Statue Renewal Celebration
05.12 127th Year Celebration, Announced Yonsei The Third Founding
05.17 Business Ethics Officer System implemented
05.24 Yonsei-Keio strategic partnership agreement and YonseiTokoy Center opened
06.08 Songdo Campus, UN office on Sustainable Development opened
06.12 Wonju Campus Leaders in industry-university Cooperation (LINC)opened
08.13 Poet Yun Dong Ju’s handwritten manuscripts and belongings donated to Yonsei University
08.31 Sports Center changed its name to Sports Science Center
09.01 Secretary Office(Secretary Team) changed to President’s Office (Future Strategy Team)
Continuing Education changed to Institute of Continuing Education for the future
Sexual Abuse and Violence Counseling and Female Students’ Center merged to Gender Equality Center
International Affairs, International Education Center established
Undergraduate College, RC training Center established (Songdo Campus Education Center closed)
09.10 2012 QS World University Ranking #112
09.11 2012 Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry
09.12 Baekyang Road Construction Committee established
10.08 2012 JoongAng Daily University Ranking Overall #3, University #1
10.12 Yongjae Hall Closed
12 Severance Hospital, (NCSI) Ranking # 1
12.07 Signed an academic cooperative agreement with Cornell University
12.13 Aerospace Strategy and Technology institute opened
2013 01.04 Center for technology fusion opened
01.16 Received a national treasure, the early printed book 'The Heritage of the 3 states from professor Son, Bo Gi
01.24 Wonju Campus Amphitheater selected as ‘Kangwondo Outstanding Architecture’
01.31 45th Faculty Workshop Hosted
02.01 WonjuChristianHospital changed to ‘Wonju SeveranceChristianHospital’
02.15 Poet Yun Dong Ju’s 68th Commemorate
02.25 David Johnston Canadian Governor Special Lecture
02.27 Received Yun, Dong Ju Poet’s handwritten manuscripts and belongings
Yun, Dong Ju Memorial Hall Sign Board hanging ceremony (Pinson Hall)
02.28 Institute of Language Research and Education Korean Language Institute LA branch closed
03 2012 Nature Journal Most Published (NPI) # 1 in Korea
03.02 Global Campus RC (Residential College) Education started
03.08 19th Yongjae Academic Award Ceremony
03.12 Yonsei University, participated in the UN hosted ’Global Colloquium of University Presidents 2013’
04.03 Centennial Memorial Hall, Concert Hall remodeling completed, ‘Baekyang Concert Hall’ opened
04.04 Adopted a joint declaration in managing academic programs with Oxford University.
Awarded Dr. Andrew Hamilton, President of Oxford University an honorary PhD degree in Science
04.10 Medical Center, ABMRC, opened
04.11 Honorary Research Professor system established
04.22 Songdo Campus 1-2A opened (Underwood Memorial Library, Jinli Hall A.B.C.D, Jihae Hall B, Christine Chapel)
04.26 Yonsei University Foundation, Kim, Suk Soo appointed president
05.07 3-Campuses (Yonsei University, Japan Keio University, China Hong Kong University) East Asian Studies Consortium agreement
05.11 128th Year Celebration
Baekyang Road Recreation Project Ceremony
05.22 Institute for Convergence Study of Bio-Medical Wellness opened
05.23 Gangnam Severance Hospital 30Year Celebration
05.24 Wonju Campus 35Year Celebration
06 Choseon Daily – QS Asia University Ranking # 16
07.01 Business Ethics Committee launched
07.04 Wonju Severance Hospital, Emergency Medical Helicopter
07.10 Strategic Partnership Agreement signed with Geneva University
08.16 29 Teams selected for the BK21Plus Future Based Creative Human Resource Development Program
09 2013 QS World University Ranking #114
09.01 Control Office를 Facility시설처로 명칭 변경
Leadership Centermerged into the Research Institute of East-West Issues09.12 1 Team selected for the BK21Plus Global Human Resource Development Program at
09.13 Severance Hospital,Received full-reaccreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Program (AAHRPP)
09.18 Joined the APRU (Association of Pacific Rim Universities)
09.23 College of Music A Building reopened
09.27 ~28 Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry Games
10 U.K’S THE(Times Higher Education) 2013 World University Ranking #190
10.07 13th Underwood Missionary Award Ceremony
10.15 Yonsei Geneva Center opened in Geneva University
10.25 Songdo Campus Christine Chapel opened
10.30 BK21Plus Business Team Selected
11.08 DosanAhn, Chang Ho receives honorary diploma.
11.15 Confucius Academy (延世大學孔子學院) opened
WonjuSeverance Hospital, ‘Swedish Methodist Hospital 100th Memorial Stone’ unveiling ceremony
General Lecture Halls(Jonghak Hall) changed to Education and Science Hall
11.19 Songdo Campus ‘POSCO Green Building’ Opening
12 Severance Hospital, NCSI Ranking # 1
12.06 Joe Biden, American Vice-President Special Lecture
12.26 First in Korea, WAY: Winter Abroad at Yonsei Program Launched
2014 01.11 Global Leadership Division established Arrangement committee launched
01.15 Doctor Won Il Han 10th Commemoration
02.14 Poet Yun Dong Ju ‘s 69th Commemoration
02.19 ~21 46th Faculty Workshop
03.03 New UI (University Identity) implemented
03.07 20th Yongjae Award Ceremony
03.18 Geneva University Yonsei Center opened
04.03 International Campus 1-2B opened (2nd Dormitory, Jihae Hall C, Deck Parking)
04.14 Yonsei Cancer Center opened
04.29 University Council Implemented
05.10 129th Celebration
Chejungand Buphyun Dormitory reconstruction groundbreaking ceremony
05.29 Wonju Medical School College of Nursing 20th Year Celebration
06.02 Signed a cooperative agreement with British FutureLearn to provide on-line lecture contents.
06.10 US National Academy of Inventors(NAI) Announced, Selected as one of top 100 Universities to hold US patents
06.14 School of Business affiliate Innovation Center for Business Education established
06.16 Science Hall Annex and Facade renovation construction ground breaking ceremony
06.17 Wonju Campus Radonfree House Opened
06.19 UK THE(Times Higher Education) 2014 Asian University Evaluation ranked 17 overall.
09.01 Open & Smart Education Committee launched
09.04 Kumho Art hall groundbreaking ceremony
09.16 QS 2014 World University Ranking # 106
Signed a cooperative agreement with Coursera to provide contents
10.06 14th Underwood Missionary Award Ceremony
10.10 ~11 Yonsei-Korea University Rivalry Games
11.11 Woojungwon Dormitory completed
11.20 Joined AEARU
12 Severance Hospital, NCSI Ranking # 1
2015 01.01 Global Leadership Division launched
Chinese Research Center, Barun ICT Research Center established
01.28 ~30 47th Faculty Workshop
Chronology
- 1885~1917
1885~1917 chronology 1885 04.10 Gwanghyewon, Korea’s first modern hospital, was founded as a royal hospital
04.23 Gwanghyewon, renamed as Chejungwon1886 03.29 Chejungwon opened the first medical school in Korea and accepted their first 16 students.
1893 07.16 Dr. O. R. Avison became the head of Chejungwon
1894 - Management of Chejungwon was transferred to the American North Presbyterian Missionary Church.
1899 04 Dr. O.R. Avison opens Severance Union Medical College and Hospital
1904 09.03 Through a donation from Mr. L. H. Severance, the hospital was reconstructed and the medical education institution was finalized.
1908 06 The first seven graduates received the first doctors’ licenses issued by the Korean government
1909 07 Chejungwon Medical School renamed Severance Medical College
1910 06.10 The nursing school within the Severance Hospital which was run as a professional institute to train outstanding nurses produced the first nurses in Korea
1913 - 6 denominations including the North Presbyterian Church, North Methodist Church and the Canadian Presbyterian Church joined together and renamed the school‘Private Severance Union Medical School.
1915 03.05 Chosun Christian College established; first classes held at YMCA, first president Dr. H.G. Underwood, vice-presidentDr. O. R. Avison,
1916 12 Dr. O. R. Avison was appointed the 2nd President of the Chosun Christian College.
1917 04.07 Chosun Christian College accredited as "Private Yonhi College."
"Severance Union Medical College" (Humanities, Mathematics and Physics, Business, Agriculture and Theology) newly accredited.05.14 The school developed into the Severance Union Medical College Foundation.
09 The current location of the main campus was purchased in 1917 through a generous donation from Mr. John T. Underwood
- 1918~1956
- 1957~1979
- 1980~1992
- 1993~2005
- 2006~present