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Higher Education서울특별시, South Korea5001-10000 Employees
Yonsei University is a prominent higher education institution in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 1885 as Korea's first Western-style school. Located in the Seodaemun district, it provides a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs supported by extensive research and medical facilities, enrolling more than 38,000 students across four campuses. Its mission emphasizes educating leaders who contribute to humanity through truth and freedom, advancing education, research, medical care, and social contribution within a global context. The university maintains a broad international network, collaborating with over 660 partner institutions and supporting research across disciplines through 123 centers and institutes. In 2026, Yonsei announced a collaborative effort with Weill Cornell Medicine to identify exosome protein biomarkers for colorectal cancer, reflecting ongoing cross-institutional research activity.