Gwanghyewon, Korea’s first modern
hospital, is founded as a royal hospital.

Chejungwon opens as the first medical school in Korea.

Through a donation from
Mr. L. H. Severance, the hospital is
reconstructed, and the medical college
is finalized.

The first seven graduates receive the
first ever medical doctors’ licenses
issued by the Korean government.

Chosun Christian College is esta
blished. First classes are held at the
YMCA.

Chosen Christian College was accredited
as Yonhi College, a private institution.

The first class of Yonhi College graduated.

Yonhi College was officially recognized
as a university,
with four colleges and 11 departments.

Severance Medical College was approved.

Yonhi University and Severance Medical
College merged to form Yonsei University.

Yonsei University held its first
commencement ceremony.

The Korean Language Institute was established.

Over 3,000 Yonsei students participated
in the April 19 Revolution.

Severance Hospital was newly built
on Sinchon Campus.

Wonju Campus was established.

Underwood Hall, Stimson Hall,
and Appenzeller Hall were
designated as historic sites.

Yonsei celebrated its 100th anniversary.

The Graduate School of International
Studies was established.

Yonsei students participated
in the June Democratic Uprising.

Underwood International College was established.

Severance New Hospital was completed.

International Campus was opened.

Residential College (RC) education began
at International Campus.

Global Leaders College was established.

Pinson Hall was designated as a National Registered
Cultural Heritage No. 770.

Underwood Memorial House was designated as a National
Registered Cultural Heritage.

The Pareun Edition of Samguk Yusa, was listed as a UNESCO
Memory of the World.

Korea’s first heavy ion radiotherapy for cancer patients was
initiated.

Yonsei was ranked 56th in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Korea’s first quantum computer was installed.