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Vision & Capacity

OUR VISION

Fifty years unbroken — the challenge toward a hundred!

Founded in 1960, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Yonsei University has produced countless talented individuals and contributed to the nation and society through the passionate research of its outstanding faculty and researchers.

Now it is your turn to take on a new challenge at Yonsei Mechanical Engineering!

College of Engineering Vision & Goals

  1. Vision 01

    Cultivating top engineers who lead the future

  2. Vision 02

    A research university driving global convergence research

  3. Vision 03

    Raising leaders who serve and give back

Educational Purpose

  1. Global engineers who take on the world stage
  2. Engineer-leaders with management competence
  3. Creative engineers with problem-solving ability

Key Objectives

  1. 01
    Fostering leading fields

    Global 3–5–10 — into the world's top 100 engineering schools

  2. 02
    Leading innovation in engineering education

    Building pioneering models and lifelong faculty advising

  3. 03
    Inviting distinguished scholars

    A cradle for outstanding talent in science and technology

  4. 04
    Convergence research, education & industry ties

    Rising as a global leading group

RESEARCH CAPACITY

Research Capacity

  1. 36

    Outstanding Faculty & Researchers

    36 faculty members and some 300 master's and doctoral researchers press on with relentless challenge.

  2. BK21

    A Core Role in National Research

    Sustaining the BK21 program with strong results, the department hosts numerous nationally designated laboratories and research centers.

  3. Machine Shop

    Extensive Research Equipment

    A wide array of research equipment is installed across the research building and individual labs, along with a dedicated machine shop for mechanical fabrication.

  4. Hundreds/yr

    High-Impact Output & Exchange

    The department publishes hundreds of papers domestically and abroad each year, holds a rich portfolio of intellectual property, and hosts diverse academic exchange programs.