Established as the nation’s first in March 1991, Yonsei University Office of Research Affairs aspires to help Yonsei University become a global research-focused university, leading academic development and advanced scientific technology in rapidly changing times. The Yonsei university office of Research Affairs aims to actively support the research activity of teaching staff, to achieve excellence in research, and to systematically improve the research environments.

Established in March 2004 according to the regulations of “Legislation on the Promotion of Industrial Education and Industry-Academia Cooperation,” the Yonsei University, University - Industry Foundation(UIF) strives to promote industrial education and industrial-academic cooperation, thereby contributing to the development of Yonsei University and the nation.