Overview
Founded 1949.
Separated into Yanbian University, Yanbian University, Yanbian Medical College, Yanbian Agricultural College, Yanbian Institute of Technology 1958. Merged with Yanbian Medical College, Yanbian Agricultural College, Yanbian Teachers College, Jilin College of Arts, the Yanbian Branch of and Sino-foreign cooperative education institution - the Yanbian University of Science and Technology 1996.
Main administrative body: Jilin Province
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
The figures below cover Yanbian University's scale, staffing levels, and academic standing.
Faculties & Divisions
Yanbian University's faculties, divisions, and subject specialisms are listed below.
Bohai Culture Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
Inter-Korean Studies (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Asian Studies
- Korean
Agriculture (College) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Studies
- Farm Management
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Forestry
- Genetics
- Horticulture
- Landscape Architecture
- Social and Preventive Medicine
- Veterinary Science
- Zoology
Arts (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dance
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Music Theory and Composition
- Musicology
- Performing Arts
Basic Medicine (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
- Oral Pathology
- Toxicology
Chinese Language and Culture (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chinese
- Cultural Studies
- Foreign Languages Education
Chinese Medicine (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Traditional Eastern Medicine
Economics and Management (College) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Information Management
- Information Sciences
- International Business
- International Economics
- Management
- Marketing
- Tourism
Engineering (College) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Equipment
- Architecture
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronics and Automation
- Engineering
- Industrial Design
- Information Technology
- Machine Building
- Media Studies
- Structural Architecture
- Telecommunications Engineering
Fine Arts (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Design
- Fine Arts
- Painting and Drawing
Foreign Languages (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Linguistics
- English
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Modern Languages
- Russian
Humanities and Social Science (College) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Chinese
- History
- International Studies
- Literature
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Public Administration
- Social Sciences
Korean Studies (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- African Languages
- Comparative Literature
- Journalism
- Korean
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- South and Southeast Asian Languages
Law (College) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administrative Law
- Civil Law
- Commercial Law
- Constitutional Law
- Law
Medicine (College) 19 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Embryology and Reproduction Biology
- Hygiene
- Immunology
- Medicine
- Molecular Biology
- Nursing
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Paediatrics
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Physiology
- Surgery
- Toxicology
- Traditional Eastern Medicine
Nomal (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Technology
Nursing (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Nursing
Pharmacy (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
Physical Education (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physical Education
- Sports
Science (College) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Analytical Chemistry
- Applied Chemistry
- Applied Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Geography (Human)
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Optics
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Physics
- Statistics
Fundamental Social Science (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Political Sciences
- Social Sciences
Natural Resources of Changbai Mountain and Functional Molecules (Laboratory) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Natural Resources
Ethnology (Research Division) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Ethnology
- History
- Political Sciences
Programs Offered
Yanbian University's programme catalogue is grouped by level below.
68 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in China
Bachelor's Degree 68 programmes
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How to apply to Yanbian University
A five-step guide to applying to Yanbian University.
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Browse the programme catalogue
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Yanbian University offers 68 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
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Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Each programme at Yanbian University has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
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Get your documents ready
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
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Apply through the official channel
Apply directly via Yanbian University's online portal at www.ybu.edu.cn. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
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Reach out and track your application
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Reach the institution by email at president@ybu.edu.cn. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Yanbian University
Quick reference for Yanbian University: founding, control type, and recognition status.
Where is Yanbian University located?
Yanbian University is located in Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, China.
Is Yanbian University a public or private institution?
Yanbian University is a public institution.
Where does Yanbian University stand in university rankings?
Yanbian University holds rank THE 2025 #1501-2092.
What qualification levels does Yanbian University offer?
Yanbian University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Is Yanbian University accredited?
The institution holds recognition from Ministry of Education; Jilin Province Education Commission.
How do I find Yanbian University online?
Yanbian University's official website is www.ybu.edu.cn.
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