The Institute of Information and Communication found in March 1993, was established to support the research and development of cutting-edge technologies and to bring up the specialized and globalized engineers in the field of Information & Communication in Daegu/Gyeongbuk area for the advanced information era in 21 century.

The institute is consisted of five research centers and one educational center with more than 70 research members. 
The research centers in the fields of Broadband Mobile Multimedia(ITRC-the Government Designated Center of Excellence), Electronic Technology, Intelligent Robot, Embedded System, and Electrical Technology perform full-scale research and development activities on various high-tech areas from the local and nation-wide industries. 
The outcomes of research and activities have been published semi-annually in Journal of Signals, Information and Systems. 
The IT-Technology education center also carries out the special training programs for the engineers of local information and communication industries. The institute is administered by a Director and Board of Trustee and sponsored by YU.