Number of higher education institutions South Korea 1980-2024

Published by L. Yoon, Nov 8, 2024

In 2024, South Korea had 332 higher education institutions, comprising four-year universities and junior colleges with a two- or three-year curriculum. The number of universities and junior colleges in South Korea experienced a significant increase until 2000 but has slightly decreased since then.

Number of higher education institutions in South Korea from 1980 to 2024

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Release date

October 2024

Region

South Korea

Survey time period

1980 to 2024

Supplementary notes

The figures do not include distance universities, open universities, corporate universities, and graduate schools. Industrial universities and universities of education are included.

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