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Polytechnics (9)

• Ajou University - Ajou University, Suwon

• Andong National University - Andong National University

• Anyang University - Anyang University, Anyang

• Catholic University of Korea - Catholic University of Korea

• Catholic University of Taegu-Hyosung - Catholic University of Taegu-Hyosung

• Changwon University - Changwon University

• Chinju National University - Chinju National University

• Chonbuk National University - Chonbuk National University

• Chongju University - Chongju University

• Chonju National University of Education - Chonju National University of Education

• Chonnan National University - Chonnan National University

• Chosun University - Chosun University

• Chung Ang University - Chung Ang University

• Chung-Ju National University - Chung-Ju National University

• Chungbuk National University - Chungbuk National University

• Chungnam National University - Chungnam National University, Taejeon

• Chungwoon University - Chungwoon University

• Daebul University - Daebul University

• Daejon University - Daejon University

• Dankook University - Dankook University

• Dong Eui University - Dong Eui University

• Dong Yang University of Technology - Dong Yang University of Technology

• Dong-A University - Dong-A University

• Dongduk Women's University - Dongduk Women's University

• Dongguk University - Dongguk University

• Dongseo University - Dongseo University

• Dongshin University - Dongshin University

• Duksung Women's University - Duksung Women's University

• Ewha Women's University - Ewha Women's University

• Gyeongsang University - Gyeongsang University

• Hallym University - Hallym University

• Hankuk University of Foreign Studies - Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

• Hannam University - Hannam University, Taejon

• Hansei University - Hansei University, Kunpo

• Hanseo University - Hanseo University

• Hanshin University - Hanshin University

• Hansung University Seoul - Hansung University Seoul

• Hanyang University - Hanyang University

• Honam University - Honam University

• Hongik University - Hongik University

• Hoseo University - Hoseo University

• Howon University - Chonbuk Sanup University of Technology - Howon University

• Hyupsung University - Hyupsung University

• Inchon National University of Education - Inchon National University of Education

• Information and Communications University - Information and Communications University, Daejeon

• Inha University - Inha University

• Inje University - Inje University

• Jeonju University - Jeonju University

• Joongbu University - Joongbu University, Gumsan Chungnam

• Kangnam University - Kangnam University

• Kangnung National University - Kangnung National University

• Kangwon University - Kangwon University

• Kaya University - Kaya University

• Keimyung University - Keimyung University

• Kon-Kuk University - Kon-Kuk University

• Konyang University - Konyang University

• Kookmin University - Kookmin University

• Korea Maritime University - Korea Maritime University

• Korea National Open University - Korea National Open University

• Korea National University of Education - Korea National University of Education

• Korea National University of Physical Education - Korea National University of Physical Education

• Korea University - Korea University

• Kosin University - Kosin University

• Kwan Dong University - Kwan Dong University

• Kwangju University - Kwangju University

• Kwangwoon University - Kwangwoon University

• Kyonggi University - Kyonggi University

• Kyongju University - Kyongju University

• Kyunghee University - Kyunghee University

• Kyungnam University - Kyungnam University

• Kyungpook National University - Kyungpook National University

• Kyungsung University - Kyungsun University

• Kyungwon University - Kyungwon University

• Miryang National University - Miryang National University

• Mokpo National Maritime University - Mokpo National Maritime University

• Mokpo National University - Mokpo National University

• Mokwon University - Mokwon University, Taejeon

• Myongji University - Myongji University

• Pai Chai University - Pai Chai University, Taejon

• Pukyoung National University - Pukyoung National University, Busan

• Pusan National University - Pusan National University, Pusan

• Pusan National University of Education - Pusan National University of Education

• Pusan University of Foreign Studies - Pusan University of Foreign Studies

• Pusang Women's University - Pusang Women's University

• Sahmyook University - Sahmyook University

• Samchok National University - Samchok National University

• Sang Ji University - Sang Ji University

• Sang Myung University - Sang Myung University

• Sejong University - Sejong University

• Semyung University - Semyung University

• Seokyeong University - Seokyeong University

• Seonam University - Seonam University

• Seoul National University - Seoul National University

• Seoul Teological University - Seoul Teological University

• Seoul Women's University - Seoul Women's University

• Seowon University - Seowon University

• Sogang University - Sogang University

• Sookmyung Women's University - Sookmyung Women's University

• Soonchunhyang University - Soonchunhyang University, Asan

• Soongsil University - Soongsil University

• Sungkyul Christian University - Sungkyul Christian University

• Sungkyunkwang University - Sungkyunkwang University

• Sungshin Women's University - Sungshin Women's University

• Sunmoon University - Sunmoon University

• Suwon University - Suwon University

• Taegu University - Taegu University

• Ulsan University - Ulsan University

• University of Inchon - University of Inchon, Inchon

• University of Seoul - University of Seoul

• Wonkwang University - Wonkwang University

• Woosuk University - Woosuk University

• Yeungnam University - Yeungnam University

• Yonsei University - Yonsei University

• Yosu National University - Yosu National University

Overview of Higher Education in South Korea

Higher education in South Korea is provided by public and private universities and colleges with private institutions representing approximately 80 percent of all higher education institutions. Higher education is highly valued in South Korea resulting in over half of 25 to 34 year old having completed a higher education program. Recognizing that quality is as important as quantity, the South Korean government is implementing reforms to increase the quality of higher education by decreasing regulation, increasing autonomy, merging institutions and increasing funding.

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Admission to universities is extremely intense and is based on the College Scholastic Ability Test and high school grades. Reforms are moving forward to decrease the excessive competition that currently dominates higher education admissions and which negatively affects students as early as primary school.

The Ministry of Education has traditionally maintained a high degree of control over all public and private higher education institutions in areas such as student quotas, degree requirements, curricula, etc. Recently, reforms have been reducing the ministry's role and increasing the role of each institution in creating their own admissions standards and making other choices that better reflect the varying needs of students and the job market.

Tuition at public universities is substantially less than at private universities. In 2009, public universities cost an average of 4.19 million won (approx. $3500 US) a year and private tuition was at 7.42 million won (approx $6000 US).

Types of Schools and Degrees

South Korea's higher education is provided by over 150 universities, about 150 junior colleges and a number of teacher education schools and polytechnics. As of 2007, all teacher education schools were public while close to 90 percent of all other universities and colleges were private. Private universities are attended by about 75 percent of university students.

The types of degrees available depend on the type of institution. Universities offer academic bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Junior colleges offer two and three year degree programs that educate students to become mid-level technicians in a variety of fields. Polytechnics offer two-year industrial associate's degrees as well as shorter programs in vocational subjects.

International Students

According to a 2009 UNESCO report, only one percent of South Korean students are from abroad. Foreign students may attend Korean universities through exchange programs and visiting student programs but typically need to have completed some higher education prior to applying. There are also a number of graduate level international studies programs that encourage international students as well as short Korean language programs structured for foreigners.

About South Korea

South Korea is a country of about 50 million people who live in the southern half of the Korean peninsula located to the east of China and the west of Japan. Its terrain is primarily mountainous and the climate is characterized by long, cold winters and short, hot and humid summers. The population is expected to decline due to a birthrate that is the lowest in the world.

South Korea is a developed, densely populated country that has the 15th largest economy in the world. The economy is primarily driven by exports of electronics, automobiles, ships, machinery and other products. It was ranked 1st in the world on the Global Innovation Index in 2009 and is known for high quality brands such as Hyundai-Kia, Samsung and LG. Its capital of Seoul is considered among the top ten financial and commercial cities in the world.

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Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

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