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        Statistics in Korea

        The number of international students studying at Korean universities has steadily increased over the past 10 years.

        Number of International Students In Domestic Higher Education Institutions By Year
        (2015~2024)

        2015
        91,332
        2016
        104,262
        2017
        123,858
        2018
        142,205
        2019
        160,165
        2020
        153,695
        2021
        155,281
        2022
        166,892
        2023
        181,842
        2024
        208,962
        • Unit : Number of Students
        • Source: 2015–2024, Ministry of Education

        Number of International Students in General Universities (2019~2024)

        2019
        113,199
        2020
        102,435
        2021
        99,498
        2022
        107,225
        2023
        115,243
        2024
        130,556

        Number of International Students in Junior Colleges (2019~2024)

        2019
        11,881
        2020
        12,341
        2021
        12,518
        2022
        14,565
        2023
        17,132
        2024
        24,366

        Number of International Students in Master's and Doctoral Programs Over the Last 5 Years
        (2020~2024)

        2020
        24,996
        13,156
        2021
        25,169
        14,252
        2022
        26,923
        16,892
        2023
        30,012
        18,141
        2024
        33,860
        18,294
        • Master Doctor
        • Unit : Number of Students
          Source: 2020–2024, KEDI Higher Education Institution Student Statistics

        2024 Status of International Students by Major Countries

        34.5%
        26.8%
        5.9%
        5.8%
        2.9%
        2.7%
        21.4%
        • China
        • Vietnam
        • Mongolia
        • Uzabekistan
        • Nepal
        • Myanmar
        • Others
        Source : 2024, Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI)

        2024 Status of International Students by Program (2020–2024 KEDI Higher Education Institution International Student Statistics)

        University (Junior College)
        93,624
        Master
        33,860
        Doctor
        18,294
        Language Training
        48,924
        Other Training
        114,260
        Total
        208,962
        • Unit : Number of Students
        • Source : 2024, Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI)

        [China] Status of International Students by Program

        University (Junior College)
        34,081
        Master’s Program
        16,629
        Doctoral Program
        11,913
        Language Training
        6,297
        Other Training
        3,100
        Total
        72,020
        • Unit : Number of Students
        • Source : 2024, Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI)

        [Vietnam] Status of International Students by Program

        University (Junior College)
        25,486
        Master’s Program
        4,512
        Doctoral Program
        873
        Language Training
        24,617
        Other Training
        515
        Total
        56,003
        • Unit : Number of Students
        • Source : 2024, Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI)

        [Mongolia] Status of International Students by Program

        University (Junior College)
        5,045
        Master’s Program
        2,040
        Doctoral Program
        899
        Language Training
        4,131
        Other Training
        202
        Total
        12,317
        • Unit : Number of Students
        • Source : 2024, Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI)

        [Uzbekistan] Status of International Students by Program

        University (Junior College)
        8,356
        Master’s Program
        1,956
        Doctoral Program
        386
        Language Training
        1,138
        Other Training
        189
        Total
        12,025
        • Unit : Number of Students
        • Source : 2024, Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI)

        [Nepal] Status of International Students by Program

        University (Junior College)
        4,852
        Master’s Program
        871
        Doctoral Program
        241
        Language Training
        167
        Other Training
        4
        Total
        6,135
        • Unit : Number of Students
        • Source : 2024, Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI)

        Top 5 Reasons for Studying in Korea

        Because of the excellent curriculum
        30%
        Because the major program in Korea aligns with my field of interest
        21.9%
        Because a Korean degree is expected to help with employment
        10.6%
        Because my field of study is related to Korea
        8.1%
        Because of curiosity and admiration for Korea
        8.1%
        • Unit : Percentage
        • Source : 2023, Survey on Immigration Status and Employment, Statistics Korea/Ministry of Justice

        Post-Graduation Plans

        63.5%
        30.4%
        6.6%
        • Continue staying in Korea
        • Return to home country
        • Move to third country
        Source : 2023, Survey on Immigration Status and Employment, Statistics Korea/Ministry of Justice

        Reasons for Continuing to Stay in Korea

        Employment
        35.4%
        Further studies
        27.4%
        Others
        0.2%
        • Unit : Percentage
        • Source : 2023, Survey on Immigration Status and Employment, Statistics Korea/Ministry of Justice

        Language Proficiency Achievement Rate

        2020
        32.7%
        2021
        35.1%
        2022
        34%
        2023
        32.6%
        2024
        32%
        • <Language Proficiency Achievement Standard>
          1. TOPIK Level 4 or above (Level 3 for Arts and Physical Education)
          2. English Track : Equivalent to TOEFL 530 or higher
          3. International students from English-speaking countries
        • Source : 2020–2024, Academy Info http://www.academyinfo.go.kr

        Dormitory Accommodation Rate

        2020
        18.8%
        2021
        15.7%
        2022
        17.6%
        2023
        21.6%
        2024
        23.8%
        • Unit : Percentage
        • Source : 2020–2024, Academy Info http://www.academyinfo.go.kr

        2024 Status of International Students by Academic Field

        44.8%
        16.2%
        8.8%
        23.4%
        6.8%
        • Associate's·Bachelor's Degree
        • Master
        • Doctor
        • Language Training
        • Other Training
        Source : Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI), Education Statistics Service https://kess.kedi.re.kr

        2024 Status of International Students in Specific Programs at Universities and Colleges

        Humanities and Social Sciences
        61,929
        Engineering
        15,849
        Natural Sciences
        5,523
        Arts and Physical Education
        10,276
        Medicine
        47
        • Unit : Number of Students
        • Source : Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI), Education Statistics Service https://kess.kedi.re.kr

        Average Annual Tuition Fees at Universities (2020~2024)

        2020
        6,166
        2021
        6,187
        2022
        6,219
        2023
        6,256
        2024
        6,302

        Average Annual Tuition Fees at Junior Colleges (2020~2024)

        2020
        5,068
        2021
        5,023
        2022
        4,983
        2023
        5,073
        2024
        5,102

        Employment Rate at Universities (2019~2023)

        2019
        64.4%
        2020
        63.4%
        2021
        61.1%
        2022
        64.2%
        2023
        63.5%

        Employment Rate at Junior Colleges (2019~2023)

        2019
        71.6%
        2020
        71.3%
        2021
        69.1%
        2022
        71.3%
        2023
        74.3%
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