Can foreign students save Korea’s emptying universities?

A South Korean supporter (L) holds a miniature replica of the World Cup trophy to illustrate Overseas drive ‘puts HE quality at risk’

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Reader's comments (1)

#1 Submitted by stephen... on January 18, 2024 - 9:41am

Given the strong correlation between female education and a low birth rate, it looks like the universities are reaping what they sowed. It should be good news for students though, as the teacher to student ratio will move in their favour.

Can internationalisation save South Korea’s emptying universities?

As the domestic youth population plummets, Korean institutions are looking to international students to make up shortfalls. But can such a strategy compensate – and can it be enacted in time? Pola Lem reports from Korea

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