Korea’s foreign student numbers rise, but lag behind other developed nations

International student enrollment at Korean universities has grown in recent years, yet still falls short of the levels seen across OECD nations. With the vast majority of students arriving from Asia, the trend highlights Korea’s limited success in attracting a broader mix of talent to its campuses. The Education Ministry said Tuesday that it had reviewed the latest edition of “Education at a Glance,” the OECD’s annual report that compares education systems and is used by member nations to guide policy and research. The report draws on data collected between 2022 and 2024, depending on the category. In 2023, international students made up 4.6 percent of Korea’s higher education enrollment, more than double the share seen 10 years ago. However, the figure still lagged behind the OECD average of 7.4 percent. Almost 95 percent of Korea’s international students came from Asian countries, compared to the OECD average of 58.3 percent, highlighting the country’s struggle to attract a more diverse student body. The remaining 5 percent was spread thinly across other regions, with 2 peWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times