South Korea

What measure was put in place in 2011 to ensure transparency in assessing the quality of education?

Disclosure of Higher Education Institution Evaluation

Despite the positive achievements of policies in South Korean higher education, what specific challenges have arisen over time?

Financial Inefficiencies

Which factor is South Korean universities increasingly focusing on to improve their academic standing and drive innovation in various fields?

International collaboration

Should college decide whether to focus on improving the _____ or on enhancing excellence in ______ ?

Quality of education, research

Which policy aimed at fostering the development of Korean universities into world-class research institutions?

Brain Korea 21 (BK 21)

How has South Korea tertiary education been influenced by the US model?

Role of private sectors, the introduction of tuition fees, structure of the department system, the basis for the shift from elite education toward general education.

What propelled the rapid growth of enrollment in South Korean HEI's?

The lack of vocational programs.

What was the primary goal of the South Korea government is internationalizing the higher education of their country?

To be a knowledge-based economy

Why does the South Korean government open up the higher education market?

To increase competition, to diversify educational offerings and lower the tuition fees.

What are the causes of the decline of tuition revenues?

Tuition fee reduction and demographic changes