[2025 Additional Admissions] The Harsh Reality of Universities Facing Enrollment Shortages
[2025 Additional Admissions] The Harsh Reality of Universities Facing Enrollment Shortages What matters more: the name of a university or the quality of education it provides? College admissions may be over, but the battle isn’t. Even after the main admission cycles, additional admissions are still ongoing. However, this year’s results reveal a troubling reality— 49 universities failed to fill their quotas, leaving 1,120 vacancies, with 93.8% of them in regional universities. Is this a crisis for universities or a reflection of students’ choices? 1. Why Are Regional Universities Struggling? In South Korea’s education system, a university’s name is like a predetermined fate. Schools without strong name recognition find it increasingly difficult to attract students, and regional universities struggle with enrollment every year. ✔️ "Graduates from regional universities have a harder time finding jobs." There is a deep-rooted perception that graduates from re...