Structure of Higher Education System
Description
Higher education is provided by universities and other institutions of higher education.
Stages of studies
University level first stage
The first stage of higher education includes four to six-year courses leading to a Bachelor’s degree.
University level second stage
The second stage leads to a Master’s degree.
University level third stage
The title of Doctor is granted, after study and research pursued over several years, to scholars who have performed scientific work of the highest value.
Admission to Higher Education
Admission to university-level studies
Name of Secondary school credential required: Secondary School Leaving Certificate
National Bodies
Ministry of Higher Education
Minister: Thae Hyong Chol
Pyongyang
Data for academic year:
2014–2015
Source: IAU, 2014. Bodies 2016. Bodies 2017.
Cha Gwan Su University
Faculty
Biology and Chemistry (Biology; Chemistry); Foreign Studies (International Studies); History and Geography...
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(2019). Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of). In: International Handbook of Universities 2019. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-3-319-76971-4_101
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