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Oldest Universities in North Korea

What are the oldest Universities in North Korea? uniRank answers this question by publishing a list of 26 North Korean higher education institutions sorted by year of establishment and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:

  • Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in North Korea.
  • Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
  • Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.

Oldest Universities in North Korea


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List of 26 North Korean universities by year of establishment
University Town/City #
Kim Il Sung University Pyongyang 1
Kim Hyong Jik University of Education Pyongyang Un
Hamhung University of Chemical Industry Hamhung Un
Kim Chaek University of Technology Pyongyang 3
Wonsan Agricultural University Wonsan Un
Pyongyang Medical University Pyongyang Un
Kim Won Gyun Pyongyang Conservatory Pyongyang Un
Pyongyang University of Architecture and Building Materials Pyongyang Un
Huichon University of Telecommunications Huichon Un
Pyongyang University of Railways Pyongyang Un
Pyongyang University of Foreign Studies Pyongyang Un
University of Sciences Pyongyang Un
Rajin University of Marine Transport Rason Un
Pyongyang University of Music and Dance Pyongyang Un
Pyongyang University of Agriculture Pyongyang Un
Koryo Songgyungwan University Kaesong Un
Pyongyang University of Science and Technology Pyongyang 2
Chongjin Metal Mining University Chongjin Un
Kim Chol Ju University of Education Pyongyang Un
Sariwon Pharmaceutical College of Koryo Sariwon Un
Hamhung University of Mathematical and Physical Sciences Hamhung Un
Hamhung University of Education Hamhung Un
Chongjin University of Light Industry Chongjin Un
Chongjin University of Pedagogy Chongjin Un
Chongjin Medical University Chongjin Un
Pyongyang University of Printing Engineering Pyongyang Un
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are there in North Korea?

There are 26 officially chartered, licensed or accredited North Korean higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.

What is the oldest university in North Korea?

Kim Il Sung University, located in Pyongyang, is the oldest university in North Korea according to uniRank's research.

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