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Universities in North Korea by Town/City

Looking for a university in North Korea located in specific town or city? uniRank provides a comprehensive 2026 directory of 26 recognised North Korean universities that meet uniRank's selection criteria, listed by their main campus location, along with their country ranking position:

  • 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.

North Korean Universities by town/city


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

Which towns and cities have universities in North Korea?

uniRank lists 26 accredited North Korean universities and higher-education institutions according to their main campus town or city. The directory above identifies universities located in individual towns and cities throughout North Korea.

Can I search this list by university alphabetical order instead of main campus location?

Yes. uniRank also provides an North Korean Universities by alphabetical order for browsing institutions alphabetically rather than by their location.

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