In 2024, there were approximately **** million students enrolled at Japanese universities, up from about **** million students in 2015. Of the total, nearly ** percent were female students in 2024. The 6-3-3-4 education System  Japan’s education system is often specified to have a 6-3-3-4 system, referring to the norm of six years in elementary school, three years in middle and high school respectively, and four years in university. Even though mandatory education ends after middle school, the majority of students follow this path before entering employment. While ************** is the most popular major among undergraduates, most students coming back to university for a master's degree matriculate into *********** courses. It is more common in Japan to find employment straight after graduation from undergraduate programs. Accordingly, the number of students who visit graduate courses is significantly lower than those who visit undergraduate courses. Entrance examinations and preparation Every year, Japanese universities hold entrance exams to select new students for the following academic year from many applicants. The entrance exams are notably difficult, forcing students in their last year of high school to cram and visit supplementary tutoring schools to prepare. The number of students visiting tutorial schools, and subsequently the sales value of these schools, continued to grow in the past years. Due to the declining birthrate, however, the overall number of students is expected to ultimately decrease, presenting financial challenges for the education business in Japan.

There were approximately 18.58 million college students in the U.S. in 2022, with around 13.49 million enrolled in public colleges and a further 5.09 million students enrolled in private colleges. The figures are projected to remain relatively constant over the next few years.

What is the most expensive college in the U.S.? The overall number of higher education institutions in the U.S. totals around 4,000, and California is the state with the most. One important factor that students – and their parents – must consider before choosing a college is cost. With annual expenses totaling almost 78,000 U.S. dollars, Harvey Mudd College in California was the most expensive college for the 2021-2022 academic year. There are three major costs of college: tuition, room, and board. The difference in on-campus and off-campus accommodation costs is often negligible, but they can change greatly depending on the college town.

The differences between public and private colleges Public colleges, also called state colleges, are mostly funded by state governments. Private colleges, on the other hand, are not funded by the government but by private donors and endowments. Typically, private institutions are  much more expensive. Public colleges tend to offer different tuition fees for students based on whether they live in-state or out-of-state, while private colleges have the same tuition cost for every student.

In 2023, around ***** million students enrolled in undergraduate programs at public colleges and universities in China. Of these, around **** million students enrolled in bachelor's degree programs, whereas **** million enrolled in more practically oriented short-cycle degree programs.

The number of students in various departments of colleges and universities in Taiwan

This dataset provides the number of students enrolled in private colleges and universities in Qatar, categorized by educational institution, nationality, and gender. The data includes institutions such as Education City Universities, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and Lusail University. It allows for the analysis of student enrollment trends across different institutions, nationalities (Qatari and Non-Qatari), and genders. This dataset is useful for understanding the distribution of students in Qatar's higher education institutions, as well as the participation of male and female students within these institutions.

The number of university students in the Netherlands grew annually, with enrollment especially increasing between 2019 and 2021. In 2022, ******* students were registered at universities around the country. The largest share of these students was studying degrees related to behavior and social sciences, at around ******. By comparison, roughly ***** students were enrolled in a teaching program.  Internationalization of higher education    The growth in the number of university students is mostly the result of an increased number of international students finding their way to the Netherlands. In the last decade, the number of enrolled international students more than doubled. Whereas in 2008 less than ****** international students were studying in the Netherlands, by 2018 this had grown to just under ******.  Netherlands especially popular among German students    In the academic year 2018/2019, over ****** German students were enrolled at universities in the Netherlands. Germans formed by far the largest international student community in the country. In 2018/2019, the number of German students in the Netherlands was nearly twice as large as the second, third and fourth-largest communities (Italian, Chinese and Belgian students) combined.

Sri Lanka Number of University Students data was reported at 88,855.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 84,451.000 Person for 2016. Sri Lanka Number of University Students data is updated yearly, averaging 48,666.000 Person from Dec 1987 (Median) to 2017, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88,855.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 18,913.000 Person in 1987. Sri Lanka Number of University Students data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.G034: University Education Statistics.

The number of college students represents the total enrollment (part-time and full-time, undergraduate and graduate) of both public and private universities. Data is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics.

This dataset shows the Number of students in Public University by Academic Qualification, Malaysia, 2000 - 2021. Note: 1) 2000-2007: Data is not available for Certificate, Matriculation and Professional. 2) 2000-2006: Data is not available for Others. 3) 2010-2021: Certificate not offered. 4) Others included the Advance Diploma, Pre-Diploma, and Pre-Session. Source : Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia No. of Views : 321

In 2021, there were approximately 2.15 million university students in Vietnam, indicating an increase from the previous year. In that year, the number of universities reached 242 in the country.

Vietnam University & College: Student data was reported at 2,118.500 Person th in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,363.900 Person th for 2014. Vietnam University & College: Student data is updated yearly, averaging 1,131.022 Person th from Sep 1991 (Median) to 2015, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,363.900 Person th in 2014 and a record low of 106.900 Person th in 1991. Vietnam University & College: Student data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.G050: Education Statistics.

Brunei Number of Students: University data was reported at 12,366.000 Person in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13,648.000 Person for 2022. Brunei Number of Students: University data is updated yearly, averaging 3,712.000 Person from Dec 1986 (Median) to 2023, with 35 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,648.000 Person in 2022 and a record low of 176.000 Person in 1986. Brunei Number of Students: University data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Economic Planning and Statistics, Ministry of Finance and Economy. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brunei – Table BN.G006: Education Statistics.

In 2024, around **** million students were enrolled in state universities or perguruan tinggi negeri (PTN) in Indonesia. State universities are under the purview of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology. These universities exclude state universities with religious affiliations, which fall under the Ministry of Religion's responsibility. Admissions process to Indonesian state universities As of 2024, there were *** state universities in Indonesia. Entering state universities in Indonesia is arguably more competitive than private universities, as Indonesia's top universities are dominated by state universities. There are three ways to qualify for Indonesian state universities. The first is through the National Selection Based on Achievement, or SNBP (Seleksi Nasional Berdasarkan Prestasi). Students with outstanding academic records over the last five semesters of high school could be nominated by their schools for direct admission to universities of their choice. Those who do not receive an invitation through SNBP could still qualify by either sitting for the nationwide university entrance exams known as the National Selection Based on Test or SNBT (Seleksi Nasional Berbasis Tes) or by sitting for an independent entry selection examination offered by certain state universities. Tuition fees in Indonesian state universities Indonesian state universities charge a national semester tuition fee ranging from around ******* to ** million Indonesian rupiah based on students' financial situation. On top of that, depending on each state university’s policy, major, campus quality, and location, each student needs to pay operational tuition fees. The operational fees for the first semester at one of Indonesia's top public medical schools, for example, could reach over ** million Indonesian rupiah.

Data on the numbers of college and university students in Taiwan who took leave or dropped out, classified by reason.

Dataset from Singapore Department of Statistics. For more information, visit https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_f5db67df93abf6d78346c5ef83a4ca25/view

Statistics on student enrolment in UGC-funded programmes

The number of graduates from colleges and universities across Taiwan

Statistics of international students in Taiwanese universities and colleges