Study in North Korea

Why study in North Korea?

North Korea offers international students a higher-education system that pairs academic tradition with modern research and a growing global outlook. Its universities and colleges provide internationally recognised degrees across a broad range of disciplines, supported by expanding campuses and international partnerships.

Top universities in North Korea

Studying in North Korea means joining a student community where heritage, language, and innovation meet. Institutions such as University of International Studies offer programmes taught in local and international languages, with experienced faculty and growing links to industry. Tuition is generally accessible, scholarships reward academic excellence, and graduates earn recognised qualifications that open doors across North Korea and abroad.

Universities

These institutions combine academic tradition with modern facilities and an increasingly international student community. Each offers distinct strengths, from specialised research centres to broad, career-focused programmes. Each profile below highlights the institution’s location, history, and academic focus to help you shortlist where to study in North Korea.

University of International Studies

Academic strengths

A respected North Korea institution known for research and innovation, its core disciplines, international collaboration. Located in its main campus, it welcomes domestic and international students and maintains active research and student-exchange programmes.

University of International Affairs

Academic strengths

A respected North Korea institution known for research and innovation, its core disciplines, international collaboration. Located in its main campus, it welcomes domestic and international students and maintains active research and student-exchange programmes.

Pyongyang University of Music and Dance

Academic strengths

A respected North Korea institution Established in 1972, known for research and innovation, its core disciplines, international collaboration. Located in its main campus, it welcomes domestic and international students and maintains active research and student-exchange programmes.

Kye Ung Sang Sariwon University of Agriculture

Academic strengths

A respected North Korea institution known for agriculture and life sciences. Located in its main campus, it welcomes domestic and international students and maintains active research and student-exchange programmes.

Pyongyang University of Fine Arts

Academic strengths

A respected North Korea institution Established in 1947, known for arts and humanities. Located in its main campus, it welcomes domestic and international students and maintains active research and student-exchange programmes.

Pyongyang University of Mechanical Engineering

Academic strengths

A respected North Korea institution Established in 1959, known for engineering and technology. Located in its main campus, it welcomes domestic and international students and maintains active research and student-exchange programmes.

Kim Chol Ju University of Education

Academic strengths

A respected North Korea institution known for education and teacher training. Located in its main campus, it welcomes domestic and international students and maintains active research and student-exchange programmes.

Huichon University of Telecommunications

Academic strengths

A respected North Korea institution Established in 1959, known for research and innovation, its core disciplines, international collaboration. Located in its main campus, it welcomes domestic and international students and maintains active research and student-exchange programmes.

Chong Jun-taek University of Economics

Academic strengths

A respected North Korea institution known for economics and business. Located in its main campus, it welcomes domestic and international students and maintains active research and student-exchange programmes.

Pyongyang Medical University

Academic strengths

A respected North Korea institution Established in 1948, known for medicine and health sciences. Located in its main campus, it welcomes domestic and international students and maintains active research and student-exchange programmes.

Pyongyang University of Foreign Studies

Academic strengths

A respected North Korea institution Established in 1949, known for research and innovation, its core disciplines, international collaboration. Located in its main campus, it welcomes domestic and international students and maintains active research and student-exchange programmes.

Kim Chaek University of Technology

Academic strengths

A respected North Korea institution Established in 1948, known for engineering and technology. Located in its main campus, it welcomes domestic and international students and maintains active research and student-exchange programmes.

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