Korea Higher Education Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033


Korea Higher Education Market Insights

  • As highlighted in Deep Market Insights analysis, the Korea Higher Education Market, worth USD 0.66 Billion in 2024, is forecasted to achieve USD 1.91 Billion by 2033.
  • The Korea market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 12.49% during the period 2025–2033.
  • By 2024, Undergraduate represented the largest share of the Program Level market size.
  • Undergraduate is expected to remain the key growth driver within Program Level, registering the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

Other Key Findings


  • As of 2024, Korea held 1.2% of the global Higher Education Market size.
  • By 2033, United States is anticipated to capture the largest share of the global Higher Education Market.
  • In Asia Pacific, China is expected to lead the regional Higher Education Market size by 2033.
  • Taiwan will remain the fastest-growing market in Asia Pacific, reaching USD 1.94 Billion by 2033.

Report Summary

Report Scope Details
Base Year for Study 2024
Study Period 2021-2033
Historical Period 2021-2023
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Market Size In 2024 USD 0.66 Billion
Market Size In 2033 USD 1.91 Billion
Largest segment Undergraduate
Units Revenue in USD Billion
CAGR 12.49% (2025-2033)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends

Segmnetation Covered

Segments Sub Segments
Program Level
  1. Undergraduate
  2. Graduate
  3. Vocational/Professional
Delivery Mode
  1. On-Campus
  2. Online/Distance
  3. Hybrid
Funding Source
  1. Public Institutions
  2. Private Institutions

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