South Korea · students reference

Information only: enrollment-scale estimates from host-country agencies (Open Doors, HESA, IRCC, etc.). Verify via the source links—not Huaren World sign-ups.

Chinese students (this country)

Chinese students in Korean higher education (MOE / visa public totals)

Reference enrollment: ~65k (2024)
Source: Korea Ministry of Education / Ministry of Justice

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Year-by-year (same definition, up to 30-year window)

Up to 30 calendar years ending in 2024; 15 year(s) on file for this definition (2010–2024). Most countries only publish census years or recent annual tables—not every calendar year is comparable. Verify gaps via source links.

Chinese students in Korean higher education (MOE / visa public totals)

Data year	Reference value	Source
2010	~45k	Source
2011	~48k	Source
2012	~50k	Source
2013	~52k	Source
2014	~55k	Source
2015	~56k	Source
2016	~58k	Source
2017	~60k	Source
2018	~62k	Source
2019	~63k	Source
2020	~64k	Source
2021	~65k	Source
2022	~65k	Source
2023	~66k	Source
2024	~65k	Source

Trend (by data year)

Only years matching the current reference definition are linked; mismatched years are excluded. (2010 → 2024)

Chinese students in Korean higher education (MOE / visa public totals)

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