List of universities in North Korea

There are more than 300 colleges and universities in North Korea.[1]

List
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Name Abbreviation Established Location Ref
Chagang University of Agriculture 1970 Chagang Province [2]
Changsusan University 1969 South Hwanghae Province [2]
Ch'ŏngjin Medical University Ch'ŏngjin
Ch'ŏngjin Mine and Metal University Ch'ŏngjin
Ch'ŏngjin University of Pedagogy No.1 (Oh Joong-heup University) Ch'ŏngjin
Ch'ŏngjin University of Technology Ch'ŏngjin
Chong Jun-taek University of Economics 1960 Kangwon Province [2]
Chongsong University 1946 South Hamgyong Province [2]
Choson University of Physical Education 1958 Pyongyang [2]
Hambuk University 1970 North Hamgyong Province [2]
Hamhŭng University of Education Hamhŭng
Hamhŭng University of Chemical Technology 1947 Hamhŭng [2]
Hamhŭng University of Mathematical and Physical Sciences Hamhŭng
Huichon University of Telecommunications 1958 Huichon [2]
Inpung University 1969 Chagang Province [2]
Institute of Natural Science INS 1967 South Pyongan Province [3]
Kang Gong University 1971 North Hwanghae Province [2]
Karimchon University 1971 Ryanggang Province [2]
Kim Chaek University of Technology KUT 1948 Pyongyang [4][5]
Kim Chol-ju University of Education Pyongyang [6]
Kim Hyung-jik University of Pedagogy
Kim Jong-il University of the Arts
Kim Il-sung Military University Pyongyang
Kim Il-sung University KISU 1946 Pyongyang [5]
Kim Il-sung University of Politics [7]
Kim Je-won University 1960 South Hwanghae Province [2]
Koryo Songgyungwan University Kaesong
Kumya University 1958 South Hamgyong Province [2]
Kwangje University 1969 North Pyongan Province [2]
Kye Ung-sang University 1959 North Hwanghae Province [2]
Kyongsong University 1948 North Hamgyong Province [2]
Manpung University 1969 North Pyongan Province [2]
Nampo University 1967 Nampo [2]
Ponghwa University 1972 South Pyongan Province [2]
Pyongyang Jang Chol-gu University of Commerce 1970 Pyongyang [5]
Pyongyang Medical University 1948 Pyongyang [8]
Pyongyang University of Agriculture 1981 Pyongyang [5]
Pyongyang University of Architecture Pyongyang
Pyongyang University of Automation (formerly known as Mirim College) Pyongyang [9]
Pyongyang University of Cinematics 1953 Pyongyang [5]
Pyongyang University of Computer Science PUCS Pyongyang
Pyongyang University of Foreign Studies 1949 Pyongyang [2]
Han Duksu Pyongyang University of Light Industry 1959 Pyongyang [2]
Pyongyang University of Mechanical Engineering 1948 Pyongyang [2]
Pyongyang University of Medicine Teaching Hospital 1946 Pyongyang [2]
Pyongyang University of Music and Dance 1972 Pyongyang [10]
Pyongyang University of Printing Engineering 1984 Pyongyang [3]
Pyongyang University of Transport[11] 1959 Pyongyang [2]
Pyongyang University of Science and Technology PUST 2010 Pyongyang [12]
Rajin University of Marine Transport 1968 Rajin [3]
Ryanggang University 1959 Ryanggang Province [2]
Sariwon Pharmaceutical College of Koryo 1968 Sariwon [2]
Sinuiju University of Light Industry 1982 Sinuiju [2]
Sohae University 1977 Nampo [2]
Songdowon University 1971 Kangwon Province [2]
Tonghae University 1959 Kangwon Province [2]
University of Asia 1951 Pyongyang
University of Coal Mining 1968 South Pyongan Province [2]
University of Construction and Building Materials 1959 Pyongyang [5]
University of Fine Arts 1947 Pyongyang [5]
University of Geology 1970 North Hwanghae Province [2]
University of Hydraulics and Dynamics 1959 South Hamgyong Province [2]
University of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering 1959 North Hamgyong Province [3]
University of National Economy 1946 Pyongyang [5]
University of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry 1955 South Pyongan Province [3]
Wonsan Agricultural University 1948 Wonsan [3]

See also

References
  1. Library of Congress country study, see p. 7 for Education and Literacy (Archived March 31, 2013, at WebCite)
  2. World List of Universities 2016, p. 334.
  3. World List of Universities 2016, p. 335.
  4. https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/36695193.pdf#page=44
  5. World List of Universities 2016, p. 333.
  6. Corfield, Justin (1 December 2014). Historical Dictionary of Pyongyang. Anthem Press. p. 77. ISBN 978-1-78308-341-1.
  7. "13th Supreme People's Assembly election compilation". North Korean Economy Watch. 9 March 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
  8. "Pyongyang Medical University". Nuclear Threat Initiative. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  9. Osborne, Charlie. "A glimpse into the world of North Korea's hacking elite". ZDNet. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  10. "Art Troupes and Institutions". Naenara. Archived from the original on 19 November 2005. Retrieved 2010-05-15.
  11. 37 North Korean universities open departments focusing on IT, engineering: media
  12. Corwin, Chris Rogers and Marshall (3 February 2014). "Inside North Korea's Western-funded university". BBC News. Retrieved 1 November 2016.

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