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Indonesia Becomes the Second Country with the Most Universities in the World in 2023

Nabilah Muhamad 21/05/2024 20:10 WIB

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According to Statista, India has the highest number of universities in the world, reaching 5,349 in June 2023.

Top 10 Countries with the Most Universities in the World (July 2023)

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Indonesia ranked second globally in 2023 for the highest number of universities or campuses. Statista data reveals a total of 3,277 universities last year.

India topped the list with 5,349 universities as of June 2023. The United States followed in third place with 3,180 universities, and China in fourth, also with 3,180 universities.

The following countries complete the list:

1. India: 5,349 universities
2. Indonesia: 3,277 universities
3. United States: 3,180 universities
4. China: 3,180 universities
5. Brazil: 1,264 universities
6. Mexico: 1,139 universities
7. Russia: 1,010 universities
8. Japan: 992 universities
9. France: 625 universities
10. Germany: 461 universities

High Tuition Fees

Universities are institutions of higher education responsible for producing qualified human resources. Although Indonesia has numerous universities, not all citizens can easily access higher education. Recently, there has been widespread student complaints about increasingly expensive Single Tuition Fees (UKT).

Responding to this controversy, the Director General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Tjitjik Sri Tjahjandari, stated that higher education in Indonesia cannot yet be free like in other countries because the operational assistance for state universities (BOPTN) is insufficient to cover all operational needs.

She argued that higher education is not included in the 12-year compulsory education program, so the government prioritizes funding for compulsory education.

“What are the consequences because this is tertiary education? Government funding for education is focused and prioritized on financing compulsory education,” said Tjitjik, as reported by Katadata on Wednesday, May 16, 2024.

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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