New Academic Year Begins With 351,000 Students Enrolled
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
Approximately 350,900 students are starting the new academic year in 57 higher education institutions. Student numbers increased by 2.1%, a slower pace than last year, with a shift towards non-government colleges. Undergraduate enrollment is up in humanities and law, but down in computer science and math. Six new AI and data science programs are launching with about 800 students.
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- Around 351,000 students are beginning the new academic year in 57 higher education institutions.
- Student numbers grew by 2.1% this year, a slowdown from last year's 2.8% increase.
- Enrollment in non-government colleges rose by 9.7%, while university enrollment grew only 1%.
- Undergraduate programs in education, law, social sciences, and humanities saw increased enrollment.
- Computer science, mathematics, and statistics programs experienced a decline in student interest.
- Six new undergraduate programs in AI and data science are being introduced this year.
The new academic year has commenced, with approximately 350,900 students expected to enroll in 57 higher education institutions across the country. Data from the Council for Higher Education indicates a 2.1% increase in student numbers this year, a slight slowdown compared to last year's 2.8% growth, despite a rising youth population. A notable trend is the continued decline in university enrollment, contrasted with significant growth in non-government-supported colleges, which saw a 9.7% rise in registrations versus only 1% in universities. Enrollment growth is concentrated in undergraduate programs, particularly in education, law, social sciences, and humanities. Conversely, there has been a decrease in interest in computer science, mathematics, and statistics, while engineering fields remain relatively stable. In response to the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, six new undergraduate tracks in AI and data science are being launched this year at various universities and colleges, with an estimated 800 students expected to enroll.