Enrollment drops at universities and colleges

Radioi Taiwan International
Date: 27 December, 2019
By: Jake Chen

The number of new students registered at universities and colleges dropped in 2019. That’s according to the latest figures released by the education ministry on Friday.

The figures show the registration rate for many universities dipped below 60% this year. The ministry said that all higher education establishments with registration rates below 60% for two consecutive years are required to submit plans to boost enrollment, or they could face punitive measures such as partial or complete suspension of subsidies.    [FULL  STORY]