{
  "id": 8042587,
  "title": "Regional universities excel in student support category",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/regional-universities-excel-in-student-support-category",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T15:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/education/20260918/regional-universities-excel-in-student-support-category"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Korea Times University Rankings 2027 highlight Seoul-based universities as leaders in internationalization, dominating the top 30 positions. However, the rankings reveal a different story in the student support category, where regional universities are making strides in aiding international students with job placements and post-graduation settlement. Out of 60 universities assessed nationwide, 18 out of 24 Seoul institutions secured spots in the top 30, reinforcing the capital's established strength in internationalization efforts. Nine schools from Gyeonggi Province and Incheon also made the cut, while four out of 13 universities in other metropolitan areas achieved this feat. In contrast, only three of the 14 universities situated in provincial regions managed to reach the top 30, indicating a significant disparity in internationalization capabilities between Seoul and regional universities. The data suggests that the concentration of internationalization expertise remains firmly entrenched in Seoul and other major metropolitan areas. Across categories such as education, research, and graduate outcomes, a similar regional pattern emerged, with Seoul universities topping the charts, followed by Gyeonggi and Incheon, metropolitan cities outside the capital.",
  "summary": "Seoul-based universities dominate the top 30 of The Korea Times University Rankings 2027. Their dominance is, however, less evident in the student support category, where regional universities are investing more in helping international students find jobs and settle after graduation. Among the 60 universities evaluated nationwide, 18 of the 24 universities in Seoul made the top 30, reaffirming…",
  "key_points": [
    "Seoul universities dominate top 30 positions in Korea Times rankings.",
    "Regional universities excel in student support, aiding international student placements.",
    "Only three provincial universities reach top 30, highlighting regional disparity."
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Regional universities excel in student support category",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/regional-universities-excel-in-student-support-category-8044834",
        "published": "2026-09-17T15:12:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}