Enrollment falls below 60% at 6 collegesPRECARIOUS: Low freshman enrollment rates not only put colleges’ finances and academics at risk, but also could put them at risk of closing down, a source saidBy Rachel Lin and Esme Yeh / Staff reporter, with staff writerSix colleges reported an enrollment rate of less than 60 percent this year, following years of low birthrates, data released yesterday by the Ministry of Education showed. The release of this year’s freshman enrollment rates at colleges and universities comes as education experts expressed concern over higher education enrollment. Freshman enrollment rates are also an important indicator in determining if the ministry should open discussions on possible school closure, they said. The ministry would continue to monitor enrollment rates and education quality to ensure students’ rights and welfare are protected, it said. Enrollment rates for starting master’s degrees or doctoral programs were also declining, with 54 colleges or universities reporting zero enrollment this year.

Source: Taipei Times December 29, 2025 17:12 UTC