The Ministry of Education finalized the number of medical school students for 2027 to 2031 without changes from the prior notice. Starting with the 2027 academic year, the medical school quota will be 3,548, an increase of 490 from the current level.
The Ministry of Education said on the 28th that "some universities submitted opinions on the prior notice of the quota allocation plan and later filed objections," adding, "However, after each case was reviewed by the allocation committee, it was decided not to accept them."
The Ministry of Education gave prior notice of the medical school quota allocation plan on the 13th of last month and received opinions from each university through the 24th. It then formally notified the quotas on the 26th of last month and accepted objections through the 27th of this month.
With the medical school quota now finalized, each university will amend its academic regulations within May and, starting with the 2027 academic year, proceed with procedures such as changes to the college admissions implementation plan.
The total medical school quota for the 2027 academic year is 3,548, up 490 from the 2024 academic year (3,058) before the increase. Starting with admissions for the 2027 academic year, the regional physician selection track will also be fully implemented.
The largest increases are at Kangwon National University and Chungbuk National University, which will each add 39 students.