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UNESCO Launches Landmark Study on Digital Transformation in East Asian Higher Education
3 June 2025 – UNESCO is pleased to announce the release of its significant regional synthesis, "Digital Leap in East Asia: A Regional Synthesis on Higher Education Transformation". Now freely accessible online through UNESDOC. This comprehensive analysis explores how digital technologies are reshaping higher education systems across China, Japan, Mongolia, the Republic of Korea, and beyond.
The publication captures the dynamic evolution of East Asia’s higher education landscape, examining rapid technological adoption, pedagogical innovations, and strategies to ensure equitable access amid digital transitions. It further addresses emerging challenges related to educational quality, future skills development, and institutional resilience – offering valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders navigating this transformative era.
Access the Publication:
The full publication is available for download via UNESCO’s official repository:
Digital Leap in East Asia: A regional synthesis on higher education transformation
A Chinese version will be made available shortly.
With deepest appreciation, this landmark study was made possible through the generous financial and technical partnership of UNESCO's International Centre for Higher Education Innovation (ICHEI). It stands as a powerful testament to the collective spirit of East Asia's academic community, synthesizing the expertise of almost 30 scholars and officials from more than 15 universities across China, Japan, Mongolia, and South Korea. Their diverse institutional perspectives and unwavering dedication to educational advancement have created an unprecedented regional knowledge resource – embodying UNESCO's core mission of fostering sustainable development through inclusive collaboration and shared innovation.
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