| Specification | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - Euro mn - | ||||
| Universities (excluding medical institutions) | 19,001 | 19,627 | 20,327 | 20,481 |
| Medical institutions of universities | 20,865 | 21,815 | 22,590 | 24,220 |
| Colleges of education | 134 | 140 | 143 | 147 |
| Colleges of theology | 41 | 42 | 43 | 47 |
| Colleges of art and music | 621 | 605 | 623 | 643 |
| Specialised colleges of higher education | 5,311 | 5,624 | 5,927 | 6,168 |
| Colleges of public administration | 342 | 355 | 375 | 408 |
| Institutions of higher education, total | 46,314 | 48,207 | 50,028 | 52,114 |
As at 25 April 2018