The higher education system plays an important role in the socio-economic development of every country. However, the problem of corruption in this field is widespread and has a negative impact on the quality of education. Corruption is mainly related to the internal and external factors of the education system, and its causes are multifaceted and complex. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the causes of corruption in the field of higher education.

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