The standing and ad hoc commissions of the KCUE listed below are composed of member university presidents and consult and advise on current issues in university education. All member university presidents participate in one ad hoc commission in order to maintain close contact between the Council and universities.
- Standing Commissions:
- Commission on University Admissions
- Commission on University Ethics
- Commission on University Accreditation
- Ad Hoc Commissions:
- Commission on Promoting University Autonomy
- Planning Commission on University Finances
- Planning Commission on Professional Law Schools
- Planning Commission on the Private Schools Act
- Planning Commission on University Evaluation
- Commission on the Development of National/Public Universities
- Planning Commission on Internationalization