Table 1

Countries With Mandatory Retirement Age for Professors

CountryMandatory Retirement AgeNotes
China60 (female), 65 (male)Professors typically have to retire at these ages; however, some exceptions exist based on special contracts or extensions.
France67Professors are generally required to retire at this age; some exceptions may apply based on individual contracts or institutional policies.
Italy70Professors are required to retire at this age; extensions are rare and subject to specific institutional policies.
Greece67Professors are required to retire at this age, but some may receive extensions based on specific institutional needs or contracts.
India62-65Varies by institution and state regulations; some central institutions allow professors to work until 65.
Indonesia65Professors are generally required to retire at this age; extensions may be possible based on specific institutional needs or contracts.
Philippines65Professors are generally required to retire at this age; some institutions may have policies for contract extensions based on need and performance.

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