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South Korea (14/05/2012)

Academic Qualifications

The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated:

Qualification

Abbreviation*

Level in NZ terms

Points under SMC

Bachelor degree

B

7

50

Master degree with the exception of the Masters degrees specified below.

M

9

60

Master of Divinity

Refer to NZQA for assessment

 

Master of Engineering

Master of Science (Engineering) / Master of Engineering Science

Master of Ministry

Master of Theology

Doctorate

Refer to NZQA for assessment

* Abbreviations used are for the purpose of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates.

Note:
- Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications.
- All honorary degrees must be referred to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
- If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were taken outside of South Korea, including courses which have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications please refer to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
- All qualifications awarded after 2011 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment unless an awarding date after 2011 is specifically listed.

Awarding Institutions

The following institutions may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown.

Institution

Previous names and dates of change, and alternative institution names which may be included on the award certificate are indicated in brackets. Names and dates of institutions have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only.

Qualification awarded from

Ajou University / A-ju University

B: 1981

M: 1983

Andong National University (Andong University)

B: 1991

M: 1995

Busan National University of Technology (Pusan National Institute of Technology / Busan National Institute of Technology 1988 - 1993)

B: 1988 - 1996

M: 1992 - 1996

Catholic University of Korea, The (Catholic University 1992 - 1995, Catholic College 1974 - 1992)

B and M: 1974

Changwon National University

B and M: 1991

Cheju National University (Cheju National College / Jeju National College 1974 - 1982)

B: 1974 - 2008

M: 1980 - 2008

Cheongju National University of Education

M: 1998

Chinju National University of Education

M: 1998

Chonbuk National University

B and M: 1974

Chonnam National University

B and M: 1974

Chuncheon National University of Education

B: 1993

M: 1998

Chung-Ang University

B and M: 1974

Chungbuk National University

B and M: 1974

Chungju National University (Chungju National University of Technology 1997 - 1999)

B: 1997

M: 2011

Chungnam National University

B and M: 1974

Dongguk University

B and M: 1974

Ewha Women’s University

B and M: 1974

Gangneung-Wonju National University / Kangnung-Wonju National University

B and M: 2009

Gongju National University of Education / Kongju National University of Education

M: 1997

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

M: 1997

Gwangju National University of Education / Kwangju National University of Education

B: 2003

M: 1998

Gyeongin National University of Education (Incheon National University of Education 1993 - 2003)

B: 1993

M: 1998

Gyeongsang National University (Gyeongsang National College 1974 - 1980)

B: 1974

M: 1980

Hanbat National University (Daejeon Industrial University 1993 - 2001, Daejeon Technology University 1988 - 1993)

B: 1988

M: 1992

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

B: 1974

M: 1978

Hankyong National University (Anseong Industrial University 1993 - 1999)

B: 1993

M: 1998

Hanyang University

B and M: 1974

Hongik University / Hong-Ik University

B: 1974

M: 1981

Inha University

B and M: 1974

Inje University / In-Je University

B and M: 1989

Jeju National University

B and M: 2009

Jeju National University of Education / Cheju National University of Education

B: 2003 - 2008

Jeonju National University of Education / Chonju National University of Education

M: 1998

Jinju National University

M: 1998

Kangnung National University

B and M: 1991 - 2009

Kangwon National University

B: 1978

M: 1980

Kongju National University

B and M: 1991

Konkuk University

B and M: 1974

Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST 1980-2008)

B: 1991

M: 1980

Korea Maritime University

 

B: 1992

M: 1994

Korea National Open University (Korea Air and Correspondence University 1993 - 1994)

B: 1993

M: 2003

Korea National University of Education

M: 1988

Korea University of Technology and Education

B: 1996

M: 1999

Korea University

B and M: 1974

Kumoh National Institute of Technology (Kumoh National University of Technology 1984 - 1993)

B: 1984

M: 1989

Kunsan National University

B: 1991

M: 2003

Kyung Hee University / Kyunghee University

B and M: 1974

Kyungpook National University

B and M: 1974

Miryang National University (Miryang National University of Industry 1993 - 1999)

B: 1993 - 2006

M: 2000 - 2006

Mokpo National Maritime University

B: 1997

M: 2000

Mokpo National University

B: 1990

M: 1991

National Fisheries University of Pusan / National Fisheries University of Busan (Busan Fisheries College 1978 - 1990)

B: 1978 - 1996

M: 1991 - 1996

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) (Pohang Institute of Science and Technology 1991 - 1994)

B: 1991

M: 1994

Pukyong National University

B and M: 1996

Pusan National University

B and M: 1974

Pusan National University of Education

B: 1993

M: 1998

Samcheok National University (Samcheok Industrial University 1995 - 1998)

B: 1995 - 2006

M: 1999 - 2006

Sangju National University

B: 1999 - 2007

Sejong University

B and M: 1987

Seoul National University of Education

M: 1998

Seoul National University of Technology / Seoul National Polytech University (Seoul National Polytechnic Institute 1988 - 1993)

B: 1988

M: 1996

Seoul National University

B and M: 1974

Sogang University

B and M: 1974

Sookmyung Women's University

B and M: 1974

Soongsil University (Soongjeon College 1974 - 1987)

B and M: 1974

Sunchon National University

B: 1991

M: 1993

Sungkyunkwan University

B and M: 1974

University of Inchon (Incheon Technical College 1987 - 1994)

B: 1987

M: 1992

University of Seoul, The (Seoul City University 1987 - 1997)

B: 1987

M: 1989

Yonsei University

B and M: 1974

Yosu National University (Yosu National Fisheries University 1993 - 1998, Yosu National Fisheries College 1990 - 1993)

B: 1990 - 2006

M: 1996 - 2006

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