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South Korea
A qualification is exempt from assessment and qualifies for the indicated points if:
- the qualification is listed in the Academic Qualifications Table; and
- the awarding institution is listed in the Awarding Institutions Table; and
- the qualification abbreviation is listed in the right-hand column in the Awarding Institutions Table; and
- the qualification was awarded from or within the year range listed in the right-hand column in the Awarding Institutions Table; and
- the qualification is not excluded by the notes listed under the Academic Qualifications Table.
Academic Qualifications Table
Qualification |
Abbreviation* |
Level in NZQF terms |
Points under SMC |
Bachelor degree / 학사 |
B |
7 |
50 |
Master degree / 석사 The award certificate must show 논문 (thesis) or 논문심사 (thesis evaluation) (with the exception of master degrees listed below) |
M
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9 |
70 |
Master of Divinity / 신학석사 |
Requires assessment by NZQA
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Master of Ministry / 목회학석사 |
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Master of Theology / 신학석사 |
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* Abbreviations used are for the purpose of this list only.
**Some National Universities omit the word “National” on their award certificates
If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
Note:
- Award certificates must be provided in their original language. Official English translations should also be provided.
A university issued graduation certificate (졸업증명서) showing evidence of a degree awarded is not the award certificate.
The following must be referred to NZQA for an International Qualifications Assessment:
- All honorary degrees
- All listed qualifications where study was completed at any institution outside of the country, including any overseas campuses of any listed awarding institution
- All listed qualifications that contain cross-credited courses or papers
- All initial teacher training degrees
- All qualifications awarded after 2018
Awarding Institutions Table
Institution** Previous names and dates of change are indicated in brackets. |
Qualification awarded from or between dates |
Ajou University / A-ju University, Suwon 아주대학교 |
B and M: 1994
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Andong National University / Andong University, Andong 국립안동대학교 or 안동대학교 |
B and M: 2005
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The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul (Catholic University 1992–1995) 가톨릭대학교 |
B and M: 1992 |
Changwon National University, Changwon 국립창원대학교 or 창원대학교 |
B and M: 2005
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Cheju National University, Cheju / Jeju 국립제주대학교 or 제주대학교 |
B and M: 1995–2008
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Chonbuk National University / Jeonbug National University, Jeonju 국립전북대학교 or 전북대학교 |
B and M: 1984
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Chonnam National University, Gwangju 국립전남대학교 or 전남대학교 |
B and M: 1984
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Chung-Ang University, Seoul 중앙대학교 |
B and M: 1984
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Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 국립충북대학교 or 충북대학교 |
B and M: 1985
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Chungnam National University, Daejeon 국립충남대학교 or 충남대학교 |
B and M: 1984
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Dongguk University, Seoul 동국대학교 |
B and M: 1984
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Ewha Womans University, Seoul 이화여자대학교 |
B and M: 1984
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Gangneung-Wonju National University / Kangnung-Wonju National University, Gangneung 국립강릉원주대학교 or 강릉원주대학교 |
B and M: 2009 |
Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 국립경상대학교 or 경상대학교 |
B and M: 1990
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Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul 한국외국어대학교 |
B and M: 1984 |
Hanyang University, Seoul 한양대학교 |
B and M: 1984
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Hongik University, Seoul 홍익대학교 |
B and M: 1990
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Incheon National University (University of Incheon 2005 - 2013), Incheon 인천대학교 |
B and M: 2005
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Inha University, Incheon 인하대학교 |
B and M: 1991
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Inje University, Gimhae 인제대학교 |
B and M: 2000
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Jeju National University, Cheju / Jeju 국립제주대학교 or제주대학교 |
B and M: 2009
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Kangnung National University / Gangneung National University, Gangneung 국립강릉대학교 or강릉대학교 |
B and M: 2005–2009
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Kangwon National University, Chunchon / Chuncheon 국립강원대학교 or 강원대학교 |
B and M: 1990
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Konkuk University, Seoul 건국대학교
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B and M: 1984
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Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST 1990–2008), Daejeon 한국과학기술원 |
B and M: 1990
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Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Busan / Pusan 한국해양대학교 |
B and M: 2000
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Korea National University of Education, Cheongwon 한국교원대학교 |
M: 1995 |
Korea University, Seoul 고려대학교 |
B and M: 1984
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Kumoh National Institute of Technology (Kit), Gumi 국립금오공과대학교 or금오공과대학교 |
B and M: 2005
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Kunsan National University 군산대학교 |
B and M: 2017 |
Kyung Hee University / Kyunghee University, Seoul 경희대학교 |
B and M: 1984
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Kyungpook National University, Daegu / Taegu 국립경북대학교 or 경북대학교 |
B and M: 1984
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Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang 포항공과대학교 |
B and M: 2000
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Pukyong National University, Busan / Pusan 국립부경대학교 or 부경대학교 |
B and M: 1996
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Pusan National University, Busan / Pusan 국립부산대학교 or 부산대학교 |
B and M: 1984
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Sejong University, Seoul 세종대학교 |
B and M: 2000
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Seoul National University, Seoul / 서울대학교 |
B and M: 1984 |
Sogang University, Seoul 서강대학교 |
B and M: 1985
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Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul 숙명여자대학교 |
B and M: 1984 |
Soongsil University, Seoul 숭실대학교 |
B and M: 1987
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Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul 성균관대학교 |
B and M: 1984
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University of Seoul, Seoul 서울시립대학교 |
B and M: 2000
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Yonsei University, Seoul 연세대학교 |
B and M: 1984
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Effective 27/08/2018