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South Korea (08/04/2013)

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 (with the exception of bachelor degrees listed below)

B

7

50

Bachelor of Engineering

BE

7

50

Bachelor of Law

LLB

7

50

Bachelor of Medicine

MD

7

50

Master degree

The award certificate must show 논문 (thesis) or 논문심사 (thesis evaluation)

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

* Abbreviations used are for the purpose of this list and may not be stated on the 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 for all qualifications.
- A university issued graduation certificate showing evidence of a degree awarded is not considered to be the original award certificate.
- All honorary degrees must be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
- If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were studied at any institution outside of South Korea, including any South Korean overseas campuses, or courses which have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications, please refer to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
- All qualifications awarded after 2012 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.

Awarding Institutions

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

Institution

Previous names, 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, Suwon

B, BE, MD and M: 1994

Andong National University (Andong University), Andong

B, BE and M: 2005

Catholic University of Korea, The, Seoul (Catholic University 1992 - 1995)

B, BE, MD and M: 1992

Changwon National University, Changwon

B, BE and M: 2005

Cheju National University, Cheju / Jeju

 

B, BE and M:1995 - 2008

MD: 2002 - 2008

Chonbuk National University / Jeonbug National University, Jeonju

 

B, BE, MD and M: 1980

LLB: 1980 - 2008

Chonnam National University, Gwangju

 

B, BE, MD and M: 1980

LLB: 1980 - 2008

Chung-Ang University, Seoul

 

B, BE, MD and M: 1981

LLB: 1981 - 2008

Chungbuk National University, Cheongju

 

B and M: 1985

BE and MD: 1991

LLB: 1991 - 2008

Chungnam National University, Daejeon

 

B, BE, MD and M: 1980

LLB: 1980 - 2008

Dongguk University, Seoul

B, BE and M: 1980

LLB: 1980 - 2008

MD: 1992

Ewha Women’s University, Seoul

B, MD and M: 1980

BE: 2000

LLB: 1980 - 2008

Gangneung-Wonju National University / Kangnung-Wonju National University, Gangneung City

B, BE and M: 2009

Gyeongsang National University, Jinju

B, BE, MD and M: 1990

LLB: 1990 - 2008

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul

B and M: 1980

Hanyang University, Seoul

B, BE, MD and M: 1980

Hongik University, Seoul

B, BE and M: 1990

Inha University, Incheon

B, BE, MD and M: 1991

Inje University, Gimhae

B, BE, MD and M: 2000

Jeju National University, Cheju / Jeju

B, BE, MD and M: 2009

Kangnung National University / Gangneung National University, Gangneung,

B and M: 2005 - 2009

LLB: 2005 - 2008

Kangwon National University, Chunchon / Chuncheon

 

B, BE and M: 1990

LLB: 1990 - 2008

MD: 2001

Konkuk University, Seoul

B, BE and M: 1980

MD: 1992

LLB: 1990 - 2008

Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST 1990 - 2008), Daejeon

B, BE, and M: 1990

Korea Maritime University, Busan / Pusan

 

B, BE and M: 2000

Korea National University of Education, Cheongwon

M: 1995

Korea University, Seoul

B, BE, MD and M: 1980

LLB: 1980 - 2008

Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Gumi

 

B, BE and M: 2005

Kyung Hee University / Kyunghee University, Seoul

B, BE, MD and M: 1980

Kyungpook National University, Daegu

 

B, BE, MD and M: 1980

LLB: 1980 - 2008

Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Pohang

 

B, BE and M: 2000

Pukyong National University, Busan / Pusan

B, BE and M: 1996

Pusan National University, Busan / Pusan

 

B, BE, MD and M: 1980

LLB: 1980 - 2008

Sejong University, Seoul

B and M: 2000

Seoul National University, Seoul

 

B, BE, MD and M: 1980

LLB: 1980 - 2008

Sogang University, Seoul

 

B, BE and M: 1985

Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul

B and M: 1980

Soongsil University, Seoul

B and M: 1987

BE: 2000

LLB: 1987 - 2008

Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul

 

B, BE and M: 1980

MD: 2003

University of Inchon / Incheon, Incheon

B, BE and M: 2005

University of Seoul, The, Seoul

B, BE and M: 2000

Yonsei University, Seoul

 

B, BE, MD and M: 1980

LLB: 1980 - 2008

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