IEQAS · 2025
IEQAS-Certified Universities in KoreaAs announced by the Korean Ministry of Education, February 2025
IEQAS (International Education Quality Assurance System) is the Korean Ministry of Education's certification program evaluating universities' management of international students and quality of international education. The system applies SEPARATELY to degree programs and language programs, with a total of 334 certified institutions and 20 universities under enhanced visa scrutiny.
How the categories work
- Degree programs (Associate / Bachelor / Master / Doctorate) and language programs are evaluated INDEPENDENTLY.
- A university can be certified in both, just one, or have no program at all.
- 'Excellent' tier = certified in BOTH degree and language programs PLUS additional 'Excellent' designation.
- 'Visa-restricted' means Korea Ministry of Justice applies stricter visa scrutiny for applicants from that university.
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Universities additionally designated as 'Excellent' on top of being certified in both degree and language programs. Recognized by the Korean Ministry of Education for exceptional management of international students.
Universities certified by Korea Ministry of Education's IEQAS evaluation for their degree programs (Associate / Bachelor / Master / Doctorate).
Universities whose university-affiliated language training programs are IEQAS-certified by Korea Ministry of Education. Key reference for D-4 visa language student enrollment.
Universities subject to enhanced visa scrutiny due to IEQAS non-certification or insufficient student management. Visa rejection risk is higher — applicants should exercise caution.
Universities subject to enhanced D-4 visa scrutiny due to IEQAS non-certification or poor language-student management. Caution advised when applying.