IEQAS Certified Universities List: Verify a Korean Uni
Study guide
Q: “How do I know a Korean university is legitimate for international students?”
A: Start with official lists and official portals, then verify the exact programme details with the university. This guide shows you one of the most useful official checks: the Study in Korea certified university list (IEQAS), and how to use it without over-interpreting it.
TL;DR - Official certified university page (start here): https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/plan/certifiedUniversity.do - Keep visa/stay context open: https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/plan/visaAndStay.do - For a broader “how to verify information” workflow: https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/scholarships/How-to-Verify-Japan-Korea-Study-Abroad-Info-Singapore-Source-First-Workflow-Guide-2026
Status: Last reviewed 2026-01-21. This is a planning guide, not legal advice. Always verify the latest information using official sources and your target university’s programme page.
1) Why “verification” matters (especially when you’re overseas)
When you’re choosing a university from Singapore, you’ll see:
- polished websites,
- agents and intermediaries,
- and a lot of confident claims online.
The safest approach is to use a simple three-step verification checklist:
- Official portals (your baseline reference).
- Your target university’s official programme page (exact requirements).
- Written confirmation for anything unclear (email the admissions office).
2) The official check: Korea’s “certified university” list (IEQAS)
Start here:
This page explains that there is a list of certified universities (and also mentions “excellent accredited universities” as a subset), and it is explicitly framed as a list you can check when preparing to study in Korea.
The important part: treat this as a strong signal - not as the only signal.
3) How to use the list (simple workflow)
Use this exact workflow:
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
