How to Verify a Korean University (Singapore Students) 2026: Use the Official “Certified University” List (IEQAS)
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”…
21 Jan 2026, 00:00 Z
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> **Q:** “How do I know a Korean university is legitimate for international students?”
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> **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
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*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.
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## 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:
1. Official portals (your baseline reference).
2. Your target university’s official programme page (exact requirements).
3. Written confirmation for anything unclear (email the admissions office).
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## 2) The official check: Korea’s “certified university” list (IEQAS)
Start here:
* https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/plan/certifiedUniversity.do
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.
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## 3) How to use the list (simple workflow)
Use this exact workflow:
1. Open the page: https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/plan/certifiedUniversity.do
2. Search for your target university by name (and check spelling variations).
3. If it appears, screenshot the entry and save it in your planning folder.
4. If it doesn’t appear, don’t panic — do the next checks anyway (section 4).
Practical tip:
* Certified status can change over time. Always check it again when you’re close to applying.
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## 4) What the list does NOT replace (still verify these)
Even if a university is listed, you still need to verify:
* the specific programme requirements (documents, language level, deadlines),
* fees and refund policies,
* dorm availability and deposit timelines,
* visa route instructions provided by the university.
Keep the official visa/stay page open as a baseline reference:
* https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/plan/visaAndStay.do
And use your university’s international office as the “how it works for this programme” layer.
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## 5) Next action (today)
Pick one:
* Verify 3 universities on the certified list and save screenshots:
- https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/plan/certifiedUniversity.do
* If you want to export university info into a shortlist sheet first (portal tool):
- https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/scholarships/How-to-Use-Study-in-Korea-Download-University-Information-Singapore-Shortlisting-Guide-2026
* If you haven’t shortlisted programmes yet, start with the English-taught discovery workflow:
- https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/scholarships/English-Taught-Degrees-in-Korea-Singapore-Programme-Discovery-Shortlist-Guide-2026
* If you want the full “source-first verification” workflow:
- https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/scholarships/How-to-Verify-Japan-Korea-Study-Abroad-Info-Singapore-Source-First-Workflow-Guide-2026
