Pukyong National University

Pukyong National University Selected as a Certified Institution in the “Education Internationalization Competency Certification System”

- Certification valid for the next four years; continuous certification maintained since 2014

Pukyong National University (President Bae Sang-Hoon) has been selected as a certified institution in the 2025 International Education Quality Assurance System (IEQAS) administered by the Ministry of Education. The certification will be valid from March 2026 to February 2030.

The International Education Quality Assurance System is designed to certify universities with strong internationalization capabilities, thereby expanding the recruitment of outstanding international students and enhancing the global competencies of domestic students.

Using the rate of illegal stay among international students as a key indicator, the evaluation is conducted separately for degree programs and Korean language training programs. Universities are assessed on their internationalization vision, as well as the operation and performance of programs for the selection, support, and management of international students, before final certification is granted.

Since receiving its first certification in 2014, Pukyong National University has consistently maintained its IEQAS certification, earning recognition as a university with strong internationalization in education. As of April 2025, the university hosts 1,709 international students from 63 countries enrolled in degree programs, exchange programs, and Korean language training courses.

With this latest certification, the university will receive several benefits, including relaxed screening standards and simplified procedures for student visa issuance, as well as eligibility advantages in recruiting Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) students. <Pukyong Today>