South Pacific Countries (29/11/2010)
(Fiji, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Samoa, and the Marshall Islands)
Academic Qualifications
The following qualifications awarded by the University of the South Pacific qualify for the points indicated:
Qualifications |
Level in New Zealand terms |
Points under SMC |
Bachelor degree |
7 |
50 |
Postgraduate Diploma |
8 |
50 |
Master degree |
At least 8* |
50 |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree |
10 |
55 |
* If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
Countries covered by the University of the South Pacific
The University of the South Pacific is a regional university serving the following 12 countries:
Country |
Effective from |
Fiji |
1968 |
Cook Islands |
1975 |
Kiribati |
1976 |
Nauru |
1987 |
Niue |
1972 |
Solomon Islands |
1991 |
Tokelau |
1991 |
Tonga |
1971 |
Tuvalu |
1975 |
Vanuatu |
1975 |
Samoa |
1977 |
Marshall Islands |
1990 |
Effective 29/11/2010