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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

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