People’s Republic of China (29/11/2010)
Academic Qualification
The following qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated:
Qualifications |
Abbreviation* |
Level in New Zealand terms |
Points under SMC |
Bachelor Degree (学士学位) |
B |
7 |
50 |
Master Degree (硕士学位) |
M |
9 |
55 |
Doctoral Degree (博士学位) |
D |
10 |
55 |
Graduation Certificates awarded by:
|
Refer to NZQA |
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Graduation Certificates obtained through self-study examinations (成人高教自学考试毕业证书) |
Refer to NZQA |
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Diploma (大专毕业证书) |
Refer to NZQA |
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Postgraduate Diploma (研究生文凭) |
Refer to NZQA |
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*Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list only and are not stated on the award certificates.
Note: All degrees issued in the People’s Republic China from 1985 onwards must be endorsed with "Awarded according to the Regulations Concerning Academic Degrees in the People's Republic of China" (中华人民共和国学位条例).
Between 1984 and 1993, graduating students were awarded a single booklet titled "Graduation Certificate" which included both degree and graduation certificates. From 1993 onwards, graduating students have been issued with a separate degree certificate and a graduation certificate.
Awarding Institutions
The below institutions may award the qualifications specified.
Effective 29/11/2010