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South Pacific

USP The University of the South Pacific (The University of the South Pacific 1990 - 2006)

The University of the South Pacific is a regional university with the main Campus in Fiji. Other campuses are located in Cook Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Samoa, and the Marshall Islands.

A qualification is exempt from assessment and qualifies for the indicated points if:

  1. the qualification is listed in the Academic Qualifications Table; and
  2. the qualification was awarded from or within the year range listed in the in the Academic Qualifications Table; and
  3. the qualification is not excluded by the notes listed under the Academic Qualifications Table.

Academic Qualifications Table

Qualification

Qualification awarded from or between dates

Level in NZQF terms

Points under SMC

Bachelor of Agriculture

1990

7

50

Bachelor of Arts
(speciality may be stated)

1990

7

50

Bachelor of Commerce

2007

7

50

Bachelor of Engineering

2015

7

50

Bachelor of Engineering Technology*

2002–2014

7

50

Bachelor of Laws

1997

7

50

Bachelor of Science
(speciality may be stated)

1990

7

50

Bachelor of Technology*

1999–2003

7

50

Master of Agriculture

1990

9

70

Master of Arts
(speciality will be stated)

1990

9

70

Master of Education

2003

9

70

Master of Science

(speciality will be stated)

1990

9

70

If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to NZQA for an International Qualifications Assessment.

*The Bachelor of Technology and the Bachelor of Engineering Technology are three year duration technology degrees. They are different to the four year duration Bachelor of Engineering degrees.

Note:
Award certificates must be provided in their original language.

The following must be referred to NZQA for an International Qualifications Assessment:
- All honorary degrees
- All listed qualifications where study was completed at any institution outside of the country, including any overseas campuses of any listed awarding institution
- All listed qualifications that contain cross-credited courses or papers
- All qualifications awarded after 2017

Effective 28/08/2017

IN THIS SECTION

Appendix 3 – List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (01/07/2023)

Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (19/02/2018)

Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (28/08/2017)

Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (30/03/2015)

Appendix 3 - List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment (29/11/2010)

Washington Accord and Sydney Accord accredited degrees (engineering and engineering technology)

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Canada

Czech Republic

Denmark

France

Germany

Hong Kong

Hungary

India

Indonesia

Iran

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Japan

Malaysia

Netherlands

New Zealand

People’s Republic of China

Philippines

Poland

Russia (to 27/06/2016)

Romania

Singapore

South Africa

South Korea

Sri Lanka

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan

Thailand

United Kingdom

United States of America

Zimbabwe (to 27/06/2016)

PREVIOUS IMMIGRATION INSTRUCTIONS

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South Pacific (27/06/2016)

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South Pacific Countries (14/05/2012)

South Pacific Countries (25/07/2011)

South Pacific Countries (28/02/2011)

South Pacific Countries (29/11/2010)

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