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Academic Qualifications

The following qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated:

Table A: Qualifications awarded 1970-2007

(Qualifications awarded prior to 1970 should be referred to the NZQA for assessment)

Abbreviation

Level in New Zealand terms

Points under SMC

Undergraduate

Högeskoleexamen (University Certificate/University Diploma/Diploma of Higher Education/National Certificate)

(1977-1986, 1993-2007)

H

At least level 6*

40

Filosofie Kandidatexamen (1970-1976, 1987-1992)

FK

At least level 7*

50

Kandidatexamen (1993-2007)

K

Level 7

50

Filosofie Kandidatexamen or Högeskoleexamen or Kandidatexamen with the following professional titles

  • agronomexamen (agronomist)
  • apotekarexamen (pharmacist
  • arkitektexamen (architect)
  • bergsingenjörsexamen (geotechnology engineer)
  • civilingenjörsexamen (civil engineer)
  • ingenjörsexamen i datateknik (computer science and engineer)
  • ekonomexamen (economics and business administration)
  • ingenjörsexamen i electroteknik (electrical engineer)
  • ingenjörsexamen i farkostteknik (vehicle engineer)
  • hortonomexamen (horticulture)
  • jägmästarexamen (forestry)
  • juris kandidatexamen (law)
  • industriell arbetsmiljö ingenjörsexamen (industrial working environment engineer)
  • ingenjörsexamen i kemiteknik (chemical engineer)
  • kemiteknikingenjör med fysik (chemical engineer/physics)
  • konsthantverkslinjen (applied arts/fine arts)
  • läkarexamen (medical doctor)
  • landskapsarkitektexamen (landscape architect)
  • ingenjörsexamen i lantmäteri (survey engineer)
  • logopedexamen (speech therapist)
  • injenjörsexamen i maskinteknik (mechanical engineer)
  • ingenjörsexamen i materialteknik (materials technology engineer)
  • ingenjörsexamen i miljö- och vattenteknik (environmental/water engineer)
  • ingenjör i molekylär bioteknik (molecular biotechnology engineer)
  • psykologexamen (psychologist)
  • Samhällsbyggnadsteknik ingenjör (environmental planning and design engineer)
  • tandläkerexamen (dentist)
  • teknisk fysik ingenjörsexamen (engineering physics)
  • teknisk fysik-och elektroteknik ingenjörsexamen (physics/electrical engineer)
  • teologie kandidatexamen (theologist)
  • veterinärexamen (veterinarian)

PT

At least level 7*

50

Postgraduate

Magisterexamen (1993-2007)

M

Level 8

50

Magisterexamen med ämnesbredd (2001-2007)

Completed after a Filosofie Kandidatexamen, Kandidatexamen/ Högeskoleexamen

MMK

Level 8

50

Magisterexamen med ämnesdjup (2001-2007)

MMA

Level 8

50

International Masters Degree

IM

At least Level 8*

50

Licentiatexamen (Licentiate) (1970-1971, 1981-2007)

L

Level 9

60

Filosofie Doctorsexamen (Doctorate) (1970-1974)

FD

Level 10

60

Doctorsexamen (Doctorate) (1975-2007)

D

Level 10

60

*In some cases these qualifications may qualify for a higher level in New Zealand terms. If applicants wish to pursue this possibility for their qualifications, they should apply to NZQA for a qualification assessment report.

Qualifications awarded outside the specified date ranges will need to be submitted to NZQA for assessment.

Table B: Qualifications offered from 2007

Abbreviation

Level in New Zealand terms

Effective from

Points under SMC

Undergraduate

Högskoleexamen (University Diploma)

HE

Level 6

2009

40

Kandidtexamen

KE

Level 7

2010

50

Kandidatexamen with the following professional qualifications

  • Audionomexamen (Bachelor of Science in Audiology)
  • Biomedicinsk analytikerexamen (Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science)
  • Tandtekniker\-examen (Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology)
  • Röntgensjuksköterskeexamen (Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Dietistexamen (Bachelor of Science in Dietetics)
  • Högskoleingenjörsexamen (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
  • Skogsmästarexamen (Bachelor of Science in Forest Management)
  • Landskapsingenjörsexamen (Bachelor of Science in Landscape Construction and Management
  • Sjöingenjörsexamen (Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering)
  • Sjökaptensexamen (Bachelor of Science in Nautical Science)
  • Officersexamen (Bachelor of Science in Military Studies)
  • Sjuksköterskeexamen (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
  • Arbetsterapeutexamen (Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy)
  • Optikerexamen (Bachelor of Science in Optometry)
  • Receptatieexamen (Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy)
  • Ortopedingenjörsexamen (Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics)
  • Sjukgymnastexamen (Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy)
  • Brandingenjörsexamen (Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Engineering)
  • Socionomexamen (Bachelor of Science in Social Work)

KPT

Level 7

2010

50

Postgraduate

Magisterexamen

ME

Level 8

2008

50

Masterexamen

MA

Level 9

2009

60

Licentiatexamen (Licentiate)

LE

Level 9

2009

60

Doktorsexamen (Doctorate)

DE

Level 10

2011

60

Awarding Institutions

Table C: Public and Private Institutions of Higher Education

The following Public and Private Institutions of Higher Education may award all the qualifications listed above:

Institution Name

(Previous names and dates of change indicated in brackets)

Qualifications awarded from

Blekinge Tekniska Högskola (Blekinge Institute of Technology)

All except L and D from 1992

L from 2001

D from 2003

Qualifications in Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola (Chalmers University of Technology)

All qualifications listed in Table A from 1970 and Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Göteborgs Universitet (University of Gothenburg)

All qualifications listed in Table A from 1970 and Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Handelshögskolan i Stockholm (Stockholm School of Economics)

All qualifications listed in Table A from 1970 and Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Högskolan i Jönköping (Jönköping University Foundation)

H from 1997

K from 1997

PT from 1998

M from 2006

MMK from 2006

MMA from 2006

IM and L from 2006

D from 2008

Qualifications in Table B from date indicated.

Högskolan i Kalmar (Kalmar University College/University of Kalmar)

H from 1997 to 2009

FK from 1997 to 2009

K from 1997 to 2009

PT from 1997 to 2009

M from 2003 to 2009

MMK from 2003 to 2009

MMA from 2003 to 2009

IM from 2003 to 2009

L from 2004 to 2009

D from 2006 to 2009

Högskolan i Luleå (University College Luleå)

H from 1977 to 1996

K from 1996 Only

PT from 1974 to 1996

FK from 1974 to 1996

L from 1981 to 1996

D from 1981 to 1996

Karlstad Universitet (Karlstad University) (Karlstad i Högskolan see Table D)

H from 1999

K from 1999

M from 2000

IM from 2000

MMA from 2002

MMK from 2002

PT from 2002

L from 2001

D from 2003

Qualifications in Table B from date indicated.

Karolinska Institutet (Karolinska Institute)

All qualifications listed in Table A from 1970 and Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Kungliga Musikhögskolan i Stockholm (Royal University College of Music in Stockholm)

FK from 1974

H from 1980

K from 1996

Qualifications in Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (Royal Institute of Technology)

All qualifications listed in Table A from 1970 and Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Linköpings Universitet (Linköping University)

Qualifications in the following fields, listed in Table A, are effective from 1989:

- Nursing

- Physiotherapy

- Speech and Language Therapy

- Pathology

- Occupational Therapy

- Medical Pedagogy

- Public Health

All other qualifications listed in Table A from 1973

Qualifications in Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Linnaeus Universitet) (merged Växjö University and University of Kalmar in 2010)

All qualifications listed in Table A and Table B from 2010

Luleå Tekniska Universitet (Luleå University of Technology)

All qualifications listed in Table A and Table B from 1997

Lunds Universitet (Lund University)

All qualifications listed in Table A from 1970 and Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Mälardalens Högskola (Mälardalen University College/Mälardalen University)

H from 1980

FK from 1990

K from 1996

L from 2003

D from 2005

Qualifications in Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Malmö Högskola (Malmö University College/Malmö University)

H from 2001

K from 2001

M, IM, MMK - following H or K awarded by Malmö Högskola from 2003

M, IM, MMK – following H or K awarded by an institution other than Malmö Högskola from 1999

MMA from 2002

L – following a K awarded by Malmö Högskola from 2003

L – following a K awarded by an institution other than Malmö Högskola from 2000

D – following an L, MMA, M, IM, or MMK awarded by an institution other than Malmö Högskola from 2002

D – following an L, MMA, M, IM, or MMK awarded by Malmö Högskola from 2006

Qualifications in Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Mittuniversitetet (Mid Sweden University)

H and K from 1993

MMK from 2002

L from 2007

D from 2009

Qualifications in Table B from date indicated.

Örebro Universitet (Örebro University) (Högskolan i Örebro, see Table D)

H and K from 1999

M from 2000

MMK and MMA from 2002

L from 2001

D from 2003

Qualifications in Table B from date indicated

Stockholms Universitet (Stockholm University)

All qualifications listed in Table A from 1970 and Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) (incorporating Kungliga Veterinärhögskolan 1970-1977; Skogshögskolan 1970-1977, and Lantbrukshögskolan 1970-1977)

All qualifications listed in Table A from 1977 and Table B from date indicated.

Umeå Universitet i Umeå (Umeå University)

D in Industrial Design from 2001

All other qualifications in Table A from 1997 to 2007 and Table B from date indicated.

Uppsala Universitet (Uppsala University)

All qualifications listed in Table A from 1970 and Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Växjö Universitet (Växjö University)

All qualifications listed in Table A from 1997 to 2007 and Table B from date indicated.

Table D: University Colleges (Högskolan)

The following University Colleges (Högskolan) may award all qualifications above except the Licentiatexamen (Licentiate), Filosofie Doktorsgrad and Doktorsexamen (Doctorate) both before and after 2007:

Institution Name

(Previous names and dates of change indicated in brackets)

Qualifications awarded from

Beckmans Designhögskola (Beckmans College of Design)

K from 2003

HE from 2009

KE from 2010

Dans och Cirkushögskolan (University College of Dance and Circus) (Danshögskolan - University College of Dance 1978-2009; Nationella Dansskola - National Dance School 1970-1977)

FK from 1970

H from 1977

K from 1993

HE from 2009

KE from 2010

ME from 2010

Dramatiska Institutet (University College of Film, Radio, Television and Theatre)

FK from 1973

H from 1977

K from 1993

HE from 2009

KE from 2010

Ersta Sköndal Högskola (Ersta Sköndal University College)

H from 2000

K from 2001

M from 1999

HE from 2009

KE from 2010

ME from 2008

Försvarshögskolan (Swedish National Defence College)

KE from 2011

ME from 2009

Gymnastik- Och Idrottshögskolan (Stockholm University College of Physical Education and Sports, also known as Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences)

FK from 1970

H from 1977

K from 1993

And all qualifications, except LE and DE, in Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Högskolan i Borås (Borås University College)

H from 1980

FK from 1991

K from 1996

M from 1994

MMK and MMA from 2002

And all qualifications, except LE and DE, in Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Högskolan Dalarna (Dalarna Universtity College)

H from 1980

FK from 1991

K from 1996

M from 1994

MMK and MMA from 2002

Qualifications in Table B from date indicated in Table B except LE and DE.

Högskolan på Gotland (Gotland University College)

M from 1999

MMK from 1999

MMA from 1999

IM from 1999

H and K from 2001

And all qualifications, except LE and DE, in Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Högskolan i Gävle (Gävle University College)

H from 1980

FK from 1991

K from 1996

M from 1994

MMK and MMA from 2002

And all qualifications, except LE and DE, in Table B from date indicated in Table B.

Högskolan Halmstad (Halmstad University College)

H from 1983

FK from 1987

K from 1993

M and IM from 1995

MMK and MMA from 2002

Qualifications in Table B from date indicated in Table B except LE and DE.

Högskolan i Karlstad (Karlstad University College1979-1998)

H from 1979

FK from 1987

K from 1993

M from 1994

Högskolan i Kristianstad (Kristianstad University College)

H from 1977

FK from 1977

K from 1977

PT from 1977

M from 1977

MMK from 1977

MMA from 1977

IM from 1977

ME from 2008

MA from 2009

Högskolan i Örebro (Örebro University College, 1979 -1998)

H from 1979

FK from 1987

K from 1993

Högskolan i Skövde (Skövde University College)

H from 1983

FK from 1983

K from 1983

PT from 1983

M from 1983

MMK from 1983

MMA from 1983

IM from 1983

ME from 2008

MA from 2009

Högskolan Väst (University College West) (Högskolan i Trollhättan/Uddevalla 1990-2005)

H from 2006

FK from 2006

K from 2006

PT from 2006

M from 2006

MMK from 2006

MMA from 2006

IM from 2006

ME from 2008

MA from 2009

Konstfack (University College of Art, Craft and Design)

H from 1977

FK from 1982

K from 1993

HE from 2009

KE from 2010

Kungliga Konsthögskolan (Royal University College of Fine Arts)

H from 1980

FK from 1987

HE from 2009

KE from 2010

Operahögskolan i Stockholm (Stockholm University College of Opera)

H from 1977

FK from 1971

K from 1987

HE from 2009

KE from 2010

ME from 2008

MA from 2009

Örebro Missionsskola (Örebro Theological Seminary)

H from 1979

FK from 1987

K from 1993

HE from 2009

KE from 2010

Södertörns Högskola (Södertörn University College)

H from 1999

FK from 1999

K from 1999

PT from 1999

M from 1999

MMK from 1999

MMA from 1999

IM from 1999

ME from 2008

MA from 2009

Stiftelsen Stockholms Akademi för Psykoterapiutbildning (The Stockholm Academy for Psychotherapy Training)

K from 1996

M from 1994

HE from 2009

KE from 2010

ME from 2008

Teaterhögskolan i Stockholm (Stockholm University College of Acting)

FK from 1970

H from 1977

K from 1993

HE from 2009

KE from 2010

ME from 2008

Teologiska Högskolan Stockholm (Stockholm School of Theology)

H from 1995

K from 1996

HE from 2009

KE from 2010

Effective 25/07/2011

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