Iran (28/08/2017)

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 awarding institution is listed in the Awarding Institutions Table; and
3. the qualification abbreviation is listed in the right-hand column in the Awarding Institutions Table; and
4. the qualification was awarded from the year listed in the right-hand column in the Awarding Institutions Table; and
5. the qualification is not excluded by the notes listed under the Academic Qualifications Table.

Awarding Institutions Table

* Abbreviations used are for the purpose of this list only.

** May be translated as Bachelor, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science. A specialty may be stated.

*** May be translated as Master, Master of Arts, or Master of Science. A specialty may be stated

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

Note:
Award certificates must be provided in their original language. Official English Translations should also be provided.

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

Awarding Institutions Table

Effective 28/08/2017