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South Africa (23/09/2023)
A qualification is exempt from assessment and qualifies for the indicated points if:
Institution |
Effective from |
Qualification |
NZQF qualification type and level |
SMC points |
Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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Central University of Technology, Free State |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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Durban University of Technology |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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Mangosuthu University of Technology |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University |
Effective from 2009 to 2017 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 to 2017 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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Nelson Mandela University |
Effective from 2017 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
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Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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North-West University (Noordwes Universiteit), (Yunibesiti ya Bokone-Bophirima) |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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Rhodes University |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University |
Effective from 2014 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
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Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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Sol Plaatje University |
Effective from 2014 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
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Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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Tshwane University of Technology |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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University of Cape Town (Universiteit van Kaapstad), (iYunivesithi Yasekapa) |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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University of Fort Hare |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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University of Johannesburg |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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University of Kwazulu-Natal (Inyuvesi Yakwazulu-Natali) |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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University of Limpopo |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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University of Mpumalanga |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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University of Pretoria |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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University of South Africa (UNISA) |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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University of Stellenbosch (Universiteit Stellenbosch) |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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University of the Free State (Universiteit van die Vrystaat), (Yunivesithi ya Freistata) |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
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3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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University of the Western Cape |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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University of the Witwatersrand |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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University of Venda (Univen), (also known as University of Venda for Science and Technology) |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
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3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
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University of Zululand (Unizulu) |
Effective from 2009 |
Bachelor’s degree (without Honours) |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree
|
3 |
Effective from 2012 |
Master’s degree |
Level 9 Master’s degree |
5 |
Notes:
For bachelor’s degree (without Honours):
This list applies to bachelor’s degrees (without Honours) only. Bachelor’s degrees with Honours (the awarding certificate may state ‘Honours’, ‘Honores’, ‘Honneurs’, or ‘Honories’) are excluded from this list.
Some four-year full time bachelor’s degrees are listed on the South Africa National Qualification Framework (SANQF) at Level 8. These degrees may be considered comparable to a level higher than level 7 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). You can apply for an International Qualification Assessment (IQA) with NZQA if you believe your qualification should be compared to a higher NZQF level. These include but are not limited to the following professional bachelor’s degrees:
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Bachelor of Engineering
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology
- All bachelor's degrees in Education and related fields
- All bachelor's degrees in Medicine, Veterinary, Optometry, Audiology, Dentistry and Midwifery
For master’s degree:
This list applies to master’s degrees that require either 1.5 years or more of full-time study, OR a minimum of 180 SANQF Credits. If the standard full-time duration cannot be determined, or the overall credits of study cannot be calculated based on the academic transcript, the qualification must be evaluated by NZQA.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees are excluded from this list.
Effective 23/09/2023