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South Africa
A qualification is exempt from assessment and qualifies for the indicated points if:
- the qualification and the awarding institution is listed; and
- the qualification was awarded from or within the year listed in the ‘effective from’ column of the list; and
- The qualification was not completed outside of the country, including any overseas campuses of the listed awarding institution; and
- the qualification is not excluded by the notes listed in the notes section.
Institution |
Effective from or between |
Qualification |
NZQCF qualification type and level |
SMC points |
Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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Central University of Technology, Free State |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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Durban University of Technology |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
|
From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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Mangosuthu University of Technology |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University |
2009 -2017 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
2012 -2017 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
|
2012 -2017 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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Nelson Mandela University |
From 2017 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2017 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2017 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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North-West University (Noordwes Universiteit), (Yunibesiti ya Bokone-Bophirima) |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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Rhodes University |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University |
From 2014 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2014 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
|
From 2014 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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Sol Plaatje University |
From 2014 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2014 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
|
From 2014 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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Tshwane University of Technology |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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University of Cape Town (Universiteit van Kaapstad), (iYunivesithi Yasekapa) |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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University of Fort Hare |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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University of Johannesburg |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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University of Kwazulu-Natal (Inyuvesi Yakwazulu-Natali) |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
|
From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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University of Limpopo |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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University of Mpumalanga |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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University of Pretoria |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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University of South Africa (UNISA) |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
|
From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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University of Stellenbosch (Universiteit Stellenbosch) |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
|
From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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University of the Free State (Universiteit van die Vrystaat), (Yunivesithi ya Freistata) |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
|
From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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University of the Western Cape |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
|
From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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University of the Witwatersrand |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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University of Venda (Univen), (also known as University of Venda for Science and Technology) |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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University of Zululand (Unizulu) |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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Vaal University of Technology |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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Walter Sisulu University |
From 2009 |
Bachelor's Degree |
Level 7 Bachelor's degree |
3 |
From 2012 |
Master's Degree |
Level 9 Master's degree |
5 |
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From 2012 |
Doctoral Degree |
Level 10 Doctoral degree |
6 |
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 (NZQCF). You can apply for an International Qualification Assessment (IQA) with NZQA if you believe your qualification should be compared to a higher NZQCF 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.
For doctoral degree:
This list applies to doctoral degrees that require a minimum of 360 SANQF credits. If the overall credits are not stated, or cannot be calculated on the academic transcript, the qualification must be evaluated by NZQA.
If the word ‘Doctor’ is not stated on the awarding certificate, the qualification is excluded from this list and must be evaluated by NZQA.
Doctoral degrees that do not include a research thesis (dissertation) are excluded from this list. If the ‘research thesis (dissertation)’ is not stated on the academic transcript, the qualification must be evaluated by NZQA.
Effective 25/03/2024