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NOTICE – The Department of Education's overseas qualifications assessment service is being discontinued. From 20 July 2026, no new applications will be accepted.
For more information, please see Qualification Assessment.
Who assesses my overseas qualification?
Many organisations assess overseas qualifications in Australia.
Why you need your overseas qualification assessed will determine which organisation you need to contact. You may need your overseas qualification assessed for employment, study, or to migrate to Australia.
If you would like to migrate to Australia, contact the
Department of Home Affairs. The Department of Education does not assess qualifications for migration.
Employment
The requirements to work in Australia depend on the occupation. In some occupations, these requirements must be met before you start working, and may be required by law. Meeting these requirements is usually a separate process to applying for a job. In all occupations, the employer decides who they will employ.
For specific occupations
Occupations that require specialised knowledge and skills in Australia have registration, licensing, professional membership or other industry requirements that must be met before you can start working. We do not assess qualifications for these purposes because in Australia, there are authorities responsible for these occupations.
For general purposes
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and are looking for a job with no specific requirements as above, you can contact an Australian state and territory government Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU) listed below if you would like to know how your overseas qualification compares in Australia.
An OQU can assess your overseas qualification in general terms or provide you with further advice on how to get your overseas qualification recognised. We work with OQUs to facilitate their advice.
If you have been referred to the Department of Education by an OQU or another organisation for a qualification assessment see Services for individuals.
State and territory government Overseas Qualifications Units
The ACT Overseas Qualification Unit is only able to assist clients who live in the ACT and can provide proof of address.
New South Wales
NSW does not have an OQU. For trade qualifications, contact NSW Fair Trading or Training Services NSW. For other qualifications, contact an appropriate professional or industry body. Commercial assessment services are also available.
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Skilled & Business Migration
Department of State Development
Tasmania
Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification
Level 6, 39 Murray Street
Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: (03) 6165 6000
Email:
enquiries@tasc.tas.gov.au
Victoria
As of end June 2025, the Victoria OQU service has been paused. Please refer to Live in Melbourne for details. Overseas qualification holders can contact an appropriate professional or industry body. Commercial assessment services are also available.
Western Australia
Study
If you would like to study in Australia, contact the education institution where you wish to study. The education institution, such as a university, higher education provider or registered training organisation, assesses overseas qualifications for admission to study. Information about Australian education providers, courses, scholarships, the application process and requirements is at Study in Australia.
The Department of Education does not assess overseas qualifications for admission to study.
Services for organisations
For organisations involved in the assessment of overseas qualifications or international mobility, we provide Services for organisations.
Qualifications Recognition Policy
Australia's National Information Centre (NIC) in the Australian Government Department of Education engages bilaterally, multilaterally and domestically to provide information and advice on qualifications recognition policy. Its role includes activities formerly undertaken by the National Office for Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).