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Our assessments are a guide to the level of an overseas qualification in terms of a qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework. Our assessments are for general purposes and aim to assist individuals by helping organisations, such as a prospective employer, understand the educational level of an overseas qualification in the Australian context.

Our assessments do not compare overseas qualifications by study area, subject/units or competency standards. An overseas Bachelor of Science may be compared to an Australian Qualifications Framework Bachelor Degree, but not specifically to an Australian Bachelor of Science to science subjects/units or scientific competencies. 

From 1 July 2023 the Australian Government Department of Education transitioned to issuing digital assessment certificates to applicants via email.

Our assessments serve as advice only and are not legally binding. They do not allow you to:

  • work
  • get registration, licensing, professional membership or meet industry requirements
  • migrate to Australia
  • study at an Australian university or other education provider.

You can apply for an assessment if: 

  • you have been referred to us by a state/territory government Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU) or
  • you are a resident of New South Wales or
  • there are no registration, licensing, professional membership or industry requirements for your occupation.
If none of the above circumstances apply to you, you do not need an assessment from us, see Who can assess my overseas qualification?
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Qualifications we assess

Completed overseas:

  • higher education qualifications
  • postsecondary technical and vocational education qualifications.

We don't assess:

  • Qualifications for migration purposes
  • qualifications less than 1 semester or 6 months of full-time study
  • trade qualifications – see Trades Recognition Australia
  • school qualifications – contact your state or territory government education department
  • incomplete qualifications – see Recognition of Prior Learning
  • single subjects
  • work experience
  • English language skills
  • Australian qualifications.

If you are unsure about whether we can assess your qualification, please refer to our Frequently asked questions before contacting us. 

Fees

Fees must be paid online by Mastercard or Visa credit card only. 

Number of qualifications​  Fee for Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents in Australia (AUD) ​ ​Fee for temporary residents and citizens of other countries (AUD) 

1 or 2 ​

295.00

​450.00

3 or 4  ​

​395.00  ​550.00

5 or more​

495.00 650.00

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Apply online 

To help you plan for your online application, the steps are:
Step 1. Register with us first by providing your first name and last name and a password: Apply online
Step 2. Complete the online application form and attach the required documents 
Step 3. Pay for the assessment at the end of your online application form.

Documents 

We do not accept hardcopy documents. All documents must be attached and submitted through the online application form. 
 
Documents need to be scanned and of high quality. Scanners can be accessed at some computer, digital, photographic and stationary retail stores, post offices, libraries and schools. We will not accept poor quality scanned documents. We reserve the right to request the original documents which will result in delays to your assessment. We do not accept other electronic formats such as JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNG or camera photos of documents.
 
Required documents
 
  • award document e.g. degree, diploma or certificate
  • transcripts
  • if applying for assessment of a doctoral degree, the abstract from your thesis, evidence of publication, names of the examining committee
  • award documents and transcripts of your previous postsecondary qualification(s) even if you do not want them assessed
  • proof of citizenship if you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or proof of residency if you are a permanent resident in Australia:

- citizenship certificate; or
- pages from your passport or travel documents showing passport or document number, personal details, visa and entry stamp; or
- a statement from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection that shows you are a permanent resident.

  • if relevant, evidence of a name change – a marriage or deed poll certificate.

Certified copies
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We reserve the right to ask you to supply certfied copies of the original documents, or contact your university or institution and ask them to send documents to us.
 

Approved translators

Approved translators within Australia must be accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). Translators in Australia are listed in the Yellow Pages. Please do not submit ‘Extract’ or ‘Summary’ translations.
 
Outside Australia, the translator must be approved by the authorities in the country where the translation is made. Ask your nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate for advice if you are unsure. 



​Changes to your assessment

Amendments

A request to amend an assessment certificate can be made within 3 months of the date of the original certificate. Requests after 3 months will incur a fee. To request an amendment, contact us.
 

Replacements

If you have lost your assessment certificate, we may be able to replace it. We charge a fee for replacing certificates. To request a replacement certificate, contact us.
 

Review

If we assessed your overseas qualification and you do not agree with our assessment, you can ask for a review. The review fee depends on the number of qualifications you want reviewed. To discuss your case for review, contact us.
 
Requests for review must:
 
  • be in writing and submitted within 3 months of the date the original assessment was issued and
  • include why you disagree with our assessment outcome and supplementary information or documents to support your case.


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