How the comparison works
NZQA and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) have compared New Zealand and Malaysia’s Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees. This project was part of the Free Trade Agreement.
New Zealand–Malaysia Free Trade Agreement (external link)
The project found that:
- the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees on the NZQF and MQF can be compared
- the way Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees are quality assured for the NZQF and MQF is compatible.
The comparison makes it easier for education providers and employers to understand how qualifications compare to similar local qualifications.
It does not guarantee that New Zealand or Malaysia will automatically recognise Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees as equivalent.
Comparing the levels of the NZQCF and the MQF
This table compares the levels of degrees on the NZQCF and the MQF.
| Degree type | New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) | Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) |
| Bachelor's | Level 7 | Level 6 |
| Master's | Level 9 | Level 7 |
| Doctoral | Level 10 | Level 8 |
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Read the full report
A comparative analysis of Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees [PDF, 4.7 MB]