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How much does approval and accreditation of degrees cost?

This section answers these questions:

  • What processes apply to degrees?
  • What is the approval and accreditation process for degrees?
  • What documents do I need for degree approval and accreditation?
  • What is the timeline for degree approval and accreditation?
  • How much does degree approval and accreditation cost?
  • What are the guidelines for providers of teacher education courses?

Degree approval and accreditation

NZQA analysis of application $150/hour (GST excl)
Degree panellist's fee $500/day/4 days (GST excl)
Degree panel chair fee $750/day/5 days (GST excl)
Travel and accommodation Actual costs for panellists and panel chair

The above charges apply to bachelor degrees, graduate certificates and diplomas, postgraduate certificates and diplomas, masters degrees and doctoral degrees.

Charges for approval and accreditation for degree programmes may be in excess of $20,000.

Costs for travel and accommodation for panellists and panel chair are on-charged directly to the tertiary education organisation.

 


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Page updated: 07 August 2007