- The institution must be recognised/ accredited in its country by the competent authority (i.e. External Quality Assurance Agency) of the university.
- The programme of study must be accredited/ recognised by the competent authority in the country of the university.
- Conduct thorough research regarding:
- The quality of education
- Market reputation
- Professional acceptability of qualification
- The coverage of curriculum
- Type and adequacy of student support
- Admission requirements
- Ensure that the number of credits assigned to the programme are aligned to the minimum standards for the different levels, as outlined by the UCJ:
- Associate = 60 credits (minimum 2 years of study)
- Bachelors = 120 credits (minimum 4 years of study)
- Masters = 30 credits (minimum 1 year full-time)
- Postgraduate diploma = 30 credits (normally 1 year)
- Doctoral – (minimum 3 years)
See additional information “Choosing programmes offered by overseas institutions” under the section “Credential Assessment” on our website.