ACT Overseas Qualifications Unit (OQU)

The Overseas Qualifications Unit in the Office of Multicultural Affairs of the Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services was established in 2001. The Unit assesses the Australian educational comparability of overseas university qualifications. Assessments are based on national guidelines formulated by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).

This is a free service for citizens and residents of the ACT and Queanbeyan. Some complex cases may need to be referred to NOOSR or other appropriate organisations for further assessment, registration/licensing or professional advice. Fees may be charged by these organisations. Qualification documents in languages other than English will need to be translated prior to assessments by the OQU.

In order to have your qualifications assessed please:

1. Complete the application form and attach the necessary paperwork (Please Note: Original documents will need to be viewed at your interview, so please bring them with you.)
2. Arrange an interview by calling 6207 6275 (Please do NOT post your application form)
3. The location of your interview is the Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre, Level 2 North Building, 180 London Circuit, Civic.
4. The duration of your interview will be approximately 10 minutes.

For enquiries and assessments, please contact:

Overseas Qualifications Assessments Officer
ACT Office of Multicultural Affairs
Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services
Phone: (02) 6207 6275

Application Form for Australian Educational Assessment  79kb
List of all required supporting documentation  27kb