I am thinking of emigrating to either New Zealand or Canada. To
prepare for this move, I intend to take a doctoral degree and other
skills-building courses. I would like to know if PhDs from recognized
institutions in the Netherlands (specifically Tilburg University) and
diplomas from Autralian-govenment recognizied institutions are
conferred the same qualification in New Zealand and Canada.

In other words, I'd like to know whether I will be qualified in either
Canada or New Zealand to use the degree/diploma I have earned in the 2
aforementioned countries.

Dear Agt, 

The answer is besically, yes. A degree from an accredited university
in the Netherlands, or from an accerdited institution in Australia,
would be recognised.

However, please note that I am referring to the recognition of the
degree itself, not the professional status that might be associated
with this degree in other countries. For example, if a PhD in Medicine
gives you automatically the licensure to be a physician in the
Netherlands (or elsewhere), this might not be the case in New Zealand,
where you also have to be, separately, licensed.

Both countries employ a service, for a fee, that could evaluate your
degree and tell you with certainty. However, the PhD itself (and other
degrees) would be normally recognised, and Tilburg University is known
worldwide.

In order to get your qualifications evaluation in New Zealand, go to: 
New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2005
<http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/for-international/qual-eval/index.html> 

CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICES (CANADIAN EQUIVALENCY)
<http://www.canada-immigrationlaw.com/BFIS/credentialseval.php> 

World Education Service
<http://www.wes.org/ca/> 

I hope this answers your question. Please contact me if you need any
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Request for Answer Clarification by agt3-ga on 09 Jul 2005 22:38 PDT

You wrote that the degree is recognized, but the person may have to
undergo separate licensing/qualification process. However, do I
understand correctly that the recognition of the degree will provide
advantages in seeking employment in either NZ or Canada?

I would just like to avoid the common pitfall of migrants expecting a
certain value for their qualifications/accomplishments, only to find
that these do not provide any advantage at all.


I do intend to contact the countries' evaluation services later on.
But would like to hear from you regarding the above clarification.

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Request for Answer Clarification by agt3-ga on 09 Jul 2005 22:40 PDT

Would licensing be required for practice in the social sciences
(psychology, economics), for example, assuming that the doctorate is
recognized?

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Clarification of Answer by politicalguru-ga on 10 Jul 2005 01:32 PDT

Dear agt, 

There is a difference here between disciplines such as economics and
and clinical disciplines like psychology. Licensing refers to your
ability to work in a certain profession. Not all professions are
protected by NZ law the same way. If you'd like to be a clinical
psychologist (one that treats people), it is different than if you'd
just like to have your psychology degree recognised, but to work in
some other field (for example, in a publishing house of psychology
books, as a scientific advisor). In any case, you'd have to contact
the professional association - in the country to which you've decided
to immigrate - either Canada and/or NZ - and enquire to their
requirements for the licensure of those with foreign degree. This
usually entails am exam, and sometimes internship of some sort is
required.

New Zealand has extremely stringent rules on which qualifications can
be used and accredited in New Zealand. The NZQA is pretty good at such
assessments but you shuld check out all the aspects of accreditation
and evaluation before you decide to migrate to NZ

Boris' comment is partially correct. Many immigrants to NZ have
problems with licensure; however, less have problems with recognition
of degrees as such.

Hi, I am a new migrant to NZ.  I am a medical doctor and I undewent
registration, but no problems at all with it.  I hired the services of
Immigration and Education Consultants in NZ.  www.nzozeducation.com 
and they help me to obtain both recognition of my qualification and
registration.  I heard that it is difficuly but to be honest i had no
troubles .  Good luck with your application.

Lina sola