Education (Maximum 25 points)
You can earn selection points for your degrees or diplomas and the number of years you spent in full-time or full-time equivalent study.
To earn points in a category, you must meet all the conditions.
Definitions
Full-time studies — At least 15 hours of instruction per week during the academic year, including any period of training in the workplace that is part of your studies.
Full-time equivalent studies — The length of time that it would have taken to complete a program of study on a full-time basis, but was actually completed on a part-time or accelerated basis.
Education |
Maximum 25 points |
|---|---|
You have a master’s degree or PhD and at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
25 points |
You have two or more university degrees at the bachelor’s level and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
22 points |
You have a three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
22 points |
You have a university degree of two years or more at the bachelor’s level and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
20 points |
You have a one-year university degree at the bachelor’s level and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
20 points |
You have a one-year university degree at the bachelor’s level and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
15 points |
You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
15 points |
You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
15 points |
You completed high school. |
5 points |
If you studied less than the number of years listed with your highest degree or diploma, you must award yourself the points that match your years of study.
Example 1: If you have a master’s degree but have completed only 15 years of full-time study, award yourself 22 points.
Example 2: If you have a three- or four-year bachelor’s degree, and at least 14 years of education, award yourself 20 points.