| Afghanistan* |
Bachelor's/Licence (requiring 4 years of study); Master's. A Baccalaureate certificate is not a Bachelor's degree and should not be considered comparable to an undergraduate education.
| 90-100
86-89
80-85
77-79
73-76
70-72
66-69
63-65
60-62
55-59
0-54 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D-,D,D+
F |
Balkh University
Herat University
University of Kabul
Kandahar University
University of Alberuni |
| Albania * |
Diplome Universitare, 4-year degree (5-years in Engineering, Technology, Dentistry; 6-years in Medicine) usually accompanied by the award of a “Titull” (title)
| 10
9.5
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6
5
0-4 |
A+
A
A
B+
B
B-
C
D
D-
F |
| 8 (Good) on a 10-point scale, or 4 (Good) on a 5-point scale |
Agricultural University of Tirane
Ismail Qemal Viora Technological University
Luigj Gurakugui University of Shkoder
University of Korca F.S. Noli
University of Tirane |
| Angola * |
Licenciatura ir orifessional title: superior academic standing required |
16 - 20
13 - 15
10 - 12
0 - 9 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
F |
Universidade Agostinho Neto
Instituto Superior de Ciencias de Educacao (ISCED) |
| Algeria * |
Licence (4 year), Diplome |
15-20
13-14
12
11
0-10 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
D
F |
| 14/20 |
Univ. d'Alger
Univ. des Sciences et de la Technologie Houari Boumediene d'Alger
Univ. de Boumerdes
Univ. de Constantine
Univ. d'Oran
Univ. de Setif |
| Argentina * |
Licenciado/Licenciatura, Professional Title, Professorate, titulo |
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6
4-5
0-3 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C
D
F |
| 7.5 - 8 on a 10-point scale |
Instituto Technologico de Buenos Aires
Pontificia Univ. Catolica Argentina Santa Maria de los Buenos Aires Univ. Argentina de la Empresa
Univ. Argentina 'John F. Kennedy' |
| Armenia * |
Specialist Diploma requiring a minimum of 5 years of study |
5
4.6
4.3
4
3.7
3.3
3
2
1 |
A, A+
A -
B+
B
B -
C+
C, C-
D, F
F |
Gavar State Pedagogical Institute (Vanadzori Petakan Mankavarzhakan Institut)
Gavar State University (Gavari Petakan Hamalsaran)
Armenian-Russian (Slavic) State Univ. of Armenia (Hayastani Haj-Rusakan Slavonakan Petakan Hamalsaran) |
| Australia * |
Bachelor's (Honours), requiring at least 4 years of study |
Honours I,I Honours IIA Honours IIB Honours III Failure |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
Queensland Univ of Tech.
Royal Malbourne Inst of Tech (RMIT)
Charles Stuart Univ.
Murdoch Univ.
Australian National Univ.
Univ. of Sydney
Univ. of Canberra |
| Austria * |
Magister, Diplom-Ingenieur; Diplom or Staatsexamen |
1.0 - 1.2
1.3 - 1.5
1.6 - 1.9
2.0 - 2.6
2.7 - 3.3
3.4 - 3.9
4.0 - 5.0 |
A
A-
B+
B, B-
C+, C
C-
D, F |
| Gut (Good) or 2 on a reverse scale of 5 |
University of Salzburg
University of Vienna
Vienna University of Technology
Technical University of Graz
Johannes Kepler University, Linz
Karl Franzens University of Graz |
| Azerbaijan * |
Diploma of Specialist (post 1991), Bakalavr (Bachelor's Degree; requiring 4 years of study), Magistr (pre - 1997) |
5
4.6
4.3
4
3.7
3.3
3
2
1 |
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C,C-
D, F
F |
Azerbaijan Medical University
Baku State University
Lankaran State University
Azerbaijan Medical University |
| Bahamas * |
Bachelor's Degree from University of West Indies |
Class I
Class II,I
Class II,II
Failure
70-100
60-69
50-59
0-49 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
F
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
F |
| University of West Indies (UWI) |
| Bahrain * |
Bachelor's, requiring 4 years of study |
4
3.7
3.3
3
2.7
2.3
2
1.7
1
0 |
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
F |
University of Bahrain
Arabic Gulf University |
| Bangladesh * |
Honors BSc (4 yr), B.Eng.,B.Sc.(Eng.), B.Tech., B.Arch., B.Pharm, M.B.B.S. or a Master's degree in a non-engineering field. Applicants must arrange for the submission of detailed mark sheets and degree certificates.
Students who have graduated (within two years from the application date) from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and the Bangladesh Agricultural University are exempt from the English Language Proficiency Requirement
|
90 - 100%
80 - 89%
70 - 79%
60 - 69%
45 - 59%
33 - 44%
0 - 32% |
A+
A
A-
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| First Class/First Division standing in all degrees |
| Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh Bangladesh Institute of Technology University of Dhaka |
| Barbados |
Honors Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) |
First Class
Second Class, I
Second Class, II
Failure
|
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
F
|
| II (I); Second Class Honors, Upper Division |
| University of West Indies (UWI) |
| Belarus * |
Bakalavr (Bachelor's) requiring 5 yars of study (prior to 1991), Magistr (Master's; pre-1997), Diploma of Specialist (post - 1991) |
5
4.6
4.3
4
3.7
3.3
3
2
1 |
A ,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C,C-
D,F
F |
Minsk State Medical Institute
Belarus State Technological University
Agricultural Academy
Gomel State University
Polock State University |
| Belgium * |
Licence/Licencie/Licentiaat; Ingenieur; Architecte, Professional title requiring at least four years of study |
18-20
16-17
15
14
12-13
10-11
0-9 |
A,A+
A-
B+
B-,B
C
D
F |
| 14/20 (B) or 80%, Good Distinction. |
Univ. Centrum Antwerpen
Univ. Instelling Antwerpen
Univ. Faculteiten Sint-Ignatius te Antwerpen
Univ. Libre de Brussels
Vrije Univ. Brussel |
| Belize * |
Bachelor's Degree from UWI |
First Class
Second Class, I
Second Class, II
Failure |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
F
|
| II (I); Second Class Honors, Upper Division |
University of the West Indies |
Benin * |
Maitrise (minimum 4 years of study) |
16-20
14-15
12-13
10-11
0-9 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
F |
National University of Benin |
| Bolivia * |
Licenciatura (Licenciado), Ingeniero, Professional Title requiring four years of study |
90-100
85-89
80-84
77-79
64-76
51-63
0-50 |
A-,A,A+
B+
B
B-
C
D
F |
| 80% or 6 (Muy Bueno) on a 7-point scale |
Universidad Autonoma Tomas Frias-Potosi
Universidad Autonoma Gabriel Rene Morene-Santa Cruz
Universidad Catolica Boliviana
Universidad Juan Misael Saracho-Tarija |
| Bosnia–Herzegovina * |
Diploma Visoko Obrazovanja |
5
4.6
4.3
4
3.7
3.3
3
2
1 |
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C,C-
D,F
F |
| 7.5 (5-10 scale) or 4 (1-5 scale) |
Djuro Pucar Stari University of Banja Luka
Dzemal Bijedic University of Mostar
University of Sarajevo
University of Tuzla
University of Zenica |
| Botswana * |
Bachelor's (4 or 5 years of study) |
1st Class
2nd Class,I
2nd Class,II
Pass
Fail |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| University of Botswana |
| Brazil * |
Bacharel, Licenciado/Licenciatura, titulo or professional title (e.g. Engenheiro) |
9.5-10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
6
5.5
5
0-4 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
F |
| 7.5 (1-10 scale) or 4 (1-5 scale) |
Univ. de Brasillia
Univ. de Sao Paulo
Univ. Gama Filho
Univ. Mackenzie
Univ. de Santa Ursula |
| Brunei Darussalam* |
Bachelor's Degree, requiring 4 years of study |
1st Class Honours
2nd Class Honours,I
2nd Class Honours,II
3rd Class Honours |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+ |
| University of Brunei Darussalam |
| Bulgaria * |
Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie
Students who have graduated (within two years from the application date) from the American University in Bulgaria are exempt from the English Language Proficiency Requirement
|
6
5.5
5
4.7
4.5
4.3
4
3.5
3
0-2 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
D
F |
| 4.5/6, very good |
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski"
Plodiv University 'Cyril and Method'
University of Veliko Turnovo
Bulgarian State Conservatorium |
| Burkina Faso * |
Maitrise, Diplome d'Ingenieur (with minimum 4 years of study) |
16-20
14-15
12-13
10-11
0-9 |
A-,
A,
A+
B-,
B,
B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
F |
| University of Ouagadougou |
| Cameroon * |
Licence, Maitrise |
20
18-19
17
16
15
14
12-13
10-11
0-9 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C
D
F |
| 14/20 |
University of Buea
University of Yaounde I |
| Central African Republic* |
Maitrise, specialized diplome, or professional title; requiring 4-6 years of study |
20
18-19
17
16
15
14
12-13
10-11
0-9 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C
D
F |
| Universite de Bangui |
| Chad* |
Maitrise |
16-20
14-15.9
12-13.9
10-11.9
0-9.0 |
A-,A, A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
F |
| Université de N’Djaména (formerly Univesité du Tchad) |
| Chile * |
Licenciatura, Licendiado, Ingeniero, Profesor de Estado Egresado Medico, titulo or professional title awarded after four years of study |
6.5-7
6
5.9
5.8
5.5
5
4.5
4
1-3 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C
D
F |
| 5.5 (1-7 scale) |
Univ. de Chile
Univ. Austral de Chile
Univ. de Conception
Univ. de Santiago de Chile |
China, People's Republic of *
|
A four-year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Applicants must arrange for the submission of official transcripts, from all institutions attended, showing all courses and marks in Chinese and certified English (literal) translations. Official proof of degree conferred is required in the form of a graduation diploma AND degree certificate with English translations. To be official, original language documents and English translations must arrive together in official envelopes which have been sealed and endorsed by the issuing institution. |
96-100%
90-95%
87-89%
83-86%
80-82%
75-79%
60-74%
0-59%
85-100%
76-84%
60-74%
0-59% |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C,D
Fail
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
Fail |
| 80-85% |
Beijing University of Technology
Biejing University of Chemical Technology
Beijing Normal University
Central South University
China South University
Zhejiang University |
| Colombia * |
Licenciado, Licenciatura, Ingeniero, titulo (professional title) awarded after four years of study |
4.6-5.0
4.0-4.59
3.9-3.99
3.7-3.89
3.5-3.69
3.0-3.49
0-2.99 |
A+
A
B+
B
B-
C
F |
| 4 on a 5-point scale |
Colegio Major Nuestra Senora del Rosario
Escuela de Administraciona y Finanzas
Fundacion Universidad de Bogota 'Jorge Tadeo Lozano'
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota
Univ. de Antiquia |
| Costa Rica * |
Bachiller, Bachillerato Universitario, Licenciado, Titutlo |
9-10
8.5
8
7.75
7.5
7
0-6 |
A
B+
B
B-
C
D
F |
| 80/100, 8/10, Very Good |
Universidad Technologica de Costa Rica
Universidad de La Salle
Universidad de las Ciencias y el Arte de Costa Rica
Instituto Centroamericano de Administracion de Empresas
Universidad de San Jos |
| Congo * |
Maîtrise, Diplôme d’Etudes supérieures (DES); requiring 4-6 years study |
16-20
14-15
12-13
10-12
0-9 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| Université Marien Ngouabi |
| Congo (Democratic Republic of)* |
Licence, Diplôme d’Ingénieur, Docteur en Médecine |
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
50-69%
0-49% |
A+
A-,A
B-,B,B+
C,D
F |
University of Kinshasa
University of Lubumbashi
University Centre of Bukavu |
| Croatia * |
Diploma Visoko Obrazovanja.
See Yugoslavia for older credentials.
|
5
4.3
4
3.7
3
2
1 |
A
B+
B
B-
C
D
F |
| 7.5 (1-10 scale); 4 (1-5 scale) |
University of Zagreb
University of Split
University of Osijek |
| Cote D' Ivorie* |
Maîtrise, Diplôme d’Ingénieur; requiring 4 years of study |
20
18-19
17
16
15
14
12-13
10-11
0-9 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C
D
F |
| Universite de Cote D’Ivoire Universite de Bouake Universite d’Abobo-Adjame |
| Cuba * |
Licenciado, Titulo |
5
4.6
4.3
4
3.7
3.3
3
1.2 |
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C,C-
D,F |
| 80/100, 4/5 |
University of Havana
University of Camaguey
Central University of Las Villas |
| Cyprus |
Ptychion, Bachelor’s |
8.50-10.0
6.50-8.49
5.00-6.49
0.00-4.99
|
A-, A, A+
B-,B, B+
D, C
F |
| University of Cyprus |
| Czech Republic * |
Diplom, Kandidat ved, Inzenyr (Engineering), Professional title |
1.4-1.0
1.9-1.5
2.4-2.0
2.9-2.5
3.4-3.0
3.9-3.5
4.0-5.0 |
A-,A,A+
B+
B-,B
C+
C-,C
D+
F |
| Velmi Dobre |
Charles University, Prague
Technical University of Brno
Czech Technical University of Prague
Masaryk University |
| Denmark * |
Candidatus Philosophiae, Civilingenior |
13
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
0-4.99 |
A+
A-,A
B+
B
B-
C+
C
D
F |
| 9/13 or Very Good |
Technical University of Denmark
Kobenhavns Universitet
Aalborg Universitetscenter
Odense Universitet |
| Dominican Republic* |
Licenciado, Licenciatura |
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.0
1
0 |
A, A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C-,C,C+
D
F |
Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo
Instituto Technológico de Santo Domingo |
| Ecuador * |
Licenciado, Ingeniero |
9,10
8
7
6
0-5
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
0-59 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| 8/10, 80/100 (6 or 60 = passing grade) |
Universidad Central del Ecuado
Universidad Nacional De Loja
Universidad De Guayaquil
Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil |
| Egypt * |
Bachelor's degree
Students who have graduated (within two years from the application date) from the American University in Cairo, are exempt from the English Language Proficiency Requirement
|
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Pass
F
85-100
75-84
65-74
50-64
0-49 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D, D+
F
A-,A,A+
B-,B, B+
C-,C, C+
D-, D, D+
F |
| Very Good, 80% |
Alexandria Univ.
Cairo Univ.
Al-Azhar Univ.
The American Univ. in Cairo |
| Elsalvador* |
Licenciado or professional title, requiring at least four years of study |
4
3
2
1
0
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
0-59 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
Univ. Politecnica de El Salvador
Univ. ‘Dr. Jose Matias Delgado’ Univ. Centroamericana ‘Jose Simeon Canas’ |
| Eritrea* |
Bachelor’s degree, requiring 4 years of study |
4
3
2
1
0
|
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F
|
| University of Asmara |
| Estonia* |
Diplom/Bakalaureusekraad; requiring at least 4 years of study |
5
4.6
4.3
4
3.7
3.3
3
2
0-1
|
A, A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C,C-
D
F
|
Estonian Agricultural University
Tallin Pedagogical University
Tallin Technical University
University of Tartu |
| Ethiopia |
3.5/4 or 85%, Qualifying program may be required |
4
3
2
1
0
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
0-59 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
Addis Ababa University (a.k.a. Haile Selassie University)
Alemaya University of Agriculture
Asmara University
|
| Fiji |
Bachelor’s Degree |
80-100%
65-79%
50-64%
0 - 49%
|
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
F |
University of the South Pacific
|
| Finland * |
Kandidaatti/Kandidat, Maisteri/Magister (5 years of study)
|
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2
1
0 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C
F |
| 3.5/5 or 2/3; cum laude approbatur 12/20 |
Helsinki University of Technology
Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration
Univ. of Lapland
Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration |
| France * |
Licence, Maitrise, Diplomes des Grandes Ecoles, Diplome d’Ingenieur. |
18-20
16-17
14-15
12-13
11
10
0-9 |
A+
A
A-
B-,B,B+
C
D
F |
| Assez Bien |
Univ. de Provence
Universite Lyon
Univ. de Dijon
Univ. Rene Descartes (Paris V)
Univ. de Nantes |
| Gabon* |
Maîtrise (minimum four years of study), Diplôme d’Ingénieur |
Tres bien
Bien
Assez bien
Passable |
A-,A,
A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D |
| Assez Bien |
Omar Bongo University
University of Science and Technology of Masuku |
| Georgia* |
*Bakalavris Akademiuri Khariskhi with Diplom i Tsarchinebit (5yrs)or Magistris Khariskhi |
5
4
3
2
1 |
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Failed
Failed |
Georgian Technical University
Tbilisi State Medical University
Tbilisi State University “Ivane Javahisvilis Sahelobis” |
| Germany * |
Diplom; Magister Artium; Staatsexamen/Staatsprufung from a University or University-level institution requiring at least 8 semesters with an overall "GUT" standing. Applicants should arrange for the submission of all examination records, Seminarscheine, and diplom certificates. (Vordiplom and Diplom from Fachhochschule not acceptable.) |
1.0-1.2
1.3-1.5
1.6.-1.9
2.0-2.6
2.7-3.3
3.4-3.9
4.0-5.0 |
A
A-
B+
B,B-
C+,C
C-
F |
| Gut, 2/5 |
Univ. of Hamburg
George August Univ. of Gottingen
Martin-Luther Univ. of Halle-Wittenberg
Univ. of Regensburg
Eberhard-Karls-Univ. Tubingen
Univ. of Munich (Ludwig Maximilian) |
| Ghana |
Bachelor's degree (3 years Honours with major) |
First Class
Upper Second Class
Lower Second Class
Third Class
F |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| Second Class Upper Division or II Div. I |
University of Cape Coast
University of Ghana
University of Science and Technology, Kumasi |
| Greece * |
Pytchion; Diploma |
9.5-10
9.0-9.4
8.5-8.9
8.0-8.4
7.5-7.9
7.0-7.4
6.5-6.9
6.0-6.4
5.5-5.9
5-5.4
0-4.9 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
F |
| 7.0/10.0 (5 is minimum passing grade) |
National Technical Univ. of Athens
Democritus University of Thrace
University of Piraeus
Aristotelian Univ. of Thessalonika (Aristoteleio Panepistimio Thessalonikis)
University of Crete |
| Guatemala * |
Licenciado/Licenciatura or Titutlo (4-6 years) |
90-100
81-89
76-80
70-75
60-69
51-59
0-50
88-100
83-87
78-82
73-77
68-72
61-67
0-60 |
A+
A-,A
B+
B-,B
C
D
F
A+
A-,A
B+
B-,B
C
D
F |
| 80% |
San Carlos Univ. of Guatemala
Univ. Rafael Landivar
Univ. del Valle de Guatemala
Univ. Mariano Galvez de Guatemala
Univ. Francisco Marroquin |
| Guinea * |
Licence, Diplome d’Ingenieur (requiring four years of study) |
16-20
14-15
12-13
9-11
0-8 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| 8/10 |
University of Conakry
Julius Nyerere University of Kankan |
| Guyana |
Completion of both bachelor’s and master’s degrees required |
Distinction
Good
Satisfactory
Minimal
Failure |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| 3.3/4; Pass with Distinction |
| University of Guyana |
| Haiti * |
Licence/Professional Title/Diplome d’Etudes Superieures |
97-100
93-96
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
0-59 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F |
| 80% |
| Universite d'Etat d'Haiti |
| Honduras * |
Licenciado, Titulo, if awarded after four or more years of study |
90-100
80-89
60-79
30-59
0-29 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| 85/100, muy bueno |
National Jose Cecilio del Valle University
Autonomous University of Honduras
University of San Pedro Sula |
| Hong Kong * |
Honors Bachelor’s, Pass degree not acceptable. U of HK, HKU of Sci & Tech – 3 yrs with major acceptable
Students who have graduated (within two years from the application date) from the University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology are exempt from the English Language Proficiency Requirement
|
First -class honors
Second-class honors I
Second-class honors II
Third-class honors II
Pass |
A
A-
B+
B
C
|
| II Upper or Second Class Upper Division |
University of Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong University of Science&Technology |
| Hungary * |
Egyetemi Oklevel (Diploma) or Professional title requiring at least four and a half years of study |
4.5-5.0
3.5-4.49
2.0-3.49
0-1.9 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C,D
F |
| 4/5 or Good |
Technical Univ. of Budapest
Debrecen Agricultural Univ.
Janus Pannonius Univ. of Pecs
Jozef Attila Univ.
Medical University of Szeged |
| Iceland * |
Cand. Juris; Cand Med., Cand Mag., Verkfraedingur (Engineering) |
8.5-10
7.0-8.49
5.0-6.0
0-4.0 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
D,C
F |
| 7.5/10 |
Reykjavík University
University of Iceland
University of Akureyri |
| India * |
M.A., M.B.B.S., M.Comm., M.Sc., or a Master's degree in a non-engineering field or Honors B.Eng., B.Sc.(Eng.), B.Tech., B.A.Sc., B.Arch. B.Pharm (Bachelor’s from key institutions). Applicants must arrange for the submission of detailed mark sheets and degree certificates.
|
65-100
50-64
40-49
60-100
48-59
36-47 |
A,B
C
D
A,B
C
D |
| First Class or First Division in all degrees |
| Students who have graduated (within two years of the application date) from the following universities, are exempt from the English Language Proficiency Requirement: Anna University, Annamalai University, Banaras University, Bangalore University, Birla Institute of Technology (Ranchi), Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Indian Institute of Science, Indian Institute of Technology (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras), Indian School of Mines, Indian Statistical Institute, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Mangalore University, Panjab University, Punjab Agricultural University, University of Calcutta, University of Delhi, University of Hyderabad, University of Kashmir, University of Kerala, University of Mumbai, University of Roorkee |
| Indonesia * |
Sarjana Insinyur (si), Dokter Medikal, Sarjana Kedokteran Gigi (until 1993 Dokter Gigi) |
4.0
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
.7
0 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F |
| Second Class Hon, Upper Division or 2.5/4 or 6/10 (1-10 scale) |
Padjadjaran University
Indonesia University
Pattimura University
State University of Jakarta |
| Iran * |
Honors Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. An official academic transcript from each post-secondary institution that you have attended must be submitted with your application. For this purpose, a transcript is considered official only if it is received in a university envelope which is sealed by the office issuing the transcript. Along with the final transcript, a separate official certificate showing the awarding of the degree(s) is required from the university or the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. Earlier transcripts may be issued by other Ministries of Education in Iran. A certified English translation (signed and stamped/sealed) must also be included for both documents. For final admission purposes, transcripts stamped “unofficial” are not acceptable. The awarding of the degree is required on a separate official document. |
17-20
14-16
12-13
10-11
0-9 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| 15–17/20; 3.5/4; 80% |
Iran University of Science and Technology
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
University of Urmia
Medical Sciences University of Iran
University of Tehran |
| Iraq * |
Honors Bachelor's Degree |
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
50-59%
0-49% |
A+
A-,A
B-,B,B+
C
D
F |
| Minimum overall grade of 85% in non-science fields and a minimum overall grade of 80% in science fields. |
University of Basrah
Deyali University
Al-Nahrain University
Al-Mustansiriyah University
University of Kufa |
| Ireland |
Honors Bachelor’s degree (and Special Bachelor’s degree). Official statements from the University Registrar indicating program of study, courses taken and grades achieved are required. An attested copy of the degree certificate showing class and division of degree awarded must also be submitted. |
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours I
Second Class Honours II
Third Class Honours
|
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
|
| II(i); Second Class Honors, Upper Div |
University of Limerick
Dublin City University
Queen’s University of Belfast
The University of Dublin
Trinity College |
| Israel * |
Honors Bachelor's Degree |
95-100%
88-94%
85-87%
82-84%
78-81%
75-77%
72-74%
68-71%
65-67%
50-64%
0-49% |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
F |
| 80% “Good” |
Tel-Aviv University
The University of Haifa
The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
The Weizmann Institute of Science
Ben Gurion University of the Negev |
| Italy * |
Diploma di Laurea |
28-30
25-27
22-24
18-21
0-17 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
D
F |
25/30 courses;
90/110 thesis |
University Bologna
Turin Polytechnic University
University of Padua
University of Siena
University of Trento |
| Jamaica |
Honors Bachelor's degree or equivalent
|
First Class
Second Class I
Second Class II
Failure |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
F
|
| II (I); Second Class Honors, Upper Division |
University of the West Indies
University of Technology, Jamaica |
| Japan * |
4 year Bachelor’s degree (Gakushi Shogo) |
90-100%
87-89%
84-86%
80-83%
77-79%
74-76%
70-73%
67-69%
64-66%
60-63%
59-0% |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
F |
| B+ or 77% |
Kobe University
Kyushu University
Chuo Univ. (Tokyo)
Osaka University |
| Jordan * |
Bachelor's |
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Pass
Fail |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| 80% |
Yarmouk University
Jordan University of Science & Tech.
Amman National University
Amman Private University
The Hashemite University |
| Kazakhstan * |
6Diplom ob Okanchanii Vysshego Uchebnogo Zaredeniia (Diploma Specialist |
5
4.7
4.5
4.3
4
3.7
3
2
1 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C
D
F |
| 4/5 or Good |
Kazakh State National University Al Farabi
Northern Kazakhstan University
Almay Abi State University
Aktubinski Zubanov University |
| Kenya |
Bachelor's degree |
70-100%
60-69%
50-59%
40-49%
0-39% |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
Fail |
| 2nd Upper or Upper 2nd Class or 2(i) |
University of Nairobi
Kenyatta University
Daystar University
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology |
| Korea (South) * |
Bachelor's degree |
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
0-59% |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| 80% |
Seoul National University
Dankook University
Gyeongsang National University
Sogang University
Chungnam National University |
| Kuwait * |
4 year Bachelor’s degree
Students who have graduated (within two years of the application date) from Kuwait University are exempt from the English Language Proficiency Requirement
|
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
F
4.0
3.67
3.33
3.0
2.67
2.33
2.0
1.67 |
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
F
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C- |
| 7/9 or 80/100 or 3/4 |
| University of Kuwait (Jami’at Al-Kuwait) |
| Kyrgyzstan* |
Diplom Specialista, Bakalvr
|
5.0
4.6
4.3
4
3.7
3.3
3
1, 2 |
A, A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C, C-
D, F |
Kyrghyz University Kyrghyz Technical University Biskek Humanities University |
| Laos* |
Bachelor’s Degree requiring 5 years of study
|
|
|
| Admission Equivalent is not availble at this time |
Souphanouvong University
National University of Laos (Mahavithagnalay Heang Xath Lao) |
| Latvia* |
Bakalaurs requiring at least 4 years of study
|
9.5, 10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
2
1
|
A, A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C,C-
D,F
F |
Riga Technical University
University of Latvia
Latvia University of Agriculture |
| Lebanon * |
Bachelor’s and Licence
Students who have graduated (within two years of the application date) from American University of Beirut and the Lebanese American University are exempt from the English Language Proficiency Requirement
|
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
0-59%
18-20
15-17
12-14
10-11
0-9 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
Fail
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
Fail |
| 80% or 16/20 |
| National University of Lesotho |
| Lesoto * |
Bachelor's, requiring at least four years of study
|
80-100%
70-79%
60-69%
50-59%
40-49 % |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| National University of Lesotho |
| Liberia * |
Bachelors’s Degree requiring 4 years of study
|
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
F |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
F |
University of Liberia
African Methodist Episcopal University |
| Libya * |
Bachelor’s degree + work experience |
85-100%
75-84%
65-74%
50-64%
35-49%
0-34% |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
Fail
Fail |
| 3.0-3.3/4 or Very Good or 80% |
Univ. of Al Fateh at Tripoli
Univ. of Garyounis at Benghazi |
| Liechtenstein * |
Bachelor’s requiring 4 years of study |
|
|
| There is insufficient information available to determine SFU Admissions Equivalencies at this time. |
| International Academy of Philosophy |
| Lithuania * |
Bakalaurus requiring four years of study |
10
9.5
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
6
5.5
5
4.5
0-4 |
10
9.5
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
6
5.5
5
4.5
0-4 |
| 4 on a 5-point scale |
Vilnius University
Lithuanian University of Agriculture
Kaunas University Vytautas Magnus
Kaunas University of Technology |
| Luxembourg * |
Professional Title |
|
|
| There is insufficient information available to determine SFU Admissions Equivalencies at this time. |
| Université de Luxembourg |
| Macedonia * |
Diploma Visoko Obrazovanja |
8.5-10
7.0-8.4
6.0-6.9
5 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D |
| 7.5 (5-10 scale); 4 (1-5 scale) |
St. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
St. Kliment Ohridski University |
| Madagascar * |
Maîtrise, requiring a minimum of 4 years of study |
16-20
14-15
12
-13
10-11
0-9 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
F |
University of Antsiranana/Universite Nord Madagscar (UNA)
University of Mahajanga/Universite of Mahajanga
University of Antananarivo/Universite d' Antananarivo |
| Malawi * |
Bachelor’s |
75-100
70-74
60
-69
50-59
40-49
35-39
0 - 34 |
6
5
4
3
2
1
0 |
Mzuz University
University of Malawi (UNIMA)
|
| Malaysia * |
Bachelor’s degree awarded with Honors |
Class 1
Class 2,div I
Class 2,div II
Class 3 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D |
| II (i); Second Class Honors, First Division standing |
National University of Malaysia
University of Malaya
University of Technology Malaysia
Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| Maldives * |
There is no higher education in The Maldives. Students normally study in Australia or New Zealand. |
|
|
| Mali * |
Diplôme D’Etudes Universitaires Approfondies, Diplôme De L’Ecole Normale Superieure |
First Class
Second Class I
Second Class II
Third Class / Pass |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
|
| University of Mali |
| Malta * |
Bachelor’s, Doctor (Professional Title) |
16-20
14-15
12-13
10-11
0-9 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
F |
| University of Malta |
| Mauritania * |
Diplôme (5 years), Maîtrise |
16-20
14-15
12-13
10-11
0-9 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
F |
| University of Nouakchott |
| Mauritius * |
Bachelor’s with Honours – minimum of 3 years of study |
1st Class
2nd Class Division I
2nd Class Division 2
3rd Class
Pass |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D, D+
D- |
University of Mauritius
University of Technology, Maurtius |
| Mexico * |
Titulo from a Licenciado/Licenciatura program |
8.5-10
7.5-8.4
6.0-7.4
5 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
F |
| 8 (1-10 scale), Bien standing |
Autonomous University of Guadalajara
Univ Autonoma Metropolitana
Univ. Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Univ. Autonoma de Chihuahua |
| Moldova * |
Diploma de Licenta, Diploma de Ingenieur, Diploma of Specialist |
8.5-10
7.0-8.4
6.0-7.9
5
4 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
Moldov State University (USM)
Universitatea Tehnica a Moldovei
Comrat State University
State University of the Arts of Moldova/ |
| Monaco * |
According to the World Higher Education Database (UNESCO), there is no higher education in this country. Students will normally study in France. |
|
|
| Mongolia * |
Master’s |
A
B
C
D |
A,A- A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
F |
Ulaanbaatar University
National University of Mongolia (NUM)
Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) |
| Morocco * |
Licence, Diplome d’Ingenieur, Maitraise (all requiring four years of study) |
16-20
14-15
12-13
10-11
0-9 |
A,A-,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| 14-15/20; Bien |
Cadi Ayyad Marrakech
Hassan II Ain Chok Casablanca
Ibnou Zohr Agadir |
| Mozambique * |
Licenciatura with very high marks |
16-20
14-15
12-13
10-11
0-9 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| 15/20 |
Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo
Higher Institute for Science and Technology/ Instituto Superior de Ciênicas e Tecnologia de Moçambique |
| Myanmar * |
Bachelor’s (with minimum 5 years of study) |
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69% |
A+
A-,A
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+ |
| This country was previously known as Burma |
Mandalay Technological University
(MTU) University of Mandalay
University of Yangon (YU)
Mawlamyine University |
| Namibia |
Master’s degree |
A
B
C
D
E |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
F |
| Superior academic standing |
| University of Namibia |
| Nepal * |
Completion of both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees |
Division I
Division II
Division III |
B-,B,B-
A-,A,A+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+ |
| 1st Class/Division I |
| Kathmandu Vishwavidalaya Purbancha Vishwavidalaya Mahendra Sanskrit Vishwavidalaya |
| Netherlands * |
Doctoraal/Doctorandus (Drs.), Ingenieur (Ir.), Meester (Mr.) |
8-10
7
6
5 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D |
| 7/10 |
Utrecht University
Vrije University/Amsterdam
Maastricht University
Erasmus University Rotterdam |
| New Zealand |
Honors Bachelor's degree (4 years) |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+ |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C, D |
| Second Class Honors Upper Division |
| Victoria University of Wellington University of Canterbury Auckland University of Technology |
| Nicaragua * |
Licenciado/Licencitura, Titulo |
80-100%
80-89%
70-79%
0-69% |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C,D
Fail |
| 80% |
Polytechic University of Nicaragua
National Autonomous University of Nicaragua
Central American University |
| Nigeria |
Honors Bachelor's degree |
70-100%
60-69%
50-59%
45-49%
1st Class
2nd Class, I
2nd Class, II
3rd Class |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D |
| 2nd Class, Upper Division |
University of Lagos
University of Calabar
Federal University of Technology Yola |
| Niger |
Maîtrise, Diplôme d’Agronomie approfondie/d’Ingénieur Agronome, Docteur en Médecine |
16-20
14-15
12-13
10-11
0-9
|
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| University Abdou Moumouni/Université Abdou Moumouni |
| Norway |
Candidatus Magisterii or Sivilingenior |
1.0 - 1.5
1.6 - 2.5
2.6 - 3.25
3.26 - 4.0
|
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
D |
| Overall standing of Laudabilis (2.5 on reversed scale, 1.0 = highest mark) |
University of Oslo
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
University of Bergen
Naturvitenskaplige Universitet |
| Oman * |
Bachelor's degree requiring four years of study |
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
0.7
0.0 |
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F |
| Superior academic standing |
| Sultan Qaboos University |
| Pakistan * |
Completion of both Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in all disciplines except students graduated with a B Pharm., MBBS, B Tech, B Eng. or B Arch. Applicants must arrange for the submission of detailed mark sheets and degree certificates.
Students who have graduated (within two years of the application date) from the following universities are exempt from the English Language Proficiency Requirement: Aga Khan University, Hamdard University, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, NED University of Engineering and Technology, NWFP Agricultural University, NWFP University of Engineering and Technology, Quaid-I-Azam University, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, University of Karachi
|
60-100%
45-59%
33-44%
0-32% |
A,B
C
D
F |
| All degrees must be awarded with an overall First Class or First Division standing |
University of Peshawar
University of the Punjab |
| Palestine Territory * |
Bachelor’s degree, requiring 4 years of study |
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0 |
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D |
An-Najah National University
Bethlehem University
Technological University of Panama |
Panama * |
Licenciado/Titulo |
91-100%
81-90%
71-80%
61-70%
0- 60% |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
F |
| 85% |
University of Panama
Santa Maria la Antigua University
Technological University of Panama |
Papua New Guinea * |
Bachelor’s (Honours) |
Class I
Class II div A
Class II div B
Class III |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+ |
| University of Papua New Guinea |
| Paraguay* |
Licenciado or professional title, requiring at least four years of study |
4.6-5.0
3.7-4.3
2.7-3.3
1.7-2.3
0.7-1.3 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
E,F |
Catholic University 'Our Lady of the Assumption' (Universidad Catolica 'Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion') University of Asuncion (Universidad de Asuncion)
|
| Peru * |
Licenciatura/Titulo |
17-20
14-16
12-13
10-11
0-9 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
F |
| 16/20, 8/10 |
University of Lima
Univeristy of the Pacific National
University of Engineering |
| Philippines * |
All disciplines – completion of both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees required for admission
Students who have graduated (within two years of the application date) from Benguet State University, Central Mindanao University, Iligan Institute of Technology of the Mindanao State University, and Xavier University are exempt from the English Language Proficiency Requirement
|
1.4-1.0
1.0-1.5
2.4-2.0
2.9-2.5
3.4-3.0
3.9-3.5
4.0-5.0 |
A-,A,A+
B+
B-,B
C+
C-,C
D+
F |
| First Class standing or 85% or 1.5 (on a reversed scale of 5.0) in both degrees |
| Ateneo de Manila University University of the Philippines |
| Poland * |
Magister |
5/6
4
3
2
1 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
B-,B
C
D |
| Dobry (Good) or 4/6 |
University of Warsaw
University of Gdansk
Polytechnic University of Rzeszow |
| Portugal * |
Licenciado/Licenciatura |
20
18-19
16-17
15
14 |
A+
A-,A
B+
B
B- |
| 15/20 |
New University of Lisbon
Univeristy of the Azores
University of Minho
Technical University of Lisbon |
| Puerto Rico * |
Bachelor’s, requiring four years of study |
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0
1.0
0.7 |
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
F |
| Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico University of Puerto Rico |
| Romania * |
Diploma de Licentat, Diploma de Inginer, Diploma de Rhitect, Diploma de Doctor Universidad del Turabo Universidad Metropolitana |
10
9
8
7
6
5
0-4 |
A+
A
B+
B
C+
C
F |
| 7.5 (1-10 scale) |
University of Bucharest
Technical Institute of Bucharest
Technical University of Civil Engineering |
| Russian Federation* |
Magistr, Diploma of Specialist* |
5
4.6
4.3
4
3.7
3.3
3
1-2 |
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C-, C
F |
Moscow State University
St.Petersburg State University |
| Samoa |
According to the World Higher Education Database (UNESCO), there is no higher education in this country. |
|
|
| Rwanda |
Licence/Diplome d’Ingenieur |
90-100%
80-89%
70-79%
60-69%
50-59%
0-49% |
A
B+
B
C
D
F |
| 80% |
| Université nationale du Rwanda |
| Saudi Arabia * |
Bachelor's |
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
0-59
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Pass
Fail |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| Very good, 80% |
King Fahd
Univ. of Petroleum and Minerals
King Faisal
Univ. King Saud Univ. |
| Serbia * |
Diploma Visoko Obrazovanja |
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
6
5 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C
D
F |
| 7.5/10, 4/5 |
University of Belgrade
University of Kragujevac
University of Novi Sad |
| Senegal * |
Maîtrise (minimum 4 years of study) |
16-20
14-15
12-13
10-11
0-9 |
A-,
A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
F |
Université du Sahel
Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
Université Gaston Berger de Saint-Louis |
| Seychelles* |
According to the World Higher Education Database (UNESCO), there is no higher education in this country.
|
|
|
| Sierra Leone |
Honors Bachelor's |
70-100
60-69
50-59
45-49
40-44 |
A-,A,A+
B,B+
C
D
F |
| Upper Second Class Honors |
| University of Sierra Leone |
| Singapore * |
4 year Honors Bachelor’s
Students who have graduated (within two years of the application date) from the Nanyang Technological University and the National University of Singapore are exempt from the English Language Proficiency Requirement
|
Class I
Class II, div I
Class II, div II
Class III |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D |
| II (Div. I); Second Class Honors, First Division standing |
National Univ. of Singapore
Nanyang Technological University |
| Slovakia * |
Old system: Diplom, Absolvent Vysoke Skoly, Inzenyr
New system: Magister
|
výborneý
vel'mi dobrýe
dobreý
uspokojivo |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
F |
| Velmi Dobre |
Comenius University In Bratislava
Pavla Josef Safarika University in Kosice
Slovak Technical University in Bratislava |
| Slovenia * |
Univerzitetni Diplomirani (with at least 4 years of study)
|
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
6
1-5 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C
D
F |
University of Ljubljana
University of Maribor |
| Solomon Islands* |
Bachelor’s
|
4.5
4
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
0-1.5
|
A+
A-,A
B+
B-,B
C+
C
F |
| University of the South Pacific, Solomon Islands Centre |
| Somalia |
Bachelor’s Degree/Laurea requiring at least 4-years of study. |
28-30
25-27
22-24
18-21
0-17
|
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
D
F |
| Mogadishu University (oppened 1997) formerly Somali National University (destroyed) |
| South Africa |
Honors Bachelor's degree (4 year) |
1st Class
2nd Class, I
2nd Class, II
3rd Division |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
D |
University of Pretoria
Rhodes Univ.
Univ. of Cape Town |
| Spain * |
Licenciado/Licenciatura, Ingeniero, Titulo (5-6 years) |
9.5-10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
6
5.5
5
0-4 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
F |
| 8/10 |
Universidad de Valencia
Uiversitat de Barcelona
Universidad Auonoma de Madrid
Universidad de Malaga |
| Sri Lanka * |
Special Bachelor’s Degree (4 yr. Honors) |
1st Class
2nd Class, I
2nd Class, II
Pass
Fail |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
D
F |
| First class honors |
Univ. of Colombo
Univ of Mortuwa |
| St. Kitts * |
According to the World Higher Education Database (UNESCO), there is no higher education in this country.
|
|
|
| St. Lucia* |
According to the World Higher Education Database (UNESCO), there is no higher education in this country. |
|
|
| Sudan * |
Bachelor’s Honors |
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.3
1.0 |
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D |
| Upper second class |
University of Khartoum
Sudan University of Science and Technology
Kordofan University |
| Suriname* |
Bachelor’s requiring a minimum of 4 years of study |
Cum laude
met genoegen
met goed gevolg |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C |
| University of Suriname (Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname) |
| Swaziland* |
Bachelor’s (minimum 4-year) |
80-100%
70-79%
60-69%
Bellow 50% |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
F |
| University of Swaziland |
| Sweden * |
Filosofie Kandidatexamen (Fil. Kand./FK) |
VG Väl Godkänd
G Godkänd
Underkänd |
B,A
C
F |
| High Pass with Distinction |
University of Uppsala
University of Lund
University of Stockholm
University of Gotenburg |
| Switzerland * |
Lizentiat/Licence, Diploma/Diplome, Staatsdiplom (from a federal institute of technology) Diplome d’Ingenieur, Doktorat awarded as a first degree |
6
5.5
5
4
0-3
9-10
8
7
6
0-5 |
A,A+
A-
B-,B,B+
C
F
A,A+
A-
B-,B,B+
C
F |
| 5/6 ; 7/10; gut/bien/bene |
University of Lausanne
Univiversity of Zurich
University of Berne |
| Syria * |
Licence, Bachelor’s (all requiring 5 years of study)
|
Honour(s)
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Satisfactory |
A+
A-,A
B-,B,B+
C
D |
| 70/100; Very Good |
University of Damascus
Tishreen University |
| Taiwan * |
Bachelor’s degree requiring four years of study, from all recognized universities under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education |
86-100%
75-85%
70-74%
60-69%
0-59% |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
F |
| 80/100 |
National Taiwan University
National Chiao Tung University
Providence University |
| Tajikistan * |
Bakalavr (Bachelor), Diploma of Specialist; requiring 4 or 5 years of study* |
5
4.6
4.3
4
3.7
3.3
3
2
1 |
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C,C-
D,F
F |
Khujand State University ‘B Gafurov’
Technological University of Tajikistan (TUT)
Tajik State National University |
| Tanzania |
Bachelor's |
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours, I
Second Class Honours, II
Pass |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+ |
| Upper Second Class, 3.5/5 |
University of Dar-Es-Salaam
Hubert Kairuki Memorial University |
| Thailand * |
Bachelor’s
Students who have graduated (within two years of the application date) from the Asian Institute of Technology and Assumption University are exempt from the English Language Proficiency Requirement
|
4
3.7
3.3
3
2.7
2.3
2
1.7
1
0 |
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
F |
| 3.3/4 |
Bangkok University
Khon Kaen University
Chulalongkorn University |
| The Gambia* |
Bachelor’s
|
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.0
0.0 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
F |
| The University of The Gambia (established in 1999) |
| Togo |
Maîtrise, *Diplôme d’Ingénieur; requiring at least four years of study |
16-20
14-15
12-13
10-11
0-9 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+
F |
Université de Kara (acquired present status in 2004)
Université de Lomé (previously Université de Bénin) |
| Tonga |
Not available |
|
|
| University of the South Pacific, Tonga Centre |
| Trinidad and Tobago |
Honors Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) |
First Class
Second Class, div I
Second Class, div II
Failure |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
F |
| II (I); Second Class Honors, Upper Division |
| University of the West Indies |
| Tunisia * |
Licence, Diplome d’Ingenieur, Maitrise, requiring four years of study |
16-20
14-15
12-13
10-11
0-9 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D
F |
| 14/20, Bien |
Tunis I, II and III
Ezzitouna Islamic University |
| Turkey * |
Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi or equivalent
Students who have graduated (within two years of the application date) from the following universities are exempt from the English Language Proficiency Requirement: Bilkent University, Bogazici University, Middle East Technical University
|
4
3.7
3.3
3
2.7
2.3
2
0,1
90-100%
85-89%
80-84%
75-79%
70-74%
65-69%
50-64%
0-49 % |
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C,D
F
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C,D
F |
| 7.5/10, 3.5/4 |
Istanbul University
Ataturk University
Ege (Agean) University |
| Turkmenistan * |
Specialist Diploma, Bakalavr
|
5
4.6
4.3
4
3.7
3.3
3
0-2
|
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C,D
F |
International Turkmen Turkish University
Turkmen State University (Turkmenskij Gosudarstvennyj Universitet)
Turkmen Agricultural University (Turkmenskij Sel’skohozjajstvennyj Universitet) |
| Uganda |
Bachelor's |
Class I, top honours
Class II, honours upper
Class II, honours lower
General Pass
Failure |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
D
F |
| 2nd Class Upper Div. Honors |
Kampala International University
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Makerere Univeristy |
| Ukraine |
Bakalavr (Bachelor’s); requiring at least four years of study, (Diplom) of Specialist, Magistr(pre 2005) |
5
4.6
4.3
4
3.7
3.3
3
2 |
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C,C-,D
F |
University of Kiev-Mohyla Academy
Kharkov State Polytechnic University
Cernivici State Y. Fedkovyc University
National Technical University of Ukraine |
| United Arab Emirates |
Bachelor’s; normally requiring at least 4 years of study
|
90-100
85-89
80-84
75-79
70-74
65-69
60-64
0-59 |
A-,A,A+
B+
B,B-
C+
C,C-
D
D,D-
F |
United Arab Emirates University
American University of Dubai
Zayed University (for women)
Ajman University of Science and Technology |
| United Kingdom |
Honors Bachelor's degree (usually 3 year programs) (and Special Bachelor's degree from Ireland). At some universities, Certificate of Advanced Study may be equivalent to a master’s degree. Official statements from the University Registrar indicating program of study, courses taken and grades achieved are required. An attested copy of the degree certificate showing class and division of degree awarded must also be submitted.
|
First Class Honours
Upper Second Class Honours
Lower Second Class Honours
Third Class Honours |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
D-,D,D+ |
| Second Class Honors, Upper division; II (i) |
University of Brighton
University of Oxford
Roehampton University
University of Cambridge |
| United States |
4 year Bachelor’s with major |
A 4 .0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3
D 1.0
D- 0.7
Fail |
A/A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
D-
Fail |
| 3.0/4.0 |
MSA - Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
NASC - Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
NEASC New England Association of Schools and Colleges
SACS - Southern Association of Colleges and schools
WASC - Western Association of School and Colleges
|
| Uruguay * |
Licenciado, Titulo |
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2,1 |
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
F |
| 4.5/6, 8/12 |
Universidad de la Empressa
Universidad ORT Uruguay
Universidad de Montevideo |
| Uzbekistan * |
Bakalavr (Bachelor’s); requires 4 years of study |
86-100%
71-85%
56-70%
0-55%
|
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
D,C
F |
Taskent Electronical University of Communications/Taškentskij
National Univ. of Uzbekistan 'Mirzo Ulugbek'/Mirzo Ulugbek Nomidagi Uzbekiston
Buhara State University/Buharskij Gosudartsvennyj Universitet |
| Vanatu * |
*Bachelor’s |
80-100%
65-79%
50-64%
0-49%
|
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C-,C,C+
F |
| University of the South Pacific |
| Venezuela * |
Licenciatura or Professional title (5-6 year programs) |
17-20
14-16
10-13
0-9
9(91-100)
8(81-90)
7(71-80)
6(61-70)
5(50-60)
1-4(1-49) |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
D,C
F
A+
A,A-
B-,B,B+
C
D
F |
| 7/9, 16/20 |
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Universidad Simon Bolivar
Universidad Centre Occidental ‘Lisandro Alveredo’ |
| Vietnam * |
Bang Cu nhan (Bachelor’s Degree), Bang Tot nghiep Dai hoc, Bang Tot nghiep Dai hoc with a professional title - all requiring four or more years of regular full-time study from a recognized institution |
8-10
7-7.99
5-6.99
0-4 |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
D,C
F |
| 7/10 |
Hanoi University of Medicine Vietnam National University Hanoi Hanoi University of Foreign Studies
Hue University |
| West Indies |
Honors Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
|
First Class
Second Class, I
Second Class, II
Failure |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
F |
| II (i); Second Class Honors, Upper Division |
| University of the West Indies |
| Yemen |
Bachelor’s; requires at least 4 years of study
|
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Pass
Fail |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
D
F |
The University of Science and Technology in Yemen/Jameat Alauloom
Ibb University
University of Aden/Gam Aden |
| Yugoslavia (and the republics of the former Yugoslavia, including Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia) * |
Diploma Visoko Obrazovanja |
5
4.6
4.3
4
3.7
3.3
3
2
1
10
9
8.5
8
7.5
7
6.5
6
1-5 |
A,A+
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C,C-
D,F
F
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C
D
F |
| 7.5/10, 4/5 |
University of Sarajevo
University of Belgrade
University of Ljubljana
University of Zagreb |
| Zambia |
Bachelor's |
86-100
76-85
66-75
56-65
46-55
36-45
0-35
|
A,A+
A-
B-,B,B+
C
D
D-
F |
| Meritorious |
Copperbelt University
Univ. of Zambia |
| Zimbabwe |
Bachelor's |
First Class
Second Class, I
Second Class, II
Third Division
Failure |
A-,A,A+
B-,B,B+
C
D
F |
| 2nd Class Hons. Upper Division |
National University of Science & Technology
Africa University |
