International Admission Requirements

China

Minimum University Admission Requirements

Please review the Minimum University Admission Requirements in addition to the information listed below.

International Admission Requirements

The following information, regarding minimum equivalent qualifications and academic standing, and required credential, is intended as a guideline only and is to be used as a reference for admission purposes only.

Academic units may have higher requirements and the assessment of any individual may be subject to additional criteria, including English language scores.

  • International Admission Requirements

    Requirements for other countries

Admission to Graduate Certificate or Diploma

Minimum Equivalent Qualifications

For admission to a Graduate Certificate or Diploma the requirement is a degree equivalent to a Simon Fraser University 4-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade equivalent to a B-.

Admission to Master's Program

Minimum Equivalent Qualifications

For admission to a master’s program, the qualifications listed are normally recognized as equivalent to a Simon Fraser University 4-year bachelor’s degree with minimum overall grade requirements.

Required Credential or Degree

A four-year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

3 on 4-point scale (B, 75%);
4 on 5-point scale (B, 80%)

Admission to Doctoral Program

Required Credential or Degree

Master’s degree

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

3 on 4-point scale (B, 75%);
4 on 5-point scale (B, 80%)

English Language Proficiency Test

Applicants with a degree from this country are required to submit proof of English language competency.

Education System

Language(s) of Instruction

Mandarin, Cantonese

Grading System

4-Point Scale

Grade Scale Percentage Description
A 4 85-100% 优秀 (Excellent)
B 3 75-84.99% 良好 (Good)
C 2 60-74.99% 中等 (Satisfactory)
D 1 0-59.99% 不及格 (Fail)

5-Point Scale

Grade Scale Percentage Description
A 5 90.00 - 100.00 优秀 (Excellent)
B 4 80.00 - 89.00 良好 (Good)
C 3 70.00 - 79.00 中等 (Satisfactory)
D 2 60.00 - 69.00 及格 (Pass)
F 1 0.00 - 59.00 不及格 (Fail)
Pass     合格 (Qualified)

University students are evaluated frequently through examinations in all subjects. Examinations are marked on either a percentage scale with a minimum pass mark of 60, or on a pass-or-fail basis (A, B, C, P and F).

Country Specific Funding