International Admission Requirements

Singapore

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

4 year Honours Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

Second Class Honours, Upper Division standing

Admission to Doctoral Program

Required Credential or Degree

Master’s degree

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

Second Class Honours, Upper Division standing

English Language Proficiency Test

Applicants with a degree from this country are exempt from submitting proof of English Language competency if the degree was completed at an institution where the language of instruction and examination was in English.

Education System

Language(s) of Instruction

English  

Grading System

Classification Scale

Grade Scale Classification Division US Grade
I 70.00 - 100.00 First Class Honours   A
II1 60.00 - 69.99 Second Class Honours First (Upper) A- / B+
II2 50.00 - 59.99 Second Class Honours Second (Lower) B
III 40.00 - 49.99 Third Class Honours   C
  0.00 - 39.99     F

100-Point Scale Scale

Grade Scale Grade Description US Grade Notes
AD 95.00 - 100.00 Distinction A+ Top 5% score in the subject
A 80.00 - 94.99 Excellent A  
B+ 75.00 - 79.99 Very good A-  
B 70.00 - 74.99 Good B+  
C+ 65.00 - 69.99 Above Average B  
C 60.00 - 64.99 Average B-  
D+ 55.00 - 59.99 Pass C  
D 50.00 - 54.99 Borderline pass C-  
F 0.00 - 49.99 Fail F