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International Admission Requirements
United Arab Emirates
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.
Minimum Overall Academic Standing
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-.
Minimum Overall Academic Standing
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
Bachelor's degree
Minimum Overall Academic Standing
87% or 3.5 out of 4
Required Credential or Degree
Master's degree
Minimum Overall Academic Standing
87% or 3.5 out of 4
Applicants with a degree from this country are required to submit proof of English language competency.
Letter Grade Scale
| Grade | Percentage |
| A | 90-100% |
| B | 80-89% |
| C | 70-79% |
| D | 60-69% |
| F | 0-59% |
4-Point Scale
| Grade | Point |
| A |
4.0 |
| B+ |
3.5 |
| B |
3.0 |
| C+ |
2.5 |
| C | 2.0 |
| D+ | 1.5 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0 |