Overseas Academic Qualifications Equivalency Chart...Overseas Academic Qualifications Equivalency...

Overseas Academic Qualifications Equivalency Chart

This document provides the minimum grade requirements needed from each

country/region in order to apply for a scholarship. It is worth noting that there can be

great variation in the education systems between countries/regions and, where

applicable, multiple systems have been listed within the same country/region.

The document has been compiled from a variety of sources including: UK NARIC

(National Academic Recognition Information Centre for the United Kingdom)

www.naric.org.uk and the UK government website for overseas qualifications

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/overseas-degree-equivalency-table-

and-methodology.

Please note that this table lists the University of Westminster’s minimum

requirements for postgraduate scholarship applications only and these are non-

negotiable.

Please note:

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to apply for a scholarship. Please refer to our ELQ policy here.

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award or a full scholarship.

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http://www.naric.org.uk/

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1 | P a g e KEY: - Lettering in MAROON means criteria is published on UoW website. - When ‘no information’ stated, please judge on case-by-case basis on transcripts provided.

Country

1st Class Equivalent

2:1 Equivalent

ELQ?

A Afghanistan

90 – 100%

*85-89% from a well ranked public institution *Kabul University Bachelor’s with at least 3.0 (out of 4) *Master’s degree with at least 3.0 (out of 4)

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Albania

9.5 – 10.0 = 1st

8.5 – 9.49 = 2:1

Master i Nivelit të Parë (First level Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. Master i Nivelit t Dytë (Second Level Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard.

Algeria

18.0 + = 1st

16.0 – 17.99 = 2:1

ير ت س ماج is considered comparable to (Magister) الBritish Master's degree standard

Andorra

9 – 10 4 punts

7 – 8.9 3 punts

Màster is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Bàtxelor d'Especialització is considered comparable to British Postgraduate Diploma standard Doctorat is considered comparable to British Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) standard

Angola

18 (out of 20) = 2:1

16 (out of 20) = 2:1

Grau de Mestre is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard. This is the academic title awarded on completion of a Mestrado degree. Doutorado is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Anguilla (UK Territory)

No Information

63% or B+ (GPA of 3.0) = 2:1

No information

Antigua & Barbuda

85.0 + = 1st

University of the West Indies 75-85 or B+ = 2:1

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) is considered comparable to the overall GCE Advanced level / Scottish Advanced Higher standard Individual subjects can be taken as 1-unit and 2-unit courses.

Argentina

9.0 + = 1st

7.5 – 8.9 = 2:1

Título de Maestría / Magister is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard.


Armenia

9.0 (90%) = 1st

*8.0 - 8.99 (80-89%) *3.5 (out of 4) = 2:1

Studied after 2004, Master’s from Armenia is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. Studied before 2004, comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard.

Aruba (Netherlands Territory)

No information

University of the West Indies 9 or B+ =

2.1

No information

Australia

80%-100% = 1st

70% - 79% = 2:1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Doctorate is considered comparable to British Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) standard Postgraduate Certificate is considered comparable to British Postgraduate Certificate standard Postgraduate Diploma is considered comparable to British Postgraduate Diploma standard

Austria

1 (Sehr gut) or A = 1st

*2 (Gut)

* 60% or B = 2:1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Doktoratsstudium is considered comparable to British Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) standard Diplomstudium / Magister is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. It is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard when studied before 2002

Azerbaijan

*9-10 *CGPA 5.0 90 – 100% = 1st

*7-8 *Bakalavr or Specialised Diploma with an average grade of 4.5 (out of 5.0) 70 – 89% 3.0- 3.9 = 2:1

No information


Country


2:1 Equivalent

ELQ?

B Bahamas

*A- (and above) *90%+ = 1st

University of the West Indies 3.50 or

B+ or 80-90% = 2.1

Bachelor degree is considered comparable to Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) standard when studied at the following institution(s): The College of The Bahamas It is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): The University of the West Indies

Bahrain

CGPA of 3.6/4.0

CGPA of 3.2 (out of 4.0) = 2.1

لوم سات دب درا يا ال ل ع is (Postgraduate Diploma) الconsidered comparable to British Postgraduate Diploma standard توراة دك (Doctorate) الAlso known as: PhD is considered comparable to British Master of Philosophy degree (MPhil) standard

Bangladesh

75% + = 1st 3.75/ 4

65% - 74% = 2:1

Master of Philosophy (MPhil): is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. Master's degree (from BUET): is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. Master's degree (when following a three or four year Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard. Master's degree (when following a two-year Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard.

Barbados

85% + or A – (or above) = 1st

University of the West Indies 75% to 84% or B+ is = 2.1

Doctorate is considered comparable to British Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) standard when studied at the following institution(s): The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is considered comparable to British Master of Philosophy degree (MPhil) standard when studied at the following institution(s): The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill

Belarus

9 - 10 = 1st

7 - 8.9 = 2:1

Master’s degree is considered comparable to British Master’s degree

Belgium

*Flanders 16.5 – 20 (out of 20) *French community 86-100% (out of 100%) =1st

*Flanders 15-16.5 (out of 20) *French community 78-85% (out of 100%) =2.1

Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree. No comparability available when studied before 2002 Bologna degrees were introduced from the academic year 2004-2005 and were fully implemented by 2008/2009.


Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. Bologna degrees were introduced from the academic year 2004-2005 and were fully implemented by 2008/2009.

Belize

A or GPA 3.75 or 90%

B or GPA 3.0 or 80% = 2.1

Bachelor degree is considered comparable to Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) standard. It is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): The University of the West Indies The University of Indianapolis, USA offers several programmes at Galen University. These programmes can be treated as USA degrees.

Benin

18 (out of 20) GPA 3.67

15 (out of 20) or Bien or GPA 3.0 = 2.1

Diplôme d'Études Approfondies / Diplôme d'Études Supérieures is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard. Maîtrise is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree stand

Bermuda (British Overseas Territory)

85% + or A – (and above) = 1st

63-85 or B+ GPA 3.0 = 2.1

Bhutan

80%

65% Consider on case by case basis

Bachelor degree is considered comparable to Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) standard

Bolivia

*90% – 100%

*9.0 - 10.0 = 1st

*75% – 89% *7.5 – 8.99 = 2.1

Título de Especialista Médico, Título de Maestría (Académica) / Magister Scientiarum are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Licenciado / Título de [subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Título de Bachiller Universitario is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

Bosnia and Herzegovina

*10 (out of 10) *5 (out of 5) = 1st

*9 (out of 10) *4 (out of 5) = 2:1

Diploma Specijalist (Postgraduate Specialist Diploma) and Magistar (Master's degree) are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard BA / BSci / Diplomirani (Bachelor Degree) and Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja / Diplomirani (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education / Bachelor degree) also known as: Level VII / 1 Diploma are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Botswana

*80-100% * A average

*70-79% * B average

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard


C Country


2:1 Equivalent

ELQ?

Cambodia

*8.5 + *A- (and above) = 1st

*8.0– 8.49 *Very Good or B+ = 2:1

Master’s degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard.

Cameroon

*16 + (out of 20) *3.7 GPA + (out of 4)

*14 – 15.99 (out of 20) *3.3 - 3.69 GPA

Maîtrise and Master's degree (without thesis) are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard. Master's degree (with thesis): Is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard.

Canada

*3.3 GPA + * 86% A- (and above)

*3.0 – 3.29 *at least 77% or B+

(Post-) Graduate Diploma / Diploma of Higher Specialised Studies / Diplôme d'Études Supérieures

= 1st

= 2.1

Postgraduate Diploma is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): University of Botswana

Brazil

*8.5 – 10.0 *85% + = 1st

*7.5 – 8.49 *75% - 84.9% = 2:1

Título de Mestre Is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Brunei

3.8 out of 5

60% or B or 3.2 = 2.1

Doctor of Philosophy is considered comparable to British Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) standard Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Bulgaria

5.5 – 6.0 = 1st

5.0 – 5.49 = 2:1

After 1999: Is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. Before 1999: Is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard.

Burkina Faso

16/20 or Tres Bien

15/20 or Bien = 2.1

Diplôme d'Études Approfondies and Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Doctorat de Troisième Cycle / Doctorat de Spécialité is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Maîtrise is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

Burundi

90%

15/20 or Bien = 2.1 80%

Diplôme d'Études Approfondies is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard


= 1st

= 2.1

Specialisées / Advanced Diploma is considered comparable to British Postgraduate Diploma standard Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Master of Philosophy and Master's degree / Maîtrise are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard PhD / Doctorat is considered comparable to British Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) standard

Cape Verde (a.k.a Cabo Verde)

No Information

*16/20 in Portuguese system *18/20 in local system

Grau de Mestre is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard following a minimum 4 years atUG level This is the academic title awarded on completion of a Mestrado degree.

Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territory)

A- or 85% +

=1st

University of the West Indies B+ or 3.50 or 80-84% = 2.1

Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

Central African Republic

17/20

15 (out of 20) or Bien = 2.1

Maîtrise is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

Chad

16/20 or Tres Bien

15 (out of 20) or Bien = 2.1

Diplôme d'Études Approfondies and Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Maîtrise is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Chile

6.0 – 7.0 = 1st

5.0 – 5.9 = 2:1

Grado de Magíster is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. Grado de Licenciado en [subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Título (Profesional) de [subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

China

90 – 100% = 1st 3.7 GPA

*80 – 89% *3.3 GPA = 2:1

硕士学位 (Master's degree) is considered comparable

to British Master's degree standard

学士学位 (Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Colombia

4.0 – 5.0 = 1st

3.6 – 3.99 = 2:1

Magíster / Maestría is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when awarded on the basis of coursework, research and a thesis.


Licenciado / Título de [subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when awarded after four or more years of study. Maestro en [arts subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Awarded on completion of an undergraduate degree in the field of arts. Possible titles may include, for example, Maestro en Música (in music) or Maestro en Artes Visuales (in visual arts).

Comoros

Qualifications not recognised

Qualifications not recognised

Congo (Democratic Republic of)

16 + (out of 20) or Très Bien = 1st

14 – 15.99 or Bien = 2.1 85%

Diplôme des Études Supérieures, Diplôme d'État de Docteur en Médecine and Maîtrise are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

Congo (Republic of)

16 (out of 20) or Tres Bien

14 (out of 20) or Bien = 2.1

Diplôme des Études Supérieures, Diplôme d'État de Docteur en Médecine and Maîtrise are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

Costa Rica

9.0 – 10.0 = 1st

8.0 – 9.0 = 2:1

Maestría is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Licenciado is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Bachiller is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

Croatia

5.0 = 1st

4.0 - 4.99 = 2.1

Diploma Specijalist (Postgraduate Specialist Diploma) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. Upon completion students are awarded the title of University Specialist (Sveučilišni Specijalist) or Professional Specialist (Stručni Specijalist). Doktorat (Doctorate) is considered comparable to British Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) standard Magistar (Master's Degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Cuba

85% + = 1st 4 - 5

80-85% = 2.1 3 – 3.9

Candidato a Doctor en Ciencias is considered comparable to British Postgraduate Diploma standard. Awarded until the 1990s. Grado de Doctor en Ciencias [subject area] is considered comparable to British Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) standard. Constitutes the first level of a doctorate degree in Cuba. Title of the qualification always includes an area of specialisation in the form of a chosen generic field of research, such as Grado de Doctor en Ciencias Geográficas (Doctorate degree in Geographical Sciences). It should not be confused with Grado de


Doctor en Ciencias where no specialisation is specified, which is the highest possible academic award in Cuba. Título de Máster is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Cyprus (Republic of)

*8.5 + *3.5 – 4.0 = 1st

*6.5 – 8.49 *3.0 – 3.49 = 2:1

ΜΕΤΑΠΤΥΧΙΑΚΟ ΔΙΠΛΩΜΑ ΣΤΗ ΔΙΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ (Postgraduate Management Diploma) Transliteration: Metaptychiako diploma sti dieythynsi is considered comparable to British Postgraduate Diploma standard. Awards presented by holders with an additional confirmatory letter from the Council of Recognition of Higher Education in Cyprus (KYSATS) are deemed to be comparable to Master's level, in line with national practices in Cyprus. Didaktoriko (Doctor of Philosophy) is considered comparable to British Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) standard Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου (Open University of Cyprus) Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου (University of Cyprus) Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου (Cyprus University of Technology (CUT))

Cyprus (Turkish Republic of)

*3.5 + (out of 4) = 1st

*3.0 – 3.49 = 2.1

Czech Republic

1.5-1.0, Vyborne, Excellent, A = 1st

1.5-2.0, Velmi Dobre, Good, B = 2:1

Doktor (Doctorate) is considered comparable to British Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) standard Doktor filozofie (Doctor of Philosophy) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Inženýr (Engineer) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. It is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard when studied before 2001. JUDr. / RNDr. / PhDr. / PaeDr. / PharmDr. / RSDr. / ThLic. / ThDr. is considered comparable to British (MPhil) standard. It is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when studied before 2001 Kandidát věd (Candidate of Sciences) is considered comparable to British Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) standard. Magistr (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. It is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard when studied before 2002


Country


2:1 Equivalent

ELQ?

D Denmark

10 + (Post 2007) = 1st

8 – 9.99 (Post 2007) = 2:1

Doktorgrad (Doctorate - higher) and PhD / Doctoral (Doctorate) also known as: Licentiat are considered comparable to British Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) standard Magisterkonfereus / Magister Artium is considered comparable to British Master of Philosophy degree (MPhil) standard. Master's degree / Kandidat / Candidatus / Candidata is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Djibouti

16 (out of 20) or Tres Bien

14 (out of 20) or Bien

Diplôme Universitaire d'Études Approfondies is considered comparable to British Postgraduate Diploma standard Maîtrise / Master is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Dominica

95% (and above) or A- = 1st

80-94.99% or B+ = 2.1

Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): The University of the West Indies Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): The University of the West Indies

Dominican Republic

90 – 100% A

3.5 or Magna Cum Laude = 2.1 85% B

Maestría / Magíster / Master en [subject area] is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Especialidad en [medical subject] is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when studied for the following duration(s): 3 years or more Licenciado / Título de [subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

Country


2:1 Equivalent

ELQ?

E East Timor

*GPA typically out of 20, judge on case by case basis

*GPA typically out of 20, judge on case by case basis – 15


minimum recommended

Ecuador

*90% + *9 + = 1st

*80 – 89% *8.00 – 8.99 = 2:1

Título de Licenciado / Título de [subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Título de Magíster is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Egypt

* 4 year Bachelor's Degree awarded by the American University in Cairo 3.7 + *90% + *Unless otherwise specified: 3.61 – 4.0

* 4 year Bachelor's Degree awarded by the American University in Cairo 3.2 – 3.69

*80 – 89% *Unless otherwise specified: 3.2 – 3.6 (out of 4)

ير ت س ماج also known as: Majister is (Master's degree) الconsidered comparable to British Master's degree standard

El Salvador

10/10

7.5 or 75% or Muy Bueno = 2:1 8/10

Maestría is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Licenciado / Título de [subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when awarded after four or more years of study.

Equatorial Guinea

*Grading out of 10, judge on case by case basis

*Grading out of 10, judge on case by case basis – minimum of 6 recommended

Minimum of four year degree from Universidad Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial may be considered however typically students will also require a pre-masters qualification from a recognised UK institution

Estonia

A or 5 = 1st

B or 4 = 2:1

Doktorikraad (Doctorate) is considered comparable to British Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) standard Magistrikraad (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Ethiopia

Masters degree A or 4.0 (out of 4)

Masters degree B or 3.5 (out of 4)

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Country


2:1 Equivalent

ELQ?

F Fiji

80% + or ‘A’ grade = 1st

70 – 80% or ‘B’ score = 2:1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Finland

*5 (on scale of 1 – 5) *3 (on scale of 1 – 3)

*4 (on scale of 1 – 5) *2 (on scale of 1 – 3)

Lisensiaatti / Licenciat [medical subject areas] (Higher academic degree in Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary


= 1st

= 2:1

Medicine) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Maisteri / Magister (Master's degree) and Ylempi Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto (Ylempi AMK) / Högre Yrkeshögskoleexamen (Postgraduate Polytechnic degree) are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Oikeustieteen Kandidaatti / Juris Kandidat (Law degree), Proviisori / Provisor (Higher Academic degree in Pharmacy), Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto, AMK / Yrkeshögskoleexamen and YHS (Polytechnic degree) are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Kandidaatti / Kandidat (Lower academic degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard. No comparability available when studied: Before 1995 Is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard when studied: between 1996 and 2005 Oikeusnotaari (Lower Academic Law degree) and Varanotaari (Lower Academic Law degree - pre-1996) are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Kandidaatti / Kandidat / Professional title (Long-cycle degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard when studied: Before 1996

France

16 – 20, Très bien, Very good = 1st

13 – 15.99, Bien, Good = 2:1

Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées, Diplôme de Master / Grade de Master and Diplôme d'Études Approfondies are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Maîtrise is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard. This is a pre-Bologna award and the last date of issue was 2009.

Country


2:1 Equivalent

ELQ?

G Gabon

Tres Bien

Maitrise (Masters) score of Bien = 2.1

Master / Maîtrise is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Diplôme d'Ingénieur is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Gambia

Masters degree 80% + / CQPA 4.00 / Grade A =1st

Masters degree 67 – 79.9% / CQPA 3.30 / Grade B+ =2.1

Master’s degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard


Georgia Bakalavris Khariskhi or specialized diploma CGPA 5 = 1st Higher School of Economics mark on a ten point scale, where 10 is the best, there must be an average score between 9 and 10 = 1st

Bakalavris Khariskhi or specialized diploma CGPA 4.5 – 4.99 = 2:1 Higher School of Economics mark on a ten point scale, where 10 is the best, there must be an average score between 7 and 8 = 2:1

მაგისტრის დიპლომი (Master's degree)

Transliteration: Magistris Khariskhi is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

ბაკალავრის დიპლომი (Bachelor degree)

Transliteration: Bakalavris Khariskhi and უმაღლესი

განათლების დიპლომი (Specialist Diploma) Transliteration: Umaghlesi Ganatlebis Diplomi are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Germany

Magister Artium / Fachhochschul-Diplom/ Erstes Staatsexamen (First State Examination), Bachelors - a score 1.5 -1.0

Magister Artium / Fachhochschul-Diplom/ Erstes Staatsexamen (First State Examination), Bachelors - a score 2.5 -1.6

Master is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Bachelor and Zeugnis über den Zweiten Abschnitt der Ärztlichen Prüfung is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Berufsakademien Diplom / Studienakademien Diplom / Diplom (BA) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): Berufsakademie Baden-Württemberg (to 2009) Berufsakademie Berlin (to 2003) Berufsakademie Heidenheim (to 2009) Berufsakademie Karlsruhe (to 2009) Berufsakademie Lörrach (to 2009) Berufsakademie Mannheim (to 2009) Berufsakademie Mosbach (to 2009) Berufsakademie Ravensburg (to 2009) Berufsakademie Sachsen Berufsakademie Stuttgart (to 2009) Berufsakademie Villingen-Schwenningen (to 2009) Erste Staatsprüfung (Jura / Sekundarstufe II / Sonderpädagogische Lehrämter) and Erste Staatsprüfung (Primarstufe / Sekundarstufe I) are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. Is considered comparable to British Bachelor(Honours) degree standard when studied:Before 2002

Ghana

*3.6 (out of 4) [post-2013] *3.75 (out of 4) before 2013 70 % - 100% = 1st

*3.0 – 3.59 [post-2013] *3.25 – 3.74 before 2013 60 – 69% = 2:1

Master's degree from Ghana is considered: - comparable to British Postgraduate Diploma standard when studied for the 1 year or less than 2 - comparable to British Master's degree standard when studied for 2 years or less than 3. Bachelor degree and Doctor of [medical subject] are considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard


Master of Philosophy is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Greece

8.5 (out of 10) = 1st

6.5 – 8.4 = 2:1

MΕΤΑΠΤΥΧΙΑΚΟ ΔΙΠΛΩΜΑ ΕΙΔΙΚΕΥΣΗΣ (Postgraduate Diploma of Specialisation) Transliteration: Metaptychiako Diploma Eidikefsis is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard ΠΤΥΧΙΟ (Diploma/Degree (AEA)) Transliteration: Ptychio, ΠΤΥΧΙΟ - ΣΧΟΛΗ ΑΞΙΩΜΑΤΙΚΩΝ (Diploma/Degree - Police Officer's School) Transliteration: Ptychio - scholi axiomatikon and ΠΤΥΧΙΟ (Diploma/Degree (University Sector)) Transliteration: Ptychío are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard ΠΤΥΧΙΟ (Diploma/Degree (AEN)) Transliteration: Ptychio and ΠΤΥΧΙΟ (Diploma/Degree (TEI)) Transliteration: Ptychío are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard ΠΤΥΧΙΟ (Diploma/Degree in Midwifery (TEI)) Transliteration: Ptychio is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard when studied: Before 2006

Grenada

3.7 or A-

University of the West Indies 3.0 or B or 60%

Guatemala

90%

80% = 2.1

Maestría is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Licenciado / Título de [subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Guinea / Guinea Bissau

Bacharelato or Licenciatura typically NOT adequate

Bacharelato or Licenciatura typically NOT adequate

Guyana

GPA 4 A 75- 100%

Pass with distinction GPA 3.4

Graduate Diploma is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Bachelor degree, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard when studied in the following field(s): Law Medicine / Surgery

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H Haiti

80% + or 8.0 – 10 or A = 1st

70 - 79% or 7 - 7.99 or B = 2.1

Maîtrise is considered comparable to Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) standard


Honduras

4.5 – 5.0 = 1st

90%

4.0 – 4.49 = 2.1 80%

Maestría is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Licenciado / Título de [subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Hong Kong

*3.31–4.00 (out of 4) *A or Excellent * 3.70–4.30 = 1st

*3.00–3.30 (out of 4) *B or Good * 2.70–3.69 (out of 4.3) = 2:1

碩士學位 (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

學士學位 (榮譽) (Bachelor degree (Honours)) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

學士學位 (Bachelor degree (Ordinary)) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

Hungary

Egyetemi Oklevel/ Alapfokozat - a score of 4.51 - 5.00 = 1st

Egyetemi Oklevel/ Alapfokozat - a score of 3.51 - 4.5 = 2:1

Egyetemi Doktor (University Doctorate), Mesterfokozat (Master's degree) are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Alapfokozat (Bachelor degree), Egyetemi Oklevél (University Diploma) are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Főiskolai Oklevél (College Diploma) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

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I Iceland

9.00–10 or ‘Distinction’ = 1st

7.5–8.99 or ‘First class’ = 2:1

Kandidatspróf / Candidatus Mag (Academic degree) and Baccalaurreatus (Bachelor degree) are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Meistaraprof (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

India

75% + = 1st

65 – 74% = 2.1

Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Professional Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Master of Arts / Science / Commerce and Master's degree (in professional subjects) are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Indonesia

3.5 + (out of 4) = 1st

3.0 – 3.49 =2.1

Master's degree (Also known as: Sarjana II (S2) / Magister) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard


Bachelor degree also known as: Sarjana I (S1) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Iran

17 (out of 20) = 1st

15.5 – 16.99 = 2:1

Specialised Medical Course and (Master's degree) Transliteration: Karshenasi Ershad are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Professional Doctorate is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Bachelor degree also known as: (Licence) Transliteration: Karshenasi is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Iraq

85 - 100% = 1st

70 – 84.99% = 2:1

(Higher Diploma of Technology) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard (Bachelor degree in [Medicine / Dental Surgery / Engineering]) is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied before 1990

Ireland

70 + or 1st class = 1st

60 – 69 or 2.1 = 2:1

Honours Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Ordinary Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Israel

90–100% or A = 1st

80–89% or B = 2:1

is considered comparable to (Master's degree) מוסמךBritish Master's degree standard. וטרינרית לרפואה דוקטור ,(Bachelor degree) ראשון תואר(Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)) and דוקטור are considered (Doctor of Medicine (MD)) לרפואהcomparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Italy

110 = 1st

100 – 109 = 2:1

Diploma Accademico di Secondo Livello, Diploma Accademico di Specializzazione I and Laurea Magistrale, Laurea Specialistica are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Master Universitario di Primo Livello and Master Universitario di Secondo Livello are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. No comparability available when studied:Before 1999 Laurea in Ingegneria is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when studied: Before 2001


Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti , Laurea , Diploma di Mediatore Linguistico and Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire)

16 - 20 or Très Bien =1st

14 – 15 or Bien = 2:1

Diplôme d'Études Approfondies, Diplôme d'Études Supérieures and Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Doctorat de Specialité de Troisième Cycle is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Maîtrise is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

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J Jamaica

*Class I *3.6 + (out of 4) = 1st

*Class II upper division *3.00–3.59 = 2:1

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Master’s degree are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when studied at: The University of the West Indies, Mona. Master's degree (accredited by the University Council of Jamaica) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard.

Japan

*90 - 100% *Outstanding *A

*75 - 89% *Excellent *B or 3.0

碩士 (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard.

Jordan

*A / Excellent *84% + *3.7 – 4.0 = 1st

*B / Very good *75% - 83.99% *3.0 – 3.69 = 2:1

(Doctor of Philosophy) Also known as: PhD is considered comparable to British Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) standard (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard (Higher Diploma) also known as: Postgraduate Diploma / High Diploma is considered comparable to British Postgraduate Diploma standard

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K Kazakhstan

*3.8 – 4.0 *4.7 – 5.0 = 1st

Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma with *3.6 – 3.79 *4.5 – 4.69 = 2:1

Бакалавр дипломы (Bachelor degree) also known as: Диплом бакалавра is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Магистр дипломы (Master's degree) also known as: Диплом магистра is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard


Kenya

*A or 70–100% *First Class *Excellent = 1st

*B or 60–69% *Second Class (Upper) *Good = 2:1

Master of Philosophy is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when awarded from public universities and CHE recognised programmes from private universities.

Kiribati

80 A

70- 79 B

Korea, Republic of (South)

*90–100% *A+ / A *4.0 - 4.5

*80–89% *B+ / B *3.0 – 3.5

Bachelor’s Degree is considered comparable to British Bachelors (Honours) degree standard

Kosovo

10 or Excellent = 1st

9 or Very good = 2:1

Diplomë e Studimeve Themelore Universitare - Baҫelor (Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard (Diplomë) Speciajalist (Specialist Postgraduate Diploma) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Diplomë e Studimeve Pasdiplomike - Magjistër (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Kuwait

3.67 – 4.00 = 1st

3.2 – 3.66 = 2:1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when awarded as advanced specialisation on the basis of a Bachelor degree.

Kyrgyzstan

5 (out of 5) 3.67 (out of 4)

4 (out of 5) 3 (out of 4)

Магистр диплому / Диплом магистра (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard.

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L Latvia

*9 – 10 *A = 1st

7 – 8 *B = 2:1

Magistra Diploms (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard and is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied: Before 2000

Lebanon

*18–20 *90–100% *3.6 – 4.0 = 1st

*16 – 17.99 *80% - 89.99% *3.2 – 3.59 = 2:1

ازة ية اإلج يم ل ع ت is considered comparable (Maîtrise) الto British Bachelor degree standard ير ت س ماج لوم ,(Master's degree) ال سات دب درا يا ال ل ع ال(Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies), شهادة سات درا اليا ل ع ي ال سة ف ند ه Diplôme d'Études Supérieures en) الArchitecture) and شهادة ندس (Diplôme d'Ingénieur) مه


are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Lesotho

A Masters degree with:

*80-100% *A = 1st

A Masters degree with: *75-79% *A/B+ = 2.1

Doctorate is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard when studied for the following duration(s): 5 years or less than 6 Degree titles awarded after four years of study by direct entry are the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Education. Degree titles awarded after five years of study by direct entry are the BSc in General Nursing & Midwifery, Bachelor of Nursing Science, Bachelor of Pharmacy, LLB and Bachelor of Engineering.

Liberia

A Masters degree with: *A *90-100% *4.0 = 1st

A Masters degree with: *B+ *85-89% *3.5 – 3.99 = 2:1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard.

Libya

*4.0 *85–100% = 1st

*3.2 – 3.99 *75-84.99% = 2:1

ير ت س ماج ازة/ ال ية اإلج عال is (Master's degree) الconsidered comparable to British Postgraduate Diploma standard Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied in the following field(s): Architecture Engineering Medicine / Surgery Doctorate also known as: PhD is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Liechtenstein

6 = 1st

5.5 – 5.99 = 2:1

Dipl Ing (FH) / Dipl Arch (FH) is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Bachelor degree and Magister Philosophiae are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Lithuania

*9 – 10 *83% +

*8 – 8.99 *75 – 82.99%


= 1st

= 2:1

Bakalauro Diplomas (Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard when studied: Before 2000 Profesinis Bakalauras (Professional Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Magistro diplomas (Master's degree) and Specialiosis Profesines Studijos (Diploma of Specialised Professional Studies) are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard when studied: Before 2000

Luxembourg

*17 – 20 *55% + (trés bien) = 1st

*14 – 16 *45 – 54.99% (bien) = 2.1

Bachelor is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard. No comparability available when studied: Before 2002 Diplôme d'Ingénieur Industriel is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Master is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. No comparability available when studied: Before 2002

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M Macau (SAR of the People’s Repulic of China)

A or 3.7 GPA or 83%

B or 3.3 GPA or 17 or 65%

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Bachelor degree / Licenciatura is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Macedonia

Magistar 10 = 1st

Magistar 9 = 2:1

Диплома за завршено високо образование VII/1 степен (Diploma of Completed Higher Education (Level VII/1)) also known as: Дипломирани / Diplomirani is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Дипломиран / Баццалауреус / Баццалауреа (Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Диплома на Mагистер VII/2 степен (Master's degree (Level VII/2)) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard


Дипломa Специјалистички студии (Postgraduate Specialist Diploma) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Madagascar

16 – 20 (Très Bien) = 1st

14 – 15.99 (Bien) = 2.1

Diplôme d'Études Approfondies and Diplome d'Ingenieuris are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Maîtrise is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Malawi

*85-100% *6 *Pass with Distinction = 1st

*70-74% *5 *Pass with Distinction = 2:1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): Mzuzu University and University of Malawi Postgraduate Diploma is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): Mzuzu University , University of Malawi

Malaysia

3.5 – 4.0 = 1st

3.0 – 3.49 = 2:1

Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard.

Maldives

85 – 100 %

75 – 84% 3.0 GPA

Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): The Maldives National University

Mali

16 – 20 = 1st

14 – 15.99 (Bien) = 2.1

Malta

*Same as UK *80 – 100% = 1st

*Same as UK * 70–79.99% = 2:1

Bachelor (General) degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Bachelor (Honours) degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Marshall Islands

No information

No information

Martinique (French Territory)

No information

3.0 GPA or B or 60% + = 2:1

Mauritania

16 (out of 20) Tres Bien

14 (out of 20) Bien

Maîtrise and Master are considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Mauritius

*A *70% *Class I

*B *60% - 69.99% *Class II, Division I

Master of Philosophy Degree and Master's degree / Master of Business Administration are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard


= 1st = 2.1 Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Mexico

10 (Excelent) = 1st

8.5 (Muy bien) = 2.1

Grado / Título de Maestro / Maestría is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Título de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) de [subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Micronesia

4.0 A

3.0 B

Moldova

10 = 1st

9 = 2:1

The Diploma de Licenţă (Diploma of Licentiate), Diplomă de Studii Superioare (Diploma of Higher Education) are typically considered comparable to UK bachelor’s degree. Diplomă de Magistru (Master's degree) also known as: Diplomă de Master is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Monaco

16 + = 1st

14 – 15.99 = 2.1

A bachelor’s degree considered comparable to UK bachelor's degree.

Mongolia

A 94 4

*B *85% *3 = 2.1

Магистр (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Бакалавр (Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Диплом Специалиста (Specialist Diploma) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Montenegro

10 = 1st

9 = 2:1

Diploma o završenim osnovnim akademskim studijama (Diploma of Completed Academic Undergraduate Studies), Diploma primenjenih osnovnih studija (Diploma of Professional Undergraduate Studies) and Diploma Visoko Obrazovanje / Diplomirani (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education) are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Diploma specijalistickih studija (Postgraduate Specialist Diploma) and Magistar (Master's degree) and considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Morocco

*18 - 20 *3.4 – 4.0 = 1st

*16 – 17.99 *3.0 – 3.39 = 2.1

Diplôme d'Écoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion), (Licence / Licence d'Études Fondamentales / Licence Professionnelle), (Diplôme du Cycle Normal) and (Maîtrise) are considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard (Diplôme d'Ingénieur d'État), (Diplôme de Doctorat en Pharmacie) are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard


(Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées), (Master / Master Spécialisé), (Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Approfondies), (Diplôme d'Architecte) and (Diplôme de Docteur Vétérinaire) are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Mozambique

18 - 20 (Excellent) = 1st

16 – 17.99 (Very Good) =2.1

Grau de Licenciado/a is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

Grau de Mestre is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard. This is the academic title awarded on completion of a Mestrado degree.

Myanmar (Burma)

*A / A+ *70–100% *4.5–5.0 (5 point scale) *4 (4 point scale) = 1st

*B+ / A- *60–69.99% *3.5–4.49 (5 point scale) *3 (4 point scale) = 2:1

Master of Research is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Master's degree/ PG diploma is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Bachelor degree in professional subjects (5 years or longer) is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard. Five and six-year degrees in professional subjects include: Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Engineering, Dental Surgery, Traditional Medicine, Nautical Science, Architecture, Forestry and Veterinary Science.

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N Namibia

*Distinction *A *80 – 100% = 1st

*Very good *B *70–79% = 2:1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard and is considered comparable to Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) standard when studied: Before 2008 Bachelor Honours degree / Professional Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard and is considered comparable to Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) standard when studied: Before 2008

Nauru

No information

No information

University of the South Pacific branch.

Nepal

*90% + *3.9 + = 1st

*80-89.99% *3.89 = 2:1

Master of Philosophy is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Master's degree (following a four-year Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Master's degree (following a three-year Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard


Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard when studied for the following duration(s): 4 years or less than 5 5 years or less than 6 6 years or less than 7

Netherlands

8.6 + = 1st

7.5 – 8.5 = 2:1

Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard. No comparability available when studied: Before 2001 Doctoraal is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard. Hoger Beroepsonderwijs (HBO) (until 2001) is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied: Before 2001 Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. No comparability available when studied: Before 2001 Awarded from 2002.

New Zealand

A and above = 1st

B and above = 2:1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Bachelor (Honours) degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Bachelor of Veterinary Science is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Nicaragua

90 – 100%

80% = 2.1

Maestría is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Licenciado / Título de [subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when awarded after four years study.

Niger

16 – 20 = 1st 80%

14 – 15 (Bien) = 2.1

Diplôme d'Études Approfondies and Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Maîtrise, Diplôme d'Ingénieur and Doctorat en Médecine are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

Nigeria

*3.5 - 4.0 (out of 4) *4.5 - 5.0 (out of 5) = 1st

*3.0 - 3.49 (out of 4) *3.5 - 4.49 (out of 5) = 2:1

Bachelor degree with Honours and Doctor of [medical subject] are considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard.


Norway

A = 1st

B = 2:1

Candidatus Realium / Candidatus Philologiae and Master of Philosophy are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Mastergrad (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. No comparability available when studied: Before 2002

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O Oman

3.4 – 4.0 = 1st

3.0 – 3.39 = 2.1

Master's Degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

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P Pakistan

3.5 – 4.0 = 1st 75%+ = 1st

3.0 – 3.5 GPA = 2:1 65 – 74% = 2:1

Master's degree (following a two or three-year Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard. Master's degree (following a four-year Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Palau

No information

No information

Palestine

*90% - 100% = 1st

*80% - 89.99% *3.0 (out of 4) = 2:1

Grading systems vary according to institution. A percentage system is most commonly used, though some institutions in addition provide a letter grade and a GPA. A mark of 60% is the pass mark at most universities.

Panama

A or 91%

B or 81% = 2.1

Maestría is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Licenciado / Título de [subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when awarded after four or more years of study.

Papua New Guinea

Class I

Class II, Division A

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Bachelor (Honours) degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Bachelor (Pass) degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

Paraguay

5.0

4.0 = 2.1


91 – 100%

80 – 89% Título de Maestría / Magíster is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Título de Licenciado / Título de [professional title] is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Peru

*15 – 20 *90 – 100% = 1st

*13 – 14.99 (Muy Bueno) *80 – 89.99% = 2.1

Grado Académico de Bachiller is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Título de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) de [subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard A Título de Maestría / Grado Académico de Magíster (from Peru) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard.

Philippines

*1.0 or 4.0 (check individual scale) *96 – 100% *Summa cum laude *Excellent 1 – 1.25 = 1st

*1.5 or 3.5 (check individual scale) *92 – 95% *Magna cum laude *Very Good 2- 2.2 = 2.1

A Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard or a British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): Asian Institute of Management Ateneo de Manila University De La Salle University University of Santo Tomas University of the Philippines. Master's degree from a Centre of Excellence or Prestigious University is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard.

Poland

6 = 1st

5 = 2:1

Magister / Magister Inżynier (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. Is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard when studied: Before 2000 Licencjat / Inżynier (Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard.

Portugal

20 = 1st

18 - 19 = 2:1

Master's degree and Mestrado / Mestre are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados - DESE and Licenciado are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Puerto Rico (USA territory)

A 90-100%

B 80-89% 3.0

Grado de Juris Doctor is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Constitutes a first professional degree in law. Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard


Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

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Q Qatar

3.50–4.00 = 1st

3.00–3.49 = 2:1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when awarded as advanced specialisation of a Bachelor degree.

Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

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R Romania

10 = 1st

8 – 9 = 2.1

Diplomă de Master (Master's degree), Diplomă de Studii Academice Postuniversitare (Postgraduate Diploma - Academic Studies ), Diplomă de Studii Aprofundate (Diploma of Advanced Studies), Diplomă de Studii Postuniversitare de Specializare (Postgraduate Diploma - Specialised Studies) and Certificat/Diplomă de Medic Specialist (Medical Specialist (Doctor)) are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Diplomă de Inginer (Engineer), Diplomă de Arhitect (Architect), Diplomă de Doctor Medic-Veterinar (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), Diplomă de Doctor-Medic (Doctor of Medicine), Diplomă de Farmacist (Pharmacist), Diplomă de Urbanist Diplomat (Town Planner) and Diplomă de Licenţă (Bachelor degree) are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Russia

*4.8 – 5 (out of 5) *9 – 10 (out of 10) = 1st

*4 .5 – 4.79 (out of 5) *7 – 8 (out of 10) = 2.1

Master’s degree from Russia is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Rwanda

*80-100% *16 – 20 = 1st

*70-79% *15- 17 = 2.1

Bachelor (Honours) degree, Diplôme de Docteur en Médecine is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Ordinary Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Master’s from Rwanda is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard


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S Saint Kitts and Nevis

80 – 100% A

GPA of 3.0 or B or 60% + = 2:1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): The University of the West Indies Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): The University of the West Indies

Saint Lucia

3.5 out of 4 A

60% or B or 3.1 = 2.1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): The University of the West Indies Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): The University of the West Indies

Samoa

80 A

70- 79 B

Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): University of the South Pacific, Samoa

Sao Tome & Principe

No information

No information

Normally scored similarly to Portugal.

Saudi Arabia

*3.4 + (out of 4) *3.7 + (out of 5) = 1st

*3.0 – 3.39 (out of 4) *3.5 – 3.69 (out of 5) = 2:1

ير ت س ماج is considered (Master's degree) الcomparable to British Master's degree standard وس وري كال ب is considered (Bachelor degree) الcomparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Senegal

16 – 20 (Tres Bien) = 1st

14 – 15 (Bien) = 2.1

Diplôme d'État de Docteur en Médecine, Diplome d'Etude Superieures, Maîtrise, Diplôme d'Ingénieur, Diplôme de Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire and Diplôme de Pharmacien are considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Diplôme d'Études Approfondies and Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Specialisées are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Serbia

9 – 10 (Excellent / Outstanding) = 1st

8 – 8.99 (Very Good) = 2:1

Диплома о стеченом високом образовању / Diploma o stečenom visokom obrazovanju (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education) also known as: Дипломирани / Diplomirani / Level VII/1 Diploma and Дипломирани / Diplomirani (Bachelor degree) are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Диплому о стеченом стручном називу специјалисте / Diploma o stečenom stručnom nazivu specijalista (Postgraduate Specialist Diploma) and Mастер /


Magistar (Master's degree) are equivalent to a UK Master’s degree

Seychelles

70 – 100% 60 – 69% Normally, universities see standard requirements for entry from UK universities or equivalent.

Sierra Leone

*70-100% *A *First Class = 1st

*60-69% *B+ *Second Class Upper = 2:1

Bachelor degree (Honours) is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Singapore

*4.5 – 5.0 *3.6 – 4.0 *Class I = 1st

*4.0 – 4.49 (out of 5) *3.2 – 3.59 (out of 4) *Class II, Upper = 2.1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Bachelor (Honours) degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): Nanyang Technological University (NTU) National University of Singapore (NUS) SIM University Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): National University of Singapore (NUS) SIM University Is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): Singapore Management University (SMU) Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Slovakia

1 or A (Excellent) = 1st

1.5 – 1.01 or B (Very Good) = 2.1

Inžinier (Engineer) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard and is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard when studied: Before 2002 JUDr. / RNDr. / PhDr. / PaeDr. / PharmDr. / RSDr. / ThLic. / ThDr. is considered comparable to British Master of Philosophy degree (MPhil) standard and is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when studied: Before 2001 Magister (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard and is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard when studied: Before 2002 Bakalár (Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard and is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard when studied: Before 2004

Slovenia

9 – 10 = 1st

8 = 2:1

Magister (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard


Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University Degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Diploma o pridobljeni visoki strokovni izobrazbi / Diplomirani (Diploma of Professional Higher Education) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Diplomant (Professionally oriented first-cycle degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Univerzitetni diplomant (Academically oriented first-cycle degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Solomon Islands

80 A

70 – 79 B

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): University of the South Pacific, The Solomon Islands Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): University of the South Pacific, The Solomon Islands

Somalia

90% 3.67 A-

80% 3 B

The standard requirement for entry is a 2.1 in a Bachelors degree from a UK university

South Africa

75-100% = 1st

70 – 74.99% = 2:1

Bachelor (Honours) degree and Professional Bachelor degree are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard When studied at the following institution(s): University of Pretoria Master’s degree from South Africa is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Spain

9 – 10 = 1st

7 – 8.9 = 2:1

Título Universitario Oficial de Máster (Máster Universitario) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard No comparability available When studied: Before 2006 Título Universitario Oficial de Arquitecto Técnico and Título Universitario Oficial de Ingeniero Técnico are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard


Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado en [subject area] (Grado) and Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado / Ingeniero / Arquitecto (Licenciatura) are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Sri Lanka

*75% + *3.7 – 4.0 = 1st

*60-74.99% *3.3 – 3.69 = 2:1

Bachelor General degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Bachelor Special degree and Professional degree are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master's degree are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard.

Sudan

80% + = 1st

70% - 79% = 2.1

وس وري كال ب :also known as (Bachelor degree) الBachelor (General) degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard وس وري كال ب ي ال طب ف جراحة ال نان طب / وال س سة /األ ند ه ال

(Bachelor degree in a professional subject) is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied in the following field(s): Architecture Dentistry Engineering Medicine / Surgery وس وري كال ب بة مع ال شرف مرت Bachelor (Honours)) الdegree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Master’s degree from Sudan is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard.

Suriname

9 – 10 = 1st

*Met Genoegen *Cum Laude - with distinction *8 = 2.1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard. No comparability available when studied: Before 1982 When awarded after four years study. Doctoraal Examen is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied: Before 1983

Swaziland

B average = 1st

C average = 2.1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Sweden

Väl godkänd or Pass with distinction = 1st

Godkänd or Pass = 2:1

Magisterexamen (Master's degree), Master's degree / International Master's degree (in English) and Yrkesexamen (Professional Master's degree) are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard


Bachelor degree / Kandidatexamen and Yrkesexamen (Professional Bachelor degree) are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Switzerland

*6 (1 – 6 scale) *10 (1 – 10 scale) *1 (5 – 1 scale) = 1st

*5 (1 – 6 scale) *8 – 9 (1 – 10 scale) *2 (5 – 1 scale) = 2:1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Syria

80 – 100% = 1st

70-79% = 2:1

(Master's degree) also known as: Al-Mâjistîr. is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard (Bachelor degree) also known as: 'Al-Ijâza fi' or 'Licence' is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

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T Taiwan

*80–100% (Highest) *3.7 + = 1st

*75–79.99% (Average) *3.25 – 3.69 = 2:1

碩士學位 (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

學士學位 (Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Tajikistan

5 = 1st

4 = 2.1

Дипломи магистр (Master's degree) Also known as: Диплом магистра is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Дипломи дар бораи маълумоти оли (Specialist Diploma) Also known as: Диплом специалиста Is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Tanzania

*70% + *First Class Honours = 1st

*60 – 69.99% *Second Class - Upper 3.7 = 2:1

Bachelor degree and Doctor of [medical field] are considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Master’s degree from Tanzania is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard.

Thailand

3.5 – 4.0 = 1st

3.0 – 3.49 = 2:1

Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Higher Diploma of Technical Education / Higher Diploma of Vocational Education is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Higher Graduate Diploma and Master's degree are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Togo

16 – 20 = 1st

14 – 15 (Bien) = 2.1


Diplôme d'Ingénieur and Maîtrise are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Diplôme d'Études Approfondies and Diplôme d'Études Supérieures are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Tonga

80 A

70-79 B

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): University of the South Pacific Centre, Nuku'alofa Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): University of the South Pacific Centre, Nuku'alofa

Trinidad and Tobago

70% + = 1st

60 – 69.99% = 2.1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Master's degree (accredited by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Bachelor degree (accredited by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago) is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Tunisia

16 – 20 (Tres bien or Very good) = 1st

14 – 15 (Bien or Good) = 2:1

ة تاذي س ازة ,(Maîtrise) اال are considered (Licence) اإلجcomparable to British Bachelor degree standard Diplôme National) المعمارية الهندسة في الوطنية الشهادةd'Architecture), لمهندس الوطنية الشهادة (Diplôme National d'Ingénieur) and تور ي دك طب ف طب / ال يطري ال ب ال

(Docteur en Médecine / Vétérinaire) are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard ير ت س ماج ني ال مه بحث /ال / Master Professionnel) الRecherche), and لوم سات دب درا قة ال عم ت م Diplôme) الd'Études Approfondies) are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Turkey

3.5 – 4.0 = 1st

*2.7(out of 4) to 3.0 (out of 4) *Shown as flexible on our website, safely use 2.7 – 3.49 as a guidline. = 2:1

Dis Hekimi Diplomasi (Dentistry Diploma), Veteriner Hekim Diplomasi (Veterinarian Diploma) and Eczacilik Diplomasi (Pharmacist Diploma) are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when studied for the following duration(s): 5 years or less than 6.


Yüksek Lisans Diplomasi (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Tip Doktoru Diplomasi is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard when studied for the following duration(s): 6 years or less than 7 Lisans Diplomasi (Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied: Before 2005 Mühendis Diplomasi (Engineering degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Turkmenistan

5

4.5 – 4.75

Ýokary bilim hakynda şahadatnama (Specialist Diploma) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territory)

*85% +

*63 – 84.99% *B+

Tuvalu

80 A

70 -79 B

Similar to Tonga

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2:1 Equivalent

ELQ?

U Uganda

*4.4 – 5.0 *75 – 100% = 1st

*3.6 – 4.39 *65 – 74.99% = 2:1

Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard.

Ukraine

*4.7 + *9 – 10 = 1st

*4.5 – 4.69 *7 – 8 = 2:1

Диплом бакалавра (Bachelor degree), Диплом спеціаліста (Specialist Diploma) are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard when studied: Before 2007 Диплом магістра (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard when studied: Before 2005

United Arab Emirates

85 – 100% = 1st 3.6 GPA

80% –84.99% = 2:1 3.3 GPA

ير ت س ماج is considered (Master's degree) الcomparable to British Master's degree standard وس وري كال ب is considered (Bachelor degree) الcomparable to British Bachelor degree standard


United States

3.5 – 4.0 = 1st

3.0 – 3.49 = 2:1

Bachelor degree, First Professional Degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Master’s from US is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard.

Uruguay

10/12

8.5/12 80 - 85% 4.5/6 = 2.1

Título de Maestría / Magíster / Máster is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard Título de Licenciado / Título de [subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard

Uzbekistan

*Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) with a grade of 90% + *Bakalavr Diplomi (Bachelor degree) with a grade of 95% + = 1st

*Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) with a grade of 80% - 89.99% *Bakalavr Diplomi (Bachelor degree) with a grade of 85% - 94.99% = 2.1

Magistr Diplomi (Master's degree) and Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) are considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Bakalavr Diplomi (Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard

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2:1 Equivalent

ELQ?

V Vanuatu

80 A

70 – 79 B

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): University of the South Pacific, Vanuatu

Venezuela

*18 – 20 (out of 20) *91 -100% *9 – 10 (out of 10) = 1st

*15 – 17.99 (out of 20) *81 – 90% *8 – 8.99 (out of 10) = 2:1

Licenciatura / Título de [subject area] is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard Maestría is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

Vietnam

*8.0 – 10.0 *3.5 – 4.0 = 1st

*7.50 – 7.99 *3.0 – 3.49 = 2:1

Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Đại Học / Bằng Cử Nhân (Bachelor degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Thạc sĩ (Master's degree) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard.


Country


2:1 Equivalent

ELQ?

Y Yemen

Majister (Masters) 88% – 100% = 1st

Majister (Masters) 78% - 87% = 2:1

(Master's degree) also known as: Majister is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard

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2:1 Equivalent

ELQ?

Z Zambia

Masters degree 3.5 – 4.0 = 1st

Masters degree 3.0 – 3.49 = 2:1

Master's degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Postgraduate Diploma is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Bachelor degree considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard when studied in the following field(s): Medicine / Surgery

Zimbabwe

75%+ (First Division) = 1st

65-74.99% (Upper Second Division) = 2.1

Bachelor degree (General) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree standard Bachelor degree (Honours) is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard Master's degree is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard

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