LSU Graduate Admission Requirements for Applicants From

LSU graduate admission requirements for applicants from

ANGOLA Degree required Licenciatura/Licenciado Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Doutorado (Doctorate) Minimum required 65 or Very Good grade point average (GPA)* 90-100 = Excellent 65-89 = Very Good 55-64 = Good/Average 40-54 = Low Pass 0-39 = Fail TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

*Note about required GPAs: Grading scales vary by institution. Generally, student must have an overall GPA at or above the “second level” of the grading scale. For instance, in the U.S. system, a student from a four-point system (A, B, C, D) must have at least a “B” average for admission. A grading scale should be found on each mark sheet and may sometimes be found on the back of the document.

REMINDER: The applicant must have a transcript (with proof of degree or pending degree) from each institution attended, GRE or GMAT score, and an acceptable TOEFL score prior to admission. If a document is not provided, final admission may be delayed.

This is a brief guide for the internal use of graduate admissions committees. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the educational system.

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ARGENTINA Degree required Licenciado/Licenciatura (4 years or more) Profesor de Ensenanza Media, Profesor de Ensenanza Secundaria Titulo en (Professional Title of) ______(four or more years) Examples include:Arquitecto, Economia, Agricola, Ingeniero, Medico, Agricola, Ingeniero, Medico, Abogado, Odontologo, etc. Master/Magister, Medico Cirujano

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Doctorado Minimum required 6 out of 10 grade point average (GPA)* 10 = Sobresaliente (Outstanding) A 8-9 = Distinguido (Distinguished) A 6-7 = Bueno (Good) B 4-5 = Aprobado (Pass) C 0-3 = Insuficiente/Reprobado (Insufficient/Fail) F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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AUSTRALIA Degree required Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s (honours) degree after four years, Master Qualifying Year (earned after a three year Bachelor’s) *Bachelor’s degree earned after three years is NOT equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree. Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s (earned in addition to a four-year Bachelor’s or equivalent), Doctorate Minimum required Second Class Honours (I) or Credit or B grade point average HD = High Distinction A+ (GPA)* First Class Honours D = Distinction A Second Class Honours (I) C = Credit B Second Class Honours (II) P = Pass C Third Class Honours F = Fail F TOEFL Not required for applicants with a degree from Australia GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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AUSTRIA Degree required Magister/Magistra from a university (8,90, or 10 semester; or at least two semesters after the Bakkalaureat); Diplom-Ingenieur from university (10 semesters); Mag.Med.Vet. or Diplom-Tierarzt; Doktor Medicinae Universae or Doktor der Gesameten Heilkunde; Doktor Med. Dent.; Diplom der Diplomatischen Akademie; Post-Graduale Studien Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Doktor; Habilitation Minimum required Gut grade point average (GPA) Sehr Gut (Very Good) Gut (Good) Befriedigend (Satisfactory) Genügend (Sufficient) Nicht Genügend (Insufficient) TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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THE BAHAMAS Degree required Bachelor’s degree from the University of West Indies

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s degree

Minimum required Second Class Honours (Upper division) grade point average (GPA)* First Class Honours Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Pass Fail TOEFL Not required GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School.

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

*Note about required GPAs: Grading scales vary by institution. Generally, student must have on overall GPA at or above the “second level” of the grading scale. For instance, in the U.S. system, a student from a four-point system (A, B, C, D) must have at least a “B” average for admission. A grading scale should be found on each mark sheet and may sometimes be found on the back of the document.

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BAHRAIN Degree required Bachelor’s degree awarded after 1984; Postgraduate Diploma in Education; Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s Degree; PhD in Engineering Minimum required B average grade point average (GPA)* A = 4 Excellent B = 3 Good C = 2 Satisfactory D = 1 Minimum Pass E = 0 Fail TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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BELGIUM Degree required Licence; Ingenieur; Diplome (after 4-5 years of study); Agrege de l’Enseignement Secondaire Superieur / Geaggregeerde Voor Het Hoger Secundair Onderwijs; Doctorat (Medicine or Vet. Med.) Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Docteur/ Doctorate/Doctor/ Doctorat/ Doctoreat; Maitrise (earned after at least 5 years of study); Geaggregeerde Middlebaar Onderwijs; Agrege de l’Enseignement Superieur/ Geaggregeerde Voor Het Hoger Onderwijs Minimum required 16 out of 20 grade point average Grading Scale (GPA)* 18-20 With Highest Distinction 16-17 With Great Distinction 14-15 With Distinction 10-13 Sufficient/with Satisfaction 0-9 Fail TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School.

These requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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BOLIVIA Degree required Licenciado/ Licenciatura; Experto en Educacion; Maestro(a) or Magister; Certificado de Egreso; Bachillerato (Social Sciences or Economics); Tecnico Superior (Higher Technician, after at least 4 years); Professional Titles (after at least 4 years of study).

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Doctorado Minimum required 64 out of 100 grade point average (GPA)* 90-100 Sobresaliente (outstanding) 77-89 Distinguido (distinguished) 64-76 Bueno (good) 51-63 Suficiente (adequate) 0-50 Reprobado (fail) TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School.

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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BRAZIL Degree required Licenciado/ Licenciatura earned after four or five year program; Bacharel/Bacharelado; Titulo de____ (professional title); Certificado Pos Graduacao

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Mestrado/Mestre; Doutor/Doutorado Minimum required Grading scales vary by institution. Please refer to grading scale grade point average on transcript. Most common scale is: (GPA)* 7 out of 10 or B average 9-10 = Excellent 7-8.9 = Good 5-6.9 = Average 3-4.9 = Insufficient 0-2.9 = Inferior TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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BULGARIA Degree required Diplom/ Diploma; Magister; Bakalavr; Professional Title earned after four-six years at Higher Education Institution

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Diploma of Candidate of Sciences; Doctor of Sciences; Doktor Minimum required 4 out of 6 grade point average (GPA)* 6 = Excellent 5 = Very Good 4 = Good 3 = Sufficient 2 = Poor TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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CANADA (Anglophone) Degree required Bachelor’s degree (four years); Bachelor’s Degree in a professional area (i.e. architecture, law, theology, etc.); Doctor of Dental Medicine, Medicine, or Veterinary Medicine. Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s Degree, Postgraduate Diplomas; Doctorate or PhD.

Minimum required grade point average Grading Scale may vary. Please refer to the grading scale on the (GPA)* transcript. See note about required GPAs below.

TOEFL NO TOEFL REQUIRED GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School.

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

*Note about required GPAs: Grading scales vary by institution. Generally, student must have on overall GPA at or above the “second level” of the grading scale. For instance, in the U.S. system, a student from a four-point system (A, B, C, D) must have at least a “B” average for admission. A grading scale should be found on each marksheet and may sometimes be found on the back of the document.

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CANADA (Francophone) Degree required Bacheliere (three years beyond the Diplome d’Etudes Secondaires); Baccalaureat of Administration, Applied Science, Art, Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, Fine Arts, Journalism, Mathematics, Nursing, Philosophy, Science (including Honous degree) (four years) Bachelier en Education (one year of postsecondary study for teacher certification) Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Maitrise built on programs described above; Doctorat en Droit Minimum required grade point average Grading Scale may vary. Please refer to the grading scale on the (GPA)* transcript. See note about required GPAs below.

TOEFL NO TOEFL REQUIRED GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School.

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

*Note about required GPAs: Grading scales vary by institution. Generally, student must have on overall GPA at or above the “second level” of the grading scale. For instance, in the U.S. system, a student from a four-point system (A, B, C, D) must have at least a “B” average for admission. A grading scale should be found on each marksheet and may sometimes be found on the back of the document.

This is a brief guide for the internal use of graduate admissions committees. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the educational system.

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CHILE Degree required Licenciado or Licenciatura (four or more years); Titulo de______(four or more years); Profesor de Estado or Egresado; Bachiller (four or more years); Ingeniero; Enferma or Dentista; Medico Veterinario; Arquitecto; Medico Cirujano; Egresado Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Magister; Doctorado Minimum required 5.0 out of 7 grade point average Grading Scale (GPA)* 6.0 – 7 or Muy Bien = Very Good 5.0 – 5.9 or Bueno = Good 4.0 – 4.0 or Suficiente = Satisfactory 0 -- 3.9 or Insuficiente = Unsatisfactory TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School.

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

*Note about required GPAs: Grading scales vary by institution. Generally, student must have on overall GPA at or above the “second level” of the grading scale. For instance, in the U.S. system, a student from a four-point system (A, B, C, D) must have at least a “B” average for admission. A grading scale should be found on each marksheet and may sometimes be found on the back of the document.

This is a brief guide for the internal use of graduate admissions committees. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the educational system.

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CHINA, People’s Republic of Degree required Bachelor’s degree earned after four year program, awarded in 1982 or later

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s; Doctorate Minimum required Grading scale varies by institution. Refer to transcript for scale. grade point average Most common equivalent of a B is 80, second most common—75. (GPA) 80 out of 100

90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 0-59 = Failure TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

This is a brief guide for the internal use of graduate admissions committees. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the educational system.

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COLOMBIA Degree required Licenciado, Maestro; Titulo de____ (professional degree); Especialista or Tecnologo Especializado; Il Ciclo Teologico; Doctor en Medicina.

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Magister or Magister Scientiae; Maestria; Master; Doctorado Minimum required 3.5 out of 5 grade point average (GPA)* 4-5 = A Excellent 3.5-3.9 = B Good 3.0-3.49 = C Sufficient 0-2.99 = F Failure TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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COSTA RICA Bachiller Universitario; Licenciado/Licenciatura; Ingeniero; Degree required Titulo de Conclusion de Estudios Superiores; Profesor de Educacion Secundaria or Tecnica

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Maestria; Magister (Agriculturae or Scieniae); Doctor/Doctorado; Especialista or Especialidad Profesional Minimum required 8 out of 10 or 80 out of 100 grade point average (GPA)* 9-10 or 90-100 = A 8 or 80-89 = B 7 or 70-79 = C 0-6 or 0-69 = F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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CYPRUS Degree required Bachelor’s (Diplomasi) degree earned after four years

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Diploma from Mediterranean Institute of Management Minimum required B average grade point average (GPA)* 85-100 Distinction = A 75-84 Credit = B 65-74 Credit = C 55-64 Pass = D 0-54 Fail = F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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CZECH AND SLOVAK FEDERAL REPUBLICS Degree required Bakalar earned after four years; Diplom; Inzenyr; Magistr Prav or Delani (Law or Education) ; Absolutorium Teologie; Absolvent; Promovany; Doktor Mediciny or Veterninarni Mediciny (Doctor of Medicine or Veterinary Medicine)

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Akademicky; Doktor; Licenciat Teologie; Magistr (after 5 years) Minimum required 2 or Lower grade point average (GPA)* Vyborny (Excellent) = 1 A Velmi Dobre (Very Good) = 2 B Dobre (Good) = 3 C Nevyhovel (Fail) = 4 F Zapocitane (Credit or Pass) TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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ECUADOR Degree required Licenciatura/Titulo en_____ (earned after four-five year program); Doctorado in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Jurisprudence; Ingenier;, Tecnologo; Egresado; Abogado; Profesor en Ensenaza Secundaria (Secondary Education)

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Maestro; Doctorado (earned after 6 or more years) Minimum required Grading scales vary. Please refer to grading scale on transcript. grade point average Most common grading scale is: (GPA)* 30 out of 40 40 Sobresaliente (Excellent) = A 35-39 Muy Bueno (Very Good) = A 30-34 Bueno (Good ) = B 24-29 Regular (Average) = C 0-23 Arrastre (Failure) = F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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EGYPT Degree required Bakalorus (Bachelor’s degree); Postgraduate and Professional Diplomas

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Majiser (Master’s degree); Doctor, Doctorate or PhD

Minimum required 65 out of 100 grade point average Grading Scale (GPA)* 75 – 100 = Distinguished, Excellent, Very Good 65 - 74 = Good 50 - 64 = Pass 0 - 49 = Fail TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School.

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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EL SALVADOR Degree required Licenciado/Licenciatura; Titulo de ______; Doctor en Medicina/Odontologia/Cirugia Dental; Ingeniero en ______; Bachelor of Arts/Science

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Doctorado (two years after Licenciado); Maestria Minimum required 7 out of 10 grade point average (GPA)* 9-10 = Excellent 7-8 = Good 6 = Pass 0-5 = Fail TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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ERITREA and ETHIOPIA Degree required Bachelor’s Degree (earned after 4-5 year program) Doctor of Medicine or Veterinary Medicine; Diplome de Docteur

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s; Diploma of Specialization Minimum required 80 out of 100 or Good grade point average (GPA)* 90-100 = Excellent 80-89 = Good 70-79 = Average 60-69 = Passing 0 -59 = Failing TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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FINLAND Degree required Kandidaatti (after 4-5 years of study) Lisensiaatti (after 4-5 years of study) Professional Titles/Diplomas (after 4-5 years of study)

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Lisensiaatti (6+ years); Maisteri (6+ years); Professional Titles/Diplomas (6+ years); Doctorate, Tohtori, or Doctor Minimum required Universities: Tech Univ. & Polytechnics: grade point average 2 out of 3 3 out of 5 (GPA)* 3 = Excellent (Erinomainen tieto) 5 = Excellent (Kiitettävä) 2 = Good (Hyvää tieto) 4 = Very Good (Erittain Hyvä) 1 = Satisfactory (Tyydyttävä tieto) 3 = Good (Hyvä) 0 = Failure (Hylätty) 2= Very Satisfactory 1 = Satisfactory TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

This is a brief guide for the internal use of graduate admissions committees. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the educational system.

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FRANCE or French patterned systems Degree required Diplom, Maitrise, Licence or title of Ingenieur or Architecte earned after at least a four year program. CAPES; CAPET *Holders of the Licence (earned after a three year program) degree or Diplome d’Etudes Universitsires Generales (DEUG) from France are NOT eligible for graduate admission. (3 year Licence plus at least two semesters of senior-level work may be eligible for an admission.) Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Certain Diplom d’ Etudes degrees (DEA, DES, DESS), Doktorate Minimum required 12 out of 20 grade point average (GPA) 16-20 = Very Good (A+) 14-15.9 = Good (A) 12-13.9 = Fair/Good Enough (B) 10-11.9 = Pass (C) 0-9.9 = Insufficient (F) TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

This Guide is also to be used for the following countries: Algeria Chad Ivory Coast Niger Benin Congo Madagascar Reunion Burkina Faso Gabon Martinique Rwanda Burundi Guinea Mauritania Senegal Cambodia Haiti Morocco Togo Cameroon Tunisia

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GERMANY Degree required Bachelor of Arts or Science from a University; Vordiplom or Zwischenprüfung PLUS TWO SEMESTERS of coursework Higher degrees (equivalent to Master’s degree level): Staatsexamen/ Staatsprufung; Referendarexamen /Erste Juristische Staatsprüfung; Master of Arts or Science; University Diplom; Magister Artium. *ALL AFOREMENTIONED DEGREES MUST HAVE AT LEAST 5 YEARS OF COURSEWORK TO BE EQUIVALENT TO A US GRADUATE DEGREE* Higher degrees (equivalent to Doctorate level): Doktor; Promotionsurkunde; Promotion; Habilitation Minimum required 2.5 or lower grade point average 1.0 - 1.5 = Very Good (GPA) 1.6 – 2.5 = Good 2.6 – 3.5 = Satisfactory 3.6 – 4.0 = Adequate/Pass 4.1 – 6.0 = Insufficient / Fail TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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GREECE Degree required Ptychion from a University, Higher Technical School of Educational Technologists, or a Maraslean Primary Teachers Training School; Diploma from a Military Academy or a National Academy

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Ptychion from Further Training School of Secondary Education Teachers (SELME); Diploma Metaptychiakon Spoudon; Didaktorikon (Doctorate) Minimum required 6.0 or Very Good grade point average Grading Scale (GPA)* 8.0 – 10 = Excellent 6.0 – 7.9 = Very Good 5.0 - 5.9 = Good Below 5 = Fail TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School.

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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GUATEMALA Degree required Licenciado, Ingeniero, Economista, Arquitecto, Titulo en______(After a 5-6 year program); Titulo en Medico y Cirujano

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Doctor en______, Maestria / Maestro / Magister (following a Licenciado); Doctorate or Doctorado Minimum required 80 out of 100 or B equivalent grade point average (GPA)* 91 - 100 = Excelente A 80 - 90 = Muy Bueno B 70 - 79 = Bueno C 60 - 69 = Minimo Aceptable D 0 - 50 = Reprobado F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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HONDURAS Degree required Licenciatura; Bachiller (at least four to five years of tertiary work.) *Note: Bachiller may be used in both secondary and tertiary terms*

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): none Minimum required 80 out of 100 grade point average (GPA)* 90-100 = Sobresaliente A 80-89 = Muy Bueno B 60-79 = Bueno C 0-59 = Insuficiente F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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INDIA Degree required Bachelor’s degrees earned after four years of university study, B.Engr.; B.Sc. (in Agriculture); B.Sc. (in Engineering); B.Arch.; B.Tech.; B. Law or a Master’s degree in other fields. For example, the B.Sc. plus the M.Sc., the B.A. plus the M.A., and the B.Com. plus the M.Com. are considered equivalent to the U.S. bachelor’s degree. Post-Graduate Diplomas in fields other than Management may not be considered acceptable for graduate admission. The most common Indian bachelor’s degrees (B.Sc., B.Com., B.A.) are three year degrees. Indian Master’s degrees (M.Sc., M.Com., M.A.) are typically two year degrees. Post-Graduate Diplomas are usually earned after a one year program. Higher degrees (equivalent to grad level): Master of Engineering, Master of Philosophy, M.S. in Agriculture, Ph.D.; D. Litt.; D. Sc. Universities: 60 out of 100 or Institutes of Technology: 7 out of 10 Minimum required grade point average OR if degree earned: Second Class/Division (Upper) (GPA) First Class with Distinction First Class/Division Second Class/Division (Upper) Second Class/Division (Lower) Third Class/Division TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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INDONESIA Degree required Sarjana (Doktoranda-Dra. or Doktorandus-Drs.); Insinyur (Ir.); Dokter Gigi (Drg.); Sarjana Baccalaureat; Dokter Hewan; Dokter Medikal; Specialist 1 (S1) or Strata I Sarjana *Please note that the Sarjana Muda or Bakaloreat (3 year degree) is NOT considered equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level work): Magister Sains (MS); Pasca Sarjana; Specialist 2 (S2) or Strata II Magister, Doctorate or Ph.D.; Specialist 3 (S3) or Strata III Magister Minimum required 7 out of 10 (Prior to 1990) 3 out of 4 grade point average 10 = Excellent 4 = Excellent (GPA) 9 = Very Good 3 = Good 8 = Good 2 = Average, Passed w/ credit 7 = Above Average 1 = Poor, Passed 6 = Average 0 = Failure 5 = Below Average 1-4 = Fail TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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IRAN Degree required Licence/Licentiate (Bachelor’s Degree), Karshenasi

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Fogh Licence or above Licentiate (Master’s degree), Karshenasi Arshad, Doctorate Minimum required 14 out of 20 or B average grade point average (GPA)* 16-20 or 4 = A 14-15 or 3 = B 12-13 or 2 = C 10-11 or 1 = D 0-9 or 0 = F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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IRAQ Degree required Bachelor’s degree, Doctor of Medicine (M.B.B.S) Higher Diploma (in field other than Education/ Library Science/ Secretarial Studies)

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s Degree, Doctor of Philosophy Minimum required 60 out of 100 or Medium or Good grade point average (GPA)* 80-100= Excellent /Very Good 60-79 = Good/ Medium 50-59 = Average/ Pass 0-49 = Fail TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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ISRAEL & OCCUPIED TERRITORIES Degree required Bachelor’s Degree or Baccalauria; Licence; Postgraduate Diploma; Doctor of Dental Medicine/ Medicine/ Veterinary Medicine

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s Degree or Magistaire; Ph.D/ other Doctorates Minimum required 61 or B average 75 or B average grade point average Universities Non-University Institutions (GPA)* 75-100 = A 84-100 = A 61-74 = B 75-83 = B 50-60 = C 65-74 = C 0-49 = F 55-64 = D 0- 54 = F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

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ITALY Graduates of an Istituto Superiore di Educazione Fisica (ISEF); Degree required Holders of Laurea; Diploma di Licenza; Licentia; Baccalaureatus; Doctoratus/Dottore; Postgraduate Diploma

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Magistero, Post- Laurea Diploma from a Scuole di Specializzaziore or Perfezionamento, Dottorato di Ricerca (Doctorate of Research). Minimum required 26 out of 30 grade point average (GPA)* 29-30 = A 26-28 = B 22-25 = C 18-21 = D TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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JAMAICA Degree required Bachelor’s Degree; Diploma in Tropical Agriculture; Postgraduate Diploma in Library Studies; Diploma in Food Technology; Diploma in Management Studies; Diploma in Public Administration Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s Degree; Doctorate; Ph.D.

Minimum required Second Class Honours, Upper Division grade point average Grading Scale (GPA)* First Class Honours Second Class Honours, Upper Division Second Class Honours, Lower Division Pass TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School.

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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JAPAN Degree required Gakushi (Bachelor’s) degree earned after a four year program; Gakushi Igakushi (Medicine); Shigakushi Igakushi (Dentistry).

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Shushi (Master’s) Degree; Hakushi (Doctorate) Minimum required 70 or B Average grade point average (GPA) 80-100 = A 70-79 = B 60-69 = C 0-59 = F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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JORDAN Degree required Bachelor’s Degree Postgraduate diploma in Education

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s, Doctorate Minimum required 60 or Good grade point average (GPA)* 80 - 100 = Excellent A 60 – 79 = Good B 50 – 69 = Fair C 0 - 49 = Fail F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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REPUBLIC OF KOREA (SOUTH) Degree required Bachelor’s degree earned after a four year program; BS in Medicine or Dentistry

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s, Doctorate Minimum required 80 out of 100 or B Average grade point average (GPA)* 90 – 100 A = Very Good 80 – 89 B = Good 70 – 79 C = Satisfactory 60 – 69 D = Poor 0 - 59 F = Failure TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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KUWAIT Degree required Bachelor’s Degree Post graduate and professional diplomas/ certificates

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s Degrees Minimum required 80 or Very Good grade point average (GPA)* 90- 100 4 = A Excellent 80-89.9 3 = B Very Good 70-79.9 2 = C Good 60-69.9 1 = D Passing 0-59.9 0 = F Failing TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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LIBERIA Degree required Bachelor’s degree or Doctor of Medicine *Note: Due to extended period of civil strife in Liberia, applicants from Liberia must prove the level of competency before being admitted into a degree program.

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Not available Minimum required B average grade point average (GPA)* 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 70-79 = C 60-69 = D 0-59 = F TOEFL Not required for applicants with a degree from Liberia GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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MEXICO Licenciado/ Licenciatura earned after a four year program; Degree required Titulo/professional title or degree earned after four or more years program; Egresado Pasante. *Bachillerato from Mexico is NOT equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Maestria; Doctorado; Especializacion or Especialista in Dentistry or Medicine Minimum required 8 or 80 or B Average grade point average (GPA) 9-10 or 90-100 A = Very Good 8 or 80-89 B = Good 6-7 or 60-79 C = Sufficient 0-5 or 0-59 D = Failure TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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NETHERLANDS and SURINAM Degree required Doctoraal/Doctorandus, Ingenieur(ir) from a University Meesterin de rechten(mr)-Law Post-Graduate Diploma from HBO (Hoger Beroepsonderwijs) covering at least one year of study

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s Degree; Doctorate or Doctor Minimum required 7 out of 10 grade point average (GPA)* 8.0-10 A 7.0-7.75 B 6.0-6.75 C 0-4.75 F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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NICARAGUA Degree required Licenciado; Ingeniero; Doctor en Medicina; Arquitecto; Cirujano Dentista; Administrator Funcional; Diploma de Curso de Postgrado; Doctor en Derecho; Profesor de Educacion Media Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master or Maestria en______Minimum required 80 of out 100 grade point average Grading Scale (GPA)* 90-100 Sobresaliente (Outstanding) 80-89 Muy Bueno (Very Good) 70-79 Bueno (Good) 60-69 Regular (Average) 0-59 Reporbado (Fail) TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School.

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

*Note about required GPAs: Grading scales vary by institution. Generally, student must have on overall GPA at or above the “second level” of the grading scale. For instance, in the U.S. system, a student from a four-point system (A, B, C, D) must have at least a “B” average for admission. A grading scale should be found on each marksheet and may sometimes be found on the back of the document.

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NORWAY Degree required Canditatus Magsterii (Cand. Mag.)/Juris (Cand. Juris) (5-7 years, some equiv. to US Master’s Degree), Sivilingenoir, Handelsokonom (earned after four-year program), Sivilokonom, Adjunkt, Diplomokonom

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Candidatus ______, Magister Artium, Licentiatus/Licentiat, Doktor Minimum required 2.4 or lower grade point average (GPA)* 1.0-2.3 = A 2.4-2.8 = B 2.9-4.0 = C 4.1-6.0 = F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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OMAN Degree required Bachelor’s degree

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): None Minimum required 3 or B grade point average (GPA)* 4 = A 3 = B 2 = C 1 = D 0 = F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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PANAMA Degree required Licenciado, Titulo Profesional, Doctor en Medicina or Cirugia Dental, Profesor en Educacion or Otras Escuelas *Bachillerato from Panama is NOT equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Maestria/ Master’s Minimum required 81 out of 100 or B average grade point average (GPA)* 91-100 = A Excellent 81-90 = B Good 71-80 = C Average 61-70 = D Passing 0-60 = F Failing TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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PARAGUAY Degree required Licenciado/Licenciatura (earned after 4 or more years of study), Notario, Ingeniero, Arquitecto; Profesor de Ensenaza Secundaria; Professional titles (after 4 or more years of post-secondary education)

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Doctor/Doctorado (earned after 6 years of university study) Minimum required 3 Bueno (Good) grade point average (GPA)* 5 Sobresaliente (Outstanding) = A 4 Distinguido (Distinguished) = A 3 Bueno (Good) = B 2 Regular/Approbado (Pass) = C 1 Insuficiente/Reprobado (Insufficient/Fail) = F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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PERU Degree required Licenciado, Bachiller en Educacion, Profesor(a) de Education (earned after 5 years), Cirujano-Dentista; Medico-Cirujano, Diploma de Teologia, Titulo de ______*Bachiller Estudios Generales is NOT equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree.

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level):Especialista; Maestro; Magister; Magister Scientiae; Bachiller en Teologia; Doctorate Minimum required 13 out of 20 grade point average (GPA)* 15 - 20 90 – 100 = Outstanding 13 – 14 80-89 = Very Good 11 - 12 70-79 = Pass 0 - 10 0-69 = Fail TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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PHILIPPINES Degree required Bachelor’s degree if earned after 1997 from a public, state institution after 4-5 years of study. (Bachelor’s degree earned prior to 1997 or granted from a private institution may not be equivalent to U.S. bachelor’s degree. Such degree holders may be granted admission on a case by case basis and petition process); Post-Graduate Diploma consisting of graduate work; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/ Dental Medicine/ Medicine/ Optometry (first professional degrees) Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s degree; Doctor of Philosophy / Public Health (from a state university or college recognized by Comm. on Higher Ed –CHED); Juris Doctor Minimum required 2.25 or lower or B average grade point average (GPA)* 1.00-1.50 or 91-100 = A 1.75-2.25 or 85-90 = B 2.5-3.00 or 75-84 = C 4-5 or 0 -74 = F TOEFL Not required for applicants with a degree from the Philippines GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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POLAND Degree required Dyplom Magister; Dyplom Magister Inzynier; Lekarz (Physician or Dentist); Magister Farmacji (pharmacist); Licencja from Academy of Catholic Theology; Magister Prawa (lawyer)

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Doktor Minimum required 4 out of 6 grade point average (GPA)* 6 = Excellent 5 = Very Good 4 = Good 3 = Satisfactory 2 = Failure TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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PORTUGAL Degree required Licenciado/Licenciatura (after four or more years)

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Pos Graducao (Mestrado); Doutoramento or Doutor; Agregado or Agregacao Minimum required 12 out of 20 grade point average (GPA)* 15-20 Excellent with distinctions/ honors 12-14 Very Good 10-11 Fair 0-9 Fail TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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ROMANIA Degree required Diploma de Licenta/Licentiat; Diploma de Inginer; Diploma de Architect; Diploma de Doctor-Medic; Professional Titles earned after four-five year program

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Diploma de Absolvire, Diploma de Studii Aprofundate, Doctorate; Doctor Docent (Dr. Doc.) Minimum required 7 out of 10 grade point average (GPA)* 9-10 = A 7-8 = B 5-6 = C 0-4 = F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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RUSSIA & FORMER SOVIET UNION STATES Degree required Diplom /Diploma, Inzenyr, Magister, Bakalavr from an institute, university, academy, or conservatory

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Candidate of Sciences (Kandidat Nauk), Doktor of Sciences (Doktor Nauk) Minimum required 4 out of 5 grade point average (GPA) 5 = Excellent 4 = Good 3 = Satisfactory/Pass 2 = Unsatisfactory/ Fail

TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

This guide is also to be used for the following countries:

Armenia Kazakhstan Tajikistan Azerbaijan Kyrgyzstan Turkmenistan Belarus Latvia Ukraine Estonia Lithuania Uzbekistan Georgia Moldova (prior to 2000)

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SAUDI ARABIA Degree required Bachelor’s degree; Higher Diploma (Intermediate or Secondary School Principals); Bachelor of Medicine or Surgery

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s degree; Doctorate or PhD Minimum required 80 out of 100, or 4 out of 5, or Very Good grade point average (GPA)* 90-100 or 5 or Excellent 80-89 or 4 or Very Good 70-79 or 3 or Good 60-69 or 2 or Fair 0-59 or 1 or Fail TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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SPAIN Degree required Licenciado/Licencitura, Bachiller, Ingeniero earned after four or five year program; Maestro earned after Titulo de Tecnico Superior; Arquitecto; Grado de Licenciado

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Doctorado/ Doctorate; Licenciado/ Licenciatura (earned after 7 years of study) Minimum required 7 out of 10 grade point average (GPA)* 9-10 = Matricula de Honor (With Honors) 7-8 = Sobresaliente (Outstanding) 6-6.9 = Notable (Notable) 5-5.9 = Aprobado (Pass) 0-4.9 = Suspenso (Failure) TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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SRI LANKA Degree required Bachelor’s degree earned after four year program Diploma in Education; Post-Graduate Diploma (in addition to other three year degree); Bachelor of Medicine or Surgery

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s degree from the University of London; Ph. D.; D. Sc.; D. Litt Minimum required 55 out of 100 or Upper Secondary Classification grade point average (GPA)* 70-100 = A (First Class) 55-69 = B (Upper Secondary) 40-54 = C (Lower Secondary) 30-39 = D (Pass) 0-29 = F TOEFL Not required for applicants with a degree from Sri Lanka GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

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SWEDEN Degree required Kandidat; Civingenjörsexamen; Ekonomexamen; Magister or Masterexamen; Filosofie Doktorexamen; Bergsingenjör; Arkitekt; Hogskoleexamen Pa Musikerlinjen; Hogskoleexamen

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Tandlakarexamen; Lakarexamen; Veterinarexamen; Agronomexamen; Jägmästerexamen; Doctorate Minimum required P (Pass) or G (Good) grade point average Grading Scale (GPA)* HP (High Pass) or VG (Very Good) P (Pass) or G (Good) F (Fail) TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based). GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School.

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

*Note about required GPAs: Grading scales vary by institution. Generally, student must have on overall GPA at or above the “second level” of the grading scale. For instance, in the U.S. system, a student from a four-point system (A, B, C, D) must have at least a “B” average for admission. A grading scale should be found on each marksheet and may sometimes be found on the back of the document.

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SWITZERLAND Degree required Licence/Lizentiat (earned after 3-4 years program); Diplome d’Architecte, Ingenieur-Agronom/Forstingenieur (ETH); Diplome d’Ingenieur/Diplome Ingenieur (ETH), Fachingenieur (NTB); Doctorat en Droit (Lausanne); Zeichenlehrer or Maitre de Dessin; Doctor Medicinae; Upper Secondary Teacher Credentials

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Diploma in Journalism; Doctorate (except in Law, Theology and Medicine) Minimum required Depending on scale: 6 out of 10; 4.5 out of 6; 2.5 or lower out of 4 grade point average (GPA)* A = 7-10 or 5.5-6 or 1-1.5 B = 6 or 4.5-5.4 or 1.6-2.5 C = 5 or 3.0-4.4 or 2.6-3.0 F = 0-4 or 0-2.9 or Above 3 TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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SYRIA Degree required Bachelor’s Degree (Licentiate) Postgraduate and professional Diplomas and Certificates earned after at least 4 years of tertiary study

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s Degree; Doctorate Minimum required 60 out of 100 grade point average (GPA)* 70-100 = A 60-69 = B 50-59 = C 0-49 = F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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TAIWAN Degree required Bachelor’s degree earned after four year program, including Medicine and Dentistry

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master, Doctorate Minimum required 70 out of 100 grade point average (GPA) 80-100 = A 70-79 = B 60-69 = C 50-59 = D 0-49 = Failure TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

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TURKEY Degree required Bachelor’s degree; Lisans Diplomati (Licentiate Diploma) ; Teacher’s Certificate; Lisans Diplomati plus Engineer Title; Diploma in Vet Science, Dentistry, Pharmacy, or Medical Doctor;

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Yuksek Lisans Diplomati (Higher Licentiate Diploma) or Master’s Degree; Master of Engineering; Uzmanlik Belgesi (Certificate); Guzel Sanatlas Ustalik Belgesi (Fine Arts Mastery Certificate); Doktora Diplomasi Minimum required Grading scales may vary. Please refer to scale on transcript. Most grade point average common scales are: (GPA)* 70 out of 100 or 3 out of 4

85-100 or 9-10 = Very Good 4 = A 70-84 or 7-8 = Good 3 = B 55-69 or 5-6 = Average 2 = C 0 -54 or 1-4 = Fail 1 = D TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

This is a brief guide for the internal use of graduate admissions committees. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the educational system.

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UGANDA Degree required Bachelor’s degree, including Bachelor of Medicine or Bachelor of Surgery; Postgraduate and professional diploma or certificate Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s degree; Doctorate Minimum required 50 or Good grade point average (GPA)* 70-100 = Excellent (A) 60-69 = Very Good (B+) 50-59 = Good (B) 40-49 = Fair (C) 35-39 = Compensatable Fail (D) 0-34 = Fail (F) TOEFL Not required for applicants with a degree from Uganda GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

This is a brief guide for the internal use of graduate admissions committees. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the educational system.

Revised 06/2006 Marina V. Pereira/ LSU Grad Admissions LSU graduate admission requirements for applicants from

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Degree required Bachelor’s degrees, including Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Licentiate (Law degree) awarded after 1981; Post-Graduate Diploma

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s degree Minimum required 80 out of 100 or B average grade point average (GPA)* 90-100 = A 4 Distinction 80-89 = B 3 Very Good 70-79 = C 2 Good 60-69 = D 1 Pass 0-59 = F 0 Fail TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

This is a brief guide for the internal use of graduate admissions committees. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the educational system.

Revised 06/2006 Marina V. Pereira/ LSU Grad Admissions

LSU graduate admission requirements for applicants from

UNITED KINGDOM and British-patterned systems Degree required Bachelor’s degree; Diploma in Technology or Technological Engineering or Arts and Design ***NOTE: IN SCOTLAND A BACHELOR’S DEGREE MUST BE FOUR YEARS IN LEGTH. MASTER OF ARTS AND POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS ARE EQUIVALENT TO U.S. BACHELOR’S DEGREES. *** Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Master’s; Higher Diploma in Arts and Design; Ph.D. Minimum required Second Class Honours - Upper Division or 60 out of 100 grade point average (GPA) 70-100 = First Class Honours 60-69 = Second Class Honours – Upper Division 50-59 = Second Class Honours – Lower Division 45-49 = Third Class Honours 40-44 = Pass TOEFL Not required for applicants with a degree from the United Kingdom and countries whose first language is English. Otherwise, 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School *Note about required GPAs: Grading scales vary by institution. Generally, student must have an overall GPA at or above the “second level” of the grading scale. For instance, in the U.S. system, a student from a four-point system (A, B, C, D) must have at least a “B” average for admission. A grading scale should be found on each mark sheet and may sometimes be found on the back of the document.

This Guide is also to be used for the following countries: Barbados Gambia Kenya Mauritius South Africa Botswana Gibraltar Lesotho Nigeria Tanzania Brunei Guyana Malawi Seychelles Trinidad/Tobago Ghana Hong Kong Malaysia Sierra Leone Zambia Malta Singapore Zimbabwe

This is a brief guide for the internal use of graduate admissions committees. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the educational system.

Revised 06/2006 Marina V. Pereira/ LSU Grad Admissions

LSU graduate admission requirements for applicants from

VENEZUELA Degree required Licenciado; Ingeniero; Technologo; Profesor; Abogado; Agronomo; Arquitecto, Trabajador Social earned after four or five year program

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Magister, Maestria, Especialista, Doctorate Minimum required 13 out of 20 (Universities) grade point average (GPA)* 16-20 = Excellent 13-15 = Good 10-12 = Pass 0-9 = Fail TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

This is a brief guide for the internal use of graduate admissions committees. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the educational system.

Revised 06/2006 Marina V. Pereira/ LSU Grad Admissions LSU graduate admission requirements for applicants from

VIETNAM Degree required Licence / Cu-Nhan (four years); Diploma of Graduation in Pedagogy; Doctorate in Law; State Diploma or Degree in Architecture; Diploma of State in Dental Surgery / Pharmacy / Doctor in Medicine; Bachelor of Arts Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Diploma of Graduation – Advanced Studies; Master of Arts; Candidate of Science; Doctor of Science Minimum required 6 out of 10 (post 1975) grade point average (GPA)* 8-10 = Excellent 6-7 = Good 5 = Fairly good 0-4 = Fail TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

This is a brief guide for the internal use of graduate admissions committees. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the educational system.

Revised 06/2006 Marina V. Pereira/ LSU Grad Admissions LSU graduate admission requirements for applicants from

Former Republic of YUGOSLAVIA Degree required Diploma Inzenjer, Arhtikt, Visoka Skola, Filozofskog, or Prirodno- Matematickog Fakulteta, Diplomirani Ekonomist, Second University Degree, Drugi Strucni Naziv, Inzenir Kemijske Tecologijie, Doktor (Medicine, Stomatolog, Veterinary Medicine), Specijalist

Higher degrees (equivalent to graduate level): Magisterijum/Magistar/Magister, Third University Degree (Stepena)VII Minimum required 7 out of 10 grade point average (GPA)* 8-10 = A 7 = B 6 = C 0-5 = F TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) GRE/GMAT No minimum score set by Graduate School

All of these requirements must be met for a student to be eligible for admission at LSU.

This is a brief guide for the internal use of graduate admissions committees. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of the educational system.

Revised 06/2006 Marina V. Pereira/ LSU Grad Admissions