Overseas Academic Qualifications Equivalency Chart
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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: . If you hold an Equivalent Level Qualification (ELQ) then you are NOT eligible to apply for a scholarship. Please refer to our ELQ policy here. A minimum equivalent of a UK 2.1 is needed to apply for a half or part tuition fee award. A minimum equivalent of a UK 1st is needed to apply for a full tuition fee award or a full scholarship. If you do not meet the academic requirement needed in order to apply for a scholarship, then sadly, your application cannot be considered. Please do not apply if you are not eligible. If your country/region is not listed, or the education system currently used is not displayed, please contact the Scholarships Office ([email protected]) who can provide you with more information. When requesting more information regarding academic qualifications it is helpful if you can send copies of your academic transcripts, where possible. Country 1st Class Equivalent 2:1 Equivalent ELQ? A Afghanistan 90 – 100% *85-89% from a well Master's degree is considered comparable to British ranked public Bachelor degree standard institution *Kabul University Bachelor’s with at least 3.0 (out of 4) *Master’s degree with at least 3.0 (out of 4) 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. Magister) is considered comparable to) ال ماج س ت ير Algeria 18.0 + = 1st 16.0 – 17.99 = 2:1 British Master's degree standard Andorra 9 – 10 7 – 8.9 Màster is considered comparable to British Master's 4 punts 3 punts 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 No Information 63% or B+ No information (UK Territory) (GPA of 3.0) = 2:1 Antigua & University of the West Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) is Barbuda 85.0 + = 1st Indies 75-85 or B+ = 2:1 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. 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. Armenia 9.0 (90%) = 1st *8.0 - 8.99 (80-89%) Studied after 2004, Master’s from Armenia is considered *3.5 (out of 4) = 2:1 comparable to British Master's degree standard. Studied before 2004, comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard. Aruba No information University of the No information (Netherlands West Indies 9 or B+ = Territory) 2.1 Master's degree is considered comparable to British Australia 80%-100% = 1st 70% - 79% = 2:1 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) Master's degree is considered comparable to British * 60% or B Master's degree standard = 2:1 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 *7-8 No information *CGPA 5.0 *Bakalavr or 90 – 100% Specialised Diploma with an average grade = 1st of 4.5 (out of 5.0) 70 – 89% 3.0- 3.9 = 2:1 2 | 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? B Bahamas *A- (and above) University of the Bachelor degree is considered comparable to Diploma *90%+ West Indies 3.50 or of Higher Education (DipHE) standard when studied at B+ or 80-90% = 2.1 the following institution(s): The College of The Bahamas = 1st It is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard when studied at the following institution(s): The University of the West Indies Postgraduate Diploma) is) ال ع ل يا ال درا سات دب لوم Bahrain CGPA of 3.6/4.0 CGPA of 3.2 (out of 4.0) = 2.1 considered comparable to British Postgraduate Diploma standard (Doctorate) ال دك توراة Also known as: PhD is considered comparable to British Master of Philosophy degree (MPhil) standard Bangladesh 75% + = 1st 65% - 74% = 2:1 Master of Philosophy (MPhil): is considered comparable to British Master's degree standard. 3.75/ 4 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) University of the Doctorate is considered comparable to British Doctor of = 1st West Indies 75% to Philosophy degree (PhD) standard when studied at the 84% or B+ is = 2.1 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 *Flanders 15-16.5 Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British (out of 20) (out of 20) Bachelor (Honours) degree. No comparability available *French community *French community when studied before 2002 Bologna degrees were 86-100% (out of 100%) 78-85% (out of 100%) introduced from the academic year 2004-2005 and were =1st =2.1 fully implemented by 2008/2009. 3 | 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. 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% Bachelor degree is considered comparable to Diploma = 2.1 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) 15 (out of 20) or Bien Diplôme d'Études Approfondies / Diplôme d'Études GPA 3.67 or GPA 3.0 = 2.1 Supérieures is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Honours) degree standard. Maîtrise is considered comparable to British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree stand Bermuda 85% + or A – (and 63-85 or B+ (British above) = 1st GPA 3.0 = 2.1 Overseas Territory) Bhutan 80% 65% Bachelor degree is considered comparable to Certificate Consider on case by of Higher Education (CertHE) standard case basis Bolivia *90% – 100% *75% – 89% Título de Especialista Médico, Título de Maestría *9.0 - 10.0 *7.5 – 8.99 (Académica) / Magister Scientiarum are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard = 1st = 2.1 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 *10 (out of 10) *9 (out of 10) Diploma Specijalist (Postgraduate Specialist Diploma) Herzegovina *5 (out of 5) *4 (out of 5) and Magistar (Master's degree) are considered comparable to British Master's degree standard = 1st = 2:1 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% *70-79% Master's degree is considered comparable to British * A average * B average Bachelor degree standard 4 | P a g e KEY: - Lettering in MAROON means criteria is published on UoW website.