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Postgraduate Study

 

The University's minimum entry requirement is a UK Bachelor (Hons) 2:1 degree but many courses require a higher standard, such as a high 2:1 or a 1st. 

You can check the entry requirements for your course in the Course Directory. Requirements are listed using UK qualifications. To find the equivalent ​qualifications for your country, select your country from the list below.  

This information is intended as a guide. We recognise that qualifications can vary between institutions within the same country and assess international qualifications on a case-by-case basis.

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Afghanistan

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
Master's 85% or GPA 3.5/4.0 90% or GPA 3.7/4.0 95% or GPA 3.9/4.0

Albania

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Master I nivelit te pare (First Level Master’s degree)

8/10

8.5/10

9/10

  • Diploma e nivelit te pare / Bachelor (First Level [University] Diploma / Bachelor degree)
  • Diplome e Integruar e Nivelit te Dyte (Second Level Integrated Diploma) when studied for at least 5 years

9/10

-

-

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Kandidat I Shkencave (Candidate of Sciences)
  • Master i Arteve te Bukura (Master of Fine Arts)
  • Master Shkencave (Master of Science)
  • Master I nivelit te dyte (Second Level Master’s degree) 
  • Diplomë e Nivelit të Dytë (Second Level (University) Diploma

Algeria

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Licence
  • Diplôme de [subject area]
  • Diplôme d'Ingénieur
  • Diplôme d’Architecte d'État
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures (DES)
  • Diplôme de Docteur en Pharmacie

15/20

16/20

17/20

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Magister/Master (2 years)
  • Diplôme d'Etudes Médicales 
  • Spécialisées
  • Doctorat d'État = MPhil/MRes

Argentina

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Título/Grado de Licenciado/a, Título de [subject area] (at least four years) from a prestigious university

8/10

8.6/10

9.1/10

Título/Grado de Licenciado/a, Título de [subject area] (at least four years) from a well-ranked university

9/10

9.3/10

9.5/10

UK Master's degree equivalent
Título de Maestría / Magister

Armenia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor degree / BAKALAVRI ASTICHAN (since 2004)

80% (after 2004) or 18/20

85%

90% (after 2004) or 19/20

Specialist Diploma (last awarded in 2011)

4.5/5

 

5/5

Bakalavr when completed at the American University of Armenia

GPA 3.5/4

GPA 3.6/4.0

GPA 3.7/4.0

UK Master's degree equivalent
Master's degree 
DIPLOM MAGISTROSI ASTICHAN (after 2004)

Australia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor (Hons) degree 4 years

Second Class Honours (Upper Division), Second Class Honours Division A, Second Class Honours Division 1, H2A, H2i, Distinction, 75%

77%

First Class Honours, H1, High distinction, 80%

UK Master's degree equivalent Merit Distinction
  • Master's degree
  • MPhil
  • Professional degrees at level 9 AQF (Master's level):
    • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
    • Doctor of Detal Medicine/Surgery (DMD/S)
    • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
    • Doctor of Optometry
    • Doctor of Physiotherapy
    • Juris Doctor (JD)
    • Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD)
  • MBBS
Distinction or 75% High Distinction or 80%

Austria

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Up to and including 2002:

  • Diplomstudium / Magister
  • Diplom-Tierarzt (also known as Magister medicinae veterinariae)
  • Doktor der gesamten Heilkunde / Doktor der Zahnheikunde

Post 2002:

  • Bachelor's Degree

1.9

1.6

1.3

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Azerbaijan

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bakalavr Diplomu/Bachelor's Degree (post 2004 only) 
  • Diplom - Həkim (Physician Diploma) 
  • Diplomu (Specialist Diploma)
  • Magistr Diplomu /Master's degree (pre 2004)

80%

85%

90%

UK Master's degree equivalent

Magistr Diplomu (Master's degree) - post 2004 ONLY

Bahamas

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor’s Degree from the University of the West Indies

GPA 3.5/4.3

GPA 3.55/4.3

GPA 3.6/4.3

Bahrain

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor’s (at least 4 years) (post-2005) from a recognised institution

GPA 3.5/4 or 85%

GPA 3.6/4 or 87%

GPA 3.7/4 or 90%

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master’s degree

Bangladesh

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor’s degree from the following institutions:
(120 credits required if started before 2022 / 140 credits if started after 2021)

  • Asian University for Women
  • BUET - Bangladeshi University of Engineering and Technology
  • University of Dhaka
  • BRAC University Dhaka

GPA 3.5/4.0 or 3.5/4.3

GPA 3.6/4.0 or 3.6/4.3

GPA 3.7/4.0 or 3.7/4.3

  • Master's degree (when following a 3-year Bachelor's Pass or 4-year Bachelor's degree from a recognised university)
  • Master of Science in Engineering (when awarded up to and including 2011)
70%, GPA 3.5/4 or Grade A- - -
  • Bachelor of Architecture
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
75%, GPA 3.75/4 or Grade A - -
UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) / Master of Surgery from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University or University of Dhaka
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (when awarded up to and including 2016)
  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
  • Master of Science in Engineering (when awarded from 2012 by a public university and studied for at least 1.5 years (3 semesters) following a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree)

Barbados

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor's degree from Barbados Community College

GPA 3.6/4

GPA 3.69/4

GPA 3.85/4

Bachelor's degree from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill

GPA 3.5/4.3

GPA 3.55/4.3 

GPA 3.6/4.3

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill

Belarus

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Diploma of Higher Education
  • Specialist Diploma
  • Master's degree

4/5 or 8/10

4.3/5 or 8.6/10

4.6/5 or 9.2/10

Belgium

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor's Degree/Bachelier (post 2003)
  • Licentiaat / Licencié and other 2 cycle diplomas

70% or 14/20

77.5% or 15.5/20

85% or 17/20

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree or Diplôme d'études approfondies

Benin

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures
  • Master

15/20

Bhutan

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Master’s degree from the Royal University of Bhutan, following 1.5 to 2 years of study (when awarded up to and including 2017)

75%

77%

80%

From a public university:

  • Bachelor degree (4 years, awarded post 2015)
  • 2-year in-service Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery and Bachelor in Public Health (awarded post 2015)
80% 82% 85%
UK Master's degree equivalent

Master’s degree from The Royal University of Bhutan, following 1.5 to 2 years of study (post 2017)

Bolivia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Licenciado / Título de [subject area] (at least 5 years)

77%

80%

83%

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Doctor en Ciencias Médicas
  • Título de Especialista Médico
  • Título de Maestría (Académica)
  • Título de Maestría - Magister Scientiarum

Bosnia and Herzegovina

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja / Diplomirani (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education / Bachelor degree) (second-level degree obtained on completion of a 3 to 6 year course)

9/10 or B

9.5/10

10/10 or A

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Diploma Specijalist (Postgraduate Specialist Diploma)
  • Magistratura (Master's degree)

Botswana

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Master’s from University of Botswana

70%; B; Very Good; GPA 4.0/5.0

75%; B+; Excellent; GPA 4.5/5.0

80%; A; Outstanding

Brazil

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Título de Bacharel / Título de [subject area] (also known as: Grau de Bacharel or Diploma de Bacharel)
  • Título de Licenciado/a (when awarded after 4 years) (also known as: Grau de Licenciado/a or Licenciado/a)
  • Título/Grau de Cirurgiã(o)-Dentista

8/10

8.5/10

9/10

UK Master's degree equivalent

Título de Mestre

Brunei

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor (Honours) degree (4 years) from a public university

Upper Second Class Honours, B

First Class Honours, A

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Bulgaria

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Бакалавър (Bachelor degree) / Професионален бакалавър (Professional Bachelor degree) (post 2002)
  • Диплома за завършено висше образование (Diploma of Completed Higher Education) when awarded up to and including 1995
  • Магистър (Master's degree) when awarded up to and including 1999

5/6

5.25/6

5.5/6

UK Master's degree equivalent

Магистър (Master's degree) (post 1999)

Burkina Faso

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées

16/20 and Très Bien (Very Good)

Cambodia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1

Master's degree

3.75/4 or 83%

Cameroon

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures de Commerce
  • Diplôme d'Ingénieur de Conception (at least 5 years)
  • Doctorat en Pharmacie / Maîtrise (Master sans thèse)
  • Master 1 (M1 - 1 year)

Anglophone sub-system: GPA 3.5/4, 70%, Very good

Francophone sub-system: GPA 3.3/4, 70%, Bien/Good, 14/20

Anglophone sub-system: GPA 3.65/4, 75%

Francophone sub-system: GPA 3.55/4, 75%, 15/20

Anglophone sub-system: GPA 3.8/4, 80%, Excellent

Francophone sub-system: GPA 3.8/4, 80%, Tres bien/Very good, 16/20

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (Master avec thèse)
  • Diplôme d'Études Professionnelles Approfondies
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées
  • Doctorat du Troisième Cycle
  • Master 2 (M2)
  • Master's degree (2 years)

Canada

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor degree (Honours) or 4 years Bachelor’s without Honours
  • Baccalauréat / Bachelier (first-cycle degrees in Quebec province (3 years) (except McGill University))
  • Bachelor degree (Honours) or Bachelor’s without Honours (3-4 years with 120 credits) from McGill University
  • First Professional Degree / Grade Professionnelle (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine / Surgery, Doctor of Medicine and Juris Doctor)
  • Licentiate in Law (LL.L) from University of Ottawa (3 year post-secondary programme)

3.3/4, 3.3/4.3, B+, 77%

7/9 (York University)

3.5/4, 3.5/4.3, 79%

7.5/9 (York University)

3.7/4, 3.7/4.3, A-, 82%

8/9 (York University)

UK Master's degree equivalent Merit Distinction
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Master's degree / Maîtrise
3.3/4, 3.3/4.3, B+, 77% 3.7/4, 3.7/4.3, A-, 82%

Chile

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Grado (Academico) de Licenciado/a en [subject area] 4 years

5.5/7 or 78%

5.7/7

6/7

UK Master's degree equivalent

Grado de Magíster

China

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor’s from prestigious university

85% or GPA 3.5/4.0

88% or GPA 3.65/4.0 

90% or GPA 3.8/4.0

Bachelor’s from good university

88% or GPA 3.7/4.0 90% or GPA 3.8/4.0 92% or GPA 3.9/4.0

Bachelor’s from recognised institution

90% or GPA 3.9/4.0 93% or GPA 3.95/4.0 95% or GPA 4.0/4.0
UK Master's degree equivalent Merit Distinction

Master's degree from prestigious university

80% 88%

Master's degree from other university

85% 90%

Colombia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Licenciado en [subject area]
  • Título de [subject area]
  • Professional en [subject area]
  • Maestro en [arts subject]
  • Diploma de [subject area] (4 years)

4/5

4.3/5

4.5/5

UK Master's degree equivalent

Magíster / Maestría

Congo (Democratic Republic of)

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies
  • Diplôme d'Études Spéciales

From the following universities only: 

  • Université de Kinshasa 
  • Université de Kisangani 
  • Université de Lubumbashi

90% or La Plus Grande Distinction

Congo (Republic of)

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Master

14/20

15/20

16/20

Diplôme d'Études Supérieures or Diplôme d'Ingénieur from Université Marien Ngouabi

16/20

17.5/20

19/20

Costa Rica

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Licenciado
  • when the programme has been recognised by Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES)

8.5/10

8.7/10

9/10

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Maestria
  • when the programme has been recognised by Sistema Nacional de Acreditación de la Educación Superior (SINAES)

Croatia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Baccalaureus/Baccalaurea (Bachelor Degree)
  • Diploma Visoko Obrazovanje (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education (Level VII/1 Diploma): 4-6 years)

4/5, vrlo dobar (very good) 4/5, vrlo dobar (very good) 5/5 (4-6 years of full time)

4.5/5

4.9/5

UK Master's degree equivalent

Magistar (Master’s Degree) / Diploma specijalist (Postgraduate Specialist Diploma)

Cuba

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Título de Licenciado / Arquitecto / Doctor / Ingeniero (4-year) from a recognised university

GPA 4.5/5

GPA 4.75

4.9/5

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Título de Máster
  • Título de Especialista / Especialidad de Posgrado (except for Medicine)

Cyprus

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Ptychio (Bachelor degree/Πτυχίο) from a Recognised Public or Private University
  • or
  • Ptychio (Bachelor degree) from a Private Institution of Tertiary Education, where the course has been accredited by the Ministry of Education and Culture

7.5/10 3.9/4

8/10

8.5/10

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Metaptychiako diploma sti dieythynsi (Postgraduate Management Diploma) - when awarded post 2015
  • Metaptychiakó Díploma / Díploma Máster (Master's degree) when awarded by a Recognised Publis or Private University. For Master's degrees awarded by private nstitutions of tertiary education, the courses need to be accredited by the Ministry of Education and Culture

Czech Republic (Czechia)

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bakalář (Bachelor degree) when awarded post and including 2002
  • or
  • Inženýr/Inženýr Architekt (Engineer/Architect) when awarded up and including 2004
  • or
  • Magistr (Master's degree) when awarded up and including 2002

velmi dobre (Very good) or 1.5; B

1.25

vyborne (excellent) or 1; A

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Doktor filozofie (Doctor of Philosophy)
  • or
  • Doktor (Small Doctorate (rigorozum))
  • or
  • Inženýr (Engineer) when awarded post and including 2005
  • or
  • Magistr (Master's degree) when awarded post and including 2003

Denmark

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor degree / Candidatus Philosophiae (3 years)
  • or
  • Diplomingeniør (Engineer) when awarded post and including 2003
  • or
  • Professionsbachelor (Professional Bachelor degree) when awarded post and including 2002

8/12 (post 2007) 10/13 (pre 2007)

9/12 (post 2007) 10.5/13 (pre 2007)

10/12 (post 2007) 11/13 (pre 2007)

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Magisterkonfereus / Magister Artium
  • Kandidatuddannelse (Master's degre) when awarded post and including 2003
  • Masteruddannelse

Dominica

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor's degree from University of the West Indies or Dominica State College*

GPA 3.5/4.3

GPA 3.55/4.3

GPA 3.6/4.3

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master’s degree from University of the West Indies

Dominican Republic

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Licenciado / Título de [subject area] (4 years)

85%; 3.5/4

87.5%; 3.75/4

90%; 3.9/4

UK Master's degree equivalent

Maestría / Magíster / Master en [subject area]

East Timor

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

 

 

 

 

Ecuador

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Título de Licenciado/Título de (subject area) (4 years) from a Recognised Institution
  • from Universidad San Francisco de Qiito (USFQ)

80% or 8/10 USFQ only - GPA 3.5/4.0

85% or 8.5/10 GPA 3.7/4.0

90% or 9.0/10 USFQ only - GPA 3.9/4.0

UK Master's degree equivalent

Título de Magíster (This is the title awarded upon completion of a Maestría course)

Egypt

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor from American University of Cairo
  • Bachelor degree from a Well-Ranked University
  • in Science Subjects
  • in Non-Science Subject

GPA 3.5/4 80% (science) 85% (non-science)

GPA 3.6/4 85% (science) 90% (non-science)

GPA 3.7/4 90% (science) 95% (non-science)

UK Master's degree equivalent

Majister (Masters)

El Salvador

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Título de Maestro / Maestría
  • from a recognised institution
  • Licenciado/Titulo de (subject area) (4 years)
  • Titulo de Doctor en Medicine/en Cirugia Dental (4 years)

8/10 9.5/10 9/10

8.5/10

9/10

Eritrea

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Master's degree

GPA 3.6 Distinction

GPA 3.75

GPA 3.9 Great Distinction

Estonia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bakalaurusekraad (Bachelor degree)
  • or
  • Diplomeeritud spetsialisti ülikoolidiplom / Kraadita Diploma (University Specialist's Diploma)
  • or
  • Rakenduskõrgharidusõppe Diplom (Professional Higher Education Diploma)

4.5/5; 85%

4.7/5; 88%

5/5; 91%

UK Master's degree equivalent

Magistrikraad (Master's degree)

Ethiopia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Master's degree from a Public University
  • or
  • Master's degree from a private university where the program is approved by FDRE ETA (formely HERQA)
  • Doctor of Medicine from Public Universities or from a private university where the program is approved by FDRE ETA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) (6 years) when studied at following institutions:
  • - Addis Ababa University
  • - Haramaya University
  • - Jimma University
  • - Mekelle University
  • - University of Gondar

3.5/4 3.7/4

3.65/4 3.8/4

3.8/4 3.9/4

UK Master's degree equivalent

Doctor of Philosophy

Fiji

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor's degree (4 years) from a Listed University

80%, A

 

 

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree when awarded by a tertiary institution, provided the programme of study has been recognised by the Fiji Higher Education Commission.

Finland

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • [Professional Title] (AMK / YH) (Bachelor degree from a University of Applied Sciences)
  • or
  • Arkkitehti / Arktitekt / Diplomi-insinööri / Diplomingenjör / Proviisori / Provisor (Minimum five-year long-cycle degree)
  • or
  • Kandidaatti / Kandidat (University Bachelor degree / Lower Academic Degree) when awarded post and including 2006
  • or
  • Kandidaatti / Kandidat (Long-cycle degree) when awarded up to and including 1996
  • or
  • Oikeusnotaari / Rättsnotarie / Farmaseutti / Farmaceut / Sosionomi (pre-2000) (Professional lower academic / university Bachelor degrees) when awarded post and including 2006;

2/3 or 3.5/5

2.5/3 or 4/5

2.75/3 or 4.5/5

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • [Professional Title] (Ylempi AMK / Högre YH) (Master's degree from a University of Applied Science)
  • or
  • Arkkitehti / Arktitekt / Diplomi-insinööri / Diplomingenjör / Proviisori / Provisor (Minimum two-year post-Bachelor degree)
  • or
  • Lisensiaatti / Licenciat [Areas Excl. Dentistry, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine] (Licentiate)
  • or
  • Maisteri / Magister (Master's degree)
  • or
  • Yleisesikuntaupseerin Tutkinnon (General Staff Officer's degree)

France

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Licence/Grade de Licence/Diplôme de formation générale en sciences pharmaceutiques from a Grande Ecole (post-2005) (3 years)
  • Licence/Grade de Licence/Diplôme de formation générale en sciences pharmaceutiques from a université/other institution (post-2005) (3 years)
  • Ecole Polytechnique
  • Diplôme d'Ingénieur (when awarded up to and including 1999)
  • Maîtrise (when awarded before 2010)
  • Diplôme de formation générale en sciences pharmaceutiques

13/20 or GPA 3.7 14/20 GPA 3.7 13/20 14/20

13.7/20 or GPA 3.8 15/20 GPA 3.8 13.7/20 15/20

14.5/20 or GPA 3.9 16/20 GPA 3.9 14.5/20 16/20

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA)
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées
  • Diplôme d'Ingénieur (post 1998)
  • Diplôme de Master/Grade de Master
  • Diplôme de formation approfondie en sciences [médicales / odontologiques]
  • Diplôme de formation approfondie en sciences pharmaceutiques

Gambia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Two year Master's degree from the University of Gambia

A-; GPA 3.7/4.3; 70%; Excellent

GPA 3.85/4.3; 75%

A; GPA 4.0/4.3; 80%;

Georgia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bakalavris Khariskhi (Bachelor's degree) when awarded after 4 years or more
  • or
  • Diplomirebuli Spezialisti (certified Specialist) when studied for 4 years of more
  • or
  • Umaghlesi Ganatlebis Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) when awarded after at least 4 years of study

4.5/5; 85%

4.7/5; 87%

5/5; Excellent; A; 91%

UK Master's degree equivalent

Magistris Khariskhi (Master’s degree)

Germany

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Magister Artium /Diplom (when awarded up to and including 2002)
  • Erste Staatsprüfung (Primarstufe / Sekundarstufe I) - mainly in Teaching
  • Bachelor’s (post-2002)
  • Zeugnis über den Zweiten Abschnitt der Ärztlichen Prüfung - Medicine

1.9 (for all qualifications)

1.7 (for all qualifications)

1.5 (for all qualifications) Note: 1 is highest mark

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Magister Artium /Diplom (when awarded after 2002) = Integrated Master’s degree (e.g. MEng, MChem, MPhys, MPharm, MArch)
  • Master
  • German First State Exam (Erstes Staatsprüfung: Sekundarstufe II / Sonderpädagogische Lehrämter) (also known as Erstes Staatsexamen) - when awarded after 2002
  • Erst Juristische Prüfung / Erste Prufung - when awarded after 2002

Ghana

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor's degree (min of 4 years) from a Public University
  • or
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) / Doctor of Optometry (OD)/ Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science (MLSD) from any Ecctis recognised university, when studied for 6 years, or for 2 years following completion of a Bachelor degree in another subject

GPA 3.5/4 or 65% University for Development Studies: GPA 4/5

GPA 3.65/4 or 72% University for Development Studies: GPA 4.25/5

GPA 3.8/4 or 77% University for Development Studies: GPA 4.5/5

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Master’s degree (when awarded after one or two years of study)
  • Master of Philosophy

Gibraltar

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

 

 

 

 

Greece

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • ΠΤΥΧΙΟ / ΔΙΠΛΩΜΑ ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟΥ (University Degree / Diploma): when awarded by the university sector or by institutions that are legally equivalent to universities
  • ΠΤΥΧΙΟ AEA (Diploma / Degree from AEA): when awarded by a Higher Ecclesiastical Academy (AEA) established in 2006
  • ΠΤΥΧΙΟ ΤΕΙ / ΑΣΠΑΙΤΕ (Diploma / Degree from TEI / ASPETE): when entered after 2003
  • ΔΙΠΛΩΜΑ AEN (Diploma from AEN): when entered as of 2005
  • ΠΤΥΧΊΟ ΑΝΘΥΠΟΠΥΡΑΓΟΎ (Bachelor of Fire Officers): if the transcript includes reference to a thesis/dissertation, and is awarded by the Hellenic Fire Officers School, Hellenic Fire Academy (Σχολή Ανθυποπυραγών, Πυροσβεστική Ακαδημία)

7.5/10 7.5/10 8.0/10 8.0/10 7.5/10

8.0/10 8.0/10 8.5/10 8.5/10 8.0/10

8.5/10 8.5/10 9/10 9/10 8.5/10

UK Master's degree equivalent

Metaptychiako Diploma Eidikefsis (Postgraduate Diploma of Specialisation / Master's degree)

Guatemala

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Licenciado / Título de [subject area] (minimum of 4 years) from Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC)

85%

87%

90%

UK Master's degree equivalent

Magíster en [...] (minimum of 2 years)

Guyana

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Master's degree from the University of Guyana

Pass with Distinction

 

 

Haiti

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

 

 

 

 

Holy See

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Baccalaureato / Baccalaureatus when awarded after 2005 (2006 onwards)

8.6/10 or 26/30 or Magna cum laude (passed with great honours)

9.1/10 or 27.5/30

9.6/10 or 29/30 or Summa cum laude (passed with highest honours)

UK Master's degree equivalent

Licenza / Licentia is considered comparable to Master’s degree when awarded after 2004 (2005 onwards)

Honduras

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Título de Licenciado/ Grado Academico de Licenciature [subject]
  • or
  • Título de Doctor en CIrugía Dental
  • from a Recognised University (4 years of Study)

86% or GPA 3.5/4

88% or GPA 3.7/4

90% or GPA 3.9/4

UK Master's degree equivalent

Maestría / Grado de Máster

Hong Kong

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor (Hons) degree from a Public University
  • Bachelor (Hons) degree from other recognised institution

GPA 3.5/4; 3.5/4.3 GPA 3.8/4; 3.8/4.3

GPA 3.6/4; 3.6/ 4.3 GPA 3.85/4; 3.85/4.3

GPA 3.7/4 ; 3.7/4.3 GPA 3.9/4; 3.9/4.3

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Juris Doctor
  • Master’s degree
  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Hungary

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Egytemi Oklevel (University Diploma)
  • or
  • Alapfokozat (Bachelor’s) (from 2004)

4/5

4.7/5

4.9/5

UK Master's degree equivalent

Mesterfokozat (Master's degree)/ Egyetemi Doktor (University Doctorate)

Iceland

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Baccalaureus
  • or
  • Candidatus/a scientiarum (Cand. scient.) / Candidatus/a oeconomices (Cand. oecon.)

8/10; First Class

8.5/10

Distinction/ Honours; 9/10

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Candidatus/a magisterii (Cand. mag.)
  • Candidatus/a psychologiae (Cand. pschy.)
  • Meistarapróf

India

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor Degree in professional subjects with the following study years from any institution recognised by Ecctis:
  • 3 years: Business Administration, Business Management, Business Studies, Computer Applications, Statistics, Fine Arts, Laws^ (ONLY if this is 3-year postgraduate degree)
  • 4 years: Engineering, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Planning, Science in Agriculture, Science in Nursing/ Nursing, Technology
  • 5 years: Architecture, Laws^ (5-year first or integrated), and Ayurvedic/Homoeopathic/Siddha/Unani Medicine and Surgery
  • or
  • Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce (3-4 years) from a Well-Ranked Institution.
  • Bachelor (Hons) degree from Ashoka University

70% or CGPA 7.3/10 GPA 3.7/4

73% or CGPA 7.7/10 GPA 3.8/4

75% or CGPA 8.0/10 GPA 3.9/4

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Bachelor Degree in Medicine / MBBS / Dentistry / Veterinary Science / Bachelor of Dental Surgery / Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH)
  • Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in specialty subject #
  • Doctor of Pharmacy/ Medicine/Dentistry / Veterinary Science/ Dental Surgery
  • Master of Arts / Science / Commerce / Master of Philosophy / Master's degree (in professional subjects)

Indonesia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Sarjana I (S1) (Bachelor's degree)

GPA 3.5/4

GPA 3.6/4

GPA 3.7/4

UK Master's degree equivalent

Sarjana II /Magister (Masters)

Iran

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Licence or Karshensai (Bachelor) (4 years)

Grade A, 17/20 or 4

17.8/20

18.5/20

UK Master's degree equivalent

Karshenasi Ershad (Master’s degree)

Iraq

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor degree in [Medicine / Dental Surgery / Engineering] from a public university

85%

90%

95%

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree when offered by a recognised public university

Ireland

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor's (Hons) degree

2:1

67% or GPA 3.5 for UCD

1st

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Master's degree
  • Master of Philosophy

Israel

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

A, Very Good or 85%

90%

95%; A+

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Italy

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Laurea (Nuovo Ordinamento) (awarded after 2002, confer the title Dottore (Dott.) or Dottoressa (Dott.ssa)
  • Diplome di Mediatore Linguistico
  • Diploma Accademico de Primo Livello
  • Diploma / Licenza di Aademia di Belle Arti (to 2002)
  • Laurea in Ingegneria (after 2001)
  • Diploma di [musical instrument] (from Conservatorio) (awarded by a Conservatorio di Musica (college of music))

106/110

108/110

110/110

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Laurea (Vecchio Ordinamento) (when awarded up to and including 2001)
  • Laurea Magistrale (cicle unico)
  • Laurea Magistrale
  • Diploma Accademico di Secondo Livello
  • Diploma Accademico di Specializzazione I / Diploma Accademico di Specializzazione II
  • Laurea Specialistica
  • Master Universitario di Primo Livello (no direct comparison when awarded up to and including 1999)

Ivory Coast

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA)
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS)
  • Master
  • Diplôme d'Études de Docteur en Médecine when studied for 8 years
  • Diplôme d'Études de Docteur en Pharmacie when studied for 7 years

15/20

16/20

17/20

UK Master's degree equivalent

Doctorat de Troisième Cycle (Equivalent to Mphil and MRes)

Jamaica

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor’s Degree from
  • University of Technology, Jamaica (from 2018)
  • or
  • The University of the West Indies, Mona
  • or
  • Northern Caribbean University, Manchester (from 2018)

GPA 3.5/4 or GPA 3.5/4.3 or GPA 3.70 (Magna cum laude)

GPA 3.55/4 or GPA 3.55/4.3 or GPA 3.8

GPA 3.6/4 or GPA 3.6/4.3 or GPA 3.90 (Summa cum laude)

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Master of Philosophy degree (MPhil) / Master of Research (MRes) when studied at The University of the West Indies, Mona;
  • Master's Degree when accredited by the University Council of Jamaica

Japan

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • 4 year Bachelor’s (Gakushi, at least 124 credits) from a Prestigious University
  • 4 year Bachelor’s (Gakushi, at least 124 credits) from any other institution

80%, Good, B (A-F system), A (S/A+ - F system), GPA 3.5/4 90%, Excellent, A (A - F system), S/A+ (S/A+ - F system), GPA 3.8/4

85%, GPA 3.65/4

90%, Excellent, A (A - F system), S/A+ (S/A+ - F system), GPA 3.8/4 95%

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master’s (Shushi) / Bachelor of Pharmacy **(when studied for 6 years) / Juris Doctor (Hou-mu hakushi) when studied for 3 years, or 2 years when following a Bachelor degree (most commonly a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree)

Jordan

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor’s degree (4 years) from a Recognised University

84%, Grade A, or GPA of 3.7/4

 

 

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Kazakhstan

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Specialist Diploma (five years) / Bachelor Degree (four year) (post-2014) / Master's Degree (up to and include 2011)
  • Bachelor Degree (four year) (up to and include 2014)

3.5/4 4.5/5 - old grading system 4/4

3.65/4 4.65/5 - old grading system

3.8/4 4.8/5 - old grading system

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree (post-2011)

Kenya

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor’s (4 years) from an accepted Public University or Private Institution
  • The United States International University

65% GPA 3.5/4.0

70% GPA 3.6

75% GPA 3.7/4.0

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

South Korea

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor’s from a Well-Ranked University (four year)
  • Bachelor's from other Ecctis recognised university (four year)

85%, B+, GPA 3.2/4 or 3.3/4.3 or 3.5/4.5 88%, GPA 3.4/4 or 3.5/4.3 or 3.75/4.5

88%, GPA 3.4/4 or 3.5/4.3 or 3.75/4.5 90%, A, GPA 3.6/4 or 3.7/4.3 or 4/4.5

90%, A, GPA 3.6/4 or 3.7/4.3 or 4/4.5 92%, GPA 3.8/4 or 3.9/4.3 or 4.25/4.5

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Kosovo

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Diplomë e Studimeve Themelore Universitare – Baҫelor (Bachelor degree) from a Listed University or American University in Kosovo

9/10; B

9.5/10

10/10; A

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • (Diplomë) Speciajalist (Specialist Postgraduate Diploma)
  • Diplomë e Studimeve Pasdiplomike - Magjistër (Master's degree)

Kuwait

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor’s Degree

GPA 3.3/4; Very Good, B+

3.5/4

GPA 3.7/4; Distinction; A

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree from the University of Kuwait when awarded as advanced specialisation on the basis of a bachelor degree (i.e. in the same subject).

Kyrgyzstan

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Specialist Diploma (5 years); Bachelor degree (4 years); Master's degree (1 year following specialist Diploma & 2 years following Bachelor's degree) - post and including 1991

4.5/5; 3.5/4

4.6/5 ; 3.6/4

4.7/5; 3.7/4

Laos

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Master's degree

3.8/4.0; B+; Very Good

 

 

Latvia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bakalaura Diploms (Bachelor degree) when awarded 2003 or later
  • or
  • Profesionālā Bakalaura Diploms (Professional Bachelor degree) when awarded 2003 or later
  • or
  • Professional Higher Education Programme when awarded 2003 or later
  • or
  • Magistra Diploms (Master's degree) / Profesionālā Maģistra diploms (Professional Master's degree) when awarded up to and including 2000

8/10, B, Very Good

8.5/10

9/10

UK Master's degree equivalent

Magistra Diploms (Master) / Profesionālā Maģistra diploms (Professional Master's degree)(post and including 2001)

Lebanon

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor degree / License
  • Maîtrise
  • American University in Beirut, Beirut Arab University or Lebanese American University

16/20 84%, GPA 3.5/4.0

17/20 85%, GPA 3.6/4.0

18/20 86%, GPA 3.7/4.0

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Master’s degree
  • Diplôme d'Ingénieur
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures en Architecture
  • Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies

Lesotho

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Master’s degree

0.8

0.85

0.9

Liberia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Master's

85%, Grade B+, 3.5/4

90%, Grade A, 3.7/4

95%, Grade A, 4/4

Libya

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Master’s degree
  • Bachelor's degree when studied in Architecture, Engineering, Medicine/Surgery

75% or Very good GPA 3.5/4

80% GPA 3.6/4

85% or Excellent GPA 3.7/4

UK Master's degree equivalent

Doctorate/PhD

Liechtenstein

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor Degree / Dipl Ing (FH) - Fachhochschule Diplom / Dipl Arch (FH) / Magister Philosophiae

5/6, Good

5.25/6

5.5/6, Very Good

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Lithuania

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Profesinis Bakalauras (Hons 2007 onwards)
  • Bakalauro Diplomas (Hons 2000 onwards)
  • Magistro diplomas (when awarded up to and including 2000)

8/10 (75%)

9/10 (84%)

10/10 (92%)

UK Master's degree equivalent

Magistro diplomas (after 2000)

Luxembourg

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor (2003 onwards) from University of Luxembourg

16/20, Tres bien, Very good

17/20

18/20, Excellent

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree (2003 onwards)

Macao

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Licenciatura (Bachelor, 4 years)

3.5/4

3.6/4

3.7/4

UK Master's degree equivalent

Mestrado (Master's degree)

Madagascar

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Diplome d'Ingenieur
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies
  • Diplôme de Master (M2)
  • Awarded on completion of two years of study following the Licence
  • Diplôme d'Etat de Docteur en Médecine (aka Docteur en Médecine Diplômé d'Etat)
  • Diplôme d’Etat de Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire (Dentist)
  • Certificat d'Aptitude Pédagogique de l'Ecole Normale

15/20

16/20

17/20

Malawi

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Master's degree from:
  • University of Malawi
  • University of Mzuzu

5/6, 70%, Pass with Marginal Distinction Upper Second Class

5.5/6, 72.5%

6/6, 75%, Pass with Distinction First Class

Malaysia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor / Doctor of [medicine / dental surgery / veterinary medicine] from a Public University or a government-accredited course at a Private Prestigious University

GPA 3.5/4

3.6/4

3.7/4

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree / Master of Medicine / Master or Doctor of [medical / dental specialty]

Maldives

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor degree (both three and four years) when studied at The Maldives National University as long as minimum 360 credits were taken.

80% GPA 3.5/4.0

85% GPA 3.65/4.0

90% GPA 3.8/4.0

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Mali

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Assess applications from Mali on a case by case basis

 

 

 

Malta

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor's (Honours) degree from the University of Malta (4 years)

Upper Second Class, Category IIA, 70%

Upper Second Class, 75%

First Class, Category I, 80%

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Master's degree from the University of Malta
  • or
  • Master of Laws (LLM) only from the International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI)

Mauritius

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor’s degree from a Recognised University

0.65

0.7

0.75

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Master of Philosophy Degree
  • Master's degree
  • Master of Business Administration

Mexico

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Título de Licenciado / Título (Professional) de [subject area] (4 years) from a Well-Ranked University
  • (The qualification title must bear the wording Título de to confirm successful and full completion of the programme)

8.5/10

8.75/10

9/10

UK Master's degree equivalent

Grado / Título de Maestro / Maestría

Moldova

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Diplomă de Licenţă (Bachelor degree) - started after 2005
  • or
  • Diplomă de Magistru - awarded before 2005
  • Either of the above from a Recognised University

9/10, Excellent

9.5/10

10/10

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Diplomă de Licenţă - Studii Integrate in Medicină / Medicină Veterinară / Stomatologie / Diplomă de Licenţă - Studii Integrate (Integrated First Professional degree)
  • Diplomă de Magistru / Diplomă de Master (Master's degree) - started after 2005

Mongolia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Master’s or Specialist Diploma from National University of Mongolia

B+, 85%, GPA 3.5/4 (4/5 pre-1998)

90%, GPA 3.75/4 (4.5/5 pre-1998)

A, 95%, GPA 4/4 (5/5 pre-1998)

UK Master's degree equivalent

Doctor of Philosophy

Montenegro

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Diploma o završenim osnovnim akademskim studijama - Diploma of Completed Academic Undergraduate Studies (abbreviated B.A. or B.Sci)
  • or
  • Diploma primenjenih osnovnih studija -Diploma of Professional Undergraduate Studies (abbreviated B.Appl.)
  • or
  • Diploma Visoko Obrazovanje /Diplomirani - Advanced Diploma of Higher Education

9/10, B, Very Good

9.5/10

10/10, A, Excellent

UK Master's degree equivalent

Magistar (Master’s Degree)

Morocco

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Diplôme d'Écoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion
  • or
  • Diplôme d'Ingénieur d'État
  • or
  • Diplôme de Doctorat en Pharmacie

16/20

16.5/20

17/20

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS)
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Approfondies (DESA)
  • Master / Master Spécialisé
  • Diplôme d'Architecte
  • Diplôme d’[Institution] / Bac +5 [from a private institution]*

Mozambique

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Grau de Mestre
  • This is the academic title awarded on completion of a Mestrado degree

15/20

-

-

Myanmar (Burma)

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Master's degree

75%, Very Good/Excellent, First Class; GPA 4.5/5

-

-

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master of Research

Namibia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • When the qualification is awarded by a public university or registered at level
  • 8 on the National Qualifications Framework of Namibia and awarded by a private university:
  • Bachelor Honours degree/Professional Bachelor degree from 2009 and onwards
  • or
  • Master's degree

0.75

0.78

0.8

Nepal

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Master’s Degree following a 3 year Bachelor’s Degree from a Recognised University
  • or
  • Bachelor degree (in medicine / dentistry / veterinary science) from a Recognised University

80%, GPA 3.7/4

85%, GPA 3.85/4

90%, GPA 4/4

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) / Master of Surgery / Dental Surgery / Veterinary Science (MS / MDS / MVSc) / Master in Nursing
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Master's degree following a four-year Bachelor degree

Netherlands

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor Degree (post 2002)
  • Doctoraal (4-6 years, pre-2002)

7.5/10, GPA 3.5/4

7.75/10, GPA 3.65/4

8/10, GPA 3.8/4

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Master's degree (post 2002)
  • Professional Doctorate in Engineering

New Zealand

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor Honours Degree (4 years)

Second Class (Division 1), 75%, B+, 6/9

78%, 6.5/9

First Class, 80%, A-/A, 7/9

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Nicaragua

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Licenciado/Titulo de (subject area) (4 years)
  • or
  • Título de Doctor en Medicina
  • or
  • Maestría
  • from one of the Consejo Nacional de Universidades (CNU) recognised institutions

91%

 

 

Nigeria

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor Degree awarded by a university approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC)
  • or
  • Doctor of Optometry/Doctor of Pharmacy

65% or GPA 4/5

67.5% or GPA 4.25/5

70% or GPA 4.5/5

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Northern Cyprus

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Lisans Diplomasi (Bachelors) from a recognised University

GPA 3.5/4

GPA 3.65/4

GPA 3.8/4

North Macedonia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Visoko Obrazovanja/Diploma of Completed Higher Education (Level VII/1) (must be minimum 4 years)
  • or
  • Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea (Bachelor degree)
  • or
  • Post-Bologna bachelor degree (started after 2003)
  • or
  • Magister / Master of Pharmacy

9/10, 81%, B, Excellent

9.5/10; 85%

10/10, 91%, A, Exceptional

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Master's degree (Level VII/2)
  • Postgraduate Specialist Diploma

Norway

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelorgrad (Bachelor degree) (post 2002)
  • Candidatus/a magisterii (cand. mag.) (up to and including 2002)

B, Very Good, B, Very Good, 1.6 to 2.5 (Laudabilis)

 

A, Excellent A, Excellent, 1.0 to 1.5 (Laud pre ceteris – maximum)

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Candidatus Realium / Candidatus Philologiae
  • Candidatus/a [medicinae / medicinae veterinariae]
  • Candidatus/a [psychologiae / theologiae]
  • Magister Artium (mag. art.)
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Mastergrad (Master's degree) (post 2002)

Oman

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor degree (4 years) from Sultan Qaboos University

GPA 3.5/4

GPA 3.6/4

GPA 3.7/4

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Pakistan

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor’s from Lahore University of Management Sciences (awarded up to and including 2015)
  • After 2015
  • One year Master’s degree after four year Bachelor’s
  • Two year Master’s in professional field (arts, commerce and science) after four year Bachelor’s
  • Four year Bachelor’s degree awarded after 2015
  • Bachelor of Laws degree when studied for 5 years or less than 6 years since 2012
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery / Doctor of [medical subject] four years (see comment for accepted medical subjects)

GPA 3.8/4 GPA 3.5/4 Pass in Master's Pass in Master's 75% overall or a GPA of 3.5/4 75% overall or a GPA of 3.5/4 75% overall or a GPA of 3.5/4

GPA 3.85/4 GPA 3.65/4 GPA 3.65/4 GPA 3.65/4 GPA 3.65/4

GPA 3.9/4 GPA 3.8/4 80% overall or a GPA 3.8/4 80% overall or a GPA 3.8/4 80% overall or a GPA 3.8/4

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Master of Laws
  • Master's degree after four year Bachelor’s
  • Doctor of Medicine / Master of Surgery / Dental Surgery (at least 4 years)

Palestine (West Bank and Gaza)

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor degree (Bakalorius) from Birzeit University or An-Najah National University

GPA 3.5/4, B+, 85%

GPA 3.75/4, 88%

GPA 4/4, A, 90%

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Panama

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Licenciado / Título de [subject area] (4 years)
  • Maestría / Magíster en [subject area] (up to and including 2006)
  • From either a Public or Fully-Accredited university.

91% (A)

-

-

UK Master's degree equivalent

Maestría / Magíster en [subject area] (post-2006)

Papua New Guinea

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor (Honours) degree (4 years)
  • or
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery only from University of Papua New Guinea

Class II Division A, Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

-

Class I, First Class Honours

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Paraguay

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Título de Licenciado / Título de [professional title]

4/5, Distinguido, Very good

4.5/5

5/5, Sobresaliente, Excellent

UK Master's degree equivalent

Título de Maestría/ Magíster

Peru

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Título de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) de [subject area] (completed after Bachiller qualification)

15/20

16/20

17/20

UK Master's degree equivalent

Título de Maestría/ Grado Académico de Magíster

Philippines

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Master's Degree from a Prestigious State University
  • Master's Degree from University of the Philippines - Diliman

GPA 3.5/4, 87%, B+ GPA 1.75/5.0 (1.0 is the highest grade)

GPA 3.7/4, 90.5% GPA 1.5/5.0

GPA 3.9/4, 94% GPA 1.25/5.0

Poland

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Licencjat / Inżynier (Bachelor degree) from 2002 and onwards)
  • Magister / Magister Inżynier (Master's degree) (up to and including 2000)

B, 4.5/5 , 5/6 or Better than good

4.75/5, 5.5/6

A, 5/5, 6/6, or Very Good

UK Master's degree equivalent

Magister / Magister Inżynier (Master's degree) (from 2001 and onwards)

Portugal

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Licenciado/Licentiatura (4-5 years, pre-Bologna) or
  • Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) or
  • Licenciado (3 years, Bologna)

16/20

17/20

18/20

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master’s degree/ Mestrado / Mestre

Puerto Rico

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor's degree

3.5/4, Bueno

3.6/4

3.7/4, Excelente

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Qatar

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor's from a Public University or an Accredited US Institution
  • Bachelor's from other overseas tertiary institutions

GPA 3.5/4.0 Overseas tertiary institution’s home country grading system

GPA 3.6/4

GPA 3.7/4.0

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree (where Master’s is advanced specialism of Bachelor’s)

Romania

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Diplomă de Licenţă (Bachelor degree)
  • Diplomă de Inginer (Engineer)
  • Diplomă de Urbanist Diplomat (Town Planner)
  • Diplomă de Arhitect (Architect) up to and including 2012
  • Diplomă de Farmacist (Pharmacist) up to and including 2011

9/10, Very good

9.5/10

9.75/10, Excellent

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • 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)
  • Diplomă de Arhitect (Architect) = Integrated UK master's 2013 and onwards /
  • Diplomă de Farmacist (Pharmacist) = Integrated UK master's 2012 and onwards

Russia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Specialist Diploma (Диплом специалиста - Diplom Specialista) (completed post-1991) (5 years)
  • Master's degree (up to and including 2004)
  • Bachelor’s (Диплом бакалавра - Diplom Bakalavr) (4 years) (post-2007)
  • Bachelor’s (Диплом бакалавра - Diplom Bakalavr) (4 years) (up to and including 2007)
  • National Research University Higher School of Economics (HIgh School of Economics/HSE) use a grading system out of 10, therefore:

4.5/5.0 4.5/5.0 4.5/5.0 4.8/5.0 8/10

4.65/5.0 4.65/5.0 4.65/5.0 4.9/5.0 8.5/10

4.8/5.0 4.8/5.0 4.8/5.0 5.0/5.0 (in practice very rarely awarded) 9/10

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Master's degree (Диплом магистра - Magistr) (post-2004)
  • Diploma of Completion of Aspirantura (Диплом об окончании аспирантуры - Graduation Diploma of Aspirantura Programme; Postgraduate Diploma)(from 2015)

Rwanda

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor (Honours) degree (4 years)
  • Diplôme de Docteur en Médecine

16/20, 70%, 1st Class, B+, Very good, Distinction, GPA 4/5

75%, A, GPA 4.5/5

80%, A, GPA 5/5

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

St Kitts and Nevis

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor’s degree from University of the West Indies

GPA 3.5/4.3

GPA 3.55/4.3

GPA 3.6/4.3

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master’s degree from University of the West indies

St Vicent and the Grenadines

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor’s degree from University of the West Indies

GPA 3.5/4.3

GPA 3.55/4.3

GPA 3.6/4.3

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master’s degree from University of the West Indies

Saudi Arabia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor’s (4 years) from a Well-Ranked Institution

GPA 3.5/4 GPA 4.5/5

GPA 3.65/4 GPA 4.6/5

GPA 3.8/4 GPA 4.75/5

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Scotland

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor (Honours) degree (4 years)
  • University of Glasgow / University of Aberdeen
  • University of St Andrews
  • University of Dundee

Class II (Division 1), Upper Second, 2:1 15/22, B, Very good 14/20, B, High Merit, 2:1 16/23

16.5/22 15.5/20 17.5/23

Class I, First, 1st 18/22, A, Excellent 17/20, A, Distinction, First 19/23

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree, Master of Philosophy (2 years)

Senegal

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA)
  • or
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Specialisées (DESS)
  • or
  • Master II
  • or
  • Maîtrise

16/20, très bien, very good

17/20

18/20

Serbia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Diplomirani (Bachelor degree) (post-2005) (ori: дипломирани)
  • or
  • Diploma o stečenom visokom obrazovanju (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education)

9/10

9.3/10

9.5/10

UK Master's degree equivalent

Mастер / Magistar (Master's degree)

Sierra Leone

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Masters
  • Bachelors degree Honours
  • or
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Sierra Leone

A First class

-

A+

Singapore

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor’s degree Honours/Juris Doctor from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) or National University of Singapore (NUS) - CAP or GPA out of 5.0
  • Bachelor’s degree Honours from Singapore Institute of Technology or Singapore University of Social Sciences
  • Bachelor’s degree from Singapore Management University (SMU)
  • Bachelor’s degree from Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) - out of 5
  • Master’s Degree from all other institutions.

Upper second class or CAP or GPA 4/5 or Distinction GPA 4.5/5 GPA 3.6/4 (Magna Cum Laude - High distinction) GPA 4.5/5 Pass

GPA of 4.25/5 GPA 4.75/5 GPA 3.7/4 GPA 4.75/5

First class or CAP or GPA 4.5/5 or Highest distinction GPA 5/5 GPA 3.8/4 (Summa Cum Laude - Highest distinction) GPA 5/5 Pass

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master’s degree

Slovakia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bakalár (Bachelor degree) (from 2003 and onwards)
  • or
  • Inžinier / Inžinier Architekt (Engineer / Architect) (awarded up to and including 2003)
  • or
  • Magister (Master's degree) (awarded up to and including 2002)

B, Very good, 1.5, 86%, Vel'mi dobry

1.25; 90%

A, Excellent, 1, 93%, Výborně

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Inžinier / Inžinier Architekt (Engineer / Architect) (from 2004 and onwards)
  • Magister (Master's degree) (from 2003 and onwards)
  • Professional titles post 2001 = MPhil and Mres

Slovenia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University Degree)
  • or
  • Diploma o pridobljeni visoki strokovni izobrazbi / Diplomirani (Diploma of Professional Higher Education)
  • or
  • Diplomant (Professionally oriented first-cycle degree)
  • or
  • Univerzitetni diplomant (Academically oriented first-cycle degree)

8/10, prav dobro

8.5/10

9/10

UK Master's degree equivalent

Magister (Master's degree)

Somalia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

 

 

 

 

South Africa

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor Hons degree (also known as Baccalaureus Honores/Baccalaureus Cum Honoribus) - 1 year following Bachelor degree
  • or
  • Professional Bachelor degree including: - Bachelor of Engineering (Baccalaureus Ingeneriae);
  • - Bachelor of Laws (Baccalaureus Legium);
  • - Bachelor of Nursing (Baccalaureus Curationis);
  • - Bachelor of Pharmacy (Baccalaureus Pharmaciae);
  • or
  • Bachelor of Technology (Baccalaureus Technologiae)
  • Above qualifications need to be registered at level 8 in South African NQF or level 7 in the pre-2009 NQF

2nd class division 1 with 70%; Pass with 70%

0.73

1st class with 75%; Distinction with 75%

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master’s degree (registered at level 9 of South African NQF, or level 8 in the pre-2009 NQF)

Spain

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado en [subject area] (Grado)
  • Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado en [subject area] (Licenciatura)
  • Titulo Superior de [Arts Subject]

7.5/10, 2.5/4.0

8/10, 2.65/4.0

8.5/10, 2.75/4.0

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Título Universitario Oficial de Máster (Máster Universitario) (post 2006)
  • Título Universitario Oficial de Ingeniero / Arquitecto (Ingeniería / Arquitectura)
  • Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado en Medicina / Odontología / Veterinaria
  • Titulo de Máster de [Arts Subject]

Sri Lanka

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor degree (Professional) (at lest 4 years in duration, when studied in professional subjects such as Agriculture, Architecture, Business Administration, Engineering, Law and Technology) / Bachelor degree (Special or Honours) (4 years)

B+, Upper Second Class, GPA 3.5/4.0, 65%

GPA 3.6/4.0

A, First Class, GPA 3.7/4.0, 70%

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Master's degree

Sudan

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor (Honours) degree
  • or
  • Bachelor degree in a professional subject (Architecture, Dentistry, Engineering, Medicine/ Surgery, Pharmacy, Veterinary medicine)

70%

75%

80%

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Master's degree
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (only when awarded by a public university)

Suriname

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Master's degree

Met Genoegen/ Good

 

Cum laude/with Distinction

Sweden

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor degree (Kandidatexamen)
  • / Professional Bachelor degree (Yrkesexamen)

Minimum of 110/180 credits at Väl godkänd (VG) (UV system); Minimum of 110/180 credits at A (AF system); BA (Non sine laude approbatur / Icke utan beröm godkänd) (UM/UB system); 4/5 (5U system)

Minimum of 130/180 credits at Väl godkänd (VG) (UV system); Minimum of 130/180 credits at A (AF system); 4.25/5 (5U system)

Minimum of 150/180 credits at Väl godkänd (VG) (UV system); Minimum of 150/180 credits at A (AF system); AB (Med beröm Godkänd/ Cum laude approbatur) (UM/UB system); 4.5/5 (5U system)

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Licentiatexamen (Licentiate)
  • Magisterexamen (Master's degree)
  • Masterexamen (Master's degree / International Master's degree)
  • Yrkesexamen (Professional Master's degree)

Switzerland

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor degree (2003 onward)
  • Diplôme / Diplom / Diploma
  • Diplôme d'État / Staatsdiplom / Diploma di Stato
  • Licence / Lizentiat / Licenza

5/6, 8/10, 2/5

5.25/6, 8.5/10, 1.75/5

5.5/6; 9/10; 1.5/5 Note: 1 is highest mark for out of 5 grading scale

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Syria

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor degree (Also known as: 'Al-'ijâza fi' or 'Licence) from a Public University

85%

87.5%

90%

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree (Also known as: 'Al-mâjistîr')

Taiwan

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree from a Well-Ranked Institution
  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree from National Taiwan University or National Sun Yat-sen University

80%, GPA 3.7/4.0 GPA 3.7/4.3 (National Taiwan University or National Sun Yat-sen University)

85%, GPA 3.8/4.0 GPA 3.9/4.3 (National Taiwan University or National Sun Yat-sen University)

90%, GPA 3.9/4.0 GPA 4.1/4.3 (National Taiwan University or National Sun Yat-sen University)

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's Degree

Tajikistan

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Specialist Diploma (Дипломи дар бораи маълумоти оли)
  • Master’s Degree (Дипломи магистр)

4.5/5

 

 

Tanzania

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor’s degree from a public university
  • Bachelor’s degree from other recognised institution

GPA 3.5/5.0 GPA 3.8/5.0

GPA 4.0/5.0 GPA 4.3/5.0

GPA 4.4/5.0 GPA 4.7/5.0

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

Thailand

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor’s from a Well-Ranked Institution

GPA 3.5/4

3.6/4

3.7/4

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Doctoral Graduate in [subject]
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master's degree

Trinidad and Tobago

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor’s degree from University of the West Indies

GPA 3.5/4.3

GPA 3.55/4.3

GPA 3.6/4.3

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master of Philosophy / Master's degree when studied at The University of the West Indies, St Augustine

Togo

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • From a recognised public institution:
  • Diplôme de Master
  • or
  • Diplôme d'études approfondies
  • or
  • Diplôme d'études supérieures
  • or
  • Master's degree

15/20

16/20

17/20

UK Master's degree equivalent

Doctorat

Tunisia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Licence or Maîtrise
  • Diplôme National d'Ingénieur (up to and including 2012)
  • or
  • Diplôme National d'Architecture (at least 6 years)

16/20 14/20

17/20 15/20

18/20 16/20

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Master Professionnel / Recherche
  • or
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA)
  • or
  • Diplôme National d'Ingénieur (2013 and onwards)
  • or
  • Diplôme d'Etat de Docteur en Médecine / Médecine Dentaire / Médecine Vétérinaire) (at least 6 years)
  • or
  • Diplôme d'Etat de Docteur en Pharmacie (at least 6 years)

Turkey

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Lisans Diplomasi (Bachelors)
  • or
  • Mühendisliği Diploması (Engineering Diploma)
  • From a Well-Ranked University
  • From other recognised institution (only if studied post 2005)

GPA 3.3/4 GPA 3.5/4

GPA 3.45/4 GPA 3.65/4

GPA 3.6/4 GPA 3.8/4

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Yüksek Lisans Diploması (Master's degree) (post- 2005)
  • Eczacılık Diploması (Pharmacist Diploma) when studied for 5 years or less than 6 (post- 2005)

Turkmenistan

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Specialist Diploma (yokary bilim hakynda sahadatnama) awarded 2008 onwards (5 years)
  • or
  • Master's degree

4.5/5

4.75

5/5 or Excellent

Uganda

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor’s degree when awarded from a Public University or an institution accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) (accreditation compulsory from 2007).

Class II Upper or Honours upper; 4.0/5; B+

4.2/5

Class 1 or Top Honours, GPA 4.4/5 or A

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master’s degree when awarded from a public university or an institution accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) (accreditation compulsory from 2007).

Ukraine

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Диплом бакалавра (Bachelor degree) (from 2007 and onwards)
  • or
  • Диплом магістра (Master's degree in medicine / dentistry / veterinary
  • medicine / pharmacy) (from 2021 and onwards) - when awarded upon completion of 5-6 years of study
  • or
  • Диплом спеціаліста (Specialist Diploma (up to and including 2022)
  • or
  • Диплом магістра (Master's degree) (when awarded up to and including 2005)

10/12; 85%; 3.5/4.0 (or 4.5/5.0 under the old system)

10.5/12 ; 90%; 3.65/4.0

11/12; 95%; 3.8/4.0 (or 4.8/5.0 under the old system)

UK Master's degree equivalent

Диплом магістра (Master's degree) (from 2006 and onwards)

United Arab Emirates

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

4 Year Bachelor from a CAA Accredited Programme

GPA 3.5/4 ;85%

GPA 3.6/4

GPA 3.7/4

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master's degree

United Kingdom

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor's (Hons) degree

2:1

67%

1st

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Master's degree
  • AA Final Examination (ARB/RIBA Part 2) / Diploma of the Architectural Association

Uruguay

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Título de Licenciado / Título de [subject area] (min 4 years)

10/12; 85%; GPA 4.5/6

10.5/12; 4.75/6

11/12; 90%; GPA 5/6

UK Master's degree equivalent

Título de Maestría / Magíster / Máster (min 2 years)

USA

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • or
  • Juris Doctor and Other Non-Medical First Professional Degrees
  • Brown University

GPA 3.5/4 GPA 3.5/4.3 GPA 4.3/5 A – 4.0 B – 3.0 C – 2.0 S/S* – 2.0

GPA 3.6/4.0 GPA 3.6/4.3

GPA 3.7/4 GPA 3.7/4.3 GPA 4.6/5

UK Master's degree equivalent

Master’s degree/ Doctor of Pharmacy

Uzbekistan

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Magistr Diplomi (Master’s)
  • Diplomi (Specialist Diploma)

80%

85%

90%

Venezuela

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Titulo de Licenciatura / Título de [subject area] (normally 5 years, we do not accept 3 year ones)

8/9, 80%, 17/20, 4.5/5

8.25/9, 85%, 18/20

8.5/9, 90%, 19/20

UK Master's degree equivalent

Título de Magister Scientiarum (min 2 years/24 credits for completion)

Vietnam

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st
  • Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Đại Học / Bằng Cử Nhân (Bachelor degree) from 2016 and onwards
  • Thạc sĩ (Master's degree), research based awarded up to and including 2013

8/10 or 3.5/4.0 7.5/10

8.5/10 or 3.7/4.0 8.0/10

9/10 or 3.9/4.0 8.5/10

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Thạc sĩ (Master's degree), research based from 2014 and onwards

Yemen

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Majister (Master's degree) from a Public University

90% or an overall mark of excellent

92%

94%

UK Master's degree equivalent

PhD / Doctora (Doctorate)

Zambia

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Master's degree from a Public University

76%

81%

86%

Zimbabwe

UK Bachelor (Hons) degree equivalent 2:1 High 2:1 1st

Bachelor (Honours) degree

Upper Second Division with 65%

Upper Second Division with 70

First Division with 75%

UK Master's degree equivalent
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Master's degree