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Postgraduate Study

 

You can check the entry requirements for your course in the Course Directory.

The University's minimum entry requirement is a UK Bachelor (Hons) Upper Second Class (2:1) degree or its international equivalent. However, many courses require a higher standard, such as a High 2:1, a First, or a UK Master's degree.

To find the equivalent ​qualifications for your country, select your country from the list below.

Check the qualifications for your country/region

If your country is not listed, your qualifications may not be accepted. Contact us for further advice.

Afghanistan

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

Albania 

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Diplome 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

8/10

8.5/10

9/10

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Diplomë e Nivelit të Dytë (Second Level (University) Diploma)
  • Kandidat i Shkencave (Candidate of Science)
  • Master i Arteve të Bukura (Master of Fine Arts)
  • Master i Nivelit të Dytë (Second Level Master's degree )
  • Master Shkencave (Master of Science)

Algeria

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • 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

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

Angola

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
Grau de Metre 15/20 16/20 17/20

Argentina

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

  • Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA)
  • Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP)
  • Universidad Nacional de Cordoba (UNC)

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, including:

  • Universidad de San Andres - UdeSA
  • Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
  • Universidad Nacional de Cuyo
  • Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata
  • Universidad Nacional de Rosario (UNR) 
  • Universidad Nacional del Litoral
  • Universidad Technologica Nacional
  • Universidad AustralPontificia Universidad Catolica Argentina (UCA)
  • Universidad de Belgrano 
  • Universidad De Palermo (UP)
  • Instituto Tecnologico de Buenos Aires (ITBA)

9/10

9.3/10

9.5/10

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
Título de Maestría / Magister

Armenia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bachelor degree / Diplom bakalavri astichan (when awarded 2005 onwards)
  • Diplom magistrosi astichan (when awarded until 2004)

80% (after 2004) or 18/20

85% or 18.5/20

90% (after 2004) or 19/20

Specialist Diploma / Diplom masnageti

4.5/5

4.75/5

5/5

Diplom bakalavri astichan (when completed at the American University of Armenia)

GPA 3.5/4

GPA 3.6/4.0

GPA 3.7/4.0

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
Master's degree 
Diplom magistrosi astichan (when awarded 2005 onwards)

Australia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor (Hons) degree:

  • 4 years - use all 4 years' grades
  • 1 year (follows the main 3-year Bachelor degree) - use Honours year grades only

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

77%

First Class Honours, H1

Bachelor degree without honours, 3 years

Distinction, 75% (for 75%-84% Distinction range), 70% for (70%-79% Distinction range) 80% (for 75%-84% Distinction range), 75% for (70%-79% Distinction range) High distinction, 80% (for 80%-100% High Distinction range), 85% for (85%-100% High Distinction range)
Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction
  • Master's degree
  • MPhil
  • Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD)
Distinction or 75% High Distinction or 80%

Austria

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

Azerbaijan

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • 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%

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

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

Bahamas

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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%

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master’s degree

Bangladesh

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor’s degree from the following institutions:
(120 credits required if started prior to and including 2021 / 140 credits if started 2022 onwards)

  • 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 studied for 2 years following a 3-year Bachelor's (Pass) or 1 year following a 4-year Bachelor (Honours) degree from a recognised university.
  • Master of Science in Engineering (up to and including 2011)
70%, GPA 3.5/4 or Grade A- GPA 3.65/4 GPA 3.75/4
  • Bachelor of Architecture
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Applicants holding these qualifications will need to meet further criteria. Contact the Postgraduate Admissions office for more information. 

75%, GPA 3.75/4 or Grade A GPA 3.8/4 GPA 3.85/4
Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) / Master of Surgery from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University or University of Dhaka
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (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

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

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

Belarus

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree or Diplôme d'études approfondies

Benin

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

15/20

Bhutan

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Master’s degree from The Royal University of Bhutan, following 1.5 to 2 years of study (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%
Equivalent to UK Master's degree

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

Bolivia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

77%

80%

83%

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

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

Botswana

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor (Honours) degree (when awarded from 2021 onwards and accredited by the Botswana) Qualifications Authority (BQA) at level 8 of the National Credit and Qualifications Framework (NCQF).

Master’s (when awarded up to and including 2021 by the University of Botswana or accredited by the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA), until 2016).

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

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

80%; A; Outstanding

Brazil

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

7.5/10

MP 3.75/5 (Universidade de Brasilia)

8.3/10

MP 4.15/5 (Universidade de Brasilia)

9/10

MP 4.5/5 (Universidade de Brasilia)

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Título de Mestre

Brunei

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 First
  • Bachelor (Honours) degree (4 years) from a public university

Upper Second Class Honours, B

First Class Honours, A

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

Bulgaria

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

5/6

5.25/6

5.5/6

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Магистър (Master's degree) (post 1999)

Burkina Faso

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

16/20 and Très Bien (Very Good)

Burundi

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Diplôme de Baccalauréat en Médecine Générale
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies.

80%

85% 90%

Cambodia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1

Master's degree

3.75/4 or 83%

Cameroon

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • 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)

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

Cape Verde

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
Grau de Licenciado/a (4-5 years first cycle degree or 1-2 years second cycle degree following the Bacharelato)

15/20

16/20

17/20

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
Grau de Mestre (2-year course following the Licenciatura)

Chad

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Diplôme d'État de Doctorat en Médecine (Doctor of Medicine)
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées
  • Maîtrise

16/20

17/20

18/20

Chile

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

5.5/7 or 78%

5.7/7

6/7

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Grado de Magíster

China

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor’s degree

85% or GPA 3.5/4.0 from a Group A university*

88% or GPA 3.7/4.0 from a Group B university**

90% or GPA 3.9/4.0 from a recognised institution

88% or GPA 3.65/4.0 from a Group A university* 

90% or GPA 3.8/4.0 from a Group B university**

93% or GPA 3.95/4.0 from a recognised institution

90% or GPA 3.8/4.0 from a Group A university*

92% or GPA 3.9/4.0 from a Group B university**

95% or GPA 4.0/4.0 from a recognised institution

Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction

Master's degree

80% from a Group A university*

85% from other universities

88% from a Group A university*

90% from other universities

*Group A universities
  • Beihang University (formerly known as Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics)
  • Beijing Institute of Technology
  • Beijing Normal University
  • Central South University
  • China Agricultural University
  • Chongqing University
  • Dalian University of Technology
  • East China Normal University
  • Fudan University
  • Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Huazhong University of Science and Technology
  • Jilin University
  • Lanzhou University
  • Minzu University of China (formerly known as the Central University for Nationalities)
  • Nanjing University
  • Nankai University
  • National University of Defense Technology
  • Northwestern Polytechnical University
  • Ocean University of China
  • Peking University
  • Renmin University of China
  • Shandong University
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Sichuan University
  • South China University of Technology
  • Southeast University
  • Sun Yat-sen University
  • Tianjin University
  • Tongji University
  • Tsinghua University
  • University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
  • University of Chinese Academy of Sciences 
  • University of Science and Technology of China
  • Wuhan University
  • Xiamen University
  • Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Zhejiang University
**Group B universities
  • Anhui University
  • Beijing Foreign Studies University
  • Beijing Forestry University (also known as Beilin University)
  • Beijing Jiaotong University
  • Beijing Sport University
  • Beijing University of Chemical Technology
  • Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
  • Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
  • Beijing University of Technology
  • Central Conservatory of Music
  • Central University of Finance and Economics
  • Chang'an University
  • China Pharmaceutical University
  • China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
  • China University of Geosciences (Beijing)
  • China University of Mining and Technology
  • China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing)
  • China University of Petroleum (Beijing)
  • China University of Petroleum (Huadong)
  • China University of Political Science and Law
  • Communication University of China
  • Dalian Maritime University
  • Donghua University
  • East China University of Science and Technology
  • Fourth Military Medical University
  • Fuzhou University
  • Guangxi University
  • Guizhou University
  • Hainan University
  • Harbin Engineering University
  • Hebei University of Technology
  • Hefei University of Technology
  • Hohai University
  • Huazhong Agricultural University
  • Huazhong Normal University
  • Hunan Normal University
  • Hunan University
  • Inner Mongolia University
  • Jiangnan University
  • Jinan University
  • Liaoning University
  • Nanchang University
  • Nanjing Agricultural University
  • Nanjing Normal University
  • Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
  • Nanjing University of Science and Technology
  • Ningxia University
  • North China Electric Power University
  • North China Electric Power University (Baoding)
  • Northeast Agricultural University
  • Northeast Forestry University
  • Northeast Normal University
  • Northeastern University
  • Northwest A&F University
  • Northwest University
  • Qinghai University
  • Second Military Medical University
  • Shaanxi Normal University
  • Shanghai International Studies University
  • Shanghai University
  • Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
  • Shihezi University
  • Sichuan Agricultural University
  • Soochow University
  • South China Normal University
  • Southern University of Science and Technology
  • Southwest Jiaotong University
  • Southwest University
  • Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
  • Taiyuan University of Technology
  • Tianjin Medical University
  • Tibet University
  • University of International Business and Economics
  • University of Science and Technology Beijing
  • Wuhan University of Technology
  • Xidian University
  • Xinjiang University
  • Yanbian University
  • Yunnan University
  • Zhengzhou University
  • Zhongnan University of Economics and Law

Colombia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Magíster / Maestría

Congo (Democratic Republic of)

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 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)

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • 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

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

Croatia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • 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)

5/5 (4-6 years of full time)

4.5/5

4.9/5

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

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

Cuba

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

GPA 4.5/5

GPA 4.75

4.9/5

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

Cyprus

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Ptychio (Bachelor degree/Πτυχίο) from a recognised public or private university
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Metaptychiako diploma sti dieythynsi (Postgraduate Management Diploma) - post 2015
  • Metaptychiakó Díploma / Díploma Máster (Master's degree) from a recognised public or private university. For Master's degrees awarded by private institutions of tertiary education, the courses need to be accredited by the Ministry of Education and Culture

Czech Republic (Czechia)

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bakalář (Bachelor degree) - from 2002 onwards
  • Inženýr/Inženýr Architekt (Engineer/Architect) - up to and including 2004
  • Magistr (Master's degree) - up to and including 2002

Applicants must have all of the following:

  • Overall classification 'Passed'
  • Bachelor's thesis grade no higher than 2
  • Final state examination grade no higher than 2
  • Subject grades no higher than 1.5

Applicants must have all of the following:

  • Overall classification 'Passed'
  • Bachelor's thesis grade no higher than 2
  • Final state examination grade no higher than 2
  • Subject grades no higher than 1.35

Applicants must have all of the following:

  • Overall classification 'Passed with honours'
  • Bachelor's thesis grade 1
  • Final state examination grade 1
  • Subject grades no higher than 1.2
Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Doktor filozofie (Doctor of Philosophy)
  • Doktor (Small Doctorate (rigorozum)) - also known as Advanced Masters Degree
  • Inženýr/Inženýr Architekt/ (Engineer/Architect) - from 2005 onwards
  • Magistr (Master's degree) - from 2003 onwards

Denmark

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bachelor degree / Candidatus Philosophiae (3 years)
  • Diplomingeniør (Engineer) - from 2003 onwards
  • Professionsbachelor (Professional Bachelor degree) - from 2002 onwards

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)

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Magisterkonfereus / Magister Artium
  • Kandidatuddannelse (Master's degre) - from 2003 onwards
  • Masteruddannelse

Djibouti

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
Diplôme d'Ingénieur (studied for 5 years and awarded by Université de Djibouti).  16/20 17/20 18/20

Dominica

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master’s degree from University of the West Indies

Dominican Republic

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

85%; 3.5/4

87.5%; 3.75/4

90%; 3.9/4

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Maestría / Magíster / Master en [subject area]

Ecuador

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

  • from a recognised institution
  • from Universidad San Francisco de Qiito (USFQ)
  • 80% or 8/10, 16/20, 24/30, 32/40
  • USFQ only - GPA 3.5/4.0
  • 85% or 8.5/10, 17/20, 25.5/30, 34/40
  • USFQ only - GPA 3.7/4.0
  • 90% or 9.0/10, 18/20, 27/30, 36/40
  • USFQ only - GPA 3.9/4.0
Equivalent to UK Master's degree

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

Egypt

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor from American University of Cairo

GPA 3.5/4

GPA 3.6/4

GPA 3.7/4

Bachelor degree from an accepted university

  • in Science Subjects
  • in Non-Science Subject
  • 80% (science)
  • 85% (non-science)
  • 85% (science)
  • 90% (non-science)
  • 90% (science)
  • 95% (non-science)
Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Majister (Masters)

El Salvador

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Título de Maestro / Maestría from a recognised institution

8/10

8.5/10

9/10

Licenciado/Titulo de (subject area) (4 years)

9.5/10 - -

Titulo de Doctor en Medicine/en Cirugia Dental (4 years)

9/10 - -

Eritrea

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Master's degree

GPA 3.6

Distinction

GPA 3.75

GPA 3.9

Great Distinction

Estonia

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

4.5/5; 85%

4.7/5; 88%

5/5; 91%

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Magistrikraad (Master's degree)

Eswatini

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Master's degree

80%

85%

90%

Ethiopia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

When awarded up to and including 2025:

  • Master's degree* from a public university
  • Master's degree* from a private university where the program is approved by FDRE ETA (formerly HERQA)

3.5/4

3.65/4

3.8/4

  • Bachelors degree (4 years in duration when awarded from 2024 onwards)
  • Doctor of Medicine/Dental Medicine/ Dental Surgery (awarded after 5 or 6 years of full-time study) from a public university or from a private university where the program is approved by FDRE ETA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) (6 years) from a public university or from a private university where the program is approved by FDRE ETA
3.7/4 3.8/4 3.9/4

Fiji

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accepted university

80%, A-, 3.8/5

75%, GPA 3.7/4.5 (University of South Pacific, Fiji)

82%, 4/5

78%, GPA 3.95/4.5 (University of South Pacific, Fiji)

85%, A, 4.15/5

82%, GPA 4.2/4.5 (University of South Pacific, Fiji)

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
Master’s degree from a tertiary institution (where recognised by the Fiji Higher Education Commission).

Finland

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • [Professional Title] (AMK / YH) (Bachelor degree from a University of Applied Sciences)
  • Arkkitehti / Arktitekt / Diplomi-insinööri / Diplomingenjör / Proviisori / Provisor (Minimum 5-year long-cycle degree)
  • Kandidaatti / Kandidat (University Bachelor degree / Lower Academic Degree) - from 2006 onwards
  • Kandidaatti / Kandidat (Long-cycle degree) - up to and including 1996
  • Oikeusnotaari / Rättsnotarie / Farmaseutti / Farmaceut / Sosionomi (pre-2000) (Professional lower academic / university Bachelor degrees) - from 2006 onwards

2/3 or 3.5/5

2.5/3 or 4/5

2.75/3 or 4.5/5

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

France

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Grade de licence / Grade de licence professionnelle (from 2005 onwards)
  • Bachelor universitaire de technologie (BUT) (from 2024)
  • Diplôme d'Ingénieur (up to and including 1998)
  • Diplôme d'Etat de sage-femme (up to and including 2014)
  • Diplôme d'Etat d'infirmier (from 2012 onwards)
  • Maîtrise (up to and including 2009)
  • Diplôme de formation générale en sciences [maïeutiques / médicales / odontologiques] / Diplôme de formation générale en sciences pharmaceutiques
  • From a Grande Ecole: 13/20 or GPA 3.7
  • From other Eccctis recognised institutions: 14/20
  • From a Grande Ecole: 13.7/20 or GPA 3.8
  • From other Eccctis recognised institutions: 15/20
  • From a Grande Ecole: 14.5/20 or GPA 3.9
  • From other Eccctis recognised institutions: 16/20
Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA)
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées
  • Diplôme d'Ingénieur (post 1999)
  • Diplôme de Master/Grade de Master
  • Diplôme de formation approfondie en sciences pharmaceutiques
  • Diplôme d'Etat de sage-femme
13/20 or GPA 3.7 14.5/20 or GPA 3.9

Gabon

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
Diplôme d'Ingénieur (at least 5 years) from a public university

16/20

17/20

18/20

Gambia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

2-year Master's degree from the University of Gambia (up to and including 2021)

B+, GPA 3.3/4.3, 67%

GPA 3.5/4.3, 71%

A-, GPA 3.7/4.3, 75%

Bachelor degree (2020 onwards) from an accepted university A-, GPA 3.7/4.3, 75%, Excellent GPA 3.85/4.3, 80% A, GPA 4.0/4.3, 85%

Georgia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bakalavris Khariskhi (Bachelor's degree) (minimum 4 years)
  • Diplomirebuli Spezialisti (certified Specialist) (minimum 4 years)
  • Umaghlesi Ganatlebis Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) (minimum 4 years)

4.5/5; 85%

4.7/5; 87%

5/5; Excellent; A; 91%

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Magistris Khariskhi (Master’s degree)

Germany

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor’s (post-2002) from a prestigious university*

2.0

1.9 

1.7

  • Bachelor’s (post-2002) from other universities
  • Magister Artium /Diplom (up to and including 2002)
1.9 1.7 1.5
  • Erste Staatsprüfung (Primarstufe / Sekundarstufe I) (teaching courses cater to primary and lower secondary level schools)
  • Erste Staatsprüfung (Sekundarstufe II / Sonderpädagogische Lehrämter) (also known as: Erstes Staatsexamen)(when awarded up to and including 2002)
  • Erste Juristische Prüfung / Erste Prüfung (when awarded up to and including 2002)
  • Zeugnis über den Zweiten Abschnitt der Ärztlichen Prüfung - Medicine
  • Zeugnis über den Zweiten Abschnitt der Zahnärztlichen Prüfung (Z2) (awarded upon completion of the second section of the dentistry examinations, taken after at least 3 years of dentistry studies. First awarded in 2020)
7/18 (for First State Legal Exam (Erste Juristische Prüfung / Erste Prüfung only) 8/18 (for First State Legal Exam (Erste Juristische Prüfung / Erste Prüfung only) 9/18 (for First State Legal Exam (Erste Juristische Prüfung / Erste Prüfung only)
Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction
  • Magister Artium / Diplom (when awarded from 2002 onwards)
  • Zeugnis über den Zweiten Abschnitt der Pharmazeutischen Prüfung
  • Master
  • Erst Juristische Prüfung / Erste Prufung (when awarded from 2002 onwards)
  • Erste Staatsprüfung (Sekundarstufe II / Sonderpädagogische Lehrämter) (also known as: Erstes Staatsexamen)(when awarded from 2002 onwards)

Not higher than 2.0

7/18 (for First State Legal Exam (Erste Juristische Prüfung / Erste Prüfung only)

Not higher than 1.4

9/18 (for First State Legal Exam (Erste Juristische Prüfung / Erste Prüfung only)

* List of prestigious universities
  • Free University of Berlin
  • Heidelberg University
  • Humboldt University of Berlin
  • Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
  • Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU)
  • RWTH Aachen University
  • Technical University of Berlin
  • Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • TU Dresden
  • University of Bonn
  • University of Hamburg
  • University of Konstanz
  • University of Tübingen

Ghana

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bachelor's degree (min of 4 years) from a public university
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction
  • Master’s degree (after 1 or 2 years of study)
  • Master of Philosophy
65% or GPA 3.5/4 85% or GPA 3.8/4

Greece

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • ΠΤΥΧΙΟ / ΔΙΠΛΩΜΑ ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟΥ (University Degree / Diploma): from the university sector or institutions that are legally equivalent to universities
  • ΠΤΥΧΙΟ AEA (Diploma / Degree from AEA): from a Higher Ecclesiastical Academy (AEA) established in 2006 
  • ΠΤΥΧΊΟ ΑΝΘΥΠΟΠΥΡΑΓΟΎ (Bachelor of Fire Officers): if the transcript includes reference to a thesis/dissertation, and is from the Hellenic Fire Officers School, Hellenic Fire Academy (Σχολή Ανθυποπυραγών, Πυροσβεστική Ακαδημία)

7.5/10

8.0/10

8.5/10

  • ΠΤΥΧΙΟ ΤΕΙ / ΑΣΠΑΙΤΕ (Diploma / Degree from TEI / ASPETE): when awarded after 2003
  • ΔΙΠΛΩΜΑ AEN (Diploma from AEN): when enrolled as of 2005
8.0/10 8.5/10 9/10
Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction

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

7/10 8.5/10

Guatemala

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

85%

87%

90%

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

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

Guyana

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1

Master's degree from the University of Guyana

Pass with Distinction

Holy See

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Baccalaureato / Baccalaureatus (from 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)

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Licenza / Licentia (from 2005 onwards)

Honduras

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

From a recognised university (4 years of Study):

  • Título de Licenciado/ Grado Academico de Licenciature [subject]
  • Título de Doctor en CIrugía Dental

86% or GPA 3.5/4

88% or GPA 3.7/4

90% or GPA 3.9/4

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Maestría / Grado de Máster

Hong Kong

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor (Hons) degree from a Public University

GPA 3.5/4; 3.5/4.3

GPA 3.6/4; 3.6/ 4.3

GPA 3.7/4 ; 3.7/4.3

Bachelor (Hons) degree from other recognised institution

GPA 3.7/4; 3.7/4.3 GPA 3.75/4; 3.75/4.3 GPA 3.8/4; 3.8/4.3
Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction
  • Juris Doctor
  • Master’s degree
  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
GPA 3.3/4;3.3/4.3 GPA 3.5/4; 3.5/4.3

Hungary

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

4/5

4.7/5

4.9/5

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

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

Iceland

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Baccalaureus
  • Candidatus/a scientiarum (Cand. scient.) / Candidatus/a oeconomices (Cand. oecon.)

8/10; First Class

8.5/10

Distinction/ Honours; 9/10

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

India

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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 a 3-year postgraduate degree)
  • 4 years: Engineering, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Science in Agriculture, Science in Nursing / Nursing, Technology
  • 5 years: Architecture / Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery* / Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery* / Siddha Medicine and Surgery* / Unani Medicine and Surgery* / Laws^ (5-year first or integrated) OR
  • Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce (3-4 years) from a well-ranked institution
  • Bachelor of Vocation (when awarded from 2017 onwards) from a well-ranked institution

70% or CGPA 7.3/10

CGPA 5/7 (National Law School of India University)

CGPA 6/8 (O.P.Jindal Global University)

73% or CGPA 7.7/10

CGPA 5.5/7 (National Law School of India University)

CGPA 6.5/8 (O.P.Jindal Global University

75% or CGPA 8.0/10

CGPA 6/7 (National Law School of India University)

CGPA 7/8 (O.P.Jindal Global University)

  • Bachelor (Hons) degree from Ashoka University
GPA 3.7/4 (Ashoka only) GPA 3.8/4 (Ashoka only) GPA 3.9/4 (Ashoka only)
Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Master's degree (Integrated Programme) when studied for 4-6 years
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (also known as Pharm.D. / Pharm-D) when studied 6-7 years
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (also known as Pharm.D. / Pharm-D) when studied 3-4 years
  • Diplomate of National Board (DNB) - when studied in a broad specialty subject, which is 3 years following Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) / Master of Surgery / Dental Surgery / Veterinary Science
  • Master of Arts / Science / Commerce / Master of Philosophy / Vocation (post 2016) / Master's degree (in professional subjects)

Indonesia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Sarjana I (S1) (Bachelor's degree)

GPA 3.5/4

GPA 3.6/4

GPA 3.7/4

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Sarjana II /Magister (Masters)

Iran

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Licence or Karshensai (Bachelor) (4 years)

Grade A, 17/20 or 4

17.8/20

18.5/20

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Karshenasi Ershad (Master’s degree)

Iraq

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor degree in [Medicine / Dental Surgery / Engineering] from a public university

85%

90%

95%

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree when offered by a recognised public university

Ireland

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor's (Hons) degree

2:1

67% or GPA 3.5 for UCD

First

Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction
  • Master's degree
  • Master of Philosophy
Merit or 60% Distinction or 70%

Israel

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor's degree

80%

85%

90%

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

Italy

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Laurea (Nuovo Ordinamento) (awarded after 2002, confers 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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction
  • Laurea (Vecchio Ordinamento) (4-6 years - 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 (when awarded from 2000 onwards)
106/110 110/110

Ivory Coast

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Doctorat de Troisième Cycle (Equivalent to Mphil and MRes)

Jamaica

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bachelor’s Degree from
  • University of Technology, Jamaica (from 2018)

GPA 3.5/4

GPA 3.55/4

GPA 3.6/4

The University of the West Indies, Mona 

GPA 3.5/4.3 GPA 3.55/4.3 GPA 3.6/4.3

Northern Caribbean University, Manchester (from 2018)

GPA 3.70 (Magna cum laude) GPA 3.8 GPA 3.90 (Summa cum laude)
Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

4-year Bachelor’s (Gakushi, at least 124 credits,  4 years) or Advanced Diploma (高度専門士) from a Prestigious University

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

85%, GPA 3.65/4

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

4-year Bachelor’s (Gakushi, at least 124 credits, 4 years) or Advanced Diploma (高度専門士) from any other recognised institution

90%, Excellent, A (A - F system), S/A+ (S/A+ - F system), GPA 3.8/4 95% GPA 3.8/4 95% GPA 3.9/4
Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy - when studied for 6 years (学士 (薬学))
  • Master’s (Shushi)
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor’s degree (4 years) 

80%, GPA of 3.5/4

 

85%, GPA of 3.7/4

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

Certificate of Higher Specialisation (in medical and dentistry fields)

Kazakhstan

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Specialist Diploma (5 years) / Bachelor Degree (4 years) (post-2014) / Master's Degree (up to and including 2011)

3.5/4

4.5/5 (old grading system)

3.65/4

4.65/5 (old grading system)

3.8/4

4.8/5 (old grading system)

Bachelor Degree (4 years) (up to and including 2014)

4/4    
Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree (post-2011)

Kenya

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor’s (4 years) from an accepted public university or private institution

65%

68%

70%

The United States International University

GPA 3.5/4.0 GPA 3.6 GPA 3.7/4.0
Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

South Korea

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor’s from a well-ranked University (4 years)

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

90%, A, GPA 3.6/4 or 3.7/4.3 or 4/4.5

Bachelor's from any other recognised university (4 years)

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 92%, GPA 3.8/4 or 3.9/4.3 or 4.25/4.5
Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction

Master's degree

85%, B+, GPA 3.2/4 or 3.3/4.3 or 3.5/4.5 90%, A, GPA 3.6/4 or 3.7/4.3 or 4/4.5

Kosovo

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

  • Universiteti i Prishtinës "Hasan Prishtina" (University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina")
  • Universiteti i Pejës 'Haxhi Zeka' (University of Peja 'Haxhi Zeka')
  • Universiteti i Prizrenit “Ukshin Hoti” (University of Prizren "Ukshin Hoti")
  • Универзитет у Приштини - Косовска Митровица (University of Pristina - Kosovska Mitrovica)

9/10; B

9.5/10

10/10; A

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

Kuwait

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor’s Degree

GPA 3.3/4; Very Good, B+

3.5/4

GPA 3.7/4; Distinction; A

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

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

Kyrgyzstan

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Specialist Diploma (5 years)
  • Bachelor degree (4 years)
  • Master's degree (1 year following specialist Diploma or 2 years following Bachelor's degree) - from 1991 onwards
  • Bachelor degree from American University of Central Asia

4.5/5; 3.5/4

4.6/5 ; 3.6/4

4.7/5; 3.7/4

Laos

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Master's degree

3.8/4.0; B+; Very Good

 

 

Latvia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bakalaura Diploms (Bachelor degree) - from 2003 onwards
  • Profesionālā Bakalaura Diploms (Professional Bachelor degree) - from 2003 onwards
  • Profesionālās augstākās izglītības diploms (Professional Higher Education Programme) when awarded 2003 or later 
  • Magistra Diploms (Master's degree) / Profesionālā Maģistra diploms (Professional Master's degree) - up to and including 2000

8/10, B, Very Good

8.5/10

9/10,A, Excellent

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Magistra Diploms (Master) / Profesionālā Maģistra diploms (Professional Master's degree) - from 2001 onwards

Lebanon

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bachelor degree
  • License Maîtrise

16/20

17/20

18/20

American University in Beirut, Beirut Arab University or Lebanese American University

84%, GPA 3.5/4.0 85%, GPA 3.6/4.0 86%, GPA 3.7/4.0
Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Diplôme d'Ingénieur
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures en Architecture
  • Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies

Lesotho

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Master’s degree

80%

85%

90%

Liberia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Master's

85%, Grade B+, 3.5/4

90%, Grade A, 3.7/4

95%, Grade A, 4/4

Libya

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Master’s degree

75% or Very good

80%

85% or Excellent

Bachelor's degree when studied in Architecture, Engineering, Medicine/Surgery

GPA 3.5/4 GPA 3.6/4 GPA 3.7/4
Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Doctorate / PhD

Liechtenstein

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

5/6, Good

5.25/6

5.5/6, Very Good

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

Lithuania

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

8/10 (75%)

9/10 (84%)

10/10 (92%)

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Magistro diplomas (awarded after 2000)

Luxembourg

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor (2003 onwards) from the University of Luxembourg

16/20, Tres bien, Very good

17/20

18/20, Excellent

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree (2003 onwards)

Macao

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Licenciatura (Bachelor, 4 years)

3.5/4

3.6/4

3.7/4

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Mestrado (Master's degree)

Madagascar

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Diplome d'Ingenieur
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies
  • Diplôme de Master (M2) (awarded on completion of 2 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

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Master's degree from a Public University (when awarded up to and including 2016)
  • Bachelor (Honours) degree / Professional Bachelor degree (when awarded on and after 2016)
  • University of Malawi:
  • 5/6, 70%, Pass with Marginal Distinction
  • University of Mzuzu:Upper Second Class
  • Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources: GPA 3.5/4, 77%
  • Other institutions:B+
  • University of Malawi: 5.5/6, 72.5%
  • Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources: GPA 3.6/4, 81%
  • University of Malawi: 6/6, 75%, Pass with  Distinction
  • University of Mzuzu:First Class
  • Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources: GPA 3.7/4, 85%
  • Other institutions: A-

Malaysia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor / Doctor of [medicine / dental surgery / veterinary medicine] from a public university or a government-accredited course at a prestigious private university

GPA 3.4/4, 72%, Upper Second Class (2:1) GPA 3.55, 76% GPA 3.7/4, 80%, First Class (1st)
Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Master of Medicine
  • Master or Doctor of [medical / dental specialty]

Maldives

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor's degree (3 or 4 years) when studied at the Maldives National University (minimum of 360 credits taken)

80% GPA 3.5/4.0

85% GPA 3.65/4.0

90% GPA 3.8/4.0

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

Mali

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree

Applications from Mali will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

Malta

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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%

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

Mauritania

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
From a Public Higher Education Institution:
  • Maîtrise 
  • Master
  • Certificat d'Aptitude de Professeur de I'Enseignement Secondaire

16/20

17/20

18/20

Mauritius

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university

65%

70%

75%

Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction
  • Master of Philosophy Degree
  • Master's degree
  • Master of Business Administration
60% 70%

Mexico

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Título de Licenciado / Título (Professional) de [subject area] (4-5 years)

8.5/10 from a well-ranked university

9/10 from other recognised universities

8.75/10 from a well-ranked university

9.25/10 from other recognised universities

9/10 from a well-ranked university

9.5/10 from other recognised universities

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Grado / Título de Maestro / Maestría

Moldova

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Diplomă de Licenţă (Bachelor degree) - started after 2005
  • Diplomă de Magistru - awarded before 2005

Either of the above must be from a recognised university

9/10, Excellent

9.5/10

10/10

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Master’s or Specialist Diploma from the 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)

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Doctor of Philosophy

Montenegro

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Diploma o završenim osnovnim akademskim studijama - Diploma of Completed Academic Undergraduate Studies
  • Diploma primenjenih osnovnih studija - Diploma of Professional Undergraduate Studies
  • Diploma Visoko Obrazovanje / Diplomirani - Advanced Diploma of Higher Education

9/10, B, Very Good

9.5/10

10/10, A, Excellent

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Magistar (Master’s Degree)

Morocco

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Diplôme d'Écoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion
  • Diplôme d'Ingénieur d'État
  • Diplôme de Doctorat en Pharmacie
  • Licence / Licence d'Études Fondamentales / Licence Professionnelle with a Maîtrise

16/20

16/20 for both Licence and Matrise, if following Licence + Matrise route

16.5/20 

16.5/20 for both Licence and Matrise, if following Licence + Matrise route

17/20 

17/20 for both Licence and Matrise, if following Licence + Matrise route

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • 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] – this qualification will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

Mozambique

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1

Grau de Mestre

This is the academic title awarded on completion of a Mestrado degree

15/20

Myanmar (Burma)

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1

Master's degree

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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master of Research

Namibia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bachelor Honours degree / Professional Bachelor degree from 2009 onwards
  • Master's degree

Must be awarded by a public university or registered at level 8 on the National Qualifications Framework of Namibia and awarded by a private university.

75%

78%

80%

Nepal

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
From a Recognised University:
  • Master’s Degree following a 3 year Bachelor’s Degree
  • Bachelor degree (in medicine / dentistry / veterinary science)
  • Bachelor (4 years duration or less than 5)
  • Bachelor of Nursing (BN) / Bachelor in Nursing Science (BNS) (Post Basic Bachelor of Nursing (PBBN))
  • LLB (5 year integrated or 3 year PG degree

80%, GPA 3.7/4

85%, GPA 3.85/4

90%, GPA 4/4

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • 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 4-year Bachelor degree

Netherlands

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Master's degree (post 2002)
  • Professional Doctorate in Engineering/Engineering Doctorate

New Zealand

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor Honours Degree (4 years)

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

78%, 6.5/9

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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

Nicaragua

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Licenciado/Titulo de (subject area) (4 years)
  • Título de Doctor en Medicina
  • Maestría

Must be from one of the Consejo Nacional de Universidades (CNU) recognised institutions

91%

 

 

Niger

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Diplôme de Master
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées

15/20

16/20

17/20

Nigeria

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bachelor Degree awarded by either a Federal, State, or Private University
  • Doctor of Optometry awarded by either a Federal, State, or Private University.
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (also known as PharmD) - only when studied for one year following a Bachelor of Pharmacy and awarded by either a Federal, State, or Private University.

 
 

65% or GPA 4/5

67.5% or GPA 4.25/5

70% or GPA 4.5/5

Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction

Master's degree

65% or GPA 4/5 70% or GPA 4.5/5

Northern Cyprus

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Lisans Diplomasi (Bachelors) from a recognised university

GPA 3.5/4

GPA 3.65/4

GPA 3.8/4

North Macedonia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Diploma of Completed Higher Education (Level VII/1), (must be minimum 4 years) (Visoko Obrazovanja)
  • Bachelor degree / Diploma of Completed First-Cycle Studies (Дипломиран / Диплома за завршен прв циклус на студии) awarded post 2011
  • Master of Pharmacy

9/10, 81%, B, Excellent

9.5/10; 85%

10/10, 91%, A, Exceptional

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master/Diploma of completed second-cycle studies (Магистер/Диплома за завршен втор циклус на студии)

Norway

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 First
Bachelorgrad (Bachelor degree) (post 2002) B, Very Good A, Excellent
  • Candidatus/a magisterii (cand. mag.) (up to and including 2002)
  • Engineering degree (Sivilingeniør (siv. ing.) when awarded up to and including 2002
  • Economics degree (Siviløkonom (siv. øk.)  when awarded up to and including 2002

B, Very Good, 1.6 to 2.5 (Laudabilis)

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

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

Oman

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor degree (4 years) from Sultan Qaboos University

GPA 3.5/4

GPA 3.6/4

GPA 3.7/4

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

Pakistan

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor’s from Lahore University of Management Sciences (awarded up to and including 2015)

GPA 3.8/4

GPA 3.85/4

GPA 3.9/4

Bachelor’s from Lahore University of Management Sciences (awarded after 2015)

GPA 3.5/4  GPA 3.65/4  GPA 3.8/4 
  • 4-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 Architecture (5-6 years)
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery / Doctor of [medical subject] (5+ years)
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

If the last four qualifications are studied for 4 years, they need to be awarded after 2015.

75% overall or a GPA of 3.5/4 GPA 3.65/4 80% overall or a GPA of 3.8/4
Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction
  • Master of Laws
  • Master's degree after (4-year Bachelor degree (e.g. BS) or a 2-year postgraduate Master's degree (e.g. MA/MSc/Mcom) with the exception of MBA
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Doctor of Medicine / Master of Surgery / Dental Surgery (at least 4 years)
80% or GPA 3.75/4 85% or GPA 3.85/4

Palestine

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor degree (Bakalorius) from Traditional Universities and University Colleges

GPA 3.5/4, B+, 85%

GPA 3.75/4, 88%

GPA 4/4, A, 90%

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

Panama

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1
  • Licenciado / Título de [subject area] (4 years)
  • Maestría / Magíster en [subject area] (up to and including 2006)

Must be from a public or fully-accredited university.

91% (A)

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

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

Papua New Guinea

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 First
  • Bachelor (Honours) degree (4 years)
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

Paraguay

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Título de Licenciado / Título de [professional title]

4/5, Distinguido, Very good

4.5/5

5/5, Sobresaliente, Excellent

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Título de Maestría/ Magíster

Peru

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Grado Académico de Bachiller
  • Título de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) de [subject area] (completed after Bachiller qualification)

14/20

15/20

16/20

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Título de Maestría / Grado Académico de Magíster

Philippines

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Master's Degree from any recognised institution 
  • Bachelor degree from 2022 (studied after completion of Grade 12 Senior High School Diploma) when studied from a Prestigious State University

GPA 3.5/4, 88%, B+, GPA 1.75/5.0

GPA 3.65/4, 91%, GPA 1.5/5.0

GPA 3.8/4, 94%, GPA 1.25/5.0

Bachelor degree from 2022 from any other recognised institution

GPA 3.65/4, 91%, GPA 1.5/5.0 GPA 3.8/4, 94%, GPA 1.25/5 GPA 3.9/4, 97%, GPA 1.1/5.0  

Poland

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bachelor/Engineer degree (Licencjat / Inżynier) from 2002 and onwards
  • Master's degree (Magister) 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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction
Master's degree (Magister) from 2001 and onwards 4.5/5, 5/6 5/5, 6/6

Portugal

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

15/20

16/20

17/20

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Mestrado Integrado (Integrated Master's) (5 years, 300 ECTS) (except Mestrado Integrado em Medicina / Medicina Dentária / Medicina Veterinária)
  • Master’s degree / Mestrado / Mestre

Puerto Rico

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor's degree

3.5/4, Bueno

3.6/4

3.7/4, Excelente

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

Qatar

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor's from a public university or an accredited US institution

GPA 3.5/4.0

GPA 3.6/4

GPA 3.7/4.0

Bachelor's from other overseas tertiary institution

Refer to the institution’s home country grading system    
Equivalent to UK Master's degree

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

Romania

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • 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) from 2013 onwards
  • Diplomă de Farmacist (Pharmacist) from 2012 onwards

Russia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Specialist Diploma (Диплом специалиста - Diplom Specialista) (completed post-1991)5-6 years (finance and teaching can be 4 years)
  • Master's degree (up to and including 2004)
  • Bachelor’s (Диплом бакалавра - Diplom Bakalavr) (4 years) (post-2007)

4.5/5.0

8/10 if from HSE

4.65/5.0

8.5/10 if from HSE

4.8/5.0

9/10 if from HSA

Bachelor’s (Диплом бакалавра - Diplom Bakalavr) (4 years) (up to and including 2007)

4.8/5.0 4.9/5.0 5.0/5.0
Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit equivalent Distinction equivalent
  • Master's degree (Диплом магистра - Magistr) (post-2004)
  • Diploma of Completion of Aspirantura from 2015 (Диплом об окончании аспирантуры) - (also known as - Graduation Diploma of Aspirantura Programme; Postgraduate Diploma) (from 2015)
4.5/5 4.8/5

Rwanda

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bachelor (Honours) degree (4 years)
  • Diplôme de Docteur en Médecine

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

75%, A, GPA 4.5/5

80%, A, GPA 5/5

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

St Kitts and Nevis

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master’s degree from the University of the West Indies

St Vincent and the Grenadines

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master’s degree from the University of the West Indies

São Tomé and Príncipe

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
Licenciatura (4-5 years) from Universidade de São Tomé e Príncipe (USTP)

16/20

17/20

18/20

Saudi Arabia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bachelor’s (4 years) from a well-ranked institution

GPA 3.5/4 or GPA 4.5/5

GPA 3.65/4 or GPA 4.6/5

GPA 3.8/4 or GPA 4.75/5

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

Scotland

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor (Honours) degree (4 years)

Class II (Division 1), Upper Second, 2:1

 

Class I, First

Bachelor (Honours) degree (4 years) from University of Glasgow or University of Aberdeen

15/22, B, Very good 16.5/22 18/22, A, Excellent

Bachelor (Honours) degree (4 years) from University of St Andrews

14/20, B, High Merit, 2:1 15.5/20 17/20, A, Distinction, First

Bachelor (Honours) degree (4 years) University of Dundee

16/23 17.5/23 19/23
Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Master of Philosophy (2 years)

Senegal

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA)
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Specialisées (DESS)
  • Master II
  • Maîtrise

16/20, très bien, very good

17/20

18/20

Serbia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Diplomirani (Bachelor degree) (post-2005) (ori: дипломирани)
  • Advanced Diploma of Higher Education (Диплома о стеченом високом образовању / Diploma o stečenom visokom obrazovanju) - also known as: Дипломирани / Diplomirani / Level VII/1 Diploma

9/10

9.3/10

9.5/10

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Mастер / Magistar (Master's degree)

Seychelles

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor degree

Upper second class (2:1)

67%

First class (1st)

Sierra Leone

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
Master's degree from Accepted Universities A, 65%, GPA 3.5/4, GPA 4/5

72%, GPA 3.6/4, GPA 4.25/5

A+, 80%, GPA 3.75/4, GPA 4.5/5

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB/MBBS) when studied at University of Sierra Leone
  • Bachelors degree (Honours) from Accepted Universities
First Class
70% (MBBS from university of Sierra Leone only)
75% 80%

Singapore

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor’s degree Honours/Juris Doctor from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) or National University of Singapore (NUS)

Upper second class or CAP or GPA 4/5 or Distinction 

GPA of 4.25/5 

First class or CAP or GPA 4.5/5 or Highest distinction

Bachelor’s degree from Singapore Management University (SMU)

GPA 3.6/4 (Magna Cum Laude - High distinction) GPA 3.7/4 GPA 3.8/4 (Summa Cum Laude - Highest distinction)
  • Bachelor’s degree Honours from Singapore Institute of Technology or Singapore University of Social Sciences
  • Bachelor’s degree from Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
GPA 4.5/5 GPA 4.75/5 GPA 5/5
Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction

Master’s degree

CAP or GPA 4/5 or 3.6/4 CAP or GPA 4.5/5 or 3.8/4

Slovakia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bakalár (Bachelor degree) (from 2003 onwards)
  • Inžinier / Inžinier Architekt (Engineer / Architect) (awarded up to and including 2003)
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Inžinier / Inžinier Architekt (Engineer / Architect) (from 2004 and onwards)
  • Magister (Master's degree) (from 2003 onwards)
  • Professional titles post 2001

Somalia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) (Lawriyada Daawada iyo Oallinka) - when awarded from 2020 onwards by Somalia National University AND studied for 6 years.

GPA 3.5/4

GPA 3.75/4

GPA 4/4

Slovenia

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

8/10, prav dobro

8.5/10

9/10

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Magister (Master's degree)

South Africa

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bachelor Hons degree (also known as Baccalaureus Honores/Baccalaureus Cum Honoribus) - 1 year following Bachelor degree
  • Professional Bachelor degree including:
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Baccalaureus Ingeneriae)
    • Bachelor of Laws (Baccalaureus Legium)
    • Bachelor of Nursing (Baccalaureus Curationis)
    • Bachelor of Pharmacy (Baccalaureus Pharmaciae)
  • 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%

73%

First class with 75%, Distinction with 75%

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

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

Spain

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction
  • 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]
7.5/10 or 2.5/4 8.5/10 or 2.75/4

Sri Lanka

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bachelor degree (Professional) (at least 4 years) in a professional subject (eg 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%

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Master's degree

Sudan

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bachelor (Honours) degree
  • Bachelor degree in a professional subject (eg Architecture, Dentistry, Engineering, Medicine/ Surgery, Pharmacy, Veterinary medicine)

70%

75%

80%

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (must be awarded by a public university)

Suriname

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 First

Master's degree

Met Genoegen / Good

Cum laude / with Distinction

Sweden

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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)

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

Switzerland

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bachelor degree (Baccalauréat universitaire) (when awarded 2003 onwards)
  • 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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit equivalent  Distinction equivalent
  • Master's degree
  • Master of Advanced Studies
  • (Executive) Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Public Health
  • Legum Master
5/6, 8/10, 2/5

5.5/6; 9/10; 1.5/5 

Syria

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor degree (also known as: 'Al-'ijâza fi' or 'Licence) from a public university

85%

87.5%

90%

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

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

Taiwan

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

4-year Bachelor’s degree from a well-ranked institution

80%, GPA 3.7/4.0

85%, GPA 3.8/4.0

90%, GPA 3.9/4.0

4-year Bachelor’s degree from National Taiwan University or National Sun Yat-sen University

GPA 3.7/4.3 GPA 3.9/4.3 GPA 4.1/4.3
Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's Degree

Tajikistan

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

4.5/5

Tanzania

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor’s degree from a public university

GPA 3.5/5.0

GPA 4.0/5.0

GPA 4.4/5.0

Bachelor’s degree from other recognised institution

GPA 3.8/5.0 GPA 4.3/5.0 GPA 4.7/5.0
Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

Thailand

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Doctor of Medicine / Dental Surgery / Pharmacy / Veterinary Medicine

GPA 3.4/4

3.55/4

3.7/4

Bachelor’s degree

GPA 3.5/5 GPA 3.65/5 GPA 3.75/5
Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Doctorate - when awarded up to and including 2004
  • Master's degree

Trinidad and Tobago

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Master's degree from the University of the West Indies, St Augustine

Togo

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

From a recognised public institution:

  • Diplôme de Master
  • Diplôme d'études approfondies
  • Diplôme d'études supérieures
  • Master's degree

15/20

16/20

17/20

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Doctorat

Tunisia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Licence or Maîtrise

16/20

17/20

18/20

  • Diplôme National d'Ingénieur (up to and including 2012)
  • Diplôme National d'Architecture (at least 6 years)
14/20 15/20 16/20
Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Diplôme d'Etat de Docteur en Pharmacie - 6 years, 
  • Diplôme National d'Ingénieur (2013 and onwards).
  • Master Professionnel / Recherche
  • Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA)

Turkey

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Lisans Diplomasi (Bachelors) from 2006 onwards
  • Mühendisliği Diploması (Engineering Diploma) from 2006 onwards

GPA 3.3/4 (from a well-ranked university)

GPA 3.5/4 (from any other recognised institution)

GPA 3.45/4 (from a well-ranked university) 

GPA 3.65/4 (from any other recognised institution)

GPA 3.6/4 (from a well-ranked university)

GPA 3.8/4 (from any other recognised institution)

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Master's degree (with thesis)(Yüksek Lisans Diploması)
  • Master's degree (non-thesis)(Tezsiz Yüksek Lisans)
  • Eczacılık Diploması (Pharmacist Diploma), when studied for at least 5 years

Turkmenistan

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Specialist Diploma (yokary bilim hakynda sahadatnama) from 2008 onwards (5 years)
  • Master's degree

4.5/5

4.75

5/5 or Excellent

Uganda

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor’s degree from a public university or an institution accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)

Class II Upper or Honours upper, GPA 4.0/5, B+

GPA 4.2/5

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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master’s degree from a public university or an institution accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)

Ukraine

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Диплом бакалавра (Bachelor degree) (from 2008 onwards)
  • Диплом магістра (Master's degree in medicine / dentistry / veterinary medicine / pharmacy) (from 2021 onwards) after completion of 5-6 years of study
  • Диплом спеціаліста (Specialist Diploma (up to and including 2022)
  • Диплом магістра (Master's degree) (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)

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

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

United Arab Emirates

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

4-year Bachelor from a CAA Accredited Programme

GPA 3.5/4, 85%

GPA 3.6/4

GPA 3.7/4

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

Master's degree

United Kingdom

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor's (Hons) degree

2:1

67%

First

Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction
  • Master's degree
  • AA Final Examination (ARB/RIBA Part 2) / Diploma of the Architectural Association
Merit or 60% Distinction or 70%

Uruguay

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

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

USA

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Juris Doctor and Other Non-Medical First Professional Degrees

Brown University GPA scores are calculated using A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, S/S*=disregarded

GPA 3.5/4
GPA 3.5/4.3
GPA 4.3/5

GPA 3.6/4.0
GPA 3.6/4.3
GPA 4.45/5

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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree Merit Distinction

Master’s degree / Doctor of Pharmacy DPharm)

GPA 3.5/4 
GPA 3.5/4.3 
GPA 4.3/5
GPA 3.7/4
GPA 3.7/4.3
GPA 4.6/5

Uzbekistan

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First
  • Magistr Diplomi (Master’s)
  • Diplomi (Specialist Diploma)

80%

85%

90%

Vanuatu

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Masters Degree

73%, GPA 3.5/4.5

76%, GPA 3.75/4.5 

80%, GPA 4/4.5

Bachelor degree when studied at University of the South Pacific, Vanuatu

75%, GPA 3.7/4.5 78%, GPA 3.95/4.5 82%, GPA 4.2/4.5

 

Venezuela

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

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

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

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

Vietnam

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Đại Học / Bằng Cử Nhân (Bachelor degree) from 2016 and onwards

8/10 or 3.5/4.0

8.5/10 or 3.7/4.0

9/10 or 3.9/4.0

Thạc sĩ (Master's degree), research-based, up to and including 2013

7.5/10 8.0/10 8.5/10
Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Thạc sĩ (Master's degree), research-based, from 2014 onwards

Yemen

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Majister (Master's degree) from a public university

90% or an overall mark of excellent

92%

94%

Equivalent to UK Master's degree

PhD / Doctora (Doctorate)

Zambia

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Master's degree from a public university

76%

81%

86%

Zimbabwe

Equivalent to UK Bachelor (Hons) degree 2:1 High 2:1 First

Bachelor (Honours) degree

Upper Second Division with 65%

Upper Second Division with 70%

First Division with 75%

Equivalent to UK Master's degree
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Master's degree

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This information is provided as a general guide.

The qualification and grade equivalencies listed for each country are established by the University following detailed analysis of a wide range of sources.

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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