Academic Requirements by Country
Secondary Academic Requirements by Country
Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached. All upper secondary school-level work needs to be demonstrated through your transcripts. It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to completion, please indicate your expected graduation date.
Minimum academic qualifications have been determined for education systems in most countries, yet some programs require higher scores for selective admission. All students should have an educational background in the core curriculum of: science, mathematics, social science/history and English to be considered for admission. This requirement must be met prior to the application deadline and the student's cumulative grade point average (GPA) or score at each institution should be included on the academic record itself or on a separate letter from a school official.
Please find your country and view minimum academic scores and records required. If your country is not listed, please contact International Admissions and we can email you with specific requirements. We must receive original academic transcripts or attested/certified copies.
Students who have completed post-secondary (university) are considered transfer students. Students with fewer than 24 credit hours will be evaluated on both university GPA and secondary GPA. Students with more than 24 university credit hours must have a cumulative university GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or better to be eligible for admission. Please review our International Transfer Admissions page for additional details.
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Afghanistan | 65% |
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Algeria | 11.0/20.0 |
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Argentina | 7.0/10.0 |
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Australia | 65% |
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Austria | Pass with good results. |
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Bahamas | Minimum average 66 out of 100, or the equivalent in the U.S. system a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Bahrain | Minimum average 67 out of 100, or the equivalent in the U.S. system: 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Bangladesh | Minimum average of 50 on a 100 point grading scale (Bangla medium), 60 out of 100 (English medium), or II (Second Division). Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Belarus | 3.2/5.0 |
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Belgium | 12.5/20.0 |
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Belize | 5 passes of IV © on CSEC, or 2 passes of V on CAPE |
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Benin | 12.0/20.0 |
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Bhutan | 12.0/20.0 |
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Bolivia | 5.0/7.0 (Bueno) |
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Minimum average of 6 out of 10 or MS-Average Superior/Above Average. Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Bulgaria | 4.0/6.0 |
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Burkina Faso | 11.0/20.0 |
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Burma (please see Myanmar) | ||
Burundi | 65% |
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A minimum average of a 'B-' or 66 out of 100 ("Good"). Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B-' average or a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Chile | 4.5/7.0 |
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Minimum average of 75 on a 100 point grading. Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Colombia | 3.5/5.0 or 7.5/10.0 |
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Congo (Democratic Republic of) | Need a 52.5% or 10.5 average on a 20 point scale or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Congo (Brazzaville) | Need a 52.5% or 10.5 average on a 20 point scale or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Costa Rica | Minimum average of 7 out of 10, 70 out of 100, Notable, or Very Good. Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Côte d'Ivoire | 11.0/20.0 |
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Denmark | 4.0/12.0 or C's on ECTS grading scale. |
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Djibouti | 12.0/20.0 |
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Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic's system: 70 out of 100, 3 out of 5, Muy Bueno/Very Good. |
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Ecuador | Minimum average of 7 out of 10, 15 out of 20, 60 out of 80, 75 out of 100 or Bueno/Good. |
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Egypt | Minimum average of 65 out of 100, Gayed, Good. |
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El Salvador | 6.75/10.0 |
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Ethiopia | Minimum average of 65 out of 100. |
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France | Minimum average of 12 out of 20, Assez Bien, Good. |
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Gabon | 11.0/20.0 |
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Gambia | WAEC/WASSCE: 5 C4s or one C5 is allowed with B3 or better in English to waive TOEFL or IELTS. The equivalent in the U.S. system: A 'B' average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Georgia | 6.75/10.0 |
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Germany | 3.5/6.0 or 7.0/15.0 (Befriedigend) |
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Ghana | WAEC/WASSCE: 5 C4s or one C5 is allowed with B3 or better in English to waive TOEFL or IELTS. The equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Great Britain | Minimum C pass in all core subjects. |
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Greece | Average high school academic performance of at least 6 out of 10 or 12.5 out of 20. |
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GSCE, IGCSE, AS, A Level Curriculum | Minimum 5 Credit Passes at O Level. (Grade C or better). |
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Guatemala | Minimum average of 65 out of 100 (when minimum passing grade equals 51), 70 out of 100 (when minimum passing grade equals 61), Muy Bueno. |
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Guyana | 5 passes of IV on CSEC or 2 passes of V on CAPE |
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Honduras | Minimum average of 3.50 out of 5, 67 out of 100, Muy Bueno . Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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International Baccalaureate (IB) | Applicants should be averaging 4's and 5's. |
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Iceland | 6.0/10.0 |
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India | Minimum average of 60 on a 100 point grading scale, or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Indonesia | Minimum average of 6 on a 10 point grading scale. |
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Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 14.0/20.0 |
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Iraq | Minimum cumulative percentage of 70% or higher out of 100%. |
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Ireland | 75% or Cs |
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Italy | 7.7/10.0 average or 50/60 on Maturita. |
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Jamaica | 5 passes of IV on CSEC or 2 passes of V on CAPE |
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Japan | Minimum average of 3.5 on a 5 point grading scale. |
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Jordan | Minimum average of 65 on the 100 point grading scale. |
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Kazakhstan | Minimum average of 3 out of 5 (before 2011) or ECTS average of Cs. The equivalent in the U.S. system: A 'B-' average or a 2.6 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Kenya | Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), equivalent 2.6 GPA or better (B- average). |
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Korea (Republic of) | 75% or Rank 5 (U of Mi) |
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Minimum average of 70 on the 100 point grading scale. |
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Kyrgyzstan | 75% |
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Latvia | Minimum C pass in all core subjects. |
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Lebanon | 11.0/20.0 |
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Lesotho | 5 passes of C |
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Liberia | 5 passes of Grade 5 with an aggregate between 9-30 (or 75% if exam results not yet available). |
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Libya | Minimum average of 65 on a 100 point grading scale. Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Lithuania | 7.0/10.0 |
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Luxembourg | 35/60 or 11.0/20.0 (assez bien) |
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Malaysia | Min. C pass in all core subjects. |
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Mauritania | 12.0/20.0 |
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Mexico | Minimum average of 7 on a 10 point grading scale. |
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Mongolia | GPA of 2.6 on a scale of 4; or 76% out of 100. |
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Montenegro | 3.5/5.0 or 70% |
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Morocco | A minimum average of 10 out of 20, Assez Bien, Good |
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Myanmar (Burma) | 65% |
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Nepal | A minimum average of top half of the Second Division, Merit. or 52.5%. Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Netherlands | 7.0/10.0 |
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New Zealand | 75% or A (Achieved) |
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Niger | 11.0/20.0 |
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Nigeria | WAEC/WASSCE: A student must earn 5 C4s or better in 5 separate subject areas. At the University's discretion, one C5 may be considered in place of one C4. Students must earn a B3 or better in English to waive TOEFL or IELTS. The equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 3.00-grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Norway | 3.0/6.0 |
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Pakistan | Minimum average of 60% on the HSC or equivalent in the U.S. system: B average or 2.60 on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Palestinian National Authority | 65% |
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Peru | 11.0/20.0 |
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Philippines | 3.0/5.0 or 80% (MS) |
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Poland | 4.0/6.0 |
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Portugal | 11.0/20.0 |
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Qatar | 840 or 65% in Obtained Marks. |
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Russia | Minimum average of 3 out of 5, Khorosho, Good. |
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Rwanda | 65% |
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Saudi Arabia | Minimum average of 70 on a 100 point grading scale. |
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Senegal | 11.0/20.0 |
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Serbia | 3.5/5.0 or 70% |
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Singapore | 5 passes of C |
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South Africa | Minimum average of 60 out of 100 (Good),4 out of 7 (Good). |
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Spain | 6.5/10.0 or Cs on ECTS scale |
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Sri Lanka | 2.6 GPA Equivalent (B-) average for both O and A levels. |
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Sudan | 70% |
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Sweden | 13.0/20.0 (where VG=15 and G=10) |
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Syria | 62.5% |
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Taiwan | 70% |
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Tanzania | Cs |
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Thailand | Minimum average of 2.60 on a 4 point grading scale. Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Togo | 11.0/20.0 |
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Trinidad and Tobago | 5 passes of IV on CSEC, 2 passes of V on CAPE, or minimum C pass in all core subjects. |
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Tunisia | Applicants must have an overall average of 12/20 in their academic subjects. |
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Turkey | Level 5 or C (Orta) |
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Turkmenistan | 3.5/5.0 |
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Uganda | Level 5 or C |
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United Arab Emirates | In the U.A.E. system: a minimum average of 70 on a 100 point grading scale. Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B-' average or a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Uruguay | 4.0/6.0 or 6.0/12.0 |
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Uzbekistan | 70% or 3.5/5.0 |
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Venezuela | Minimum average of 11 out of 20, 6 out of 9, Bueno/Good or Outstanding. Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Vietnam | Minimum average of 6 on a 10 point grading scale, or 24 on a 40 point grading scale. Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 2.60 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. |
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Zambia | 62.5% |
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Zimbabwe | Minimum C pass in all core subjects. |
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