International Admissions Academic Requirements by Country

Admission requirements for international students may vary for each individual nation.

If you do not see the country in which you attend school listed below, please contact us for more information.

Countries by Area

Africa and the Middle East

Americas

Asia

Europe

Oceania

Afghanistan

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 80 out of 100.
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s/Licence, requiring 4 years of study

Albania

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 7 = B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor/other degree, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 2003

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Kandidat i shkencave/candidate of sciences
B equivalent: 8/10
Master's Degree Requirements: Diplomë, professional title; requiring 4-6 years of study

Algeria

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts, Minimum Overall Grade Required: 12 = B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year first degree

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magistère (formerly Doctrat de Troisième Cycle or Doctorat d'Etat), Diplôme/ Licence/ Diplôme d'études supérieures (DES)
B equivalent: 14/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Licence, Diplôme d'Ingénieur/d'Architecture

Angola

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 13
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year licenciatura or first degree

Graduate Credentials

Four-year bachelor‘s degree equivalent: Licenciatura or professional title; superior academic standing is required
Minimum requirement overall (B-): 13
Minimum requirement in the major (B+): 15

Antigua and Barbuda

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = Grade Classification of III
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): GCE “O” Levels or Caribbean Examination Council Secondary Education Certificate
Undergraduate English Language Proficiency Required: No
Graduate English Language Proficiency Required: No

Graduate Credentials

US Bachelor's Equivalent

Argentina

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 7 (Out of 10)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor/licenciatura or professional degree

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maestria/Magister
B equivalent: 7.5/10
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciado or professional title (e.g., Ingeniero, Arquitecto, Abogado) requiring four years of study

Armenia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 4 (Out of 5)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year first degree, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 2005

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s (Research Degree)
B equivalent: 4/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Specialist Diploma requiring a minimum of 5 years of study

Aruba

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 7 (Ruim Voldoende) = B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 3 year WO bachelor (180 ECTS) or higher degree (Dutch system)

Graduate Credentials

Academic credentials One of the following academic credentials are required:
- 4 year Bachelor's degree
- 3 year bachelor following a 1 year University Preparatory Education Diploma (VWO-Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs)
- A professional degree signifying completion of a 4-year equivalent degree relating to a specific career; for example: Law, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Medical or Dental fields (if available in your country)
Minimum grades One of the following grading scales are required:
- A cumulative average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
- A cumulative average of 7 (Ruim Voldoende/Amply Satisfactory) out of 10
- Grading scales vary, please refer to the grading scale on your transcript.
- The OSU Graduate School uses a variety of resources to determine degree and grade equivalencies. Please note that the information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales we receive from this country. Equivalencies are subject to change without notice.

Australia

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcripts for all of secondary education along with applicable graduation certificate from respective territory

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Honours IIA/Second Class, Upper
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s (Honours), requiring 4 years of study

Austria

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 2 (1-5 Scale, 1 = A)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor, Diplom-Ingenieur, or magister, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 2.3
Master's Degree Requirements: Diplom-Ingenieur, Magister

Azerbaijan

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 4 = Above Average
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor degree or diploma, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 2005

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magistr (post-1997)
B equivalent: 4/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Diploma of Specialist (post-1991), Bakalavr (Bachelor’s Degree requiring 4-5 years of study), Magistr (pre-1997)

Bahamas

Undergraduate Credentials

Bahamas

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B equivalent
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Bachelor
Degree length: 3+ Years
Transcripts issued in English: Yes The issuing institution provides transcripts in English.
Language of documents: English
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution
Additional info: 3 Year degrees are equivalent for admission purposes where the applicant completed GCE A-Levels prior to their undergraduate program

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B equivalent
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor
Undergraduate English Language Proficiency Required: No
Graduate English Language Proficiency Required: No

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Bachelor
Degree length: 3+ Years
Transcripts issued in English: Yes The issuing institution provides transcripts in English.
Language of documents: English
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
English proficiency required: No
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution
Additional info: 3 Year degrees are equivalent for admission purposes where the applicant completed GCE A-Levels prior to their undergraduate program

Bahrain

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 60 or B equivalent
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Bachelor
Degree length: 4 Years
Transcripts issued in English: Yes
- The issuing institution provides transcripts in English.
- Language of documents English
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution

Bangladesh

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts, Minimum
Overall Grade Required: 45 percent or B equivalent
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: M.Phil, Doctorate
B equivalent: First Class Standing
Master's Degree Requirements: Completion of BOTH Bachelor’s and Master’s in all disciplines except students graduated with a B.Sc.(Eng.), B.Arch., B.Eng., B.Tech., M.B.B.S. Pharmacy, B.Sc. (4-year Honours)

Barbados

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = CXC II or CAPE III
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): Caribbean Examination Council Secondary Education Certificate

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Second Class Honours, Upper Division II (I)
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s (Honours)

Bassas Da India

Undergraduate Credentials

Graduate Credentials

Belarus

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 4 = Above Average
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year specialist diploma/magistr, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 2015

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Diploma
Degree length: 4+ Years (240 ECTS)
Transcripts issued in English: No The issuing institution does not provide transcripts in English.
Language of documents: Literal translations of transcripts and diplomas are required when the original documents are not issued in English.
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? Yes When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Supplement to the Diploma and diploma issued by degree granting institution
Additional info: Submissions of Diploma Supplement may be in English only but must be accompanied by the diploma. Minimum of 240 ECTS required

Belgium

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts Minimum
Overall Grade Required: B = 14 (Out of 20) or 70 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year degree/licentiat, licence, maitrise or professional title, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 14/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Licencie/Licenciaat, Ingenieur, Architecte

Belize

Undergraduate Credentials

- Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
- Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = CXC II or CAPE III
- Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 3 year bachelor is insufficient

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Bachelor
Degree length: 4 years
Transcripts issued in English: Yes The issuing institution provides transcripts in English. Language of documents English
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution

Benin

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 12 = B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year first degree or maitrise

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Diplôme d’Etudes approfondies (DEA), Diplôme d’Etudes supérieures spécialisées (DESS)
B equivalent: 14/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Maîtrise (minimum 4 years of study

Bermuda

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 6 (Out of 9) or B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): No higher education available in country

Graduate Credentials

US Bachelor's Equivalent

Bhutan

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 50 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 3 year bachelor + a post grad diploma; 1-2 year Master of Education after bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Academic credentials One of the following academic credentials are required:
- 4 year Bachelor's degree (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering
- A professional degree signifying completion of a 4-year equivalent degree relating to a specific career; for example: Law, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Medical or Dental fields (if available in your country)
Minimum grades One of the following grading scales are required:
- A cumulative average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
- A cumulative average of 50% out of 100% where 40% is the lowest passing grade
- Percentage or Grade equal to Second Class
- Grading scales vary, please refer to the grading scale on your transcript.
- The OSU Graduate School uses a variety of resources to determine degree and grade equivalencies. Please note that the information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales we receive from this country. Equivalencies are subject to change without notice.

Bolivia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 64 (Out of 100) or 5 (Out of 7)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year licenciado, experto, maestria

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maestria
B equivalent: 80%
Master's Degree Requirements: Licentiatura (Licenciado), Professional title (e.g. Ingeniero)

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 4 = Above Average
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year diploma

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magistar; normally requires 2 years of study and a thesis
B equivalent: 4/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Diploma Visoko Obrazovanja (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education); normally requires 4-6 years of study

Botswana

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: A, B, or C
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor degree or bachelor + post grad diploma to = 4 years)

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Second Class, 1st Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor's, requiring 4 or 5 years of study

Brazil

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 1, 2, 3 and 4 along with an official copy of diploma or Certificado de Ensino Medio

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Mestrado
B equivalent: 7.5/10
Master's Degree Requirements: Bacharelado; Bacharel, Licenciatura; Licenciado, professional title (e.g., Engenheiro; requiring 4 years of study)

Brunei

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = Second Class Honours, Lower Division
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Academic credentials One of the following academic credentials are required:
- 4 year Bachelor's degree (Honours)
- A professional degree signifying completion of a 4-year equivalent degree relating to a specific career; for example: Law, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Medical or Dental fields (if available in your country)
- If bachelor’s degrees in your country are typically 3-years in length, the OSU academic program has the option of validating that the 3-year bachelor’s degree, if earned at an accredited/recognized institution, has appropriately prepared the applicant for their graduate program of study.
Minimum grades One of the following grading scales are required:
- A cumulative average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
- Percentage or grade equal to Second Class Honours; Upper Division
- Grading scales vary, please refer to the grading scale on your transcript.
- The OSU Graduate School uses a variety of resources to determine degree and grade equivalencies. Please note that the information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales we receive from this country. Equivalencies are subject to change without notice.

Bulgaria

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 4 (Out of 6)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year specialist diploma, bachelor, or magistr (first degree), or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Diploma za Kandidat na Naukite (pre-2001), Magistr (post-1995), Master (post-2001)
B equivalent: 4.5/6
Master's Degree Requirements: Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie (pre-2001), Bakalavr (Bachelor, post-2001; normally 4 years of study)

Burkina Faso

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 12 (Out of 20
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year maitrise, engineering diploma, or university credential (licence insufficient)

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures spécialisées (DESS), Diplôme d'Etudes approfondies (DEA)
B equivalent: 14/20 Good
Master's Degree Requirements: Maîtrise, Diplôme d'Ingénieur (with minimum 4 years of study)

Burundi

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 70 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year licence, diplome, or Iingenieur agronome

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Diplôme de Licence, Diplôme ďIngénieur
Degree length: 4+ Years
Transcripts issued in English: No The issuing institution does not provide transcripts in English. Language of documents Documents are not issued in English. Literal translations of transcripts and diplomas are required
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution
Additional info: Applicants must have completed 4 years of post-secondary education eg. Completion of Diplôme de Canidature and Diplôme de Licence. Transcripts, diplomas and literal translations for all programs are required

Cambodia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: A, B, or C
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year licence/bachelor

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Bachelor, Licence
Degree length: 4 years
Transcripts issued in English: Yes The issuing institution provides transcripts in English. Language of documents Literal translations of transcripts and diplomas are required when the original documents are not issued in English.
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution

Cameroon

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 12 or B equivalent
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 3-4 year licence/diplome

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maîtrise
B equivalent: 14/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Licence, Bachelor's, Professional title; requiring four years of study

Canada

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of provincial completion of secondary education diploma

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Baccalauréat
Degree length: 4 Years
Transcripts issued in English: No The issuing institution does not provide transcripts in English. Language of documents Literal translations of transcripts and diplomas are required when the original documents are not issued in English.
An official degree certificate is required: No
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts issued by degree granting institution
Additional info: 3 Year bachelor's degrees are not equivalent for admissions purposes. Bishop’s University, Concordia University, and McGill University. An awarded 4-year Bachelor’s degree or higher from one of these universities provides an exemption to English proficiency

Cayman Islands

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = CXC II or CAPE III
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Academic credentials One of the following academic credentials are required:
- 4 year Bachelor's degree
- A professional degree signifying completion of a 4-year equivalent degree relating to a specific career; for example: Law, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Medical or Dental fields (if available in your country)
Minimum grades One of the following grading scales are required:
- A cumulative average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
- A cumulative average of 80% out of 100% where 60% is the lowest passing grade
- A cumulative average of 75% out of 100% where 45% is the lowest passing grade
- Percentage or grade equal to Second Class Honours; Upper Division
- Grading scales vary, please refer to the grading scale on your transcript. The OSU Graduate School uses a variety of resources to determine degree and grade equivalencies. Please note that the information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales we receive from this country. Equivalencies are subject to change without notice.

Central African Republic

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 12 = B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year degree; a maitrise, specialized diplome or professional title

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Not applicable
B equivalent: 14/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Maîtrise, specialized diplôme, or professional title requiring 4-6 years of studycy requirement is waived if bachelor's degree (or higher) was taught entirely in English.

Chad

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 12 = B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): maitrise or 4 year first degree/diplome (licence is insufficient)

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Licence
Degree length: 4 Years
Transcripts issued in English: No The issuing institution does not provide transcripts in English. Language of documents Documents are not issued in English. Literal translations of transcripts and diplomas are required
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Releve de Notes and Diploma issued by degree granting institution

Chile

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 5 (Out of 7)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year licenciatura or professional qualification

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magister
B equivalent: 5.5/7
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciatura, professional title (e.g., Ingeniero, Egresado, Medico Veterinario); requiring four years of study

China

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript final transcript from senior years 1, 2, and 3 along with official copies of original Chinese Graduation Certificate

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 80%
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s, requiring 4 years of study

Colombia

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, 12 along with an official copy of the Bachiller or Bachillerato

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magister
B equivalent: 3.7/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciatura or professional title (e.g., Ingeniero); requiring 4 years of study

Comoros

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 12 (Out of 20)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): No higher education available in country

Graduate Credentials

US Bachelor's Equivalent

Congo (Brazzaville)

Undergraduate Credentials

Baccalaureat/Baccalaureat Technique

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Diplôme d'Etudes specialisées (DES)
B equivalent: 75%
Master's Degree Requirements: Licence, Diplôme d'Ingénieur, Docteur en Médecine

Congo (Kinshasa)

Undergraduate Credentials

Baccalaureat/Baccalaureat Technique

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Diplôme d'Etudes specialisées (DES)
B equivalent: 75%
Master's Degree Requirements: Licence, Diplôme d'Ingénieur, Docteur en Médecine

Costa Rica

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, 12 along with an official copy of diploma de conclusion de estudios de educacion diversificada or Bachillerato

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maestria, Especialidad profesional
B equivalent: 8/10
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachillerato universitario, Licenciatura

Cote D'Ivoire

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 12 (Out of 20)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year maitrise or diplome

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Diplôme d’Etudes supérieures spécialisées (DESS), Diplôme d’Etudes approfondies (DEA)
B equivalent: 14/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Maîtrise, Diplôme d’Ingénieur; requiring 4 years of study

Croatia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 3 (Out of 5)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year diploma, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 2001

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magistar
B equivalent: 4/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Diploma; normally requires 4-6 years of study

Cuba

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 80 = B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year professional title, licenciatura/licenciado, doctor/doctorado

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maestria
B equivalent: 4/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciado, professional title (Titulo), with 4 years of study

Cyprus

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 16 (Out of 20)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year lisans diplomasi/bachelor, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 2001

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Ptychio, Diplomasi
Degree length: 4+ Years (240 ECTS)
Transcripts issued in English: No
The issuing institution does not provide transcripts in English.
Language of documents: Literal translations of transcripts and diplomas are required when the original documents are not issued in English.
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? Yes
When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and diplomas issued by degree granting institution OR Diploma Supplement and Diploma
Additional info: Submissions of Diploma Supplement may be in English only but must be accompanied by the diploma. Minimum of 240 ECTS required

Czech Republic

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 3 (1-5 Scale, 1 = A)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year degree of absolvent, ucitel, or inzenyr, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Bakalar
Degree length: 3 years (180 ECTS)
Transcripts issued in English: No The issuing institution does not provide transcripts in English.
Language of documents: Literal translations of transcripts and diplomas are required when the original documents are not issued in English.
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? Yes When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Vykaz o Radnem Studiu and Diplom issued by degree granting institution OR Diploma Supplement and Diploma.
Additional info: Submissions of Diploma Supplement may be in English only but must be accompanied by the diploma. Minimum of 180 ECTS required. Undergraduate programs completed prior to 1999 should be a minimum of 4 years in duration

Denmark

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 7 (Out of 12)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year degree, candidatus, or civelingenior,or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Licentiatus; Candidatus Magisterii; Magister Artium
B equivalent: 9/13
Master's Degree Requirements: Candidatus Philosophiae, Profession title (eg. Civilingenior), Bachelor’s

Djibouti

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 12 (Out of 20)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): maitrise or other 4 year postsecondary credentials from universities or grandes ecoles; licence + M1 (French system)

Graduate Credentials

Academic credentials One of the following academic credentials are required:
- 4 year Bachelor's degree
- A professional degree signifying completion of a 4-year equivalent degree relating to a specific career; for example: Law, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Medical or Dental fields (if available in your country)
- If bachelor’s degrees in your country are typically 3-years in length, the OSU academic program has the option of validating that the 3-year bachelor’s degree, if earned at an accredited/recognized institution, has appropriately prepared the applicant for their graduate program of study.
Minimum grades One of the following grading scales are required:
- A cumulative average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
- A cumulative average of 12 (Assez bien) out of 20
- Grading scales vary, please refer to the grading scale on your transcript.
- The OSU Graduate School uses a variety of resources to determine degree and grade equivalencies. Please note that the information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales we receive from this country. Equivalencies are subject to change without notice.

Dominica

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = CXC II or CAPE III
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): No higher education available in country

Graduate Credentials

US Bachelors Equivalent

Dominican Republic

Undergraduate Credentials

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of Bachiller

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Licenciatura, Ingeniero
Degree length: 4+ Years
Transcripts issued in English: No The issuing institution does not provide transcripts in English. Language of documents Documents are not issued in English. Literal translations of transcripts and diplomas are required
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution

Ecuador

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with Bachiller/Bachillerato en Ciencias Humanidades

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maestría, Especialista
B equivalent: 8/10
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciado or professional title (e.g. Ingeniero); requiring a minimum of four years of study

Egypt

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with General Secondary Education Certificate (Thanaweya a' Amma) or Al-Azhar Secondary Education Certificate (Shehadet Thanawlya Azharia)

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master's (Majistair or Magistr)
B equivalent: 80%
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor's/Baccalaureos

El Salvador

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of the Bachillerato General/Título de Bachiller o Bachillerato

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maestria
B equivalent: 8/10
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciado or professional title, requiring at least four years of study

Equatorial Guinea

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 6 (Out of 10)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year first degree

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Master
Degree length: 5 Years
Transcripts issued in English: No The issuing institution does not provide transcripts in English. Language of documents Documents are not issued in English. Literal translations of transcripts and diplomas are required
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution
Additional info: Licenciado + Master required to meet admissions requirements. Transcripts, diplomas and literal translations are required for both programs

Eritrea

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 65 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master's degree
B equivalent: 3/4
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree, requiring 4 years of study

Eswatini

Undergraduate Credentials

Keskkooli Loputunnistus/ Svidetelstvo

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Bachelor
Degree length: 4 Years
Transcripts issued in English: Yes The issuing institution provides transcripts in English. Language of documents: English
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
English proficiency required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution

Ethiopia

Undergraduate Credentials

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination (EHEEE)

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 85/100
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s, requiring 4 years of study

Federated States of Micronesia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: Recalculated GPA must be at least a 3.0
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): No higher education available in country

Graduate Credentials

US Bachelor's Equivalent

Fiji

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 5 or 65 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor from The University of the South Pacific

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Bachelor
Degree length: 3 Years
Transcripts issued in English: Yes The issuing institution provides transcripts in English. Language of documents English
An official degree certificate is required: No
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution

Finland

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 8 (Out of 10)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year or more first degree, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maister/Magister, Lisensiaati/Licentiat
B equivalent: 3/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Kandidaatti/Kandidat (Bachelor's), Oikeusnotaari/Rättsnotarie (Bachelor's in Law), Farmasestti/Farmaceut (Bachelor's in Pharmacy)

France

Undergraduate Credentials

Official final transcript from years troisième, seconde, première and terminale along with an official copy of Baccalauréat Général

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Diplôme d'Études Supérieures, Diplôme d’Études Approfondiés, Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Specialisées, Magistère (since 1985)
Grade Equivalent: The grade equivalent is based on a mid B standing only. The selected program may require a higher grade.
B equivalent: 12/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Maîtrise, Diplômes des Grandes Écoles, Diplôme d'Ingénieur, Certificat d'Aptitude au Professorat de l'Enseignement Secondaire (CAPES), Certificat d'Aptitude au Professorat de l'Enseignement Technique, etc.

Gabon

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 12 = B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year licence, maitrise, diplome d'ingenieur, doctorat en medecine

Graduate Credentials

Academic credentials One of the following academic credentials are required:
- 4 year Bachelor's degree (Maîtrise)
- Diploma of Engineer (Diplôme ďIngénieur)
- A professional degree signifying completion of a 4-year equivalent degree relating to a specific career; for example: Law, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Medical or Dental fields (if available in your country)
- If bachelor’s degrees in your country are typically 3-years in length, the OSU academic program has the option of validating that the 3-year bachelor’s degree, if earned at an accredited/recognized institution, has appropriately prepared the applicant for their graduate program of study.
Minimum grades One of the following grading scales are required:
- A cumulative average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
- A cumulative average of 12 (Assez Bien) out of 20
- Grading scales vary, please refer to the grading scale on your transcript.
- The OSU Graduate School uses a variety of resources to determine degree and grade equivalencies. Please note that the information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales we receive from this country. Equivalencies are subject to change without notice.

Georgia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 8 or B equivalent
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year first degree, bachelor or diploma, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 2005

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magistris Khariskhi if completed after the Bakalavris with the Diplomi Tsarchinebit or Metsnierebata Kandidati
B equivalent: 4/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Magistris Khariskhi, requiring a minimum of 4-5 years of study

Germany

Undergraduate Credentials

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abitur) or Zeugnis der Fachhochschulreife

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s (under the Bolongna Process)
B equivalent: Gut or 2.0
Master's Degree Requirements: Diplom, Magister Artium

Ghana

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript for 3rd year from Junior Secondary (or BECE) and official final transcript from years 1, 2, and 3 of Senior Secondary along with an official copy of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results administered by the West African Examination Council, Secondary School Leaving Certificate.

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s or M.Phil
B equivalent: Upper Second Class
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree with Honours Standing

Greece

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 13.1 (Out of 20)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year ptychion, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 7.5/10
Master's Degree Requirements: Ptychion, 4 years Bachelor’s

Greenland

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 7 (Out of 12)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year degree, candidatus, or civelingenior (Danish system)

Graduate Credentials

Academic credentials One of the following academic credentials are required:
- First Cycle Bologna Compliant Degree (Bachelor)/180 ECTS Credit
- 4 year Bachelor's degree
- Diploma Engineering (Diplomingeniør)
- A professional degree signifying completion of a 4-year equivalent degree relating to a specific career; for example: Law, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Medical or Dental fields (if available in your country)
- If bachelor’s degrees in your country are typically 3-years in length, the OSU academic program has the option of validating that the 3-year bachelor’s degree, if earned at an accredited/recognized institution, has appropriately prepared the applicant for their graduate program of study.
Minimum grades One of the following grading scales are required:
- A cumulative average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
- A cumulative average of 7 out of 12 (Beginning 2007)
- A cumulative average of 7 (Good) out of 13 (Prior to 2007) Grading scales vary, please refer to the grading scale on your transcript. The OSU Graduate School uses a variety of resources to determine degree and grade equivalencies. Please note that the information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales we receive from this country. Equivalencies are subject to change without notice.

Grenada

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = CXC II or CAPE III
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): No higher education available in country

Graduate Credentials

Academic credentials One of the following academic credentials are required:
- 4 year Bachelor's degree
- A professional degree signifying completion of a 4-year equivalent degree relating to a specific career; for example: Law, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Medical or Dental fields (if available in your country)
Minimum grades One of the following grading scales are required:
- A cumulative average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
- Percentage or grade equal to Second Class Honours; Upper Division Grading scales vary, please refer to the grading scale on your transcript. The OSU Graduate School uses a variety of resources to determine degree and grade equivalencies. Please note that the information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales we receive from this country. Equivalencies are subject to change without notice.

Guatemala

Undergraduate Credentials

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of the Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras in original and English

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maestria (Master's Degree)
B equivalent: 75/100
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciado/Licentiatura or Titulo requiring 4-5 years of study

Guinea

Undergraduate Credentials

Baccalaureat de l’Enseignement Secondaire

Graduate Credentials

Degree representing completion of 4-6 years of higher education, a 4 year licence, a maitrise or specialized professional diplome.

Guyana

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = CXC II or CAPE III
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): Bachelor degree (Education, Arts, Science, Social Science, Engineering), 4 year Diploma in Education

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Second Class Honours Upper Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s with Honours Standing, requiring four (4) years of study

Haiti

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts,
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 8 (out of 10)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year diplome or licence

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maitrise
B equivalent: 80%
Master's Degree Requirements: Licence/Professional Title/Diplome d'Etudes Superieures

Honduras

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 80 = B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachiller, licenciado degree

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Licenciatura, Título
Degree length: 4+ Years
Transcripts issued in English: No The issuing institution does not provide transcripts in English. Language of documents Documents are not issued in English. Literal translations of transcripts and diplomas are required
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcript and Titulo issued by degree granting institution

Hong Kong S.A.R.

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from Secondary years 3, 4, 5, and 6 along with an official copy of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s or M. Phil
B equivalent: Second Class Honours Upper Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s with Honours Standing

Hungary

Undergraduate Credentials

Erettsegi Bizonyitvany (Maturity Certificate)/Erettsegi-Kepesito Bizonytvany (Technical Maturity Certificate)

Graduate Credentials

4-6 year degree, egyetemi oklevel.

India

Undergraduate Credentials

Official copy of Central Board of Secondary Examination (CBSE), Council for Indian School Certificate (CISCE), or other examining board test results from grades X and XII , Higher Secondary Certificate (HCS)

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: M.Phil, M.Eng., M.Arch., M. Agri., M. Pharm. MTech., or Ph.D.
B equivalent: First Class Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Completion of both a Bachelor’s (three-year) degree and a Master’ or a Bachelor’s degree requiring four years of study (e.g. B.Pharm., M.B.B.S., B.Tech., B.Eng., or B.Arch)

Indonesia

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of the Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar (STTB)

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magister (S2)
B equivalent: 3 on (4pt)
Master's Degree Requirements: 4 year Bachelor's Sarjana, Pasca Sarjana (Pre 1981); Sarjana (S1) (Post 1981)

Iran

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 14 or B equivalent
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor, karshenasi

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 15/20
Master's Degree Requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s Licence, Karshenasi

Iraq

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 70 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor degree

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master's degree
B equivalent: 75%
Master's Degree Requirements: 4 years Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree

Ireland

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 60 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 3 year honours degree; 3 year pass degree + postgraduate diploma; 4 year bachelor, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 2nd Class Honours Upper Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor's with Honours standing

Israel

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 8 (Out of 10) or 75 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor, master degree

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 78%
Master's Degree Requirements: Honours Bachelor’s degree

Italy

Undergraduate Credentials

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12, or 10, 11, 12, and 13, depending on whether student is in 12-year or 13-year school system along with an official copy of Diploma di Maturita/Diploma di Esame di Stato

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Corsi Di Laurea Specialistica, Corsi Di Specializzione Di Secondo Livello, Corsi Di Master Universitario Di Secondo Livello
B equivalent: 26/30
Master's Degree Requirements: Diploma Di Laurea, Corsi Di Specializzazione Di Primo Livello, Corsi Di Master Universitario Di Primo Livello, Licenza Di Accademia Di Belle Arti

Jamaica

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = CXC II or CAPE III
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Second Class (Upper Division)
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s with Honours standing

Japan

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of Upper Secondary School Certificate

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s degree (Shushi)
B equivalent: 77%
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (Gakushi) requiring four years of study

Jordan

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 80 or B equivalent
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 80%
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s, requiring 4 years of study

Kazakhstan

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts, (Attectat)
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 2.67 (Out of 4) or 75 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year first degree, a bachelor or diploma, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 2010

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Kandidat Nauk
B equivalent: 4/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Diploma of Specialist

Kenya

Undergraduate Credentials

Official final transcript for forms 1, 2, 3, and 4

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with Honours, requiring 4 years of study

Kiribati

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 5 (1-9 Scale, 1 = A)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor from The University of the South Pacific

Graduate Credentials

US Bachelor's Equivalent

Kosovo

Undergraduate Credentials

Required documentation: Matura certificate To earn a Matura certificate, students generally need to complete their secondary education, which usually consists of four years of study.

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Diploma
Degree length: 4 years (240 ECTS)
Transcripts issued in English: No The issuing institution does not provide transcripts in English.
Language of documents: Literal translations of transcripts and diplomas are required when the original documents are not issued in English.
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? Yes When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and diplomas issued by degree granting institution OR Diploma Supplement and Diploma
Additional info: Submissions of Diploma Supplement may be in English only but must be accompanied by the diploma. Minimum of 240 ECTS required

Kuwait

Undergraduate Credentials

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of the General Certificate of Secondary Education (Shehaadat al-thaanawiya al-aama)

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 3/4
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s, requiring 4 years of study

Kyrgyzstan

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 4 (Out of 5)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year first degree, a bachelor or diploma

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Kandidat Nauk
B equivalent: 4/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Diploma of Specialist, Bakalavr requiring 4-5 years of studydy

Latvia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 7 (Out of 10)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year first degree, a bachelor or diploma, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magistrs, Arsta Grads, Zobarsta Grads
B equivalent: 8/10
Master's Degree Requirements: Bakalavr requiring at least four years of study

Lebanon

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 12 (Out of 20)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): Bachelor degree, 4 year licence; maitrise, Diplome d'Ingenieur, Diplome de Beaux Arts, or Diplome d'Architecture'

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s/Maîtrise/Magistere if completed after 4 years of undergraduate study. Diplôme d'Études Supérieures (DES), Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA).
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s/Licence, requiring 4 years of study

Lesotho

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 70 (Out of 100) or 4.0 (Out of 5.0) or B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Second Class Upper Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s, requiring 4 years of study

Liberia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts and Applicants from Liberia will need to submit their WAEC certificate along with the following information in order for our office to verify your results via the WAEC online results checker: Examination Number, Examination Year, Pin, and Serial Number
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B= 4 (1-9 Scale, 1 = A)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Bachelor
Degree length: 4 Years
Transcripts issued in English: Yes The issuing institution provides transcripts in English.
Language of documents: English
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution

Libya

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts and Applicants from Liberia will need to submit their WAEC certificate along with the following information in order for our office to verify your results via the WAEC online results checker: Examination Number, Examination Year, Pin, and Serial Number
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B= 4 (1-9 Scale, 1 = A),
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 79%
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s, requiring 4 years of study

Lithuania

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 7 Out of 10)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magistras
B equivalent: 8/10
Master's Degree Requirements: Bakalauras requiring at least four years of study

Malawi

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 4 ( scale of 1 - 9)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Bachelor
Degree length: 4+ Years
Transcripts issued in English: Yes The issuing institution provides transcripts in English.
Language of documents: English
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution

Malaysia

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with copy of SPM or STPM

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Class 2 Division 1
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s, requiring 4 years of study

Maldives

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 6 (Out of 9) or B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year first degree

Graduate Credentials

Academic credentials One of the following academic credentials are required:
- 4 year Bachelor's degree (Honours)
- GCE A Levels plus 3 year Bachelor's degree
- A professional degree signifying completion of a 4-year equivalent degree relating to a specific career; for example: Law, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Medical or Dental fields (if available in your country)
- If bachelor’s degrees in your country are typically 3-years in length, the OSU academic program has the option of validating that the 3-year bachelor’s degree, if earned at an accredited/recognized institution, has appropriately prepared the applicant for their graduate program of study.
Minimum grades One of the following grading scales are required:
- A cumulative average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
- A cumulative average of 75% out of 100%
- Percentage or grade equal to Second Class Honours; Upper Division
- Grading scales vary, please refer to the grading scale on your transcript.
- The OSU Graduate School uses a variety of resources to determine degree and grade equivalencies. Please note that the information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales we receive from this country. Equivalencies are subject to change without notice.

Mali

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 12 = B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maîtrise
B equivalent: 14/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Diplôme D'Etudes Universitaires Approfondies, Diplôme De L'Ecole Normale Superieure

Malta

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = Grade 4 (1-9 Scale, 1 = A)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor or master degree, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Second Class (Upper)
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s, requiring 4 years of study

Mauritania

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 12 = B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year maitrise or specialized diplome

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 14/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Diplôme (5 years), Maîtrise

Mauritius

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: Third Class Honours
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor degree

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master's, M.Phil
B equivalent: Class II (Division I)
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor's with Honours - minimum of 3 years of study

Mexico

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of the Certificado de Bachillerato

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maestria, Especializacion
B equivalent: 8/10
Master's Degree Requirements: Licentiatura/Licenciado or Titulo Professional Title, Profesor/Maestro, requiring four years of study

Moldova

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 7 (Out of 10)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year first degree, a bachelor or diploma, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 2005

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Diploma De Magistru, Licence
B equivalent: 8/10
Master's Degree Requirements: Diploma de Licenta, Diploma de Inginer, Diploma of Specialist

Monaco

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 12 (Out of 20)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Academic credentials One of the following academic credentials are required:
- 4 year Bachelor's degree
- A professional degree signifying completion of a 4-year equivalent degree relating to a specific career; for example: Law, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Medical or Dental fields (if available in your country)
Minimum grades One of the following grading scales are required:
- A cumulative average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
- A cumulative average of 14 (Bien/Good) out of 20
- Grading scales vary, please refer to the grading scale on your transcript.
- The OSU Graduate School uses a variety of resources to determine degree and grade equivalencies. Please note that the information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales we receive from this country. Equivalencies are subject to change without notice.

Mongolia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 80 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

B equivalent: 3/4 OR 4/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Combination of Bachelor's and Master's

Morocco

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 12 (Out of 20)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year licence, diplome d'Ingenieur, diplome d'Etudes Superieures

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Diplôme d'Etudes Superieures Approfondies (DESA)
B equivalent: 14/15 (Good)
Master's Degree Requirements: Licence, Diplôme d' Ingenieur, Maîtrise ( at least 4 years of study)

Mozambique

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 17 (Out of 20)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 5 year licenciatura or professional title

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Mestrado
B equivalent: 14/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciatura

Myanmar

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcripts from the last three years, as well as an official copy of the Basic Education Standard X Examination Diploma A or B

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: M.A., M.Sc., Med., M.D.Sc., M.Agr.Sc., M.Phil
B equivalent: 73%
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor's (with minimum 5 years of study)

Namibia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 6 (Out of 9) or B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 73%
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s requiring four years of study

Nepal

Undergraduate Credentials

Official copy of Secondary School Leaving Exam results along with an official copy of Higher Secondary Education Board Examination results

Graduate Credentials

B equivalent: First Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Combination of Bachelor's and Masters degree OR Bachelor's requiring four years of study (Engineering, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Agriculture)

Netherlands

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (if applicable) of Voortgezet Onderwijs along with Senior General Secondary Education certificate- VWO or HAVO

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 7/10
Master's Degree Requirements: Doctoraal/Doctorandus (Drs.), Ingenieur (Ir.), Meester (Mr.) (in Law)

Nicaragua

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 80% academic programs, or 71% technical programs, or B equivalent
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year licenciatura or professional qualification

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maestria
B equivalent: 83%
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciado/Licentiatura or Titulo requiring four years of study

New Zealand

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = M
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor or 3 year bachelor + master

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 2nd Class Hons. Upper Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s (Honours)

Niger

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 12 = B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 years of higher education, a maitrise or specialized diplome

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Diplôme d'Etudes approfondies (DEA), Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures spécialisées (DESS)
B equivalent: 14/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Maîtrise, Diplôme d'Agronomie approfondie/d'Ingénieur Agronome, Docteur en Médecine

Nigeria

Undergraduate Credentials

Official copy of the WASSCE results along with WAEC Senior School Certificate If you completed O Level: Official copy of Senior School Certificate and five academic subjects at the O Level, Secondary School Leaving Certificate.

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s, Doctorate
B equivalent: 2nd Class (upper division)
Master's Degree Requirements: Honours Bachelor’s Degree

Norway

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 4 (Out of 6)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 3 year bachelor (180 ECTS)

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magister's Artium
B equivalent: 2.2 on reverse scale
Master's Degree Requirements: Candidatus Magisteri, Sivilingenior

Oman

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of the Thanawiya Amma

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 3/4
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s, requiring 4 years of study

Pakistan

Undergraduate Credentials

Official copy of the Secondary School Certificate/School Leaving Certificate along with Higher Secondary School Certificate

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: M.Phil, M.Eng., M.Arch., M. Pharm. M.Tech. or Ph.D.
B equivalent: First Class or First Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Completion of both a Bachelor's (three-year) degree and a Master's or a Bachelor's degree requiring four years of study (e.g. B.Pharm., M.B.B.S., B.Tech., B.Eng., or B.Arch)

Palestine

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts, Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 70 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
Minimum grade: 2nd Class Upper Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s (Honours)

Panama

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of the Diploma de Educación Media/Diploma de Bachille

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maestria
B equivalent: 85%
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciado/Licenciatura, Titulo (requiring 4 years of study)

Paraguay

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 3 (Out of 5)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year licenciado, notario, ingeniero, arquitecto, abogado, Profesor de Ensenanza Secoundaria
Undergraduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes
Graduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maestria
B equivalent: 4/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciado or professional title, requiring at least four years of study

Peru

Undergraduate Credentials

Official final transcript in original and English for years 8, 9, 10, and 11 along with an official copy of the original Bachillerato Académico

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maestro/Magister
B equivalent: 15/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciatura/Licenciado, professional title (when awarded after 4 years of study) (e.g., Ingeniero)

Philippines

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 7, 8, 9, and 10 along with 11th year transcript, if applicable, along with a copy of high school diploma

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Doctorate
B equivalent: 2.0
Master's Degree Requirements: Completion of both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees with first class standing

Poland

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 4 (Out of 5)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year inzynier, magister, or magister inzynier, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s (post 2003)
B equivalent: 4/6
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s degree requiring four years of study. Magister, Magister Inzynier, Lekarz Medycyny, Dyplom lekarza (medical degree)

Portugal

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 14 (Out of 20)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year licenciado/bachelor, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Mestre, Mestrado, Masters
B equivalent: 15/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciado/Licenciatura requiring a minimum of 4 years study

Qatar

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 70 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Bachelor
Degree length: 4+ Years
Transcripts issued in English: Yes The issuing institution provides transcripts in English. Language of documents Literal translations of transcripts and diplomas are required when the original documents are not issued in English.
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution

Romania

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 7 or B equivalent
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 3 year Diploma de Stat, 4 to 5 year Examen de Stat/Licentiat + dissertation, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Diplomă de Studii Aprofundate
B equivalent: 8/10
Master's Degree Requirements: Diplomă de Inginer, Diplomă de Doctor, Diplomă de Arhitect (architecture), Diplomă de Licenţă

Russia

Undergraduate Credentials

Official copy of grade 9, 10, and 11 marks along with an official copy of the attestat

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Kandidat Nauk
B equivalent: 4/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Magistr, Diploma of Specialist

Rwanda

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 7 (Out of 11) or 65 (Out of 100) or B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 years of higher education, a licence, maitrise or professional title

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Doctorate, Diplôme de Spécialisation in Medicine
B equivalent: 80%
Master's Degree Requirements: Maîtrise, Diplôme d'Ingénieur

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = CXC II or CAPE III
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): Bachelor from the University of the West Indies

Graduate Credentials

US Bachelor's Equivalent

Saint Lucia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: GCE : A, B, or C CXC : I or II
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): Bachelor from the University of the West Indies

Graduate Credentials

US Bachelor's Equivalent

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = CXC II or CAPE III
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): Bachelor from the University of the West Indies

Graduate Credentials

US Bachelor's Equivalent

Saudi Arabia

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12

Undergraduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s degree
B equivalent: 80%
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Senegal

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 12 = B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 years of higher education; a maitrise, specialized diploma or professional title

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Diplôme d'Etudes approfondies (DEA), Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures spécialisées (DESS)
B equivalent: 14/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Maîtrise (minimum 4 years of study)

Serbia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 3 (Out of 5)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year first degree, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 2003

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magistar Nauka
B equivalent: 7.5/10
Master's Degree Requirements: Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja (requiring at least 4 years of study)

Sierra Leone

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts and Applicants from Sierra Leone will need to submit their WAEC certificate along with the following information in order for our office to verify your results via the WAEC online results checker: Examination Number, Examination Year, Pin, and Serial Number
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 4 ( scale of 1 - 9)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bechel or honours bachelor degree

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Second Class Upper Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor Honours Degree

Singapore

Undergraduate Credentials

Official copy of Singapore-Cambridge O-Level exam results along with GCE Advanced A-Level exam results

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Second Class Honours, Upper Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s, requiring 4 years of study

Slovakia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 2 = B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bakalár, or or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magister
B equivalent: vel'mi dobrýe
Master's Degree Requirements
- Old System: Diplom, Absolvent Vysoke Skoly, Inzenyr (Engineering) MUDr. (Doctor of Medicine/Dentistry), MVDr. (Veterinary Medicine).
- New system: Bakalar requiring four years of study, Magister requiring four years of study.

Solomon Islands

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 6 (Out of 9) or B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor from The University of the South Pacific

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: B
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s

Somalia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 80 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year laurea or bachelor

Graduate Credentials

B equivalent: 26/30
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor's Degree/Laurea requiring at least 4-years of study

South Africa

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from the third year of Junior Secondary and all three years of Senior Secondary (equivalent to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades) along with an official copy of National Senior Certificate or Senior Certificate with Matriculation Endorsement/Exemption

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Second Class Upper Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor Honours Degree (4 year)

South Korea

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with high school graduation diploma

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Bachelor
Degree length: 4+ Years
Transcripts issued in English: Yes The issuing institution provides transcripts in English.
Language of documents: English
An official degree certificate is required: No
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution

South Sudan

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 70 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Bachelor
Degree length: 4+ Years
Transcripts issued in English: Yes The issuing institution provides transcripts in English. Language of documents Literal translations of transcripts and diplomas are required when the original documents are not issued in English.
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? No When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution

Spain

Undergraduate Credentials

Official final transcript for years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of the Bachiller/Bachillerato

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 7.5/10 notable
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciado or Licenciatura or Professional title (Ingeniero,Arqutecto, etc.)

Sri Lanka

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 55 (Out of 100) or C
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Second Class Upper
Master's Degree Requirements: Special Bachelor's Degree (4 year Honours)

Sudan

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 70 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Upper Second Class
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor's Honours degree (5 year)isterexamen

Sweden

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = C average or higher
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year university degree, filosofie kandidatexamen, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 1999

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Licentiatexamen
B equivalent: VG Val Godkand
Master's Degree Requirements: Magisterexamen

Switzerland

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of the Eidgenossisches Maturitat, Maturité fédérale, Baccalauréat, Maturita, Eidgenossisch anerkannte Kantonale Maturitat, or Maturité cantonal reconnu par la Confédération

Graduate Credentials

U.S. Bachelors Degree Equivalent: Licence
Degree length: 3 years (180 ECTS)
Transcripts issued in English: No The issuing institution does not provide transcripts in English.
Language of documents: Literal translations of transcripts and diplomas are required when the original documents are not issued in English.
An official degree certificate is required: Yes
Diploma Supplement Available? Yes When a diploma supplement is not available students need to send original language transcripts.
Document Requirements: Transcripts and Diploma issued by degree granting institution.
Additional info: Submissions of Diploma Supplement may be in English only but must be accompanied by the diploma. Minimum of 180 ECTS required. Undergraduate programs completed prior to 1999 should be a minimum of 4 years in duration.

Syria

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 65 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year licence or bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: very Good
Master's Degree Requirements: al-Ijâza fi or Licence/Bachelor Degree

Taiwan

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with senior high school diploma

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 80%
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s, requiring 4 years of study

Tajikistan

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 4 (Out of 5)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year first degree, a bachelor or diploma

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magistre (Master), Kandidat Nauk
B equivalent: 4/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Bakalavr (Bachelor), Diploma of Specialist; requiring 4 or 5 years of study

Tanzania

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = D/4 (1-7 Scale, 1 = A)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Second Class Honours Upper Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s (Honours) requiring at least four years of study

Thailand

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with senior high school diploma

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 3/4
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s, requiring 4 years of study

The Gambia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts and Applicants from The Gambia will need to submit their WAEC certificate along with the following information in order for our office to verify your results via the WAEC online results checker: Examination Number, Examination Year, Pin, and Serial Number
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 3 or B equivalent
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Academic credentials One of the following academic credentials are required:
- 4 year Bachelor's degree
- A professional degree signifying completion of a 4-year equivalent degree relating to a specific career; for example: Law, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Medical or Dental fields (if available in your country)
Minimum grades One of the following grading scales are required:
- A cumulative average GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B average)
- Grading scales vary, please refer to the grading scale on your transcript.
- The OSU Graduate School uses a variety of resources to determine degree and grade equivalencies. Please note that the information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales we receive from this country. Equivalencies are subject to change without notice.

Trinidad and Tobago

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = CXC II or CAPE III
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Honours Second Class, Upper Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s (Honours), requiring 4 years of study

Tunisia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 12 = B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor, licence, maitrise, or diploma

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Mastère, Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures spécialisées (DESS)
B equivalent: 14/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Licence, Diplôme d'Ingenieur, Maîtrise; requiring four years of study

Turkey

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of Lise Diplomasi

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Yüksek Lisans Diplomasi (Master’s)
Master's Degree Requirements: Lisans Diplomasi (Bachelor's), Muhendis Diplomasi (Bachelor of Engineering)

Turkmenistan

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 4 (Out of 5)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year first degree

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Kandidat Nauk
B equivalent: 4/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Specialist Diploma, Bakalavr

Uganda

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts,
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 6 (1-9 Scale, 1 = A) or B
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s degree
B equivalent: Second Class Upper Division
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s Honours degree

Ukraine

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 7 or B equivalent
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bakalavr; specialist diploma, or 3 year 180 ECTS Bologna degree after 2005

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magistr (post 2005)
B equivalent: 4/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Bakalavr (Bachelor’s); requiring at least four years of study, (Diplom) of Specialist, Magistr (pre 2005)

United Arab Emirates

Undergraduate Credentials

Official final transcript in original and English for years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with an official copy of General Secondary Education certificate (English and original language)

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: 80%
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s, normally requiring at least 4 years of study

United Kingdom

Undergraduate Credentials

Official copy of GCSE, AS, and/ or A Level, if applicable
Minimum of 3 A Levels

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: M.A., M.Sc
B equivalent: 2nd Class
Master's Degree Requirements: B.A. (Honours), B.Sc. (Honours), B.Mus. (Honours), B.Arch. (Honours). In Scotland – M.A., M.Sc., etc.

Uruguay

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 6 (Out of 12)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year licenciatura or professional qualification

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Maestrías (Master's)
B equivalent: 8/12
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciatura(Licenciado); Professional Title (e.g.,Ingeniero); requires at least 4 years of study

Uzbekistan

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 4 = Above Average
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 5 year first degree/diploma

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Diploma of Specialist, Magistr (Master's)
B equivalent: 75% or 4/5
Master's Degree Requirements: Bakalavr (Bachelor's) requiring 4 years of study

Venezuela

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: 13 or B equivalent
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year licenciatura or titulo profesional

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Magister/Maestria (Master's)
B equivalent: 7/9 or 15/20
Master's Degree Requirements: Licenciatura/Licenciado, Professional Title (e.g., Ingeniero); requiring 4 years of study

Vietnam

Undergraduate Credentials

Official transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12 along with senior high school diploma

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Bang Thac si (Ths) - (Master's), Bang Pho Tien si (PTs) - (Master's)
B equivalent: 7/10
Master's Degree Requirements: Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc/Bang Cú Nhân (Bachelor's); requiring at least 4 years of study

Yemen

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 561 (Out of 700) or 80 (Out of 100)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Very Good
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s, requiring 4 years of study

Zambia

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 4 ( scale of 1 - 9)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Graduate Credentials

Doctorate Degree Requirements: Master’s
B equivalent: Meritorious
Master's Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree requiring a minimum of 4 years of study

Zimbabwe

Undergraduate Credentials

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts
Minimum Overall Grade Required: B = 4 ( scale of 1 - 9)
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor