International credentials evaluation guideline

Academic Year 2024 – 2025

SSC Admissions Office (ssc@wur.nl)

The following information is only to be used as reference for admissions to graduate studies at Wageningen University.
When consulting this guide please note the following:
♦ This guide has been compiled using a variety of sources but is by no means complete.
♦ Additional grading systems may exist in any country.
♦ Transcript legends should be used whenever possible.
♦ The minimum qualifications listed below are considered approximately equivalent to a 3-year’s Bachelor’s degree at
Wageningen University.
♦ The minimum required GPA concerns the entire preparatory study programme (Bachelor’s or equivalent).
♦ Admission Boards may set higher requirements and/or may require additional documentation (e.g. portfolio, sample of
written work, etc.).
♦ Only students who are graduates of accredited or otherwise approved universities are eligible for admission to graduate
studies. Students may be required to provide us with documentation to support the accreditation of the institution.

For a substantial number of countries, Nuffic has published a country module containing general information about the education
system, the main qualifications issued, as well as the evaluation of these qualifications in the Netherlands.

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Country Required Diploma Years
(of academic
of Required GPA
(Minimum equivalent qualification for
institution (Grading scale and minimum academic standing required)
attended)
admission to a MSc) Study
Afghanistan Bachelor of Arts/Science/Engineering 4 or 5 100% scale: 80% (aali, very good)
Afghanistan Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 5 100% scale: 80% (aali, very good)
Afghanistan Master's degree 2 100% scale: 80% (aali, very good)
Albania Diplomë Bachelor 3 or 4 10-point scale: 8.0/10 (mirë, good)
Algeria Diplôme d’Ingénieur d'état 5 20-point scale: 13/20 (bien, good)
Algeria Diplôme de Master spécialisé 2 20-point scale: 13/20 (bien, good)
Algeria Licence (4 years, old system) 4 20-point scale: 13/20 (bien, good)
Algeria Master's degree 2 20-point scale: 13/20 (bien, good)
Angola Diploma de Licenciatura (long first degree) 4 20-point scale: 14/20 (bom, good)
Argentina Especialista 4 10-point scale: 7.0/10 (bueno, good)
Argentina Título de Licenciado/Título Profesional 4 or 5 or 6 10-point scale: 7.0/10 (bueno, good)
5-point scale: 4/5 OR 10-point scale: 7.5/10 OR 20-point scale: 15/20
Armenia Bachelor degree (Bakalavri Astichan) 4
(լավ, good)
100% scale: 75% OR Verbal mention: Overall grade of distinction OR
Australia Bachelor degree 3 Degree classification: second class division A OR 7- point-scale: 6.0/7
(distinction)
100% scale: 75% OR Verbal mention: Overall grade of distinction OR
Australia Bachelor Honours degree 4 Degree classification: second class division A OR 7- point-scale: 6.0/7
(distinction)
Austria Bachelor degree (Universität) 3 Reversed 6 point scale: 2.5/6
Austria Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) 4 or 5 Reversed 6 point scale: 2.5/6
Austria Bachelor degree (FH) 3 Reversed 6 point scale: 2.5/6
Azerbaijan Bakalavr (Bachelor degree) 4 100% scale: 80% OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (yaxşi, good)
Bahrain Bachelor degree (‫)درﺟﺔ اﻟبكﺎﻟﻮر�ﻮس‬ 5 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
Bangladesh Professional Bachelor 5 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.75/4
Bachelor (Honours) degree or Professional
Bangladesh 4 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.75/4
Bachelor
Diploma of Higher Education (Diplom o
Belarus 4 tot 5 5-point scale: 4.0/5 OR 10-point scale: 7.0/10 (Вельмі добра, very good)
Vyssheye Obrazovanii)
Belarus Specialist Diploma 4 or 5 5-point scale: 4.0/5 OR 10-point scale: 7.0/10 (Вельмі добра, very good)

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Country Required Diploma Years
(of academic
of Required GPA
(Minimum equivalent qualification for
institution (Grading scale and minimum academic standing required)
attended)
admission to a MSc) Study
20-point scale: 14/20 OR Verbal mention: Met onderscheiding/Avec
Belgium Academisch gerichte Bachelor 3
distinction
Grade de Bachelier (de transition/de type 20-point scale: 14/20 OR Verbal mention: Met onderscheiding/Avec
Belgium 3
long) distinction
Grade de Bachelier (professionalisant/de tupe 20-point scale: 14/20 OR Verbal mention: Met onderscheiding/Avec
Belgium 4
court), Bachelier de spécialisation distinction
Professioneel gerichte bachelor/bachelor na 20-point scale: 14/20 OR Verbal mention: Met onderscheiding/Avec
Belgium 4
bachelor distinction
Grade de Bachelier (professionalisant/de tupe 20-point scale: 14/20 OR Verbal mention: Met onderscheiding/Avec
Belgium 3
court), Bachelier de spécialisation distinction
Professioneel gerichte bachelor/bachelor na 20-point scale: 14/20 OR Verbal mention: Met onderscheiding/Avec
Belgium 3
bachelor distinction
Benin Diplôme d’Ingénieur 5 or 6 20-point scale: 14/20
Benin Maîtrise 4 or 5 or 6 20-point scale: 14/20
Benin Diplôme d’Etudes Approfondies 4 or 5 or 6 20-point scale: 14/20
Benin Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures 4 tot 6 20-point scale: 14/20
Benin Master's degree 4 or 5 or 6 20-point scale: 14/20
Bhutan Bachelor (Honours) degree 4 100% scale: 70%
Bolivia Licenciado/Titulo de (subject area) 5 100% scale: 70%
Degree classification: Second class, upper division OR 5-point scale: CGPA
Botswana Bachelor degree 5 or 6
4.0/5
Degree classification: Second class, upper division OR 5-point scale: CGPA
Botswana Postgraduate Diploma 1
4.0/5
Degree classification: Second class, upper division OR 5-point scale: CGPA
Botswana Master's degree 1 or 2
4.0/5
Brazil Licenciado (Bachelor degree) 4 or 5 or 6 10-point scale: 7.0/10 OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 OR 4-point scale: 3.0/4
Brazil Bacharel 4 or 5 or 6 10-point scale: 7.0/10 OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 OR 4-point scale: 3.0/4
Degree classification: Second Class Honours - Upper Division OR 5-point
Brunei Bachelor degree 4
scale: 3.5/5
Bulgaria Bakalavr (bachelor) / бакалавър 4 6-point scale: 4.5/6 (Много добър, very good)
Profesionalen bakalavr (Professional
Bulgaria Bachelor's degree)/професионален 3 or 4 6-point scale: 4.5/6 (Много добър, very good)
бакалавър

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Country Required Diploma Years
(of academic
of Required GPA
(Minimum equivalent qualification for
institution (Grading scale and minimum academic standing required)
attended)
admission to a MSc) Study
Burundi професионален бакалавър 5 100% scale: 70% OR Verbal mention: mention of distinction
Burundi Diplôme d’Ingénieur 4 100% scale: 70% OR Verbal mention: mention of distinction
20-point scale: 14/20 OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 OR Degree
Cameroon Bachelor of Arts/Science 4
classification: Second class, upper division
20-point scale: 14/20 OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 OR Degree
Cameroon Diplôme d’Ingénieur Agronome 5
classification: Second class, upper division
20-point scale: 14/20 OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 OR Degree
Cameroon Maîtrise 1
classification: Second class, upper division
20-point scale: 14/20 OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 OR Degree
Cameroon Master's degree 2
classification: Second class, upper division
Postgraduate Diploma/ Maîtrise 20-point scale: 14/20 OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 OR Degree
Cameroon 4
professionnelle classification: Second class, upper division
20-point scale: 14/20 OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 OR Degree
Cameroon Licence/Bachelor of Arts/of Science 3
classification: Second class, upper division
Canada Baccalaureat (quebec) 3 4-point scale: 3.0/4 OR 100% scale: 70%
Canada Bachelor (Honours) degree (college) 4 4-point scale: 3.0/4 OR 100% scale: 70%
Canada Bachelor (Honours) degree (university) 4 4-point scale: 3.0/4 OR 100% scale: 70%
Canada Bachelor degree 3 4-point scale: 3.0/4 OR 100% scale: 70%
Chile Título Profesional (Universidad) 4 or 5 or 6 7-point scale: 5.5/7 OR B+
Chile Título de Licenciado 4 or 5 or 6 7-point scale: 5.5/7 OR B+
China Bachelor degree (NOT project 211/first class) 4 100% scale: 85% OR 4-point scale: 3.4/4 OR 5-points scale: 4.2/5.0
China Bachelor degree (project 211/first class) 4 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: 3.2/4 OR 5-points scale: 4.0/5.0
Colombia Titulo de Licenciado 5 5-point scale: Promedio acumulado (CGPA) 3.7/5
Colombia Especialista 1 or 2 5-point scale: Promedio acumulado (CGPA) 3.7/5
Colombia Titulo profesional 5 5-point scale: Promedio acumulado (CGPA) 3.7/5
20-point scale: 14/20 OR 100% scale: 70% OR Verbal mention: mention
Congo-Brazzaville Diplôme d'Ingénieur (5 years) 5
of distinction
20-point scale: 14/20 OR 100% scale: 70% OR Verbal mention: mention
Congo-Brazzaville Master's degree (2 years following Licence) 2
of distinction
20-point scale: 14/20 OR 100% scale: 70% OR Verbal mention: mention
Congo-Kinshasa Diplome d’Etudes Approfondies 2
of distinction
20-point scale: 14/20 OR 100% scale: 70% OR Verbal mention: mention
Congo-Kinshasa Diplome d’Etudes Speciales 2
of distinction

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Country Required Diploma Years
(of academic
of Required GPA
(Minimum equivalent qualification for
institution (Grading scale and minimum academic standing required)
attended)
admission to a MSc) Study
Licenciado (5 jaar of 1 jaar na bachiller Degree classification: Notable OR 10-point scale: 8.0/10 OR 100% scale:
Costa Rica 5
universitario) 80%
Croatia Strucni Prvostupnik 4 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Vrlo dobar, very good)
Croatia Sveučilišni Prvostupnik 3 or 4 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Vrlo dobar, very good)
Croatia Strucni Prvostupnik 3 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Vrlo dobar, very good)
Cuba Titulo de Licenciado 5 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (muy bien, very good)
Cyprus Ptychio 4 10-point scale: 7.0/10
Czech Republic Bakalář 3 or 4 Reversed 4-point scale: 2.0/4 Velmi dobře (2)
Denmark Bachelorgraden (BA/BSc) 3 7 point scale: 7.0/12
Denmark Professional Bachelor degree 4,5 7 point scale: 7.0/12
Denmark Professional Bachelor degree 3 7 point scale: 7.0/12
Licenciado/Titulo Profesional (e.g. Ingeniero,
Ecuador 4 or 5 or 6 10-point scale: 8.0/10 OR 20-point scale: 16/20
Arquitecto)
Egypt Diploma of Higher studies 1 or 2 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.2/4
Bachelor degree (higher institute) ‫درﺟﺔ‬
Egypt 4 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.2/4
‫اﻟبكﺎﻟﻮر�ﻮس‬
Egypt Bachelor degree (university) ‫اﻟبكﺎﻟﻮر�ﻮس درﺟﺔ‬ 4 or 5 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.2/4
Eritrea Bachelor of Arts/Science 4 4-point scale: CGPA 3.4/4
Bachelor of Engineering/Law/Science in
Eritrea 5 4-point scale: CGPA 3.4/4
pharmacy
Eritrea Bachelor of Medicine/Dentistry 6 4-point scale: CGPA 3.4/4
Estonia Bakalaureusekraad 3 6-point scale (0-5): 3.0 (Hea, good)
Estonia Rakenduskorgharidusoppe diplom 4 6-point scale (0-5): 3.0 (Hea, good)
Estonia Rakenduskorgharidusoppe diplom 3 6-point scale (0-5): 3.0 (Hea, good)
Ethiopia Bachelor degree 5 4-point scale: CGPA 3.4/4
Ethiopia Bachelor degree 4 4-point scale: CGPA 3.4/4
Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto/Yrkehogskoleex
Finland 4 6-point scale (0-5): 3.0 (Hyvä, good)
amen
Finland Kandidaatti /Kandidat (Bachelor) 3 6-point scale (0-5): 3.0 (Hyvä, good)
Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto/Yrkehogskoleex
Finland 3 6-point scale (0-5): 3.0 (Hyvä, good)
amen
France Licence Professional 3 20-point scale: 12/20 (Assez bien)

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Country Required Diploma Years
(of academic
of Required GPA
(Minimum equivalent qualification for
institution (Grading scale and minimum academic standing required)
attended)
admission to a MSc) Study
Bachelor universitaire de technologie from an
France 3 20-point scale: 12/20 (Assez bien)
Institute Universitaires de Technologie (IUT’s)
France Licence 3 20-point scale: 12/20 (Assez bien)
Gambia Master's degree 2 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 OR 4.3-point scale: CGPA 3.3/4.3
Georgia Bakalavriati 4 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 (very good) or 100% scale: 81%
Germany Bachelor degree (Universität) 3 Reversed 6 point scale: 2.5/6
Germany Bachelor degree diploma (Fachhochschule) 4 Reversed 6 point scale: 2.5/6
Germany Bachelor degree diploma (fachhochschule) 3,5 Reversed 6 point scale: 2.5/6
Germany Bachelor degree Gesamthochschule 3 Reversed 6 point scale: 2.5/6
Ghana Bachelor degree 4 Degree classification: Second class, upper division
Ghana Bachelor degree 6 Degree classification: Second class, upper division
Greece Diploma from a university with final paper 5 or 6 10-point scale: 7.0/10
Greece Ptychio (withouth final paper) 4 10-point scale: 7.0/10
Greece Ptychio TEI 4 10-point scale: 7.0/10
Guatemala Licenciado at least 4 100% scale: 75%
Guatemala Título de (subject area) at least 4 100% scale: 75%
Master/ MaÎtrise/ Diplôme des études
Guinea 6 20-point scale: 14/20
supérieures / Diplôme d’Etudes Approfondies
Guinea Diplome d’Etat de Docteur en Médicine 6 20-point scale: 14/20
Honduras Grado Academico de Licentiatura 4 or 5 or 6 100% scale: 80% (Muy bueno) OR 5-points scale 4.0/5 (Muy Bueno)
Honduras Título de Licenciado 4 or 5 or 6 100% scale: 80% (Muy bueno) OR 5-points scale 4.0/5 (Muy Bueno)
Hong Kong Bachelor degree (obtained before 2012) 3 Degree classification: Second class, upper division
Hong Kong Bachelor Honours degree 4 Degree classification: Second class, upper division
Hungary Főiskolai oklevél alapképzés 4 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Jó, good)
Hungary Egyetemi oklevél alapképzés 4 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Jó, good)
Hungary Főiskolai oklevél 3 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Jó, good)
Iceland Bachelor/Baccalaureus 3 or 4 10-point scale: 7.0/10
Iceland Candidatus 4 or 5 or 6 10-point scale: 7.0/10
Bachelor of Arts/Science Honours only if
Degree classification: First class with at least 70% OR 10-point scale:
India ranked from top institute with A++ grading 3 or 4
7.0/10 (good)
NAAC
Degree classification: First class with at least 70% OR 10-point scale:
India Bachelor of Engineering/Science/Technology 4
7.0/10 (good)

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Country Required Diploma Years
(of academic
of Required GPA
(Minimum equivalent qualification for
institution (Grading scale and minimum academic standing required)
attended)
admission to a MSc) Study
Bachelor of Engineering/Technology if ranked Degree classification: First class with at least 70% OR 10-point scale:
India 4
from top institute with A++ grading NAAC 7.0/10 (good)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Degree classification: First class with at least 70% OR 10-point scale:
India 5
(MBBS) 7.0/10 (good)
Indonesia Diploma IV (Sarjana Terapan) 4 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 (baik, good)
Indonesia Sarjana I (Sarjana Strata) 4 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 (baik, good)
Iran Bachelor degree (kârshenâsî) 4 or 5 20-point scale: CGPA 14.0/20
Iraq Bachelor degree 4 100% scale: 70%
Ireland Honours Bachelor degree 3 or 4 Degree classification: Second class, upper division
Israel Bachelor degree 3 or 4 100% scale: 75% (Good)
Italy Laurea (Bachelor degree) 3 Degree classification (110-point scale): 101/110 OR 30-point scale: 25/30
Italy Diploma Accademico di primo livello 3 Degree classification (110-point scale): 101/110 OR 30-point scale: 25/30
Ivory Coast Diplôme d’Ingénieur 5 20-point scale: 14/20
Ivory Coast Maîtrise (following Licence) 1 20-point scale: 14/20
Advanced Diploma (高度専門士 kodo
Japan senmonshi) obtained at a professional training 4 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
college
Japan Bachelor degree (学士 Gakushi) 4 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
Bachelor degree conferred by NIAD-QE (学士
Japan 2 of 4 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
Gakushi)
Jordan Bachelor degree 4 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
Jordan Bachelor degree 5 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
Jordan Bachelor degree (Medicine) 6 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
Kazakhstan Bachelor degree 4 5-point scale: 4.0/5.0 OR 4-point scale: 3.0/4.0
Kazakhstan Specialist Diploma 5 5-point scale: 4.0/5.0 OR 4-point scale: 3.0/4.0
Kenya Bachelor degree 4 Degree classification: Second class (honours), upper division
Kenya Bachelor degree 5 or 6 Degree classification: Second class (honours), upper division
Kuwait Bachelor degree 4 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 OR 9-point scale: 7.0/9 OR 100% scale: 80%
Kyrgyzystan Bachelor degree (Бакалаврдын диплому) 4 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (horosho, Good)
Kyrgyzystan Specialist Diploma (Адистин диплом) 5 or 6 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (horosho, Good)
Latvia Bakalaurs (bachelor degree) 3 or 4 10-point scale: 7.5/10 (Labi, good)
Latvia Bakalaurs proffesional 4 10-point scale: 7.5/10 (Labi, good)

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Country Required Diploma Years
(of academic
of Required GPA
(Minimum equivalent qualification for
institution (Grading scale and minimum academic standing required)
attended)
admission to a MSc) Study
Lebanon Bachelor/Licence 4 100% scale: 80%
Lebanon Bachelor/Licence 5 100% scale: 80%
Lebanon Bachelor/Licence 3 100% scale: 80%
Degree classification: Second class honours, upper division OR 100%
Lesotho Master’s degree 5
scale: 70%
Liberia Master's degree 1 or 2 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 OR 100% scale: 80%
Libya Bachelor degree 4 100% scale: 75% OR Verbal mention: Very Good
Bachelor degree (architecture, engineering,
Libya 4 or 5 or 6 100% scale: 75% OR Verbal mention: Very Good
Medicine)
Libya Master's degree 1 or 2 100% scale: 75% OR Verbal mention: Very Good
Lithuania Bakalauro diplomas (bachelor degree) 3,5 or 4 10-point scale: 8.0/10 (Gerai)
Profesinis Bakalaurus Diploma (aukstojo
Lithuania 3 10-point scale: 8.0/10 (Gerai)
kokslo diploma)
Profesinis Bakalaurus Diploma (aukstojo
Lithuania 4 10-point scale: 8.0/10 (Gerai)
kokslo diploma)
Luxembourg Bachelor degree 3 or 4 20-point scale: 14/20 (Bien)
Macau Bachelor degree /Licenciatura 4 4-point scale: GPA 3.0/4.0 of Second class upper division 72%.
Degree classification: Upper second class OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
Malawi Bachelor degree 4 or 5 or 6
(pass with credit)
Degree classification: Upper second class OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
Malawi Master's degree 1 or 2
(pass with credit)
Degree classification: Second class honours, upper Division OR 100%
Malta Bachelor (Honours) degree 3 or 4
scale: 70%
Malysia Bachelor degree 3 or 4 4-point scale: CGPA 3.3/4 OR 100% scale: 70%
Mexico Titulo de Licenciado/Titulo Profesional 4 or 5 10-point scale: 8.0/10 (Bien)
Mongolia Master's degree 1 or 2 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
Mongolia Bachelor degree 4 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
Morocco Diplôme d’Ingénieur d’Application 4 20-point scale: 13/20
Morocco Diplôme d’Ingénieur d’État 3 20-point scale: 13/20
Morocco Master's degree 2 20-point scale: 13/20
Mozambique Licenciatura 4 20-point scale: 14/20
Mozambique Mestrado 2 20-point scale: 14/20
Myanmar Bachelor Honours degree 5 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Good)

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Country Required Diploma Years
(of academic
of Required GPA
(Minimum equivalent qualification for
institution (Grading scale and minimum academic standing required)
attended)
admission to a MSc) Study
Myanmar Master's degree 1 or 2 or 3 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Good)
Degree classification: Very good OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 OR 100%
Namibia Bachelor Honours degree 4
scale: 70% (very good/merit)
4-point scale: CGPA 3.3/4 OR Degree classification: First class or first
Nepal Bachelor (Honours) degree 4
division with at least 75%
4-point scale: CGPA 3.3/4 OR Degree classification: First class or first
Nepal Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery/Architecture 5 or 5,5
division with at least 75%
Netherlands Bachelor degree 3 or 4 10-point scale: 7.0/10
Degree classification: Second class upper division OR 4 point scale:
New Zealand Bachelor degree 3
3.0/4.0 OR Lettergrade B+
Bachelor Honours degree (1 jaar topup of Degree classification: Second class upper division OR 4 point scale:
New Zealand 4
integrated) 3.0/4.0 OR Lettergrade B+
Nicaragua Licenciado/Titulo de (subject area) 4 or 5 or 6 100% scale: 80%
Nigeria Bachelor (Honours) degree 5 Degree classification: Second class, upper division
Nigeria Bachelor (Honours) degree 4 Degree classification: Second class, upper division
Nigeria Bachelor (Honours) degree 6 Degree classification: Second class, upper division
North-Macedonia Bachelor degree 3 or 4 10-point scale: 8.0/10 (Многу добар, very good)
Norway Bachelor degree 3 or 4 6-point scale (ECTS grading scale): C
(Honours) bachelor (Business Administration, Degree classification: First class or first division OR Good/Grade B/B+ OR
Pakistan 4
Commerce, Technology) 4-point scale: 3.0/4.0
Professional bachelor - Bachelor of
Degree classification: First class or first division OR Good/Grade B/B+ OR
Pakistan Engineering (BE), Bachelor of Business 4
4-point scale: 3.0/4.0
Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Professional bachelor - Bachelor of Medicine
and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Doctor of Degree classification: First class or first division OR Good/Grade B/B+ OR
Pakistan 5
Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Doctor of 4-point scale: 3.0/4.0
Pharmacy (DPharm)
Panama Diploma 1 5 100% scale: 82%
Peru Bachiller (Grado Académico de Bachiler) 5 20-point scale: 14/20 OR 100% scale: 80%
Peru Título de Licenciado/Título Profesional 5 20-point scale: 14/20 OR 100% scale: 80%
Bachelor degree, only if the programme was
obtained at a Centre of Excellence for that
Philippines 4 Reversed 5-point scale: 2.0/5 OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
specific programme (please upload proof
when applying)

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Country Required Diploma Years
(of academic
of Required GPA
(Minimum equivalent qualification for
institution (Grading scale and minimum academic standing required)
attended)
admission to a MSc) Study
Philippines Doctor of Medicine/Juris Doctor degree 4 Reversed 5-point scale: 2.0/5 OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
Poland Dyplom inżynier 3,5 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Dobry)
Poland Dyplom Licencjat 3 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Dobry)
Portugal Licenciado politecnico 3 or 4 20-point scale: 14/20 (Bom)
Portugal Licenciado university 3 or 4 20-point scale: 14/20 (Bom)
Diploma de Licenţă (Bachelor degree) or
Romania 3 or 4 10-point scale: 7.5/10
Diploma de Inginer (Ciclul I)
Romania Diploma de Inginer (Ciclul I) 4 10-point scale: 7.5/10
Diplom bakalavra - Диплом бакалавра
Russia 4 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Хорошо, Good)
(Bachelor’s diploma)
Diplom specialista – Диплом специалиста
Russia 5 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Хорошо, Good)
(Specialist Diploma)
Rwanda Bachelor Honours degree 4 Degree classification: Second class honours, upper division
4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 OR 100% scale: Average
Saudi Arabia Bachelor degree 4
mark 80%
Senegal Diplôme d’Ingénieur 5 20-point scale: 14/20
Senegal Master's degree 2 20-point scale: 14/20
Sierra Leone Bachelor Honours degree 4 Degree classification: Second class upper division
Degree classification: Second class honours, first division OR 5-point
Singapore Bachelor Honours degree 3
scale: CGPA 3.5/5
Degree classification: Second class honours, first division OR 5-point
Singapore Bachelor Honours degree 4
scale: CGPA 3.5/5
Slovakia Bakalar 3 or 4 Reversed 5-point scale: 2.0/5 (Dobrý, good)
Slovenia Bachelor Degree (Stopnje) 3-4 years 3 or 4 10-point scale: 7.5/10
South Africa Bachelor (Honours) degree 4 Degree classification: Second class, division 1 OR 100% scale: 65%
South Africa Bachelor degree 4 Degree classification: Second class, division 1 OR 100% scale: 65%
South Africa Bachelor degree in Architecture/Dentistry 5 or 5,5 Degree classification: Second class, division 1 OR 100% scale: 65%
South Africa Bachelor degree in Veterinary Science 6 Degree classification: Second class, division 1 OR 100% scale: 65%
South Africa Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery 4 or 5 or 6 Degree classification: Second class, division 1 OR 100% scale: 65%
South Korea Bachelor degree 4 4.5-point scale: 3.0/4.5
Spain Título de Graduado (Bachelor) 4 10-point scale: 7.0/10
Sri Lanka Bachelor Honours/Special degree 4 4-point scale: CGPA 3.3/4
Sudan Bachelor (Honours) degree 5 or 6 Degree classification: First class with at least 80%

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Country Required Diploma Years
(of academic
of Required GPA
(Minimum equivalent qualification for
institution (Grading scale and minimum academic standing required)
attended)
admission to a MSc) Study
Suriname Bachelor degree 3 or 4 10-point scale: 7.0/10
3-point scale: VG Väl Godkänd (Pass with distinction) / G Godkänd (Pass)
Sweden Kandidatenexamen (Bachelor degree) 3
/ U Underkänd (Failed) At least 50% of credit VG
3-point scale: VG Väl Godkänd (Pass with distinction) / G Godkänd (Pass)
Sweden Yrkesexamen 3
/ U Underkänd (Failed) At least 50% of credit VG
Bachelor degree (fachhochschule/Haute Ecole 6-point scale: 4.5/6 OR 10-point scale: 7.0/10 OR reversed 5-point scale:
Switzerland 3
Specialise) 2.5/6
6-point scale: 4.5/6 OR 10-point scale: 7.0/10 OR reversed 5-point scale:
Switzerland Bachelor degree (Universität) 3
2.5/6
Diplom (fachhochschule/Haute Ecole 6-point scale: 4.5/6 OR 10-point scale: 7.0/10 OR reversed 5-point scale:
Switzerland 4
Specialise) 2.5/6
Syria Bachelor degree 4 100% scale: 70%
Bachelor degree (Architecture, Engineering,
Syria 5 100% scale: 70%
Dentistry, Pharmacy, Vet Medicine)
Syria Bachelor degree (medicine) 6 100% scale: 70%
100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: Overall GPA 3.2/4 OR 4.3-point scale:
Taiwan Bachelor degree 4
Overall GPA 3.7/4.3
Tajikistan Specialist Diploma (long first degree) 5 5-point scale: 4.0/5
Tanzania Bachelor (Honours) degree 4 or 5 Degree classification: Second class (honours), upper division
Tanzania Bachelor (Honours) degree 3 Degree classification: Second class (honours), upper division
Thailand Bachelor degree 4 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
Tunisia Diplôme d’Ingénieur 5 20-point scale: 12/20
Tunisia Mastere Professionnel (applique)/ Recherche 2 20-point scale: 12/20
Turkey Lisans Diplomasi (Bachelor’s degree) 4 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: 3.0/4
Turkmenistan Bachelor degree 4 5-point scale: 4.0/5
Turkmenistan Diploma of Higher Education (Specialist) 5 5-point scale: 4.0/5
Degree classification: Second class honours, upper division. Scale 3.60-
Uganda Bachelor degree 4 or 5
4.39/5
Degree classification: Second class honours, upper division. Scale 3.60-
Uganda Bachelor degree 3
4.39/5
Ukraine Bachelor degree 3 or 4 100% scale: 80% OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Добре, good) OR Lettergrade B
Ukraine Specialist Diploma 4 100% scale: 80% OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Добре, good) OR Lettergrade B
Ukraine Specialist Diploma 5 or 5,5 100% scale: 80% OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Добре, good) OR Lettergrade B

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Country Required Diploma Years
(of academic
of Required GPA
(Minimum equivalent qualification for
institution (Grading scale and minimum academic standing required)
attended)
admission to a MSc) Study
United Arab
Bachelor degree 4 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
Emirates
United Kingdom Bachelor of Science - 3 years 3 Degree classification: Second class honours, upper division
United States of
Bachelor degree 4 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 OR 4.3 point scale: CGPA 3.0/4.3
America
Uruguay Título de Licenciado/Titulo Profesional 4 12-point scale: 7.0/12
Uzbekistan Bachelor degree 4 100% scale: 80% OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Yaxshi, good)
Uzbekistan Diplomi (specialist) 5 100% scale: 80% OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Yaxshi, good)
Venezuela Especialista 1 or 2 20-point scale: CGPA 14/20
Venezuela Titulo de Licenciado/Titulo Profesional 4 or 5 or 6 20-point scale: CGPA 14/20
Bachelor Degree -Bang Tot Nghiep Dai
Vietnam 4 or 5 10-point scale: CGPA 7.0/10 (Khá, good)
Hoc/Bang Cu Nhan
Bachelor degree (obtained at the university of
West Indies 3 or 4 Degree classification: Second class honours, upper division
the West Indies)
Yemen Bachelor degree 4 100% scale: 80% OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Very Good)
Yemen Master's degree 1 or 2 100% scale: 80% OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Very Good)
Zambia Bachelor degree 4 Degree classification: Merit
Zambia Master's degree 2 Degree classification: Merit
Zimbabwe Bachelor (Honours) degree 4 Degree classification: Upper second division (2.1)
Zimbabwe Bachelor Honours degree 3 Degree classification: Upper second division (2.1)
Turkmenistan Bachelor degree 4 5-point scale: 4.0/5
Turkmenistan Diploma of Higher Education (Specialist) 5 5-point scale: 4.0/5
Degree classification: Second class honours, upper division. Scale 3.60-
Uganda Bachelor degree 4 or 5
4.39/5
Degree classification: Second class honours, upper division. Scale 3.60-
Uganda Bachelor degree 3
4.39/5
Ukraine Bachelor degree 3 or 4 100% scale: 80% OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Добре, good) OR Lettergrade B
Ukraine Specialist Diploma 4 100% scale: 80% OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Добре, good) OR Lettergrade B
Ukraine Specialist Diploma 5 or 5,5 100% scale: 80% OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Добре, good) OR Lettergrade B
United Arab
Bachelor degree 4 100% scale: 80% OR 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4
Emirates
United Kingdom Bachelor of Science - 3 years 3 Degree classification: Second class honours, upper division

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Country Required Diploma Years
(of academic
of Required GPA
(Minimum equivalent qualification for
institution (Grading scale and minimum academic standing required)
attended)
admission to a MSc) Study
United States of
Bachelor degree 4 4-point scale: CGPA 3.0/4 OR 4.3 point scale: CGPA 3.0/4.3
America
Uruguay Título de Licenciado/Titulo Profesional 4 12-point scale: 7.0/12
Uzbekistan Bachelor degree 4 100% scale: 80% OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Yaxshi, good)
Uzbekistan Diplomi (specialist) 5 100% scale: 80% OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Yaxshi, good)
Venezuela Especialista 1 or 2 20-point scale: CGPA 14/20
Venezuela Titulo de Licenciado/Titulo Profesional 4 or 5 or 6 20-point scale: CGPA 14/20
Bachelor Degree -Bang Tot Nghiep Dai
Vietnam 4 or 5 10-point scale: CGPA 7.0/10 (Khá, good)
Hoc/Bang Cu Nhan
Bachelor degree (obtained at the university of
West Indies 3 or 4 Degree classification: Second class honours, upper division
the West Indies)
Yemen Bachelor degree 4 100% scale: 80% OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Very Good)
Yemen Master's degree 1 or 2 100% scale: 80% OR 5-point scale: 4.0/5 (Very Good)
Zambia Bachelor degree 4 Degree classification: Merit
Zambia Master's degree 2 Degree classification: Merit
Zimbabwe Bachelor (Honours) degree 4 Degree classification: Upper second division (2.1)
Zimbabwe Bachelor Honours degree 3 Degree classification: Upper second division (2.1)

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Compensating factors for a slightly lower qualification score

If a candidate’s score is only just below the required score, the Master’s Admissions Board may use the submitted and additional information to
demonstrate the presence of compensating factors according to which the candidate does satisfy the admission criterion of a sufficient
qualification score.

Additional information may concern one or more of the following:

a. mark for the thesis;
b. marks for courses that are particularly relevant to the Master’s programme in question;
c. undeniable progress in results;
d. a statement from the prospective student’s teaching institution regarding a deviating GPA policy;
e. achievements in post-academic education;
f. multiple degree programmes;
g. marks for courses within WU (for exchange students or students following a minor);
h. letters of reference;
i. quality of the institution where the degree was gained.

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