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For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree (4-5 years of study) from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 75% or 85% depending on faculty (or B equivalent) in the last two years of study, where the typical grading scale is:
Faculty of Arts
· If percentages are available
UM Scale |
Egyptian Scale
|
A+ |
95-100% (Excellent/Distinction) |
A |
90-94% (Excellent/Distinction) |
B+ |
85-89% (Very Good) |
B |
80-84% (Very Good) |
C+ |
72-79% (Good) |
C |
65-71% (Good) |
D |
50-64% (Pass) |
F |
0-49% (Fail) |
· If the Egyptian scale is in words, convert to letter grades, then to the 4.5 UM scale* for awards.
Faculties of Science, Engineering, Education, Medicine, Pharmacy and Dentistry
UM Scale |
Egyptian Scale
|
A+ |
92-100% (Excellent/Distinction) |
A |
85-91% (Excellent/Distinction) |
B+ |
80-84% (Very Good) |
B |
75-79% (Very Good) |
C+ |
70-74% (Good) |
C |
65-69% (Good) |
D |
50-64% (Pass) |
F |
0-49% (Fail) |
*To convert from a 4.0 scale to a 4.5 scale, first calculate the GPA on a 4.0 scale, and then convert to a 4.5 scale for the International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (IGSES) and International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) using the following calculation:
Calculated GPA |
= |
x |
4.0 |
4.5 |
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Master's Degree from a recognized institution.