International degree equivalencies
The Faculty of Graduate Studies sets an academic achievement equivalent for universities and colleges both inside and outside of Canada.
International degree equivalencies
If the country you require is not listed, please contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies for further assistance.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies will use your institution's grading scale. Do not convert your grades to a 4.50 scale.
Algeria
For entrance into the Master's program:
Successful completion of a 4 year Licence (humanities, sciences and law), Diplôme (professional fields), Diplôme d'Études Superieures (D.E.S.), or equivalent (completion of the "long cycle", 4-6 years) from a recognized institution;
A minimum grade of 12 on a 20 point grading scale or assez bien in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Magister, or equivalent Master's degree from a recognized institution.
Australia
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of an Honours Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
- Grading scales may vary within Australia, but a minimum standing of Second Class Honours (upper division) or a minimum grade of credit in the last two years of study is considered acceptable.
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.
Bangladesh
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a 3-Year Bachelor's Degree PLUS a 1-year Master's Degree from a recognized institution. Or, a 4-Year Bachelor's Degree may be accepted;
- A minimum grade of 55% or higher with a minimum standing of Second Division/Class in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Master of Philosophy (2 years) or Doctor of Philosophy (3 years) from a recognized institution, OR successful completion of a 4-Year Bachelor's Degree PLUS 2-Year Master's Degree from a recognized institution.
Belgium
A minimum grade of 14 in the last two years of study.
Brazil
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Bacharel, Licenciado or Titulo (professional degree) from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 7 on a 10 point grading scale (or equivalent) in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Mestre (Mestrado) degree from a recognized institution.
China
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a 4-Year Bachelor's Degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 80%* or B in the last two years of study.
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.
Colombia
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a 4-year Licenciado or Titulo profesional or equivalent from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 3.5 on a 5 point grading scale in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Especialista or Magister from a recognized institution.
Croatia
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Diploma visokog obrazovanja from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 4 on a 5 point grading scale in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Magistar nauka from a recognized institution.
Czech Republic
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Magistr (Absolvent Vysoke Skoly), Inzenyr, or other professional title from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 2 on a reverse 4 or 5 point grading scale in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Doktor from a recognized institution.
Congo (Democratic Republic)
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a License requiring a minimum of 4 years of study from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 70% or Distinction in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Doktorat. Please note that Master's degrees are not offered, and Doktorat programs should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Denmark
- A minimum grade of 7 in the last two years of study.
Egypt
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 Good (or B equivalent) in the last two years of study.
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.
Revised: May 2024
France
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Diplôme, Maîtrise, or equivalent from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 12 on a 20 point grading scale or assez bien in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Master's equivalent or Doctorat from a recognized institution.
Germany
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Hauptdiplom, Magister Artium,Staatsexamen or 4 year Baccalaureatus from a recognized institution requiring at least 8 semesters of work;
- A minimum grade of gut or 2.5 out of 6 on a reverse grade point scale in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Master's equivalent or Magistergrad from a recognized institution.
Ghana
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of an Honours Bachelor's Degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of B or standing of Second Class, Upper Division in the last two years of study.
- Note that most transcripts will indicate a grading scale. This grading scale will be used for evaluation.
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.
Hungary
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Egyetemi Oklevel from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 4 on a 5 point scale or jo (good) in the last two years of study.
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.
India
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a 4-Year Bachelor's Degree or a 3-year Bachelor's Degree PLUS a 1-year Master's Degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of B or higher with a minimum standing of Second Class, Upper Division in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Master of Philosophy (2 years) or Doctor of Philosophy (3 years) from a recognized institution, OR successful completion of a 4-Year Bachelor's Degree PLUS 2-Year Master's Degree from a recognized institution.
Indonesia
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Sarjana (S1) Degree with a minimum total of 144-160 credit hours from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 7 on a 10 point grading scale or a 3 on a 4 point grading scale in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Magister (S2) Degree from a recognized institution.
Iran
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of Kar shenasi (Bachelor’s) degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 15 on a 20 point grading scale in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Karshenasi-arshad or Fogh-License from a recognized institution.
Israel
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 75% or good in the last two years of study.
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.
Italy
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Diploma di Laurea from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 23 on a 30 point grading scale in the last two years of study.
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.
Japan
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Gakushi-go (Bachelor's Degree) from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 70% or B equivalent in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Shushi Master's Degree from a recognized institution.
Jordan
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 70% in individual courses or B equivalent in the last two years of study.
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.
Kenya
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of an Honours Bachelor's Degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 60% or standing of Second Class, Upper Division in the last two years of study.
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.
Korea, South
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a 4-Year Haksa (Bachelor's Degree) from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 3.0, 80% or B in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Soksa (Master's Degree) from a recognized institution.
Libya
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a 4 or 5 year Bachelor's Degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 75% or B in the last two years of study.
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.
Malaysia
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of an Honours Bachelor's Degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of B or equivalent and a standing of Second Class Honours, Upper Division (Division 1) in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Sarjana or Master's Degree from a recognized institution.
Mexico
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Licenciado / Licenciatura or Titulo from a recognized university;
- A minimum grade of 8 on a 10 point grading scale or bien.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Maestria (Master’s) degree from a recognized institution.
Montenegro
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Diploma visokog obrazovanja from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 8 on a 10 point grading scale in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Magistar nauka from a recognized institution.
Morocco
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a License, Maítrise or Diplôme d’Ingénieur d’État requiring 4 years of study from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 12 on a 20 point grading scale or Assez bien in the last two years of study; see France for more details.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Diplôme d’Études Supérieures (DES) from a recognized institution.
Netherlands
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Doctorandus/drs., Meester/mr. or Ingenieur/ir. from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 7 on a 10 point grading scale in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Doctor/dr. from a recognized institution.
New Zealand
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;
- A minimum grade of B or a Second Class standing in the last two years of study.
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.
Nigeria
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor's Degree from a recognized institution;
National Diploma or Higher National Diploma (including any combination of these) are not equivalent to a 4 year Bachelor's Degree - A minimum grade of 60% or standing of Second Class, Upper Division in the last two years of study.
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.
Pakistan
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor’s degree or a 3 year Bachelor’s degree PLUS a 1 year Master’s degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 55% or a standing of Second division, upper in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a 2 year Master of Philosophy or 3 year Doctor of Philosophy from a recognized institution OR successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor’s degree PLUS a 2 year Master’s degree from a recognized institution.
Philippines
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree (5 years)* AND Master's Degree (1 year) from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 2.0 out of 5.0 on a reverse grading scale in the last two years of study.
*Note that starting with 2018 high school graduates, we can accept a four year Bachelor's degree as admissible to a Master's program.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from a recognized institution.
Poland
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Magister or Magister inzynier from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 4 on a 5 point grading scale or Dobry in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Doktor from a recognized institution.
Romania
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of Diploma de Licenta or Professional title from a recognized university;
- A minimum grade of 7 on a 10 point grading scale in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Russian Federation
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Diplom spetsialista from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 4 on a 5 point grading scale in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Kandidat or Kandidat nauk from a recognized institution.
Saudi Arabia
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of B or 80% in the last two years of study.
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.
Serbia
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Diploma visokog obrazovanja from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 8 on a 10 point grading scale in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Magistar nauka from a recognized institution.
Singapore
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of an Honours Bachelor's Degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of B or Credit in the last two years of study.
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.
Slovakia
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of Magister, Inzinier, Absolvent vysoke skoly or equivalent from a recognized institution
- A minimum grade of Velmi Dobry or 2 on a reverse grading scale of 5 in the last two years of study.
- A grade of Zapocitane or Credit/Passed may be awarded in some courses. There is no letter grade assigned to this result.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Doctor of Philosophy degree from a recognized institution.
South Africa
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of an Honours Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 70% or a standing of Second class, Division 1 in the last two years of study.
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.
Taiwan
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of B or 70% in the last two years of study.
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.
Thailand
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 3.0 on a 4.0 point grading scale in the last two years of study.
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.
Tunisia
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a licence, maîtrise or a 4-Year Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 12 or Assez Bien in the last two years of study.
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.
Turkey
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Lisans diplomasi or Muhendis diplomasi from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of Iyi, 7 on a 10 point grading scale or B equivalent in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Yuksek Lisans Diplomasi or Yuksek Muhendis Diplomasi from a recognized institution.
Ukraine
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Dyplom spetsialista (Specialist diploma) or Dyplom magistra (Master diploma) from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 4 on a 5 point grading scale or Good in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Dyplom Pro Prysudzhenia Naukovogo Stupenia Kandydata Nauk (Diploma of Doctor of Sciences) or Master equivalent from a recognized institution.
United Arab Emirates
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university;
- A minimum grade of 3.0 on a 4 point grading scale or good in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Master’s degree in the fields of Engineering, Business or Environmental Sciences from a recognized institution; for all other disciplines, there is currently no Master’s degree equivalent.
United Kingdom
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of an Honours bachelor degree from a recognized institution within England, Ireland and Wales; OR, successful completion of an Honours bachelor degree or Master’s degree from a recognized university within Scotland (in many cases, a master’s degree is the first higher education degree offered in Scottish institutions);
- A suggested minimum grade of B or equivalent or a standing of Second class, lower division is required in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Master’s degree or equivalent where said degree requires successful completion of a first degree for admission from a recognized institution.
Venezuela
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of Licenciatura or Titulo profesional from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 7 on a 10 point grading scale or 14 on a 20 point grading scale in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Maestria from a recognized institution.
Vietnam
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of a Bang tot nghiep cu nhan (with a minimum 4 years of study) or Bang tot nghiep dai hoc (with a minimum 4 years of study) from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 7 on a 10 point grading scale or Good / Binh / Kha in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master's program) plus successful completion of a Thac sy or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Zimbabwe
For entrance into the Master's program:
- Successful completion of an Honour’s Bachelor degree from a recognized institution;
- A minimum grade of 70% with a standing of Second class, upper in the last two years of study.
For entrance into the PhD program:
- Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Master’s degree or Master of Philosophy from a recognized institution.