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Afghanistan
Master’s/Doctor of Medicine/ Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Dental Medicine:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
75% (60% pass mark)
72% (55% pass mark)
68% (50% pass mark)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
80% (60% pass mark)
78% (55% pass mark)
76% (50% pass mark)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
85% (60% pass mark)
83% (55% pass mark)
81% (50% pass mark)
Bachelor:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
80% (60% pass mark)
78% (55% pass mark)
76% (50% pass mark)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
85% (60% pass mark)
83% (55% pass mark)
81% (50% pass mark)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90% (60% pass mark)
88% (55% pass mark)
86% (50% pass mark)
Albania
Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare / Bachelor (First Level (University) Diploma / Bachelor):
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7 or Average
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8 or Good
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9 or Excellent
Algeria
Licence/Diplome de/Diplome d’Etudes Superieures/Diplome d’Ingenieur/Diplôme de Docteur en Pharmacie:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
12
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
14
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
16
Angola
Grau de Licenciado/a:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
13
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
15
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
18
Argentina
Licenciado/Titulo de:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 6.0
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 7.5
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 8.0
Armenia
Bachelor (since 2005)/Specialist Diploma/MD Physician/Doctor of Stomotology:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
55% or CGPA 2.3 or C+
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
67% or CGPA 3.0 or B
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
81% or CGPA 3.7 or A-
Australia
Bachelor Honours:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class Lower Division/ Division B
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Second Class Upper Division/Division A
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class
Bachelor:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 5 (out of 7) or 63% or Credit
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 6 (out of 7) or 73% or Distinction
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 7 (out of 7) or 83% or High Distinction
Austria
Bachelor or Fachhochschuldiplom or Diplom (FH):
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
3.5 (acceptable range 2.4 – 3.5)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
2.5 (acceptable range 1.6 – 2.5)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
1.5 (acceptable range 1.0 – 1.5)
Azerbaijan
Bakalavr Diplomu (post-2005)/ Specialist Diploma/Physician Diploma:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
61%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
71%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
81%
Baklavr Diplomu (before 2004):
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
66%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
76%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
86%
B
Bahamas
Bachelor from The University of the West Indies - Open Campus:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Lower Second Class or CGPA 2.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Upper Second Class or CGPA 3.0
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class or CGPA 3.6
Bachelor from The University of the Bahamas:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Credit or CGPA 3.0 or 75%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Distinction or CGPA 3.51 or 80%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.75 or 85%
Bahrain
Bachelor:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.33 or Grade C+
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0 or Grade B
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.67 or Grade A-
Bangladesh
Master’s following a 3 or 4 year Bachelor or Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Public University and recognised by IEB or Private University (2012 onwards) and accredited by BAETE):
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.5 or C+ or 50%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0 or B or 60%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.5 or A- or 70%
Master’s following 2 or 3 year Bachelor (up to 2007) or Bachelor 4 year or BDS or MBBS or DVM/Veterinary Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.75 or B- or 55%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.25 or B+ or 65%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.75 or A or 75%
Barbados
Bachelor from University of West Indies, Cave Hill or Barbados Community College (except MBBS, DDS, DVM – see ECCTIS):
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Lower Second Class or CGPA 2.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Upper Second Class or CGPA 3.0
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class or CGPA 3.6
Belarus
Specialist Diploma:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
6 (out of 10)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
7 (out of 10)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
8 (out of 10)
Bachelor:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7 (out of 10)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8 (out of 10)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9 (out of 10)
Belgium
Bachelor or Licentiaat or Licence:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
60% or Satisfaction or 12/20
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
70% or Distinction or 14/20
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
80% or Grande Distinction or 16/20
Belize
Bachelor from The University of the West Indies:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Lower Second Cass or CGPA 2.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Upper Second Class or CGPA 3.0
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class or CGPA 3.6
Bachelor:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 3.0 or Grade B or 80%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.5 or Grade B+ or 85%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.75 or Grade A- or 90%
Benin
Diplome d’Etudes Approfondies/Diplome d’Etudes Superieures/Master where studied at a Public University:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
12 (out of 20) or CGPA 3.0 (out of 5.0) or CGPA 2.33 (out of 4) or Second Class (Lower Division) or 65%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
14 (out of 20) or CGPA 3.5 (out of 5.0) or CGPA 2.67 (out of 4) or Second Class (Upper Division) or 70%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
16 (out of 20) or CGPA 4.5 (out of 5.0) or CGPA 3.3 (out of 4) or First Class or 80%
Diplome d’Ingenieur Agromone/Licence/Maitrise/Certificat d’Aptitude au Professorat de l’Enseignement Secondaire where studied at a Public University:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
14 (out of 20) or CGPA 3.5 (out of 5.0) or CGPA 2.67 (out of 4.0) or Second Class (Upper Division) or 70%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
16 (out of 20) or CGPA 4.5 (out of 5.0) or CGPA 3.3 (out of 4.0) or First Class or 80%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
18 (out of 20) or CGPA 4.0 (out of 4.0) or CGPA 5.0 (out of 5.0)
Bhutan
Bachelor since 2016 (four years)/Bachelor in Public Health since 2016 (two years)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
60%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
70%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
80%
Bachelor degree (three years) since 2016/Bachelor degree up to 2015 (four years) )/Bachelor in Public Health up to 2015 (two years)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
70%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
80%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90%
Bolivia
Licenciado / Título de
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
64%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
75%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
85%
Título de Bachiller Universitario
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
70%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
80%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja/ Diplomirani/ *Medicine
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8.5
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9
Botswana
Bachelor (Honours) (from 2021)/Bachelor (from 2020) and accredited by BQA
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class – Lower Division/Credit or CGPA 2.8 (out of 5.0) or CGPA 2.67 (out of 4.0)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Second Class – Upper Division/Merit or CGPA 3.6 (out of 5.0) or CGPA 3.33 (out of 4.0)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class/Distinction or CGPA 4.4 (out of 5.0) or CGPA 4.0 (out of 4.0)
Bachelor (up to 2019) from University of Botswana or accredited by BQA
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class – Upper Division/Merit or CGPA 3.6 (out of 5.0) or CGPA 3.33 (out of 4.0)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
First Class/Distinction or CGPA 4.4 (out of 5.0) or CGPA 4.0 (out of 4.0)
Brazil
Titulo de Bacherel/Titulo de/Licenciado
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 6.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 7.5
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 8.5
Brunei
Bachelor Honours
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class Lower Division or CGPA 2.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Second Class Upper Division or CGPA 3.5
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class or CGPA 4.5
Bachelor Ordinary
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class Upper Division or CGPA 3.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
First Class or CGPA 4.5
Bulgaria
Bachelor (since 2002) or Diploma of Completed Higher Education (before 1995) or Professional Bachelor degree (since 2002)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
4 (out of 6)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
4.5 (out of 6)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
5 (out of 6)
Burkina Faso
Diplome d’Etudes Approfondies/Diplome d’Etudes Superieures Specialisees
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
12 (out of 20
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
14 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
16 (out of 20)
Maitrise/Diplome d’Etat de Docteur en Medecine/Diplome de Licence or Bachelor (minimum of 3 years)/Diplome d’Ingenieur
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
14 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
16 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
18 (out of 20)
Burma
See Myanmar
Burundi
Diplôme de Baccalauréat en Médecine Générale
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
68%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
75%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
85%
Diplome d’Etudes Superieures Specialisees/Diplome d’Ingenieur/Diplome de Licence/Bachelier
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
70% or High Distinction
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
80% or Highest Distinction
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90% or Excellent
C
Cambodia
Master/Doctor of Medicine
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
70% or CGPA 3.0 or 14 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
80% or CGPA 3.5 or 16 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
85% or CGPA 4.0 or 17 (out of 20)
Bachelor (4 years+)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
80% or CGPA 3.5 or 16 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
85% or CGPA 4.0 or 17 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90% or CGPA 4.0 or 18 (out of 20)
Cameroon
Maitrise/Master sans these/Master 1/Diplome d’Ingenieur de Conception/Diplome d’Etudes Superieures de Commerce/Doctorat en Medecin/Doctorat en Pharmacie/Diplome de Docteur en Medicine Generale/Chirurgie Dentaire /Doctor of Medicine/Veterinaire/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Francophone: 12 (out of 20) or CGPA 2.3 or 55%
Anglophone: CGPA 2.5 or 55%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Francophone: 14 (out of 20) or CGPA 2.7 or 60%
Anglophone: CGPA 3.0 or 60%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Francophone: 16 (out of 20) or CGPA 3.3 or 70%
Anglophone: CGPA 3.6 or 70%
Bachelor/Licence/Diplome d’Ingenieur de Travaux
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Francophone: 14 (out of 20) or CGPA 2.7 or 60%
Anglophone: CGPA 3.0 or 60%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Francophone: 16 (out of 20) or CGPA 3.3 or 70%
Anglophone: CGPA 3.6 or 70%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Francophone: 18 (out of 20) or CGPA 4.0 or 80%
Anglophone: CGPA 3.8 or 80%
Canada
Bachelor/Honours/Professional Degree
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
GPA (12 pt) = 6 or
GPA (9 pt) = 4 or
GPA (4 pt) = 2.3 or
% (60% Pass) = 70% or
% (50% Pass) = 60% or
Alpha = C+
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
GPA (12 pt) = 8 or
GPA (9 pt) = 6 or
GPA (4 pt) = 3.0 or
% (60% Pass) = 75% or
% (50% Pass) = 70% or
Alpha = B
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
GPA (12 pt) = 10 or
GPA (9 pt) = 8 or
GPA (4 pt) = 3.7 or
% (60% Pass) = 85% or
% (50% Pass) = 80% or
Alpha = A-
Chile
Licenciatura
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 5.0
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 5.5 (out of 7.0)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 6.0 (out of 7.0)
Grado de Bachiller/Titulo (Profesional) de
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
5.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
6.0
China
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Double World Class Universities:
Faculty of Engineering and Science: 68%
Faculty of Humanities and Social Science (excluding LLM Shipping and Trade Law): 65%
LLM Shipping and Trade Law: 70%
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science: 70%
All other Universities:
Faculty of Humanities and Social Science (excluding Shipping and Trade Law): 68%
LLM Shipping and Trade Law: 75%
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science: 75%
Non-standard grading systems
Hong Kong Baptist University (in conjunction with Beijing Normal University , P R China):
CGPA 2.7
SHU-UTS SILC Business School (awarded by University of Technology, Sydney, Australia):
CGPA 2.5
All other University requirements for Faculty of Engineering and Science:
70%:
MSc Communications Engineering,
MSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering,
MSc Engineering Leadership & Management, MSc Materials Engineering,
MSc Nanoscience to Nanotechnology,
MSc Power Engineering & Sustainable Energy,
MSc Virtual Reality,
MSc Computer Science (with 75% in final project)
75%:
MSc Aerospace Engineering
MSc Chemical Engineering
MSc Civil Engineering
MSc Computational Mechanics
MSc Computational Engineering
MSc Mechanical Engineering
MSc Structural Engineering
MSc Advanced Computer Science
MSc Advanced Software Technology
MSc Cyber Security
MSc Data Science
MSc Environmental Biology: Conservation and Resource Management (with at least 77% in final project)
MSc Environmental Dynamics and Climate Change (with at least 77% in final project)
MSc Geographic Information and Climate Change (with at least 77% in final project)MSc Maths and Computing for Finance
MSc Mathematics
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Double World Class Universities
75%
All other Universities
80%
Non-standard grading systems
Hong Kong Baptist University (in conjunction with Beijing Normal University , P R China):
CGPA 3.3
SHU-UTS SILC Business School (awarded by University of Technology, Sydney, Australia):
CGPA 3.5
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Double World Class Universities
80%
All other Universities
90%
Non-standard grading systems
Hong Kong Baptist University (in conjunction with Beijing Normal University , P R China):
CGPA 4.0
SHU-UTS SILC Business School (awarded by University of Technology, Sydney, Australia):
CGPA 4.0
Colombia
Licenciado/Titulo de/Maestro en
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 3.5 (out of 5.0)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.75 (out of 5.0)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
4.0 (out of 5.0)
Costa Rica
Licenciado
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7.5 (out of 10, 7 = pass)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8.0 (out of 10)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9.0 (out of 10)
Bachiller
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
8.0 (out of 10, 7 = pass)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8.5 (out of 10)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9.5 (out of 10)
Croatia
Baccalaureus/Baccalaurea (Bachelor) or Diploma Visoko Obrazovanje or Diplomirani (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
3 (out of 5)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
3.5 (out of 5)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
4 (out of 5)
Cuba
Título de Licenciado/Arquitecto/Doctor/ Ingeniero
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
3.5 (out of 5)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
4.0 (out of 5)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
4.5 (out of 5)
Cyprus (Northern)
See Turkey
Cyprus (Republic)
Bachelor/Ptychion when studied at a recognised public or private university
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 6.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 7.5
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 8.5
Czech Republic
Bachelor or Bakalar (since 2002)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
2.5 or
Good or
Grade D
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
2 or
Very Good or
Grade C
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
1.5 or
Excellent or
Grade B
D
D R Congo
Doctorat en Medecine/Licence/Diplome d’Ettudes Approfondies/Diplome d’Etudes Speciales/Diplome d’Ingenieur/ Grade de Pharmacien
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
70% or Distinction
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
80% or Grande Distinction
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90% or La Plus Grande Distinction
Denmark
Bachelor/Candidatus Philosophiae/Korrespondenteksamen/Professionsbachelor/Diplomingeniør
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7 (out of 12)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8 (out of 12)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
10 (out of 12)
Dominica
Bachelor from The University of the West Indies or Dominica State College
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Lower Second Cass or CGPA 2.5 or 60% (DSC)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Upper Second Class or CGPA 3.0 (UWI) or 70% (DSC)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class or CGPA 3.6 (UWI) or 80% (DSC)
Dominican Republic
Licenciado/Titulo de
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
80% or Grade B or Very Good
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
85%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90% or Grade A or Excellent
E
Ecuador
Licenciado/Titulo de
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
70% or CGPA 2.6
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
75% or CGPA 3.2
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
80% or CGPA 3.7
Egypt
Bachelor (from a University)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
65% or Good
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
75% or Very Good
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
85%
American University in Cairo
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.6
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.2
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.7
El Salvador
Licenciado/Titulo de
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 7
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 8
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 9
Eritrea
Master’s
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.7 or Grade B-
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0 or Grade B
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.3 or Grade /B+
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 3.0 or Grade B
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.3 or Grade B+
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.7 or Grade A
Estonia
Bakalaurusekraad (Bachelor)/ Rakenduskõrgharidusõppe Diplom (Professional Higher Education Diploma)/ Diplomeeritud spetsialisti ülikoolidiplom / Kraadita Diploma (University Specialist's Diploma)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
2 or
Grade D or
61%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
3 or
Grade C or
Good or 71%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
4 or
Grade B or
Very Good or 81%
Eswatini
See Swaziland
Ethiopia
Doctor of Medicine/Dental Medicine/Dental Surgery (5+ years)/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (6+ years)/Bachelor (awarded from 2024 onwards)/Master’s
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.7 or Grade B-
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0 or Grade B
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.3 or Grade B+
Bachelor (4+ years) (up to and including 2023)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 3.0 or Grade B
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.3 or Grade B+
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.7 or Grade A
F
Fiji
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
University of South Pacific: Grade B or GPA 3.0
Fiji National University: Grade B or CGPA 3.0
University of Fiji: Grade B
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
University of South Pacific: Grade B+ or CGPA 3.5
Fiji National University: CGPA 3.5
University of Fiji: Grade B+
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
University of South Pacific: Grade A or CGPA 4.0
Fiji National University: Grade A or GPA 4.0
University of Fiji: Grade A
Finland
Professional Title] (AMK / YH) (Bachelor degree from a University of Applied Sciences)/ Kandidaatti / Kandidat (University Bachelor degree / Lower Academic Degree)/ Kandidaatti / Kandidat / Professional title (Long-cycle degree)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
- 1.5 (out of 3) or Satisfactory plus
- 2 (out of 5) or Satisfactory plus
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
- 2 (out of 3) or Good
- 3 (out of 5) or Good
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
- 2.5 (out of 3) or Very Good
- 4 (out of 5) or Very Good
Oikeusnotaari (Lower Academic Law degree) – since 1996
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
- 2 (out of 3) or Good
- 3 (out of 5) or Good
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
- 2.5 (out of 3) or Good
- 4 (out of 5) or Very Good
France
Diplome de Formation Generale en Sciences /Diplome de Formation Approfondie en Sciences/Diplome (or Certificat) d’etudes Fondamentales Veterinaires/Grade de Licence/Grade de Licence Professionnelle/Maitrise (pre-2009)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
11 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
13 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
15 (out of 20)
Diplôme National de Technologie Spécialisé or Licence/Licence Professionnelle/Diplome d’etudes Universitaires Generales
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
12 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
14 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
16 (out of 20)
G
Gabon
Diplome d’Ingenieur
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Assez Bien
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Bien
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Tres Bien
Master/Maitrise/Licence
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Bien
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Tres Bien
Gambia, The
Master’s (up to 2021) and Bachelor (awarded 2020 onwards)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.7 or Grade B-
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0 or Grade B
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.7 or Grade A-
Bachelor (up to and including 2019)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 3.0 or Grade B
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.3 or Grade B+
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
4.0 (out of 4.3) or Grade A
Georgia
Bachelor/Specialist Diploma
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
61% or 3.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
71% or 4.0
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
81% or 4.5
Germany
Bachelor/Fachhochschuldiplom Diplom (FH)/Magister Artium Diplom/Erste Staatsprüfung (Primarstufe / Sekundarstufe I)/ Zeugnis über den Zweiten Abschnitt der Ärztlichen Prüfung (M2)/Zeugnis über die Zahnärztliche Prüfung/Zeugnis über den Zweiten Abschnitt der Zahnärztlichen Prüfung (Z2)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 3,0 (acceptable range 2,6 – 3,0)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 2,5 (acceptable range 1,6 – 2,5)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 1,5 (acceptable range 1,0 – 1,5)
Grading system for law courses
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
8 (out of 18, where 4 is a pass)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
11 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
14 (out of 20)
Ghana
Bachelor/Doctor of:
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class Lower Division or CGPA 2.51
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Second Class Upper Division or CGPA 3.25
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class or CGPA 3.75 (out of 4.0)
Greece
Diploma/Degree/Ptychion (awarded by University/AEA/TEI/ASPETE); OR Diploma (awarded by AEN (not Degree))
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 6.5 (out of 10)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 7.5 (out of 10)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 8.5 (out of 10)
Guatemala
Licenciado/Titulo de
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
State university: 60%
Private university: 70%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
State university: 70%
Private university: 80%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
State university: 80%
Private university: 90%
Grado Academicio de Baccalaureatus
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
State university: 70%
Private university: 80%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
State university: 80%
Private university: 90%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
State university: 90%
Guinea
Master/Maitrise/Diplome d’Etudes Superieures/Diplome d’Etudes Approfondies/Diplome d’Etat de Docteur en Medecine
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
14
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
16
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
18
Guyana
Master’s/Graduate Diploma
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Pass
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Pass with Credit
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Pass with Distinction
Bachelor/BDS
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Pass with Credit
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Pass with Distinction
H
Haiti
Need to consider via non-graduate entry policy – Maitrise plus minimum of two years relevant experience
Holy See
Baccalaureato/Baccalaureatus
Please send transcripts and grading scale to postgraduate.admissions@swansea.ac.uk for assessment
Honduras
Licenciado/Licenciatura/ Título de Doctor en Cirugía Dental
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
76% or 2.5 (out of 4)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
80% or 3.0 (out of 4)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
86% or 3.6 (out of 4)
Hong Kong
Bachelor Honours
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class Lower Division
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Second Class Upper Division
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class
Bachelor Ordinary
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.7 (out of 4.3)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.3 (out of 4.3)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 4.0 (out of 4.3)
Hungary
Alapfokozat (Bachelor) or Egyetemi Oklevel (University Diploma)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
3 (out of 5)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
3.5 (out of 5)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
4.5 (out of 5)
Foiskola Oklevel (College Diploma)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
3.5 (out of 5)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
4.5 (out of 5)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
5 (out of 5)
I
Iceland
Baccalaureus/Candidatus
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
6.0
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
7.25
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
8.5 (out of 10)
India
Bachelor (minimum of 3 year)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
55%; or
CGPA 6.1 (10 point system); or
CGPA 4.5 (7 point system); or
CGPA 2.67 (4 point system)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
60%; or
CGPA 6.7 (10 point system); or
CGPA 6 (7 point system); or
CGPA 3 (4 point system)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 7.8 (10 point system); or
CGPA 7 (7 point system); or
CGPA 3.6 (4 point system)
Prestigious Institutions
Bachelor (minimum of 3 year)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
55%; or
CGPA 6.1 (10 point system); or
CGPA 4.5 (7 point system); or
CGPA 2.67 (4 point system)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
65%; or
CGPA 7.2 (10 point system); or
CGPA 5.5 (7 point system); or
CGPA 3.3 (4 point system)
Indonesia
Bachelor (also known as Sarjana I - S1)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.3
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.7
Iran
Bachelor (State)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
13 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
15 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
17 (out of 20)
Bachelor (Private/Azad)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
14 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
16 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
18 (out of 20)
Iraq
Bachelor in Medicine/Dentist/ry/ Veterinary Medicine/Pharmacy/ Architectural Engineering
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
60%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
70%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
80%
Bachelor/Higher Diploma
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
70%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
80%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90%
Ireland
Bachelor Honours
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class Honours Grade 2
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Second Class Honours Grade 1
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class
Bachelor Ordinary
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Merit 1 (60-69%)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Distinction (70%+)
Israel
Bachelor/MD/DVM
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
65%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
80%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90%
Italy
Laurea or Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti or Diploma di (since 2003) or Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
91 (out of 110)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
99 (out of 110)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
105 (out of 110)
Ivory Coast
Diplome d’Etude Approfondies/Diplome d’Etude Superieures Specialisees/Diplôme d’État de Docteur en Pharmacie/Diplôme d'État de Docteur en Médecine/Master
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
12
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
14
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
16
Maitrise/Diplome d’Ingenieur/Licence
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
14
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
16
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
18
J
Jamaica
Bachelor from The University of the West Indies or accredited by the University Council of Jamaica or awarded by the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Lower Second Cass or CGPA 2.5 (UWI) or 60%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Upper Second Class or CGPA 3.0 (UWI) or 70%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class or CGPA 3.6 (UWI) or 80%
Japan
Bachelor/Bachelor (Doctor) of Medicine or Dentistry/Bachelor of Pharmacy/Advanced Diploma
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Grade B or 70% or CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Grade A/A- or 80% or CGPA 3.7 (out of 4.0)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Grade A+/S or 90% or CGPA 4.0 (out of 4.0)
Jordan
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.50 or Good or 68%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.00 or Very Good or 76%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.65 or Excellent or 84%
K
Kazakhstan
Bachelor/Specialist Diploma
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.33 or C+ or 70%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0 or B or 80%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.67 or A- or 90%
Kenya
Bachelor/Bachelor in Medicine or Dental Surgery or Veterinary Medicine
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class Lower Division or Grade C or CGPA 2.67
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Second Class Upper Division or Grade B or CGPA 3.0
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class or Grade A or CGPA 3.67
Korea (South)
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
78% or CGPA 2.8 (out of 4.5)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
82% or CGPA 3.2 (out of 4.5)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90% or A or CGPA 4.0 (out of 4.5)
Kosovo
Diplomë e Studimeve Themelore Universitare – Baҫelor (Bachelor)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9
Kuwait
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.67 or Grade B-
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0 or Grade B
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.67 or Grade A
Kyrgyzstan
Bachelor/Specialist Diploma
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
3.5 (out of 5) or 2.33 (out of 4) or C+
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
4.0 (out of 5) or 3.0 (out of 4) or B
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
4.5 (out of 5) or 3.67 (out of 4) or A-
L
Laos
Master’s
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.5 or Grade C+ or Fairly Good
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0 or Grade B or Good
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.5 or Grade B+ or Very Good
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 3.0 or Grade B or Good
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.5 or Grade B+ or Very Good
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 4.0 or Grade A or Excellent
Latvia
Bakalaura Diploms (Bachelor) or Profesionālā Bakalaura Diploms (Professional Bachelor degree) or
Profesionālās augstākās izglītības diploms (Professional Higher Education programme)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7 (out of 10)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8 (out of 10)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9 (out of 10)
Lebanon
Bachelor/Licence/Maitrise
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
70% or Grade C
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
80% or Grade B
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90% or Grade A
American University of Beirut – use US grading system.
Lesotho
Master’s
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class Second Division or 60%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Second Class First Division or 70%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Division or 75%
Bachelor/Bachelor (Honours)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class First Division or 70%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
First Division or 75%
Liberia
Master’s
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
75% or CGPA 2.5 (out of 4.0)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
80% or CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
85% or CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0)
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
80% or CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
85% or CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90% or CGPA 4.0
Libya
Bachelor in Engineering/ Medicine/Surgery/Architecture
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
65% (or CGPA 2.6)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
75% (or CGPA 3.0)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
85%
Bachelor ‘other’ (University)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
70%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
80%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90%
Lithuania
Bakalauro Diplomas (Bachelor) or Profesinis Bakalauras (Professional Bachelor)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7 (out of 10)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8 (out of 10)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9 (out of 10)
Luxembourg
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
12 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
14 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
16 (out of 20)
Diplome d’Ingenieur industriel
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
14 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
16 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
18 (out of 20)
M
Macau
Bachelor from University of Macau
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class Lower Division or CGPA 2.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Second Class Upper Division or CGPA 3.2
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class or CGPA 3.7
Bachelor from Macau University of Science and Technology
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.5 or 70%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.2 or 82%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.7 or Grade A or 88%
Macedonia
Bachelor degree/Diploma of Completed Higher Education (Level VII/1)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8.5
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9
Madagascar
Diplôme d'Etat de Docteur en Médecine/Diplome d'Ingenieur/Diplôme d'Études Approfondies/Diplôme de Master/Maîtrise
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
12
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
14
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
16
Diplôme de Hautes Études en Sciences de l'Administration d'Entreprises/Licence
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
14
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
16
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
18
Malawi
Master’s (up to 2016)/Bachelor (Honours) or Professional Bachelor (awarded from 2017 onwards)/Bachelor (awarded from 2016 onwards)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Lower Second Class
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Upper Second Class
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class
Bachelor (awarded up to and including 2015)/Bachelor (Honours) or Professional Bachelor (awarded up to and including 2016)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Upper Second Class or Pass with Credit
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
First Class or Pass with Marginal Distinction
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Pass with Distinction
Malaysia
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.67
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Class 2 Division i or CGPA 3.0
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Class 1 or CGPA 3.67
Malta
Bachelor (Honours) or Bachelor (Non- Honours) or Doctor of Medicine and Surgery/Master of Dental Surgery
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Lower Second Class or Category IIB
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Upper Second Class or Category IIA
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First class or Category I
Mauritania
Maitrise/Master
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
11
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
13
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
15
Doctorate en Medecine
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
13
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
15
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
17
Mauritius
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Class II Division ii or 50%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Class II Division i or 60%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Class I or 70%
Mexico
Licenciado/ Titulo (Profesional) de
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 7.5 or 75%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 8 or 80%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 9 or 90%
Moldova
Bachelor/Diploma de Licenta
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7 (out of 10)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8 (out of 10)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9 (out of 10)
Mongolia
Specialist Diploma
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.7
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.2
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.6
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 3.2
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.4
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.8
Montenegro
Diploma o završenim osnovnim akademskim studijama/Diploma primenjenih osnovnih studija/Diploma Visoko Obrazovanje / Diplomirani/Doktora
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8.5
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9.5
Morocco
Diplôme d'Écoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion/Licence / Licence d'Études Fondamentales / Licence Professionnelle/Diplôme du Cycle Normal/Diplôme d'Ingénieur d'État/Diplôme de Doctorat en Pharmacie/ Attestation d’Al Alimiya de L’Enseignement Traditionnel/Docteur/ Diplome d’(Institution) – BAC+3 (from a private institution)/Maitrise
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
12 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
14 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
16 (out of 20)
Mozambique
Mestre
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
12/20
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
14/10
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
16/20
Licenciado
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
14/20
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
16/20
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
18/20
Myanmar
Master’s
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
50% or B-
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
60% or B+
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
70% or A
Bachelor in Professional Subjects/Bachelor (Honours)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
60% or B+
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
70% or A
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
A+
N
Namibia
Bachelor Honours/Professional Bachelor (since 2008)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
60%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
70%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
80%
Bachelor (non-honours) or Bachelor Honours/Professional Bachelor (before 2008)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
70%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
80%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90%
Nepal
Bachelor in Medicine/Dentistry/Veterinary Science or Bachelor (4+ years) or Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Nursing or Nursing Science (3 year)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 3.0
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.3
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.7
Bachelor (3 year)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 3.3
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.7
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 4.0
Netherlands
Bachelor or Doctoraal
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
6.5 (out of 10) or 58% or 2.5 (out of 4)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
7 (out of 10) or 69% or 3.0 (out of 4)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
8 (out of 10) or 82% or 4.0
New Zealand
Bachelor/Bachelor Honours
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
C+
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
B
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
A
Nicaragua
Licenciado / Título de [subject area]
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
70%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
80%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90%
Nigeria
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class Lower Division or
CGPA 2.4 (out of 5.0) or
CGPA 2.0 (out of 4.0) or
CGPA 2.6 (out of 7.0)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Second Class Upper Division or
CGPA 3.5 (out of 5.0) or
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) or
CGPA 4.6 (out of 7.0)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class or
CGPA 4.5 (out of 5.0) or
CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) or
CGPA 6.0 (out of 7.0)
Norway
Bachelor/ Candidatus Magisterii/Sivilingenior/Sivilokonom
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Grade D
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Grade B
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Grade A
O
Oman
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.6
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.2
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.7
P
Pakistan
4 year Bachelor (since 2015)/Bachelor of Laws (5 year)/Bachelor of Architecture (5 year)/MBBS/PharmD/DPT/DVM
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.5 (out of 4.0)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0)
4 year Bachelor (up to and including 2015)/Bachelor of Laws (<4 year)/Bachelor of Science in Nursing (post-RN) (up to and including 2015)/Master of Education/Master of Science in Home Economics/Master’s degree (following 2 or 3 year Bachelor)/MBA (following 2 year Bachelor)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 4.0 (out of 4.0)
Palestine
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
75% or CGPA 2.5 or Grade C+
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
80% or CGPA 3.0 or Grade B
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
85% or CGPA 3.5 or Grade B+
Panama
Licenciado/Titulo de (after 4 years of study)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
71% or Fair (pass mark = 61%)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
81% or Good (pass mark = 61%)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
91% or Excellent
Papua New Guinea
Bachelor (Honours)/Bachelor of Dental Surgery
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Class II division B
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Class II division A
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Class I
Bachelor (Pass)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Credit or Grade C or 65% or CGPA 3.0
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Distinction or Grade B or 75% or CGPA 4.0
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
High Distinction or Grade A or 85% or CGPA 5.0
Paraguay
Titulo de Licenciado/Titulo de
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
3.5 (out of 5)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
4.0 (out of 5)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
4.5 (out of 5)
Peru
Título de Licenciado / Título (Profesional) de [subject area]/ Grado Academico de Bachiller
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
13/20 (pass mark is 11)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
14/20
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
16/20
Philippines
Master/Bachelor (from 2022)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Good
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Very Good
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Excellent
Bachelor/Bachelor (from a Prestigious University) up to 2022/Doctor of Dentistry/Optometry/ Veterinary Medicine/Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Pharmacy/Juris Doctor/Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Very Good
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Excellent
Poland
Licencjat or Inzynier (since 2001)/Diploma of Doctor of Medicine/Dentistry/Veterinary Medicine/Magister (Diploma of Integrated Studies)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
3.5 or 3+
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
4.5 or 4+
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
4.75
Portugal
Licenciado or Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados – DESE
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
14 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
16 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
18 (out of 20)
Puerto Rico
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.6 (out of 4.0)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.2 (out of 4.0)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.7 (out of 4.0)
Q
Qatar
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.5 (out of 4) or C+ or 75%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4) or B or 80%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.5 (out of 4) or B+ or 85%
R
Romania
Diplomă de Inginer (Engineer) or Diplomă de Licenţă (Bachelor) or Diplomă de Urbanist Diplomat (Town Planner)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7 (out of 10)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8 (out of 10)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9 (out of 10)
Russia
Bachelor/Specialist Diploma
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Grade 3.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Grade 4.0
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Grade 4.5
Rwanda
Bachelor (Honours)/Diplome de Docteur en Medecine/ Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Dental Surgery, Veterinary Medicine
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class Lower Division/60% or 12/20 or CGPA 3.0 (out of 5)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Second Class Upper Division/Distinction or 70% or 14/20 or CGPA 4.0 (out of 5)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class/Grande Distinction or 80% or 16/20 or CGPA 5.0
Bachelor (Ordinary)/Licence
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class Upper Division/Distinction or 70% or 14/20 or CGPA 4.0
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
First Class/Grande Distinction or 80% or 16/20 or CGPA 5.0
S
Samoa
Bachelor studied at University of the South Pacific/BMBS or BDS or BVSc studied at the National University of Samoa
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
65%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
70%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
80%
Bachelor studied at The National University of Samoa
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
70%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
75%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
85%
Saudi Arabia
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.5 (out of 4.0) or Grade C+
CGPA 3.5 (out of 5) or 75% or Grade C+
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) or Grade B
CGPA 4.0 (out of 5) or 80% or Grade B
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.75 (out of 4) or Grade A
CGPA 4.75 (out of 5) or 90% or Grade A
Senegal
Diplôme d'État de Docteur en Médecine/ Diplôme d'Ingénieur/ Diplôme de Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire/ Diplôme de Pharmacien/ Diplôme d'Études Approfondies/ Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Specialisées/ Maîtrise
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
12 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
14 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
16 (out of 20)
Licence
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
14 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
16 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
18 (out of 20)
Serbia
Diploma o stečenom visokom obrazovanju (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education)/ Diplomirani (Bachelor degree)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8.5
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9
Sierra Leone
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (from University of Sierra Leone) or Bachelor Honours
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Pass or Class II (Lower)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Merit or Class II (Upper)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Distinction or Class 1
Bachelor General
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Division 1
Singapore
Bachelor Honours (must have been studied at an Autonomous Public University)/Juris Doctor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class Lower Division; or
GPA (5 pt) = 3.5; or
GPA (4 pt) = 3.2
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Second Class Upper Division; or
GPA (5 pt) = 4.0; or
GPA (4 pt) = 3.4
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class; or
GPA (5 pt) = 4.5; or
GPA (4 pt) = 3.6
Bachelor in Medicine or Dentistry or Vetinary Science (must have been studied at NTU or NUS)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Pass
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Pass
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Pass
Bachelor (studied at NTU, NUS, Singapore University of Social Sciences (SIM University until 2017) or Singapore Institute of Technology)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
GPA (5 pt) = 4.0; or
GPA (4 pt) = 3.6
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
GPA (5 pt) = 4.5; or
GPA (4 pt) = 3.8
Slovakia
Bakalar (Bachelor)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
2.5 (acceptable range 2.1 – 2.5)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
2 (acceptable range 1.6 – 2)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
1.5 (acceptable range 1 -1.5)
Slovenia
Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University Degree)/ Diploma o pridobljeni visoki strokovni izobrazbi / Diplomirani(Diploma of Professional Higher Education)/ Diplomant (Professionally oriented first-cycle degree)/ Univerzitetni diplomant (Academically oriented first-cycle degree)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9
Somalia
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) (from 2020). Please note we only accept applications from Somali National University
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.5 or Grade C+
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0 or Grade B
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 4.0 or Grade A
Laurea/Bachelor (from 2018). Please note we only accept applications from Somali National University
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 3.0 or Grade B or 104 (out of 110)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 4.0 or Grade A or 110 (out of 110)
South Africa
Bachelor Honours/Professional Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class Division Two or 60%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Second Class Division One or 70%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class or 75%
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
70%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
75%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
80%
South Sudan
Bachelor Honours/Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Division Two Upper or CGPA 3.0 or B
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Division One or CGPA 3.5 or B+
Spain
Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado or Ingeniero / Arquitecto (Licenciatura) or Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado en [subject area] (Grado) or Licenciado en Medicina / Odontología / Veterinaria
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
6 (out of 10) or
1.5 (out of 4)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
7 (out of 10) or
2 (out of 4)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9.00 (out of 10) or
3 (out of 4)
Título Universitario Oficial de Ingeniero Técnico/ Título Universitario Oficial de Arquitecto Técnico
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7 (out of 10) or
2 (out of 4)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8 (out of 10) or
2.5 (out of 4)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
9.5 (out of 10) or
3.75 (out of 4)
Sri Lanka
Bachelor Special or Honours/Professional (4 years) or MBBS/BDS/BVS (5 years)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Lower or CGPA 3.0 or Grade B
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Second Upper or CGPA 3.3 or Grade B+
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First or CGPA 3.7 or Grade A-
Bachelor General (3 years)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Upper or CGPA 3.3 or Grade B+
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
First or CGPA 3.7 or Grade A-
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 4.0 or Grade A
Sudan
Bachelor Honours/Professional subject
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Grade C+ or Second Class Division II
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Grade B or Second Class Division I
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Grade A or First Class
Bachelor General
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Grade B or Second Class Division 1
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Grade A or First Class
Suriname
Master’s
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 6.5 (out of 10)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 7.5 (out of 10)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 8.5 (out of 10)
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 7 (out of 10)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 8 (out of 10)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 9 (out of 10)
Swaziland
Master’s
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class Lower Division
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Second Class First Division
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class
Bachelor (after 4 years of study)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Second Class First Division or Grade B
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
First Class or Grade A
Sweden
Kandidatexamen (Bachelor) or Yrkesexamen (Professional Bachelor degree)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Grade 3 or
B or
Pass or
Good or
At least 90 Credits at G (Godkand)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Grade 4 or
BA or
Pass with Merit/Credit or
Very Good or
At least 90 credits at VG (Val Godkand)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Grade 5 or
AB or
Pass with Distinction or
Excellent or
At least 110 credits at VG (Val Godkand)
Switzerland
Bachelor/Diplome/Diplome d’Etat/Licence/Diplom/Lizentiat/ Staatsdiplom
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
4.5 (out of 6) or 7 (out of 10) or 2.5 (out of 5)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
5 (out of 6) or 8 (out of 10) or 2 (out of 5)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
5.5 (out of 6) or 9 (out of 10) or 1.5 (out of 5)
Syria
Bachelor/Licence
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
65%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
70%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
80%
T
Taiwan
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
70%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
75% (70% from National Universities)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
80% (75% from National Universities)
Tajikistan
Master’s/Specialist Diploma
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Grade 3.5 (out of 5.0)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Grade 4.0 (out of 5.0)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Grade 4.5 (out of 5.0)
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Grade 4.0
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Grade 4.5
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Grade 5.0
Tanzania
Bachelor/Doctor of
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Lower Second or CGPA 2.7
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Upper Second or CGPA 3.5
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class or CGPA 4.4 (out of 5)
Thailand
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.5 (out of 4.0)/65%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0)/70%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0)/75%
Togo
Diplome d’Etudes Approfondies/Diplome d’Etudes Superieures/Diplome de Master
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
11 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
13 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
15 (out of 20)
Diplome d’Ingenieur/Maitrise/Certificat d’Aptitude au Professorat de L’Enseignement du Second Degre (Secondaire)/Licence
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
12 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
14 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
16 (out of 20)
Trinidad and Tobago
Bachelor from a University or accredited by ACTT
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Lower Second Class or CGPA 2.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Upper Second Class or CGPA 3.0
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Class or CGPA 3.6
Tunisia
Licence/Maitrise/Diplome National d’/Docteur en Medecine/Veterinaire
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
12 (out of 20)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
14 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
16 (out of 20)
Turkey
Lisans Diplomasi (Bachelor)/Muhendis Diplomasi (Engineering Diploma)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CPGA 2.5 (out of 4.0) or
CGPA 2.3 (out of 4) from a High Ranking Institution*
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) or
CGPA 2.8 (out of 4) from a High Ranking Institution*
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0) or
CGPA 3.3 (out of 4) from a High Ranking Institution*
*High Ranking Institutions in Turkey (Top 1000, QS World University Rankings 2022) – Middle East Technical University, Bogazici University, Istanbul Technical University, Sabanci University, Bilkent University, Koc University, Hacettepe University, Istanbul University
Turkmenistan
Yokary bilim hakynda sahadatnama/Diplom
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Grade 3.5
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Grade 4.0
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Grade 4.5
U
Uganda
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Class II Lower or CGPA 3.0
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Class II Upper or CGPA 4.0
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Class I or CGPA 4.4 (out of 5)
Ukraine
Bachelor (since 2007)/Specialist Diploma
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7 (out of 12) or 70% or 3.5 (out of 5)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8 (out of 12) or 80% or 4.0 (out of 5)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
10 (out of 12) or 90% or 4.5 (out of 5)
United Arab Emirates
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.67 (out of 4.0)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.67 (out of 4.0)
United States of America
Bachelor/Honours Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
CGPA 2.6 (out of 4.0)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
CGPA 3.2 (out of 4.0)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
CGPA 3.7 (out of 4.0)
Uruguay
Licenciado/Titulo de after 4 or more years of study
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
7 (out of 12)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
8 (out of 12)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
10 (out of 12)
Uzbekistan
Specialist Diploma/Magistr Diplomi
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
71%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
76%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
81%
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
76%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
81%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
86%
V
Venezuela
Licenciatura/Titulo de (subject area)
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
3.5 (out of 5) where 3 = Pass or
7 (out of 10) where 6 = Pass or
12 (out of 20) where 10 = Pass
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
4.0 (out of 5) or
8 (out of 10) or
14 (out of 20)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
4.5 (out of 5) or
9 (out of 10) or
16 (out of 20)
Vietnam
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
6.8 (out of 10) or CGPA 2.8 (out of 4.0)
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
7.5 (out of 10) or CGPA 3.2 (out of 4.0)
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
8 (out of 10) or CGPA 3.5 (out of 4.0)
Y
Yemen
Master’s
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
63%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
78%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
88%
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
77%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
87%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
90%
Z
Zambia
Master’s
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Very Satisfactory or B or 61%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Merit or B+ or 66%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Lower Distinction or A or 76%
Bachelor
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Merit or B+ or 66%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Lower Distinction or A or 76%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
Upper Distinction or A+ or 86%
Zimbabwe
Bachelor Honours
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Lower Second Division or 60%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
Upper Second Division or 65%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
First Division or 75%
Bachelor General
UK 2.2 or Master’s (Pass)
Upper Second Division or 65%
UK 2.1 or Master’s (Merit)
First Division or 75%
UK First or Master’s (Distinction)
85%