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As an applicant to one of our graduate programs, you’ll need to provide official documentation of having earned at least a U.S. bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) in another country.

Some programs require a master’s degree, and this must be officially documented before enrollment as well.

Students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree are required by some programs to demonstrate a minimum of three years of study beyond the B.S. degree. It’s best to check what documents you’ll need with the staff in your individual program of interest. In all cases, you must have graduated from a college or university that is recognized by the national educational authorities of that country.

You may also use World Education Services (WES) to verify that your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. A WES credential evaluation makes it easier for admissions officers to understand your degrees, courses, and grades in U.S. terms.

General Equivalents to a U.S. Bachelor's Degree (by Country/Region)

Canada

A three-year bachelor’s degree from Quebec or a four-year bachelor’s degree from the other provinces

Latin America

A university degree requiring four years of study

United Kingdom and Countries Following the British Pattern

A bachelor’s degree with honors

France and Countries Following the French Pattern

A license if earned under the terms of the Bologna Declaration; otherwise a degree or diploma requiring four years of study after the baccalaureate, usually the Maitrise

Germany

A Bakkalaureus degree if earned under the terms of the Bologna Declaration; otherwise completion of the diploma

Other European Countries

A university degree requiring a minimum of three years of study if earned under the terms of the Bologna Declaration; otherwise a university degree requiring a minimum of four years of study

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal

A bachelor’s degree in engineering/technology or a master’s degree in any other field

Other Asian Countries

A university degree requiring four years of study