Country/Systems | Region/Institution/Qualification | Equivalent qualification |
Pan-country
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International Baccalaureate |
A*AA equivalent 37
AAB equivalent 35
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Pan-country
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BTEC Level 3 Diploma and A-level combination |
A*AA equivalent D*D* and grade A in A level
AAB equivalent D*D* and grade B in A level
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Pan-country
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European Baccalaureate |
A*AA equivalent Overall score of 85%
AAB equivalent Overall score of 80%
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Australia |
UAI/ATAR/TER |
A*AA equivalent 95
AAB equivalent 90
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Austria |
Reifeprufungszeugnis/Maturazeugnis |
A*AA equivalent 1 (sehr gut) in all subjects taken (minimum 1,1,1,2)
AAB equivalent 1 (sehr gut) in majority of subjects taken (minimum 1,1,2,2)
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Belgium |
Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs, Certificate d'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur’ or Abschlusszeuterrichts |
A*AA equivalent Overall average score of at least 90%
AAB equivalent Overall average score of at least 80%
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Bulgaria |
Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie |
A*AA equivalent Minimum GPA of 5.7 with 6 in 3 specified subjects in addition to achieving an average of 5.5 in State Maturity Exams
AAB equivalent Minimum GPA of 5.5 with 6 in 3 specified subjects in addition to achieving an average of 5.5 in State Maturity Exams
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Brunei |
A-Level |
A*AA equivalent A*AA
AAB equivalent AAB
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Canada |
Alberta |
A*AA equivalent General High School Diploma with 85% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 G 12 subjects)
AAB equivalent General High School Diploma with 80% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 G 12 subjects)
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British Columbia |
A*AA equivalent Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma with 90%, 80%, 80%, 70%, 70%
AAB equivalent Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma with 80%, 80%, 70%, 70%, 70%
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Manitoba |
To be decided on a case-by-case basis
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New Brunswick |
A*AA equivalent High School Graduation Diploma with 85% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 core subjects)
AAB equivalent High School Graduation Diploma with 80% overall (minimum 70% in 3/5 core subjects)
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Newfoundland |
A*AA equivalent High School Graduation Diploma with 85% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 University Preparation Level subjects)
AAB equivalent High School Graduation Diploma with 80% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 University Preparation Level subjects)
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North West Territories |
A*AA equivalent General High School Diploma with 85% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 G 12 subjects)
AAB equivalent General High School Diploma with 80% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 G 12 subjects)
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Nova Scotia |
A*AA equivalent High School Completion Certificate with 85% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 Level 4 or 5 subjects)
AAB equivalent High School Completion Certificate with 80% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 Level 4 or 5 subjects)
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Nunavut |
A*AA equivalent Secondary School Certificate/Diploma with 85% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 G 12 subjects)
AAB equivalent Secondary School Certificate/Diploma with 80% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 G 12 subjects)
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Ontario |
A*AA equivalent Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma with six G12 U, U/C or M courses (inc. English) at 90%, 80%, 80%, 70%, 70%, 70%
AAB equivalent Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma with six G12 U, U/C or M courses (inc. English) at 80%, 80%, 70%, 70%, 70%, 70%
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Prince Edward Island |
A*AA equivalent High School Graduation Diploma with 85% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 G 12 subjects)
AAB equivalent High School Graduation Diploma with 80% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 G 12 subjects)
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Quebec |
A*AA equivalent Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) with 85% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 core subjects)
AAB equivalent Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) with 80% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 core subjects)
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Saskatchewan |
A*AA equivalent Grade 12 standing/Division IV Standing (Secondary School Diploma) with 85% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 G 12 subjects)
AAB equivalent Grade 12 standing/Division IV Standing (Secondary School Diploma) with 80% overall (minimum 80% in 3/5 G 12 subjects)
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Yukon Territory |
A*AA equivalent Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma with 90%, 80%, 80%, 70%, 70%
AAB equivalent Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma with 80%, 80%, 70%, 70%, 70%
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Croatia |
Svjedodžba o Maturi (both basic and extended level) |
A*AA equivalent Overall average of 5 with at least 2 extended level subjects
AAB equivalent Overall average of 4.5 with at least 2 extended level subjects
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Cyprus |
Apolytirion |
A*AA equivalent Overall average of 19.5, plus an average of 19.5 in Katefthinis subjects (including 19 in specified subjects(s)) OR Pass Apolytirion with a minimum average of 19.5 plus GCE A level grades AA (including specific subject(s)).
AAB equivalent Overall average of 18.5, plus an average of 18.5 in Katefthinis subjects (including 18 in specific subject(s))OR Pass Apolytirion with a minimum average of 18 plus GCE A level grades AA (including specific subject(s))
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Czech Republic |
Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Maturita)
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A*AA equivalent Minimum of grade 1 (Výborný) in four subjects from both Common and Profile Parts
AAB equivalent Minimum of grade 1 (Výborný) in two subjects and grade 2 (Chvalitebný) in two subjects, in any order from both Common and Profile Parts
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Denmark |
Bevis for Studentereksamen |
A*AA equivalent Minimum of three Level A subjects at grades 12, 10, 10
AAB equivalent Minimum of three Level A subjects at grades 10, 10, 7
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Estonia |
Gumnaasiumi Loputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
A*AA equivalent 5 overall (and 5 in subjects specific to programme entry) in addition to achieving 90% overall in Riigieksamid (State Exams)
AAB equivalent 4.5 overall (and 4.5 in subjects specific to programme entry) in addition to achieving 85% overall in Riigieksamid (State Exams)
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Finland |
Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen |
A*AA equivalent Grades 6666 (EEEE)
AAB equivalent Grades 6655 (EEMM)
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France |
Baccalaureate General and Option Internationale du Baccalaureat (OIB)
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A*AA equivalent 15 overall with a minimum of 15 in specified subjects where subject specific A-levels are normally required
AAB equivalent 13 overall with a minimum of 13 in specified subjects where subject specific A-levels are normally required
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Germany |
Abitur |
A*AA equivalent Minimum GPA of 1.4 with at least one 14 and one 13 in two Leistungskurse (advanced) subjects
AAB equivalent Minimum GPA of 1.75 with 13 in two Leistungskurse (advanced) subjects
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Greece |
Apolytirio |
A*AA equivalent Overall average of 19.5, plus an average of 19 in Katefthinsis subjects (including 19 in specified subjects(s))
AAB equivalent Overall average of 19, plus an average of 19 in Katefthinsis subjects (including 19 in specified subjects(s))
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Hong Kong |
GCE Hong Kong A-Levels |
A*AA equivalent A*AA
AAB equivalent AAB
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HKDSE |
A*AA equivalent 5*,5, in two elective subjects, plus 4 in each of Core English Language (with no component score less than 4) and Core Maths.
AAB equivalent 5, 5 in two elective subjects, plus 4 in each of Core English Language (with no component score less than 4) and Core Maths.
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Hungary |
Erettsegi |
A*AA equivalent 5 grade 12 subjects including 3 at higher level with grade 5, 5, 5
AAB equivalent 5 grade 12 subjects including 3 at higher level with grade 5, 5, 4
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Iceland |
Studentsprof |
A*AA equivalent Overall average of 8.5
AAB equivalent Overall average of 7.5
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India |
Standard XII |
A*AA equivalent Minimum 90% Standard XII (4 best subjects excluding Hindi or any other Indian languages, Physical Education, Craft/Design, Cookery and other supplementary courses which will not be considered. IELTS not required, if achieved 70% in English Standard XII)
AAB equivalent Minimum 80% Standard XII (4 best subjects excluding Hindi or any other Indian languages, Physical Education, Craft/Design, Cookery and other supplementary courses which will not be considered. IELTS not required, if achieved 70% in English Standard XII)
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Italy |
Esame di Stato |
A*AA equivalent Minimum average 95%
AAB equivalent Minimum average 90%
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Latvia |
Atestats |
A*AA equivalent 9.5 overall with 80% in three state exams
AAB equivalent 8.5 overall with 80% in three state exams
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Lithuania |
Brandos Atestatas |
A*AA equivalent Overall average of 10, including no less than 10 in three subjects at level A & a minimum of 90% in each of three state exams(excluding English Language).Pass Brandos Atestatas with an overall average of 10, including no less than 10 in three subjects at level A & a minimum of 90% in each of three state exams (excluding English Language)
AAB equivalent Overall average of 10, including no less than 10 in three subjects at level A & a minimum of 80% in each of three state exams(excluding English Language).Pass Brandos Atestatas with an overall average of 10, including no less than 10 in three subjects at level A & a minimum of 90% in each of three state exams (excluding English Language)
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Luxembourg |
Diplome de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires |
A*AA equivalent Minimum of 52 points overall
AAB equivalent Minimum of 50 points overall (tres bien)
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Malaysia |
Diploma from a recognised Polytechnic |
A*AA equivalent GPA of 3.6/4.0
AAB equivalent GPA of 3.4 or above
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STPM |
A*AA equivalent Grades A*AA in 3 of the 5 subjects
AAB equivalent Grades AAB in 3 of the 5 subjects
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MUEC |
A*AA equivalent Grades A1, A1, A2, A2, A2 (excluding Chinese, Bahasa Malay and Book Keeping and Commerce)
AAB equivalent Grades A2, A2, A2, B3, B3 (excluding Chinese, Bahasa Malay and Book Keeping and Commerce)
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Brickfields, HELP, INTI & Taylor's
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£2,500 flat rate fee reduction for first year of study, award criteria as specified below:
Brickfields, HELP, and INTI - Year 2 entry - achieve 55% overall with no module below 50% Brickfields, HELP, and INTI - Year 3 entry - achieve 65% overall with no module below 60%
Taylor's - Year 2 entry - achieve 65% overall with no module below 60% Taylor's - Year 3 entry - achieve 75% overall with no module below 70%
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Malta |
Matriculation Certificate Examination |
A*AA equivalent AA (Advanced level) + AAA (Intermediate level to exclude Systems of Knowledge)
AAB equivalent AA (Advanced level) + ABB (Intermediate level to exclude Systems of Knowledge)
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Netherlands |
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) |
A*AA equivalent Overall average of 9.0
AAB equivalent Overall average of 8.0
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Nigeria |
Kaplan Global Foundation Programme |
A*AA equivalent 80+%
AAB equivalent 70-74%
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Norway |
Vitnemål - Videregaende Opplaering (VVO) |
A*AA equivalent Minimum overall GPA of 4.75 with at least 5.0+ in subjects requiring an ‘A’ grade
AAB equivalent Minimum overall GPA of 4.25 with 5.0+ in subjects requiring an ‘A’ grade and 4.0+ in subjects requiring a ‘B’
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Poland |
Matura (Basic and Extended level) |
A*AA equivalent Average of 85% with 85% in at least 2 extended level subjects
AAB equivalent Average of 75% with 75% in at least 2 extended level subjects
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Portugal |
Diploma de Ensino Secundario |
A*AA equivalent Average of 18
AAB equivalent Average of 17
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Romania |
Diploma de Bacalaureat |
A*AA equivalent Overall score of 9.3 in addition to a score of 9 in each of the final graduation examinations
AAB equivalent Overall score of 8 in addition to a score of 8 in each of the final graduation examinations
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Saudi Arabia |
Kaplan Global Foundation Programme |
A*AA equivalent 80+% AAB equivalent 70-74%
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Singapore |
Singapore A-Levels |
A*AA equivalent CAMB A Levels grades A*AA. SEAB including grades A*AA at H2 Level
AAB equivalent CAMB A Levels grades AAB. SEAB including grades AAB at H2 Level
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Diploma from a recognised Polytechnic |
A*AA equivalent GPA of 3.6/4.0 or above
AAB equivalent GPA of 3.2/4.0 or above
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Slovakia |
Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške (Maturita)
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A*AA equivalent Minimum of grade 1 (Výborný) in three subjects and grade 2 (Chvalitebný) in one subject
AAB equivalent Minimum of grade 1 (Výborný) in two subjects and grade 2 (Chvalitebný) in two subjects
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Slovenia |
Maturitento Spricevalo |
A*AA equivalent Minimum overall average grade of 28, including no less than grade 4 in each of five subjects at Basic Level, including grade 7 in an elective subject at Higher Level
AAB equivalent Minimum overall average grade of 26, including no less than grade 4 in each of five subjects at Basic Level, including grade 7 (A equivalent) OR 6 (B equivalent) in an elective subject at Higher Level
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South Africa |
National |
A*AA equivalent 77766 excluding 'Life Orientation'
AAB equivalent 76666 excluding 'Life Orientation'
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Kaplan Global Foundation Programme |
A*AA equivalent 80+%
AAB equivalent 70-74%
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Spain |
Titulo de Bachiller |
A*AA equivalent Average of 9 plus any subject requirements
AAB equivalent Average of 8 plus any subject requirements
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Sri Lanka |
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A*AA equivalent
A*AA in Sri Lanka A Levels
AAB equivalent
AAB in Sri Lanka A Levels
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Sweden |
Avgangsbetyg /Slutbetyg Fran Gymnasieskola |
A*AA equivalent 2,500 credits with 18.5 overall average and no failed subjects plus any subject requirements
AAB equivalent 2,500 credits with 17.5 overall average and no failed subjects plus any subject requirements
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Switzerland |
Schweizerische Maturitatsprufung |
A*AA equivalent Overall average grade of 5.2
AAB equivalent Overall average grade of 4.8
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Tanzania |
National |
A*AA equivalent Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - A*AA
AAB equivalent Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - AAB
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Uganda |
National |
A*AA equivalent Uganada Advanced Certificate of Education - A*AA
AAB equivalent Uganada Advanced Certificate of Education - AAB
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USA |
National |
A*AA equivalent High School Diploma 3.0 plus either SAT I Reasoning Test at 1800+ (min 600 in each component) or ACT Composite Score at 27 or above plus either 3 Group 'A' AP exams with grades 5,5,5 or 3 SAT II Subject Tests 2100 (700 minimum in each)
AAB equivalent High School Diploma GPA 3.0 plus either SAT I Reasoning Test at 1800 (min 600 in each component) or ACT Composite Score of 27 or above plus either 3 Group 'A' AP exams with scores 5,5,4 or 3 SAT II Subject Test 2050 (700, 700, 650)
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Zimbabwe |
ZIMSEC |
A*AA equivalent A*AA
AAB equivalent AAB
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HSC |
A*AA equivalent A*AA
AAB equivalent AAB
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Turkey |
Lise Diplomasi (only from approved schools) |
A*AA equivalent 88% overall (Lise Bitirme Diplomasi final year)
AAB equivalent 80% overall (Lise Bitirme Diplomasi final year)
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