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The majority of graduate programs are NOT impacted by recent government announcements about tuition increases.

PhD students from the rest of Canada will continue to pay Quebec fees.
International PhD fees will see the same 3% increase as Quebec fees.

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Educational credentials and grade equivalencies

  • Please use this list to fill in the GPA Information section of your application.
  • This list includes the most commonly used grading systems for each country. Unique universities grading scales are not described.
  • When the original credential and/or grading scale is written in a language other than English, the description provided here includes the minimum amount of translation and modifications.
  • Be sure to include a copy of your institution grading scale when uploading your transcripts.
  • If the country and credential of interest to you is not listed, you may request an addition by completing this request form.

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-5 year bachelor’s degree

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Master’s degree

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •  A minimum grade of 66 out of 100 is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage A
(course-by course)

 Percentage B
(pass grade of 50)

Percentage C
(pass grade of 55)

Grade Point

A

86 – 100

86 – 100

86 – 100

4.0

A-

—

—

—

3.7

B+

—

—

—

3.3

B

66 – 85

66 – 85

66 – 85

3.0

B-

—

—

—

2.7

C

40 – 65

50 – 65

55 – 65

2.0

F

0 - 39

0 – 49

0 – 54

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year bachelor’s degree

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s degree
  • Diploma of Advanced Studies

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 7 out of 10 is required

Alpha Grade

Numeric

Grade Point

A

9 - 10

4.0

B+

8

3.3

B

7

3.0

C

6

2.0

D

5

1.0

F

0 – 4

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year License
  • Diplôme d'Études Supérieures (DES)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Magister / Master's degree

Generic Grading Scale (Minimum Academic Standing)

  • A minimum grade of 12 or 20 or an overall standing of Assez Bien is required.

Alpha Grade

Numeric

Grade Point

A

16 - 20

4.0

A-

14 – 15.9

3.7

B+

13 – 13.9

3.3

B

12 – 12.9

3.0

C

10 – 11.9

2.0

F

0 – 9.9

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Grau de Licenciatura (4 years)
  • Bàtxelor/Bachelor’s (4 years)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Diploma de Postgrau

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Not available.

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-5 year Licence (Licenciate); Diplôme (Diploma); Ingénieur (Engineer)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Magister or Maestría (Master's) (2 years)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •  A minimum grade of 6 out of 10 is required.

Alpha Grade

10-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

9 – 10

Sobresaliente (Outstanding)

4.0

A-

8

Distinguido (Very Good)

3.7

B+

7

Bueno (Average)

3.3

B

6

Bueno (Average)

3.0

B-

5

Aprobado (Passed)

2.70

C

4

Aprobado (Passed)

2.0

F

0 – 3

Insuficiente/Reprobado (Insufficent/Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Bakalavri Kochum (Bachelor’s degree)
  • 5-year Diploma of Higher Education

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Magistrosi Kochum (Master’s degree)
  • Diploma with Qualification

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 15 out of 20, 7 out of 10, or 4 out of 5, is required.

Alpha Grade

20-point Scale

10-point Scale

5-Point Scale

Grade Point

A

19 – 20

9 – 10

5

4.0

B

15 – 18

7 – 8

4

3.0

C

8 – 14

5 – 6

3

2.0

F

0 – 7

0 – 4

2

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-year bachelor’s
  •  Master’s Qualifying (awarded following a 3-year bachelor’s degree)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Master’s (awarded following a 4-year bachelor’s degree)

Additional Notes

  • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
  • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
  • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
  • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 70 out of 100, or a minimum overall standing of Distinction/Second Class, Upper Division is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Class/Division

Grade Point

A

80 – 100

High Distinction/First Class

4.0

B+

70 – 79

Distinction/Second Class, Upper Division

3.3

B-

60 – 69

Credit/Second Class, Lower Division

2.7

C

50 – 59

Pass/Third Class

2.0

F

0 – 49

Fail

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-5 year Diplom/Magistra (Diploma/Magister)
  •  Doktor/Doktorin der gesamtem Heilkunde (Doctor of Medicine)
  •  Doktor/Doktorin der Zahnheilkunde (Doctor of Dental Medicine)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Doktor (Doctorate) (awarded 2 years beyond the Magister)

Additional Notes

  • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •  A minimum grade of 2 out of 5 is required.

Alpha Grade

5-point scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

1

Sehr Gut (Very Good)

4.0

B

2

Gut (Good)

3.0

C

3

Befriedigend (Satisfactory)

2.0

D

4

Genügend (Sufficient)

1.0

F

5

Nicht Genügend (Fail)

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Bakalavr (Bachelor’s)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Magister (Master’s)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of B, or 80 out of 100, is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Converted McGill Alpha Grade

Converted McGill Grade Point

A

90 – 100

A

4.0

B

80 – 89

B

3.0

C

70 – 79

C

2.0

D

60 – 69

D

1.0

E

50 – 59

D

1.0

F

0 – 49

F

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-year bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •  A minimum grade of 80 out of 100 is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Grade Point

A

90 – 100

4.0

B

80 – 89

3.0

C

70 – 79

2.0

D

60 – 69

1.0

F

0 – 59

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-5 year bachelor’s
  • Master’s (awarded following a 3-year bachelor’s)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master of Law
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Master of Science (in agriculture-related fields)
  • Master of Engineering
  • Master of Library Science

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation must be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 55 out of 100 is required, or a minimum overall standing of Second Class, Upper (or Second Class if no upper/lower designation is available).

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Class/Division

Grade Point

A

75 – 100

First Class/Division (Honours)

4.0

A-

60 – 74

First Class/Division

3.7

B+

55 – 59

Second Class, Upper

3.3

B

--

Second Class/Division

3.0

B-

50 – 54

Second Class, Lower

2.7

C

33 – 49

Third Class/Division

Pass Class

2.0

F

0-33

Fail

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year bachelor’s
  • 3-year bachelor’s degrees are reviewed on a case-by-case basis

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate.  If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation must be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum standing of Second Class Honours, Upper is required.

Alpha Grade

Class/Division

Grade Point

A

First Class

4.0

B+

Second Class Honours, Upper

3.3

B-

Second Class Honours, Lower

2.7

C

Third Class Honours/Pass

2.0

F

Fail

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4- or 5-year bachelor’s (Diplom Bakalaura)
  • 4- or 5-year Diploma of Higher Education (Diplomirovannyj Specialist)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s (Magister)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 6 out of 10 is required.

Alpha Grade

10-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

9 – 10

Excellent

4.0

B

6 – 8

Good

3.0

C

3 - 5

Satisfactory

2.0

F

0 - 2

Unsatisfactory/Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-5 year Licence (Licenciate); Diplôme (Diploma); Ingénieur (Engineer)
  • Master's (1-year)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master's (2-year, 120 ECTS credits)
  • Doctorat/Doctoraat (Doctorate)

Additional Notes

  • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 14 on a 20-point grading scale, or Distinction, is required.

10 Passing Grade

Alpha Grade

Percentage A

(10 passing grade)

Percentage B

(12 passing grade)

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

18 – 20

16 – 20

Highest Distinction

4.0

A-

16 – 17

--

Great Distinction

3.7

B

14 - 15

14 – 15

Distinction

3.0

C

10 – 13

12 – 13

Sufficient

2.0

F

0 – 9

0 – 11

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Bachelor’s Degree

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s Degree

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of B is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Grade Point

A

95 – 100

4.0

A-

90 – 94

3.7

B+

85 – 89

3.3

B

80 – 84

3.0

B-

75 – 79

2.7

C+

70 – 74

2.3

C

65 – 69

2.0

C-

60 – 64

1.7

D+

55 – 59

1.3

D

50 – 54

1.0

F

0 – 49

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Maîtrise (Master’s) (BACC + 4)
  • Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of Engineer)
  • Diplôme de Grande Ecole (Diploma of Higher School of Professional Education)
  • Diplôme d’Etat de Docteur (State Diploma of Doctor)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures (DES) or Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS)
  • Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 12 on a 20-point scale is required.

Alpha Grade

20-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

16 – 20

Très Bien (Outstanding)

4.0

A-

14 – 15.9

Bien (Very Good)

3.7

B+

13 – 13.9

Assez Bien (Good)

3.3

B

12 – 12.9

Assez Bien (Good)

3.0

C

10 – 11.9

Passable (Pass)

2.0

F

0 – 9.9

Ajourné (Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year bachelor’s degree
  • 3-year bachelor’s degree + 1-year Honours
  • 3-year bachelor’s degree + post-graduate diploma

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •  A minimum grade of 60 on a 100 is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

80 – 100

Outstanding

4.0

B+

70 — 79

Very Good

3.3

B

60 — 69

Good

3.0

C

50 — 59

Satisfactory

2.0

F

0 — 49

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-6-year Licenciado (Licenciate)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Maestría en; Magister (Master in; Master’s)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 64 out of 100 is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

90 – 100

Sobresaliente (Outstanding)

4.0

B+

77 – 89

Distinguido (Distinguished)

3.3

B

64 – 76

Bueno (Good)

3.0

C

51 – 63

Suficiente (Adequate)

2.0

F

0 – 50

Reprobado (Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-6-year Diploma with Professional Title

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Magistrar (Master’s)

Additional Notes

  • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree are eligible for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 8 out of 10 is required.

Alpha Grade

10-point Scale

Grade Point

A

10

4.0

B+

9

3.3

B

8

3.0

B-

7

2.7

C

6

2.0

F

0 – 5

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4 year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of B, or an overall standing of Second Class, First Division, is required.

Alpha Grade

Division/Class

Grade Point

A

First Class

4.0

B+

Second Class, First Division

3.0

B-

Second Class, Second Division

2.0

C

Pass

1.0

F

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Minimum 4-year:
    • Licenciado/Licenciatura (Licenciate/Licence)
    • Bacharel/Bacharelado (Bachelor’s)
    • Título Profissional (Professional Title)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Mestrado or Mestre (Master’s)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •  A minimum grade of 7 on a 10-point grading scale is required

Alpha Grade

10-point Scale

(5 Pass)

10-point Scale

(3 Pass)

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

9.0 – 10.0

9.0 – 10.0

Excelente (Excellent)

4.0

B

7.0 – 8.9

7.0 – 8.9

Bom (Good)

3.0

C

5.0 – 6.9

5.0 – 6.9

Regular (Average)

2.0

D

--

3.0 – 4.9

Insufficiente (Insufficient)

1.0

F

0 – 4.9

0 – 2.9

Deficiente (Deficient)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-5 year Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Higher Education)
  • 4-year Bakalavr (Bachelor’s)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Magister (Master’s)

Additional Notes

  • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be eligible for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 4 on a 6-point grading scale is required.

Alpha Grade

6-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

6

Otlichen (Excellent)

4.0

A-

5

Mnogo Dobar (Very Good)

3.7

B

4

Dobar (Good)

3.0

C

3

Sreden (Average)

2.0

F

0 – 2

Slab (Fail)

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Maîtrise (Master’s) (BACC + 4)
  • Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of Engineer)
  • Diplôme d’Etat de Docteur (State Diploma of Doctor)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS)
  • Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation must be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 12 out of 20, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

Alpha Grade

20-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

16 – 20

Très Bien

(Outstanding)

4.0

A-

14 – 15.9

Bien

(Very Good)

3.7

B+

13 – 13.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

3.3

B

12 – 12.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

3.0

C

10 – 11.9

Passable

(Pass)

2.0

F

0 – 9.9

Ajourné

(Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Maîtrise (Master’s) (BACC + 4)
  • Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of Engineer)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures (DES) or Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS)
  • Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 12 on a 20-point scale, 70 out of 100, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

20-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

90 – 100

16 – 20

Très Bien

(Outstanding)

4.0

A-

–

14 – 15.9

Bien

(Very Good)

3.7

B+

80 – 89

13 – 13.9

Assez Bien

(Good)

3.3

B

70 – 79

12 – 12.9

Assez Bien

(Good)

3.0

C

60 – 69

10 – 11.9

Passable

(Pass)

2.0

D

50 – 59

–

Satisfaction

(Satisfactory)

1.0

F

0 – 49

0 – 9.9

Ajourné

(Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Licence or Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of B, 70 out of 100, or 7 out of 10 is required.
  • Most university-level institutions in Cambodia have adopted an alphabetic grading scale.
  • If the institution uses a different percentage or numeric scale from those listed below, use the scale provided by the institution. Ensure that a copy of the scale is uploaded with the transcript.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Numeric

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

85 – 100

9 – 10

Excellent

4.0

A-

–

–

–

3.7

B+

80 – 84.99

8

Very Good

3.3

B

70 – 79.99

7

Good

3.0

C+

65 – 69.99

6

Fairly Good

2.3

C

50 – 64.99

5

Fair

2.0

D

–

–

Poor

1.0

E

–

–

Very Poor (Fail)

0

F

0 – 49.99

0 – 4

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Maîtrise (Master’s) (BACC + 4)
  • Docteur en Médicine (Doctor of Medicine)
  • Diplôme d’Ingénieur Agronome (Diploma of Agricultural Engineer)
  • 3-year Bachelor’s (following A-Levels)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)
  • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures (DES)
  • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS)
  • Master’s (following a Bachelor’s)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation must be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 12 out of 20, an overall standing of Assez Bien, or an overall standing of Second Class, Upper division, is required.

Alpha Grade

Numeric

(20-point scale)

Descriptive

Division/Class

Grade Point

A

16 – 20

Très Bien

(Outstanding)

First Class

4.0

A-

14 – 15.9

Bien

(Very Good)

–

3.7

B+

13 – 13.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

Second Class, Upper Division

3.3

B

12 – 12.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

–

3.0

B-

–

–

Second Class, Lower Division

2.7

C

10 – 11.9

Passable

(Pass)

Third Class /

Pass Class

2.0

F

0 – 9.9

Ajourné

(Fail)

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year bachelor’s, or equivalent

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s

Additional Notes

  • Some institutions using a percentage grade scale may have a different conversion from the scale provided below. In such cases the institution scale should be used to make the conversion. Make sure that a copy of the institution grading scale is uploaded with the transcript.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of B, or equivalent, is required.

Alpha Grade

CGPA

Percentage

Numeric

(10-point scale)

Converted

McGill

Alpha Grade

Converted

McGill

Grade Point

A+

4.01 – 4.30

90 – 100

–

A

4.0

A

4.00

85 – 89

10

A

4.0

A-

3.70 – 3.99

80 – 84

8

A-

3.7

B+

3.30 – 3.69

75 - 79

7

B+

3.3

B

3.00 – 3.29

70 – 74

6

B

3.0

B-

2.70 – 2.99

65 – 69

–

B-

2.7

C+

2.30 – 2.69

60 – 64

5

C+

2.3

C

2.00 – 2.29

55 – 59

4

C

2.0

C-

1.70 – 1.99

–

–

C

2.0

D+

1.30 – 1.69

–

3

D+

1.3

D

1.00 – 1.29

50 – 54

2

D

1.00

D-

0.70 – 0.99

–

–

D

1.00

F

0.00 – 0.69

0 – 49

0 – 1

F

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Maîtrise (Master’s) (BACC + 4)
  • Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of Engineer)
  • Diplôme d’Ingénieur d’Agriculture (Diploma of Agricultural Engineer)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Not applicable

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 12 out of 20, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

Alpha Grade

20-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

16 – 20

Très Bien (Outstanding)

4.0

A-

14 – 15.9

Bien (Very Good)

3.7

B+

13 – 13.9

Assez Bien (Good)

3.3

B

12 – 12.9

Assez Bien (Good)

3.0

C

10 – 11.9

Passable (Pass)

2.0

F

0 – 9.9

Ajourné (Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Licence (since 2010)
  • 4-years combined Licence + Maîtrise (before 2010)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Licence + Maîtrise

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation must be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 12 out of 20, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

Alpha Grade

Numeric

(20-point scale)

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

16 – 20

Très Bien

(Outstanding)

4.0

A-

14 – 15.9

Bien

(Very Good)

3.7

B+

13 – 13.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

3.3

B

12 – 12.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

3.0

C

10 – 11.9

Passable

(Pass)

2.0

F

0 – 9.9

Ajourné

(Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-year Licenciatura (Licenciate)
  •  Título Profesional (Professional Title)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Magister (Master’s)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •  A minimum grade of 5.25 on a 7-point scale is required.

Alpha Grade

7-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

6.25 – 7.0

Muy Bueno (Very Good)

4.0

A-

6.0 – 6.24

 

3.7

B+

5.75 – 5.99

 

3.3

B

5.25 – 5.74

Bueno (Good)

3.0

B-

5.0 – 5.24

 

2.7

C+

4.75 – 4.99

 

2.3

C

4.25 – 4.74

Suficiente (Sufficient)

2.0

C-

4.0 – 4.24

 

2.0

F

0 – 3.9

Insuficiente (Insufficient)

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-5 year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of B, or a percentage grade equivalent to a B, is required.
  • If the institution uses a different percentage scale from those presented here, use the conversion issued by the institution. A copy of the institution scale must be uploaded with the transcript.

Alpha Grade

Percentage A

Percentage B

Percentage C

Grade Point

A

90 – 100

90 – 100

85 – 100

4.0

A-

--

85 – 89

82 – 84

3.7

B+

--

82 – 84

78 – 81

3.3

B

80 – 89

78 – 82

75 – 77

3.0

B-

--

--

72 – 74

2.7

C+

--

71 – 74

68 – 71

2.3

C

70 - 79

66 – 70

65 – 67

2.0

D+

--

62 – 65

62 – 64

1.3

D

60 – 69

60 – 61

60 – 61

1.0

F

0 – 59

0 – 59

0 – 59

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-5 year Licenciatura (Licentiate)
  • Título Profesional (Professional Title)
  • Título de Ingeniero
  • Título de Abogado

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Magister/Maestría (Master’s)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •  A minimum grade of 3.5 on a 5-point scale is required.

Alpha Grade

5-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

4.60 – 5.00

Excellente (Excellent)

4.0

A-

4.00 – 4.59

Muy Bueno (Very Good)

3.7

B

3.50 – 3.99

Bueno (Good)

3.0

C

3.00 – 3.49

Regular (Average)

2.0

D

--

Aceptable (Acceptable)

1.0

F

0 – 2.99

Deficiente (Deficient)

Malo (Poor)

Minima (Minimal)

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 3-year Diplôme de Gradué + 2-year Licence
  • 3-year Diplôme de Gradué + 2-year Diplôme d'Ingénieur

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Diplôme ďEtudes Supérieures

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 12 on a 20-point scale, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

Alpha Grade

20-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

16 – 20

Très Bien

(Outstanding)

4.0

A-

14 – 15.9

Bien

(Very Good)

3.7

B+

13 – 13.9

Assez Bien

(Good)

3.3

B

12 – 12.9

Assez Bien

(Good)

3.0

C

10 – 11.9

Passable

(Pass)

2.0

F

0 – 9.9

Ajourné

(Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Maîtrise (Master’s) (BACC + 4)
  • Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of Engineer)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)
  • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures (DES)
  • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation must be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 12 out of 20, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

Alpha Grade

20-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

16 – 20

Très Bien

(Outstanding)

4.0

A-

14 – 15.9

Bien

(Very Good)

3.7

B+

13 – 13.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

3.3

B

12 – 12.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

3.0

C

10 – 11.9

Passable

(Pass)

2.0

F

0 – 9.9

Ajourné

(Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Bachiller/Bachillerato Universitario (Bachelor’s)
  • Licenciatura (Licenciate)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Maestría (Master’s)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 8 on a 10-point scale is required.

Alpha Grade

10-point Scale

Percentage

Grade Point

A

9 – 10

90 – 100

4.0

B

8 – 8.9

80 – 89

3.0

C

7 – 7.9

70 – 79

2.0

F

0 – 6.9

0 – 69

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Maîtrise (Master’s) (BACC + 4)
  • Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of Engineer)
  • Diplôme d’Etat de Docteur (State Diploma of Doctor)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 2-year Master (after DES or Maîtrise)
  • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures (DES) or Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS)
  • Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation must be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 12 out of 20, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

Alpha Grade

20-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

16 – 20

Très Bien

(Outstanding)

4.0

A-

14 – 15.9

Bien

(Very Good)

3.7

B+

13 – 13.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

3.3

B

12 – 12.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

3.0

C

10 – 11.9

Passable

(Pass)

2.0

F

0 – 9.9

Ajourné

(Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-5 year:
    • Licenciatura (Licentiate)
    • Título Profesional (Professional Title)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Título de Maestría (Title of Master)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 4 on a 5-point grading scale is required.
  • Grading scales used at individual institutions are normally listed on the transcript (relación de notas). If using a conversion not listed below, it is important to include a copy of the institution scale with you uploaded transcripts.

Alpha Grade

5-point Scale

Percentage A

(70 passing grade)

Percentage B

(60 passing grade)

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

5

90 – 100

90 – 100

Excelente (Excellent)

4.0

B

4

80 – 89

80 – 89

Aprovechado (Good)

Bien (Good)

3.0

C+

--

--

70 – 79

Regular (Average)

2.3

C

3

70 – 79

60 – 69

Aprobado (Pass)

2.0

F

0 – 2

0 – 69

0 – 59

Desaprobado (Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-year
    • Ptychio (Diploma)
    • Lisans Diplomasi (Bachelor’s)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •   Lisansüstü Diplomasi (Master’s)
  •   Magister (Master’s)

Additional Notes

  •  For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •  The grading system used at postsecondary institutions is similar to the American system. Students are scored with letter grades (A – F) and receive a GPA out of 4.0.  Some universities use double letter grades (e.g. AA, AB, BC, etc.).

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Bakalar or Bakalar Umeni
  • 4- or 5-year Promovany

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Magistr (Master’s)
  • Inženýr (Engineer)

Additional Notes

  • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be eligible for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of Velmi dobře is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Numeric

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

90 – 100

1

Výborně (Excellent)

4.0

B

75 – 89

2

Velmi dobře (Very good)

3.0

C

60 – 74

3

Dobře (Good)

2.0

F

0 – 59

4

Neodostatečně (Unsatisfactory)

Nezapočteno (Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-year Bachelor’s
  • 4-year Professionsbachelor in...
  • Teknikumingeniør

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •   Candidatus/Candidata Magisterii (Master’s)
  •   Magister (Master’s)

Additional Notes

  •  For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be eligible for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Generic Grading Scale (Minimum Academic Standing)

  •  A minimum of 10 on the 7-tiered scale is required, or 7 on the 13-point scale.

Numeric
(7-tier scale)

Numeric
(13-point scale)

Converted McGill Alpha Grade

 Converted McGill Grade Point

12

12 – 13

A

4.0

–

10 – 11

A-

3.7

10

7 – 9

B

3.0

7

6

C

2.0

4, 02

5

D

1.0

00, -3

0 – 4

F

0

 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Licenciatura
  • 5-6 year Ingeniero (Engineering)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Maestría (Master)
  • Especialista (Specialist)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of B, or 3 out of 4, is required.

Alpha Grade

Numeric

Grade Point

A

4

4.0

B

3

3.0

C

2

2.0

D

1

1.0

F

0

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-5 year Licenciado (Bachelor’s)
  •  5-6 year Título Profesional (Professional Title)
  •  7-year Doctor en Medicina (Doctor of Medicine)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Magister/Maestría/Maestro (Master’s)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 30 on a 40-point scale is required.
  • A minimum grade of 23 on a 30-point scale is required.
  • A minimum grade of 15 on a 20-point scale is required.

Alpha Grade

40-point Scale

30-point Scale

20-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

40

30

20

Sobresaliente (Excellent)

4.0

A

35 – 39

27 – 29

18 – 19

Muy Bueno (Very Good)

4.0

B

30 – 34

23 – 26

15 – 17

Bueno (Good)

3.0

C

24 – 29

18 – 22

12 – 14

Regular (Average)

2.0

F

0 – 23

0 – 17

0 – 11

Arraste (Fail)

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-5 year Baccalaureos (Bachelor’s)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Magistr/Majister (Master’s)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 65 out of 100 is required.
  • Grading Scale A: Arts, Language, Islamic Studies, Archaeology, Commerce, Economics and Political Science, Law, Mass Communications.
  • Grading Scale B: Health Sciences.
  • Grading Scale C: Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Technology, Social Sciences, Urban Planning, Veterinary Medicine.

Alpha Grade

Percentage A

Percentage B

Percentage C

Graduate

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

90 – 100

85 – 100

85 – 100

90 – 100

Excellent

4.0

B+

80 – 89

75 – 84

75 - 84

80 – 89

Very Good

3.3

B

65 – 79

65 – 74

65 – 74

70 – 79

Good

3.0

C

50 – 64

60 – 64

50 – 64

60 – 69

Pass

2.0

D

35 – 49

30 – 59

30 – 49

–

Weak

1.0

F

0 – 34

0 – 29

0 – 29

0 – 59

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-5 year Licenciatura
  • 4-7 year Título

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Título de Maestria

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 7 on a 10-point scale is required

Alpha Grade

10-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

9 – 10

Sobresaliente (Excellent)

4.0

B

7 – 8.9

Bien (Good)

3.0

C

6 – 6.9

aprobado (Pass)

2.0

F

0 – 5.9

Suspenso (Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Magister (Master’s)

Additional Notes

  •  For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •   A minimum grade of 4 on a 5-point scale is required. 

Grade

5-point Scale

Description

Grade Point

A

5

Suureparane (Excellent)

4.0

B

4

Vaga Hea (Very Good)

3.0

C

3

Hea (Good)

2.0

D

2

Rahuldav (Satisfactory)

1.0

F

1

Kasin (Poor)

0

F

0

Mittesooritatud (Insufficient))

0
 

 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4 year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of B, or 70 out of 100, is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Grade Point

A

80 – 100

4.0

B

70 – 79

3.3

C

60 – 69

2.0

D

50 – 59

1.0

E

40 – 49

1.0

F

0 – 49

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-5 year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Percentage scales vary from institution to institution. If the percentage scale does not match the scale below, the institution scale must be used to make the conversion. Make sure that a copy of the institution scale is uploaded with the transcript.
  • A minimum grade of B is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Grade Point

A

85 – 100

4.0

A-

80 – 84

3.7

B+

75 – 79

3.3

B

68 – 74

3.0

B-

65 – 67

2.7

C+

60 – 64

2.3

C

50 – 59

2.0

C-

45 – 50

2.0

D

40 – 44

1.0

F

0 – 39

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 3-year Bachelor’s (after year 13, Form 7)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Percentage scales may vary from institution to institution. If the percentage scale does not match the scale below, the institution scale must be used to make the conversion. Make sure that a copy of the institution scale is uploaded with the transcript.
  • A minimum grade of B, or 65 out of 100, is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Grade Point

A

80 – 100

4.0

B

65 – 79

3.0

C

50 – 64

2.0

E, F

0 – 49

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto/Ykershögskolaexamen
  • 4-year professional degree

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Maisterin tutkinto/Magisterexamen (master’s)
  • Professional master’s degree

Additional Notes

  • Applicants who have obtained a three-year undergraduate degree must also complete a master’s in order to be eligible for admission to a master’s degree at McGill.
  • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be eligible for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 3 on a 5-point scale is required.

Alpha Grade

Numeric

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

5

Erinomainen

(Excellent)

4.0

B+

4

Kiitettävä

(Very good)

3.3

B

3

Hyvä

(Good)

3.0

C

2

Tyydyttävä

(Satisfactory)

2.0

D

1

Välttävä

(Sufficient)

1.0

F

0

Hylätty

(Failure)

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Maîtrise (Master’s) (BACC + 4)
  • Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of Engineer)
  • Diplôme de Grande Ecole (Diploma of Higher School of Professional Education)
  • Diplôme d’Etat de Docteur (State Diploma of Doctor)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures (DES) or Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS)
  • Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)

Additional Notes

  • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • The minimum grade required: 12 on a 20-point scale or an overall standing of Assez Bien.

Alpha Grade

20-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

16 – 20

Très Bien (Outstanding)

4.0

A-

14 – 15.9

Bien (Very Good)

3.7

B+

13 – 13.9

Assez Bien (Good)

3.3

B

12 – 12.9

Assez Bien (Good)

3.0

C

10 – 11.9

Passable (Pass)

2.0

F

0 – 9.9

Ajourné (Fail)

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Maîtrise (Master’s) (BACC + 4)
  • Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of Engineer)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Doctorat

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 12 out of 20, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

Alpha Grade

20-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

16 – 20

Très Bien (Outstanding)

4.0

A-

14 – 15.9

Bien (Very Good)

3.7

B+

13 – 13.9

Assez Bien (Good)

3.3

B

12 – 12.9

Assez Bien (Good)

3.0

C

10 – 11.9

Passable (Pass)

2.0

F

0 – 9.9

Ajourné (Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements:

  • 4-year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of B is required.

Alpha Grade

Grade Point

A+, A

4.0

A-

3.7

B+

3.3

B

3.0

B-

2.7

C+

2.3

C

2.0

C-

2.0

D

1.0

F

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Bakalavris Kharishki (Bachelor’s)
  • Specialistis Diplomi (Specialist Diploma)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Magistris Kharishki (Master’s)
  • Diplomi in… (professional master’s)

Additional Notes

  • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • The minimum grade required is 81 on 100, or 4 on a 5-point scale.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Numeric

Grade Point

A

91 – 100

5

4.0

B

81 – 90

4

3.0

C

71 – 80

3

2.0

D

61 – 70

–

1.0

E

51 – 60

–

1.0

FX

41 – 50

–

0

F

0 – 40

2

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Bakkalaureus
  • 4-5 year Diplom (Diploma)
  • Magister Atrium
  • Staatsexamen, Straatsprufung or Erste Prüfung/Erste Juristiche Straatsprufung (Law State Exam)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master
  • Magister
  • Doktor

Additional Notes

  • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.
  • Vordiplom or DiplomV from Fachhochschule (Diplom FH) is not recognized for admission

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 2.0 on a 5-point scale (on a reverse grade point), or an overall standing of Gut (good), is required. For studies in Law, a minimum grade of 10 on an 18-point scale, or an overall standing of Vollbefriedigend (fully satisfactory), is required.

Alpha Grade

Numeric

(5-point Scale)

Numeric

(18-point Scale)

Descriptive

Descriptive

(Law studies)

Grade Point

A

1.0 – 1.6

16 – 18

Sehr gut

Sehr gut

4.0

B+

1.7 – 1.9

13 – 15.9

Gut +

Gut (Law)

3.3

B

2.0 – 2.3

10 – 12.9

Gut

 

Vollbefriedigend

3.0

B-

2.4 – 3.3

7 – 9.9

Befriedigend

Befriedigend

2.7

C

3.4 – 3.7

4 – 6.9

Ausreichend

–

2.0

D

3.8 – 4.0

–

–

–

1.0

F

4.1 – 5.0

0 – 3.9

Nicht ausreichend

Mangelhaft/

Ungenügend

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Applicants who have completed Advanced Levels (at least three subjects) can be considered on a four-year bachelor’s. Please upload final A-Level results along with university transcripts.
  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • An overall grade of 60 on 100, or an overall standing of Second Class Honours, Upper Division, is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Division/Class

Grade Point

A

70 – 100

First Class Honours

4.0

B+

60 – 69

Second Class Honours, Upper Division

3.3

B-

50 – 59

Second Class Honours, Lower Division

2.7

C

40 – 49

Third Class/Pass

2.0

F

0 – 39

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-6 year Ptychio (Diploma)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Metaptychiako (Diploma of Specialization)

Additional Notes

  •  For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •    A minimum grade of 7 on a 10-point scale is required.

Alpha Grade

10-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

8.5 – 10

Excellent

4.0

B

7 – 8.49

Very Good

3.0

C

5 – 6.9

Good/Pass

2.0

F

0 – 4

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Baccalaureatus
  • Titulo

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Magister (Master's)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 81 out of 100 is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

90 – 100

Excelente

(Excellent)

4.0

B

81 – 90

Muy Bueno

(Very Good)

3.0

C+

71 – 80

Bueno

(Good)

2.3

C

61 – 70

Aceptable

(Acceptable)

2.0

D

51 – 60

Minimo Acetable

(Barely Acceptable)

1.0

F

0 – 60

Inaceptable/Reprobado

(Unacceptable/Fail)

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Maîtrise (Master’s) (BACC + 4)
  • Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of Engineer)
  • Diplôme d’Etat de Docteur (State Diploma of Doctor)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 2-year Mastère (after DES or Maîtrise)
  • Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation must be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 12 out of 20, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

Alpha Grade

20-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

16 – 20

Très Bien

(Outstanding)

4.0

A-

14 – 15.9

Bien

(Very Good)

3.7

B+

13 – 13.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

3.3

B

12 – 12.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

3.0

C

10 – 11.9

Passable

(Pass)

2.0

F

0 – 9.9

Ajourné

(Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of B is required.

Grade

Description

Grade Point

A

Distinction

4.0

B

Good

3.0

C

Satisfactory

2.0

D

Minimal Pass

1.0

F

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements:

  • 4-year Licence (Licenciate)
  • 4-year Diplôme (professional diploma)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements:

  • Maîtrise (Master’s)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • The 100-point grading scale is the most common, though a variety of grading scales are used in private institutions. Certain institutions use letter grades from A through F.
  • A minimum grade of 70 out of 100 is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage A

(60 pass)

Percentage B

(60 pass)

Grade Point

A

80 – 100

80 – 100

4.0

B

70 – 79

70 – 79

3.0

C

60 – 69

60 – 69

2.0

D

–

50 – 59

1.0

F

0 – 59

0 – 49

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Licenciatura
  • 4-year Título

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Maestria (Master's)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 80 out of 100 is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

90 – 100

Avanzado

(Advanced)

4.0

B

80 – 89

Muy Satisfactorio

(Very Satisfactory)

3.0

C

70 – 79

Satisfactorio

(Satisfactory)

2.0

F

36 – 69

Necesita Mejorar

(Must Improve)

0

F

0 – 35

Insuficiente (Insufficent/Fail)

0
 

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements:

  •  4-year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements:

  • Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • An overall standing of Second Class Honours, Upper Division is required.

Grade

Description

Grade Point

A

First Class Honours

4.0

B+

Second Class Honours, Upper Division

3.3

B-

Second Class Honours, Lower Division

2.7

C

Third Class

2.0

D

Pass

1.0

F

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements:

  • 4-5 year Egytemi Oklevél (university degree)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements:

  • Mester Oklevél
  • Szakirányú Továbbképzési Oklevél (Post-University Specialization)
  • 2-year 120 ECTS-credit Mesterkepzes/Mesterfokozat

Additional Notes

  • Applicants with a 4-year college diploma (Főiskolai Oklevél) can be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • The minimum grade of 4 on a 5-point scale is required.

Alpha Grade

5-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

5

Jeles

(Excellent)

4.0

B

4

Jó

(Good)

3.0

C

3

Közepes

(Fair)

2.0

D

2

Elégséges

(Satisfactory)

1.0

F

1

Elégtelen

(Unsatisfactory/Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Baccalaureatus/Candidatus (Bachelor’s)
  • Kandidatspróf (professional degree)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Meistarapróf/Magister (Master’s)

Additional Notes

  • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • The minimum grade of 6 on a 10-point scale is required.

Alpha Grade

10-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

9.0  – 10

Distinction/Honours

4.0

A-

7.25 – 8.99

First Class

3.7

B

6.0 – 7.24

Second Class

3.0

C

5.0 – 5.99

Third Class

2.0

F

0 – 4.99

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Bachelor’s
  • 3-year Bachelor’s from institutions with a NAAC rating of “A”
  • 2-year Master’s awarded beyond a 3-year Bachelor’s from institutions with a NAAC rating below “A”

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s (awarded after a 4-year Bachelor’s)
  • Master’s (awarded after a 3-year Bachelor’s from a school with a NAAC rating of “A”)
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Master of Law

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • Note on the 10-point scale. Many institutions use a unique conversion of the 10-point scale. When calculating a conversion, please use the grading scale included with your transcript, or provided by your institution.
  • A minimum overall of 55 out of 100 is required, or a standing of Second Division, Upper (or Second Division if there is no upper/lower classification).
     

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Division or Class

Grade Point

S, O, A++, A+, Excellent

100

First Class Exemplary

4.0

A

80 – 100

First Class Distinction

4.0

A-

60 – 79

First Division

First Class

3.7

B+

55 – 59

Second Division, Upper

3.3

B

—

Second Division

3.0

B-

50 – 54

Second Division, Lower

2.7

C

33 – 49

Third Division

Third Class

Pass Class

2.0

D, E

—

—

1.0

F

0 – 32

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Sarjana Strata 1/S1 (Stage 1 degree)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Magister/Strata 2/S2 (Master’s/Stage 2 degree)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 3 on a 4-point scale is required.

Alpha Grade

4-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

4

Excellent

4.0

B

3

Good

3.0

C

2

Average/Pass

2.0

D

1

Low Pass

1.0

F

0

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-year  Karshenasi (Bachelor’s)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Karshenasi Arshad (Master’s)

Additional Notes

  •  Students must submit original documents in Persian and in English, certified and translated by the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •  The minimum passing grade in an undergraduate program is 10.
  •  The minimum passing grade in an graduate program is 12.
  •   A minimum grade of 14 on 20 is required for undergraduate programs, while a 15 on 20 is required for graduate programs.
     

Alpha Grade

20-point Scale

(10 pass, undergraduate)

20-point Scale

(12 pass, graduate)

Grade Point

A

16 – 20

18 – 20

4.0

B

14 – 15

15 – 17

3.0

C

12 – 13

12 – 14

2.0

D

10 – 11

–

1.0

F

0 – 9

0 – 11

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •  A minimum grade of 70 out of 100 is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

90 - 100

Excellent

4.0

A-

80 – 89

Very Good

3.7

B

70 – 79

Good

3.0

B-

60 – 69

Medium

2.7

C

50 - 59

Pass

2.0

F

0 – 49

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-year Bachelor’s (Honours)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Master’s

Additional Notes

  • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • The minimum overall standing required is Second Class, Upper Division.

Alpha Grade

Division/Class

Grade Point

A

First Class

4.0

B+

Second Class Honours, Upper

3.3

B-

Second Class Honours, Lower

2.7

C

Third Class

2.0

D

Pass

1.0

F

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Master’s

Additional Notes

  •  For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    •  Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    •  Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    •  Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •  A minimum grade of 75 out of 100 is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

85 – 100

Excellent

4.0

B

75 – 84

Good

3.0

C

65 – 74

Fair

2.0

D

50 – 64

Pass

1.0

F

0 – 49

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Laurea (Bachelor’s)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Diploma di Specialistica (Diploma of Specialist)
  • Laurea Specialistica
  • Laurea Magistrale

Additional Notes

  • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    •   Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    •   Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    •   Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •  A minimum grade of 24 out of 30 is required.

Alpha Grade

Numeric
(30-point Scale)

Grade Point

A

30

4.0

A-

28 – 29

3.7

B+

26 – 27

3.3

B

24 – 25

3.0

B-

22 – 23

2.7

C+

20 – 21

2.3

C

18 – 19

2.0

F/U

0 – 17

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Bachelor’s
  • 3-year Bachelor’s degrees are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • For institutions using a percentage scale, convert the average using the institution’s own grading and conversion scale. Make sure a copy of the scale is included with the uploaded transcript.
  • A minimum overall standing of Upper Second Class Honours is required.

Alpha Grade

Division/Class

Grade Point

A

1st Class Honours

4.0

B+

Upper 2nd Class Honours

3.3

B-

Lower 2nd Class Honours

2.7

C

Pass

2.0

F

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Gakushi Shogo (Bachelor’s)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Shushi-go (Master’s)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Failed and repeated courses are not always reported.
  • A minimum grade of 70 out of 100 is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

80 – 100

Yu

(Excellent)

4.0

B

70 – 79

Ryo

(Very Good)

3.0

C

60 – 69

Ka

(Good/Average)

2.0

F

0 – 59

Fuka

(Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-6 year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • For institutions using a percentage scale different from the one presented below, convert the average using the institution’s own grading and conversion scale. Make sure a copy of the scale is included with the uploaded transcript.
  • A minimum grade of 80 out of 100 is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Grade Point

A

90 – 100

4.0

B

80 – 89

3.0

C

70 – 79

2.0

D

50 – 69

1.0

F

0 – 49

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Bakalar (Bachelor’s)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Diplom Spetsialista (Specialist’s degree)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 80 out of 100, or 3.00 out of 4.00, is required

Alpha Grade

4-point Scale

5-point Scale

Percentage

Grade Point

A

4.00

5

95 – 100

4.0

A-

3.67

–

90 – 94

3.7

B+

3.33

–

85 – 89

3.3

B

3.00

4

80 – 84

3.0

B-

2.67

–

75 – 79

2.7

C+

2.33

–

70 – 74

2.3

C

2.00

3

65 – 69

2.0

C-

1.67

–

60 – 64

1.7

D+

1.33

–

55 – 59

1.3

D

1.00

–

50 – 54

1.0

F

0.00

2

0 – 49

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum of 60 out of 100, or an overall standing of Second Class Honours, Upper Division, is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

70 – 100

First Class Honours

4.0

B+

60 – 69

Second Class Honours,

Upper Division

3.3

B-

50 – 59

Second Class Honours,

Lower Division

2.7

C

40 – 49

Pass

2.0

F

0 – 39

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-5 year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •  A minimum grade of B, or 80 out of 100, is required.
     

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Description

Grade Point

A

90 – 100

Distinction

4.0

A-

–

Distinction

3.7

B+

–

Very Good

3.3

B

80 – 89

Very Good

3.0

B-

–

Very Good

2.7

C+

–

Good

2.3

C

70 – 79

Good

2.0

D+

–

Pass/Satisfactory

1.0

D

60 – 69

Pass/Satisfactory

1.0

F

0 – 59

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Diplom Bakalavra (Bachelor’s Diploma)
  • 5-year Diplom Spetsialista (Diploma of Specialist)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Diplom Magistra (Diploma of Magister)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of B, or 4 out of 5 is required.

Numeric

Descriptive

Converted McGill

Alpha Grade

Converted McGill

Grade Point

5

Otlichno

(Excellent)

A

4.0

4

Khorosho

(Good)

B

3.0

3

Udovletvoritelno (Satisfactory/Pass)

C

2.0

2

Neudovietvoritelno

(Unsatisfactory/Fail)

F

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-year Bakalaurs (Bachelor’s)
  •  5-year Diploms (professional degree)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Magistrs (Master’s)

Additional Notes

  •  For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 7 on a 10-point scale is required.
     

Alpha Grade

Numeric

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

10

Izcili (with Distinction

4.0

A-

9

Teicami (Excellent)

3.7

B+

8

Loti labi (Very good)

3.3

B

7

Labi (Good)

3.0

C+

6

Gandriz labi (Almost Good)

2.3

C

5

Viduveji (Satisfactory)

2.0

D

4

Gandriz Viduveji (Almost Satisfactory)

1.0

F

1 – 3

Neapierinosi (Unsatisfactory)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Bachelor’s
  • License comprising 180-240 ECTS credit

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Magistrs (Master’s)
  • Master de Recherche comprising 90-120 ECTS

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum of 12 on a 20-point scale, or 70 out of 100, is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

20-point Scale

Grade Point

A

80 – 100

18 – 20

4.0

A-

–

16 – 17.9

3.7

B+

 –

14 – 15.9

3.3

B

70 – 79

12 – 13.9

3.0

C

60 – 69

10 – 11.9

2.0

D

50 – 59

–

1.0

F

0

0 – 9.9

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4 year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of B, or 80 out of 100, is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Grade Point

A

90 – 100

4.0

B

80 – 89

3.0

C

70 – 79

2.0

D

60 – 69

1.0

F

0 – 59

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  •  A minimum grade of 65 out of 100 is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

85 – 100

Excellent

4.0

A-

75 – 84

Very Good

3.7

B

65 – 74

Good

3.0

C

50 – 64

Pass

2.0

F

0 – 49

Weak/Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Maîtrise (Master’s) (BACC + 4)
  • Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of Engineer)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)
  • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures (DES)
  • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation must be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 12 out of 20, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

Alpha Grade

Numeric

(20-point scale)

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

16 – 20

Très Bien

(Outstanding)

4.0

A-

14 – 15.9

Bien

(Very Good)

3.7

B+

13 – 13.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

3.3

B

12 – 12.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

3.0

C

10 – 11.9

Passable

(Pass)

2.0

F

0 – 9.9

Ajourné

(Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4 year Bachelor’s

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of B, or 60 out of 100, is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Division/Class

Grade Point

A

75 – 100

Undoubted Distinction

4.0

A

70 – 89

Marginal Distinction

4.0

B

60 – 69

Bare Distinction

3.0

C

50 – 59

Pass

2.0

D

40 – 49

Bare Pass

1.0

F

35 – 39

Marginal Failure

0

F

0 – 34

Undoubted Failure

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Baccalaureate degree
  • 4-year Sarjana Muda (Bachelor’s)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s
  • Sarjana (Master’s)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of B, or 60 out of 100, is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Grade Point

A

70 – 100

4.0

B+

60 – 69

3.3

B-

50 – 59

2.7

C

40 – 49

2.0

F

0 – 39

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Maîtrise (Master’s) (BACC + 4)
  • Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of Engineer)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)
  • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures (DES)
  • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation must be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 12 out of 20, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

Alpha Grade

Numeric

(20-point scale)

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

16 – 20

Très Bien

(Outstanding)

4.0

A-

14 – 15.9

Bien

(Very Good)

3.7

B+

13 – 13.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

3.3

B

12 – 12.9

Assez Bien

(Good Enough)

3.0

C

10 – 11.9

Passable

(Pass)

2.0

F

0 – 9.9

Ajourné

(Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (following Upper Secondary Matriculation Certificate)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s degree

Additional Notes

  • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
    • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
    • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
    • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of B, or 70 out of 100, is required.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

 Grade Point

A+

95 – 100

4.0

A

80 – 94

4.0

B+

75 – 79

3.3

B

70 – 74

3.0

C+

65 – 69

2.3

C

55 – 64

2.0

D+

50 – 54

1.3

D

45 – 49

1.0

F

0 – 44

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 4-year Maîtrise (Master’s) (BACC + 4)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Not applicable

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • A minimum grade of 12 out of 20, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

Alpha Grade

20-point Scale

Descriptive

Grade Point

A

16 – 20

Très Bien (Outstanding)

4.0

A-

14 – 15.9

Bien (Very Good)

3.7

B+

13 – 13.9

Assez Bien (Good)

3.3

B

12 – 12.9

Assez Bien (Good)

3.0

C

10 – 11.9

Passable (Pass)

2.0

F

0 – 9.9

Ajourné (Fail)

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  • 3-4 year Bachelor's

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Master’s

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
  • Percentage grades may vary from institution to institution.

Alpha Grade

Percentage

Division/Class

Converted

McGill Grade Point

A

70 – 100

First Class

4.0

B+

60 – 69

Second Class Honours, Upper

3.3

B

–

Second Class Honours (no division)

3.0

B-

53 – 59

Second Class Honours, Lower

2.7

C

42 – 52

Third Class

2.0

D

38 – 41

Pass

1.0

F

0 - 37

Fail

0

Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

  •  4-year Licenciatura
  • 4-year Título Profesional (Professional Title)

Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Grado de Maestro / Maestría
  • Título de Especialista (Title of Specialist)

Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

  • A minimum grade of 8 out of 10, or 80 out of 100, is required.
  • Some graduate programs have a different passing grade.
     

Alpha Grade

Percentage

10-point Scale

Grade Point

A

90 – 100

10

4.0

A-

–

9

3.7

B+

80 – 89

–

3.3

B

–

8

3.0

B-

70 – 79

7

2.70

C

60 – 69

6

2.0

F

0 – 59

0 – 5

0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bachelor’s degree

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s degree

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of B, or 80 out of 100, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Grade Point

    A

    90 – 100

    4.0

    B

    80 – 89

    3.0

    C

    70 – 79

    2.0

    D

    60 – 69

    1.0

    F

    0 – 4

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  4-year Licence (Bachelor’s)
    •  Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of Engineer)
    •  5-year Diplôme d’Ingénieur d’Etat (Engineering Diploma)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieurs (DES)
    •  DES Spécialisées (DESS)
    •  Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieurs Approfondies (DESA)

    Additional Notes

    •  For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    •  A minimum grade of 14 on a 20-point scale is required.

    Alpha Grade

    20-point Scale

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    16 – 20

    Très bien

    4.0

    B+

    14 – 15.9

    Bien

    3.3

    B-

    12 – 13.9

    Assez Bien

    2.7

    C

    10 – 11.9

    Passable

    2.0

    F

    0 – 9

    Ajourné/Insuffisant

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 5-year Bachelor’s degree
    • Master’s degree

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s degree following a 5-year bachelor’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of B is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Grade Point

    A

    75 – 100

    4.0

    B

    50 – 74

    3.0

    C

    40 – 49

    2.0

    D

    30 – 39

    1.0

    F

    0 – 29

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bachelor’s
    • Master’s (following a 3-year bachelor’s degree)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master of Philosophy
    • Master’s (following a 4-year bachelor’s degree)

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • A minimum of 45 out of 100, or an overall standing of Second Class, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Class/Division

    Grade Point

    A

    75 – 100

    First Division (Honours)

    4.0

    A-

    60 – 74

    First Division

    3.7

    B

    45 - 59

    Second Division

    3.0

    C

    33 – 44

    Pass, Third Division

    2.0

    F

    0 – 32

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  Doctoraal
    •  Ingénieur; Meester (Engineer)
    • Meester in de rechten (Master of Law)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  Master’s

    Additional Notes

    •  For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    •  A minimum overall grade of 6.5 on a 10-point scale is required.

    Alpha Grade

    10-point Scale

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    8.5 – 10

    Ultmuntend (Excellent)

    4.0

    B+

    7.5 – 8.4

    Goed (Good)

    3.3

    B

    6.5 – 7.4

    Ruim Voldoende (Amply Satisfactory)

    3.0

    C

    6 – 6.4

    Voldoende (Satisfactory)

    2.0

    D

    5

    Bijna Voloende (Almost Satisfactory)

    1.0

    F

    1 – 4

    Onvoldoende (Insufficient)

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bachelor’s
    • 3-year Bachelor’s + 1-year honours

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s
    • 2-year Master’s following a 3-year Bachelor’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of B is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A+

    High First

    4.0

    A

    Clear First

    4.0

    A-

    Bare First

    3.7

    B+

    High Second

    3.3

    B

    Clear Second

    3.0

    B-

    Bare Second

    2.7

    C+

    Sound Pass

    2.3

    C

    Pass

    2.0

    C-

    Marginal Pass

    1.7

    D

    Failure

    0

    E

    Failure

    0

    F

    Failure

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4 or 5-year Licenciatura (Licentiate)
    • Título de… (Title of…/professional degree)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Maestría (Master’s)

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of B is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    90 – 100

    Sobresaliente

    (Outstanding)

    4.0

    B+

    80 – 89

    Muy Bueno

    (Very Good)

    3.3

    B

    70 – 79

    Bueno

    (Good)

    3.0

    C

    60 – 69

    Regular

    (Average /Pass)

    2.0

    F

    0 – 59

    Reprobado

    (Fail)

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Maîtrise (Master’s) (BACC + 4)
    • Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of Engineer)
    • Diplôme d’Etat de Docteur (State Diploma of Doctor)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures (DES) or Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS)
    • Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation must be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • A minimum grade of 12 out of 20, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    20-point Scale

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    16 – 20

    Très Bien

    (Outstanding)

    4.0

    A-

    14 – 15.9

    Bien

    (Very Good)

    3.7

    B+

    13 – 13.9

    Assez Bien

    (Good Enough)

    3.3

    B

    12 – 12.9

    Assez Bien

    (Good Enough)

    3.0

    C

    10 – 11.9

    Passable

    (Pass)

    2.0

    F

    0 – 9.9

    Ajourné

    (Fail)

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year bachelor’s, or equivalent

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Notes

    • Some institutions using a percentage grade scale may have a different conversion from the scale provided below. In such cases the institution scale should be used to make the conversion. Make sure that a copy of the institution grading scale is uploaded with the transcript.
    • The National Diploma and Higher National Diploma are not recognized for admission to a graduate-level program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • A minimum grade of B, 60 out of 100, or Second Class, Upper Division, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    CGPA

    (4-point scale)

    CGPA

    (5-point scale)

    Percentage

    Class/Division

    Converted

    McGill

    Alpha Grade

    Converted McGill

    Grade Point

    A

    4.00

    5.00

    70– 100

    First Class (Honours)

    A

    4.0

    B+

    3.50 – 3.99

    4.50 – 4.99

    60 – 69

    Second Class,

    Upper Division

    B+

    3.3

    B

    3.00 – 3.49

    4.00 – 4.49

    –

    Second Class

    (no division)

    B

    3.0

    B-

    2.50 – 2.99

    3.50 – 3.99

    50 – 59

    Second Class,

    Lower Division

    B-

    2.7

    C

    2.00 – 2.49

    3.00 – 3.49

    45 – 49

    Third Class

    C

    2.0

    D

    1.00 – 1.99

    2.00 – 2.99

    40 – 44

    Pass

    D

    1.0

    E

    –

    1.00 – 1.99

    –

    Poor Pass

    D

    1.0

    F

    0.00 – 0.99

    0.00 – 0.99

    0 – 39

    Fail

    F

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 3 or 4-year Bachelor’s

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Additional Comments

    • A three-year bachelor’s degree from Norway is acceptable for admission to a master’s-level program. Primary and secondary studies in Norway normally equal 13 years of study (7+3+3).
    • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of 2.0 on a 6-point scale is normally required.
    • Some programs may have a higher failure grade.

    Alpha Grade

    Numeric

    Grade Point

    		  

    A

    1.0 – 1.50

    4.0

    		  

    B

    1.51 – 2.5

    3.3

    		  

    C

    2.51 – 3.25

    2.0

    		  

    D

    3.26 – 3.9

    1.0

    		  

    E

    –

    1.0

    		  

    F

    4.0 – 6.0

    0

    		  

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  4-year Bachelor’s

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • A minimum grade of 60 out of 100, or Second Class Honours, Upper Division, is required.
       

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Class/Division

    Grade Point

    A

    70– 100

    First Class (Honours)

    4.0

    B+

    60 – 69

    Second Class Honours, Upper

    3.3

    B-

    50 – 59

    Second Class Honours, Lower

    2.7

    C

    45 – 49

    Third Class

    2.0

    D

    40 – 44

    Pass

    1.0

    F

    0 – 39

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  4-5 year Bachelor’s

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    •  A minimum grade of 70 out of 100 is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Grade Point

    A

    90 – 100

    4.0

    B+

    80 – 89

    3.3

    B

    70 – 79

    3.0

    C

    60 – 69

    2.0

    D

    50 – 59

    1.0

    F

    0 – 49

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year bachelor’s

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • A minimum grade of B, or Second Class, Upper Division, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Class/Division

    Converted

    McGill

    Alpha Grade

    Converted McGill

    Grade Point

    A

    First Class (Honours)

    A

    4.0

    B+

    Second Class,

    Upper Division

    B+

    3.3

    B

    --

    B

    3.0

    B-

    Second Class,

    Lower Division

    B-

    2.7

    C

    Third Class

    C

    2.0

    D

    Pass

    D

    1.0

    F

    Fail

    F

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  4-5 year:
      • Licenciado/Licenciatura (Licenciate)
      • Título Profesional (Professional Title)
      • Bachiller (Bachelor)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  Maestría (Master’s)
    •  Especialista (Specialization)

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    •  A minimum grade of 12 on a 20-point scale is required.
       

    Grade

    20-point Scale

    Description

    Grade Point

    A

    15 – 20

    Excelente (Excellent)

    4.0

    B+

    13 – 14

    Muy Bueno (Very Good)

    3.3

    B

    12

    Bueno (Good)

    3.0

    C

    11

    Aprobado (Passing)

    2.0

    F

    0 - 10

    Reprobado (Failure)

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 6 years of postgraduate study, completion of both Bachelor’s and Master’s

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Doctoral degree beyond 6 years, or two Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of 2 on a 5-point reverse grading scale is required.
       

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Numeric

    Grade Point

    A

    90 – 100

    1

    4.0

    A

    90 – 94

    1.25

    3.7

    A-

    –

    1.50

    3.7

    B+

    –

    1.75

    3.3

    B

    85 – 89

    2

    3.0

    B-

    80 – 84

    2.25

    2.7

    C+

    –

    2.5

    2.3

    C

    75 – 79

    2.75

    2.0

    C-

    –

    3

    2.0

    D

    70 – 74

    4

    1.0

    F

    0 – 69

    5

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Licencjat
    • 4-year Inzynier

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Magister

    Additional Notes

    • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of 4 on a 5-point grading scale is required.
       

    Alpha Grade

    Numeric

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    5.5

    5

    Celujacy (Excellent)

    Bardzo dobry (Very Good)

    4.0

    B+

    4.5

    Dobry Plus

    (Good Plus)

    3.3

    B

    4

    Dobry

    (Good)

    3.0

    C+

    3.5

    Dostateczny Plus

    (Satisfactory Plus)

    2.3

    C

    3

    Dostateczny

    (Satisfactory)

    2.0

    F

    0 – 2

    Niedostateczny

    (Fail)

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-5 year Licenciatura (Licenciate)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  Mestrado/Mestre (Master’s)

    Additional Notes

    •  For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    •  A minimum grade of 14 out of 20 is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Numeric

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    18 – 20

    Muito bom

    4.0

    B+

    16 – 17

    Bom

    3.3

    B

    14 – 15

    Bom

    3.0

    C

    10 – 13

    Suficiente

    2.0

    F

    0 – 9

    Insuficiente

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  4-5 year Grado de Bachillerato (Bachelor’s)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  Grado de Maestría (Master’s)

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    •  A minimum grade of 3.0 on a 4-point grading scale is required.
       

    Grade

    4-point Scale

    Description

    Grade Point

    A

    4

    Excellent

    4.0

    B

    3

    Good

    3.0

    C

    2

    Average/Fair

    2.0

    D

    1

    Poor, Minimum pass

    1.0

    F

    0

    Failure

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bachelor's

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of 14 out of 20 is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Grade Point

    A

    4.0

    A-

    3.7

    B+

    3.3

    B

    3.0

    B-

    2.7

    C+

    2.3

    C

    2.0

    C-

    2.0

    D

    1.0

    F

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-6 year Diploma de Licenta (Licenciate Diploma)
    • 4-6 year Diploma de Inginer (Engineer Diploma)
    • 4-6 year Diploma de Architect (Architect Diploma)
    • 4-6 year Diploma de Doctor-Medic (Medical Doctor Diploma)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Diploma de Maistru/Master/Magister (Master’s Diploma)
    • Diploma de Studii Aprofundante (Advanced Studies Diploma)

    Additional Notes

    • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    •  A minimum grade of 7 out of 10 is required.

    Grade

    10-point Scale

    Description

    Grade Point

    A

    9 – 10

    Excelent (Excellent)

    4.0

    B

    7 – 8

    Bine (Good)

    3.0

    C

    5 – 6

    Suficient (Sufficient)

    2.0

    F

    0 – 4

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Diplom Bakalavra (Bachelor’s Diploma)
    • 5-year Diplom Spetsialista (Diploma of Specialist)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Diplom Magistra (Diploma of Magister)
    • Diplom Kandidata Nauk (Diploma of Candidate of Sciences)

    Additional Notes

    • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of B, or 4 out of 5 is required.

    Grade

    5-point Scale

    Description

    Grade Point

    A

    5

    Otlichno

    (Excellent)

    4.0

    B

    4

    Khorosho

    (Good)

    3.0

    C

    3

    Udovletvoritelno (Satisfactory)

    2.0

    F

    2

    Neudovietvoritelno

    (Fail)

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bachelor’s
    • 2-year Baccalauréat + 2-year Licence
    • 2-year Baccalauréat + Diplome d’Ingenieur

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Maîtrise

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Percentage scales vary from institution to institution. If the percentage scale does not match the scale below, the institution scale must be used to make the conversion. Make sure that a copy of the institution scale is uploaded with the transcript.
    • A minimum grade of B, or 75 out of 100, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage A

    Numeric

    (20-point scale)

    Descriptive

    Percentage B

    Division/Class

    Grade Point

    A

    90 – 100

    16 – 20

    Très Bien

    (Outstanding)

    80 – 100

    First Class Honours

    4.0

    A-

    –

    14 – 15.9

    Bien

    (Very Good)

    –

    –

    3.7

    B+

    80 – 89

    13 – 13.9

    Assez Bien

    (Good Enough)

    70 – 79

    Second Class Honours, Upper Division

    3.3

    B

    70 – 79

    12 – 12.9

    Assez Bien

    (Good Enough)

    –

    –

    3.0

    B-

    –

    –

    –

    60 – 69

    Second Class Honours, Lower Division

    2.7

    C

    50 – 69

    10 – 11.9

    Passable

    (Pass)

    50 – 59

    Third Division

    2.0

    F

    0 – 49

    0 – 9.9

    Ajourné

    (Fail)

    0 -49

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-6-year Baccaloreous (Bachelor’s)
    • 4-year Bachelor’s

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Darajat al Magisteer (Master’s)

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of B, 80 out of 100, or a 3 on a 5-point scale is required.

    Grade

    Percentage

    5-point Scale

    Description

    Grade Point

    A

    90 – 100

    4.0 – 5.0

    Excellent

    4.0

    B

    80 – 89

    3.0 – 3.9

    Very Good

    3.0

    C

    70 – 79

    2.0 – 2.9

    Good

    2.0

    D

    60 – 69

    1.0 – 1.9

    Pass, Weak

    1.0

    F

    0 – 59

    0.0 – 0.9

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Maîtrise (Master’s) (BACC + 4)
    • Diplôme d’Ingénieur (Diploma of Engineer)
    • Diplôme d’Etat de Docteur (State Diploma of Doctor)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS)
    • Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation must be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • A minimum grade of 12 out of 20, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    20-point Scale

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    16 – 20

    Très Bien

    (Outstanding)

    4.0

    A-

    14 – 15.9

    Bien

    (Very Good)

    3.7

    B+

    13 – 13.9

    Assez Bien

    (Good Enough)

    3.3

    B

    12 – 12.9

    Assez Bien

    (Good Enough)

    3.0

    C

    10 – 11.9

    Passable

    (Pass)

    2.0

    F

    0 – 9.9

    Ajourné

    (Fail)

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-6-year Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja (Bachelor’s)
    • Diploma Spetsijalističke Strukovne Studije (following the 3-year Osnovne Strukovne Studije diploma)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Magistar Nauka / Magistar Umetnosti (Master of Science / Master of Arts)
    • Diploma Integrisane Akademske Studije (Integrated Studies Diploma)
    • Master Akademske Studije (Master of Applied Studies)

    Additional Notes

    • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants who complete a 180 ECTS-credit Osnovne Strukovne Studije diploma must also complete the 60 ECTS-credit Diploma Spetsijalističke Strukovne Studije to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.
      • Applicants who have completed a combined 300 ECTS credits, with a bachelor’s degree and a Diploma Integrisane Akademske Studije (Integrated Studies Diploma) or Master Akademske Studije (Master of Academic Studies), may be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of B, 80 out of 100, or a 3 on a 5-point scale is required.
    • Percentage scales may vary from institution to institution. If the percentage scale does not match the scale below, the institution scale must be used to make the conversion. Make sure that a copy of the institution scale is uploaded with the transcript.

    Grade

    Numeric

    Grade Point

    A

    10

    4.0

    A-

    9

    3.7

    B+

    8

    3.3

    B

    7

    3.0

    C

    6

    2.0

    F

    0 – 5

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bachelor’s
    • Master’s

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Percentage scales may vary from institution to institution. If the percentage scale does not match the scale below, the institution scale must be used to make the conversion. Make sure that a copy of the institution scale is uploaded with the transcript.
    • A minimum grade of B, or a percentage grade equivalent to B, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage A

    Percentage B

    Grade Point

    A

    70 – 100

    70 – 100

    4.0

    B+

    60 – 69

    –

    3.3

    B

    50 – 59

    65 – 69

    3.0

    C

    40 – 49

    50 – 64

    2.0

    D

    35 – 39

    –

    1.0

    E, F

    0 – 34

    0 – 49

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bachelor’s
    • 3-year Bachelor’s (following Advanced Levels)
    • 1-year Bachelor's Degree with Honours (following a 3-year Bachelor’s)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • The minimum grade required is B; the minimum overall standing required is Second Class, Upper Division, or Very Good.

    Alpha Grade

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    AD

    Distinction

    4.0

    A

    Excellent

    First Class

    4.0

    B+

    Very Good

    Second Class, Upper Division

    3.3

    B

    Second Class

    3.0

    B-

    Good

    Second Class, Lower Division

    2.7

    C

    Good Pass/Pass

    Third Class

    2.0

    D

    Pass

    1.0

    F

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bakalár (Bachelor’s Degree)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Magister (Master’s Degree)

    Additional Notes

    • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of 2 on a 4-point grading scale is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Numeric

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    1

    Výborný

    (Excellent)

    4.0

    B+

    1.5

    Vel'mi Dobrý

    (Very good)

    3.3

    B

    2

    Dobrý

    (Very good)

    3.0

    C

    2.5

    Uspokojivý

    (Acceptable)

    2.0

    D/E

    3

    Dostatočny

    (Pass)

    1.0

    F

    4

    Nedostatočny

    (Fail)

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bachelor
    • 4/5-year Diplomirani (Bachelor’s Degree)
    • 4/5-year Akademski (Bachelor’s Degree)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Magister (Master’s Degree)

    Additional Notes

    • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of 7 on a 10-point grading scale is required.

    10 Passing Grade:

    Alpha Grade

    Numeric

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    10

    Odlično

    (Excellent)

    4.0

    A-

    9

    Prav dobro

    (Very good)

    3.7

    B+

    8

    Prav dobro

    (Very good)

    3.3

    B

    7

    Dobro

    (Good)

    3.0

    C

    6

    Zadostno

    (Fair)

    2.0

    F

    0 – 5

    Nezadostno

    (Insufficient)

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bachelor’s degree
    • 4-year Diploma di Laurea
    • 4-year Lawriyada

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s degree

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of B, or 80 out of 100, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Grade Point

    A

    90 – 100

    4.0

    B

    80 – 89

    3.0

    C

    70 – 79

    2.0

    D

    60 – 69

    1.0

    F

    0 – 59

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bachelor’s
    • 1-year Bachelor (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma following a 3-year Bachelor’s

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • A minimum grade if B, or 70 out of 100, or an overall standing of Second Class, Division 1, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Division/Class

    Grade Point

    A

    75 – 100

    First Class

    4.0

    B+

    70 – 74

    Second Class, Division 1

    3.3

    B-

    60 – 69

    Second Class, Division 2

    2.7

    C

    50 – 59

    Third Class

    2.0

    F

    0 - 49

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  4-year Haksa (Bachelor’s)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Soksa (Master’s)

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    •  A minimum of B, or 3.00 on 4.00, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Grade Point

    		  

    A

    4.0

    		  

    A-

    3.7

    		  

    B+

    3.3

    		  

    B

    3.0

    		  

    B-

    2.7

    		  

    C+

    2.3

    		  

    C

    2.0

    		  

    C-

    1.7

    		  

    D

    1.0

    		  

    F

    0

    		  

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Título de Graduado (Title of Graduate)
    • 4/5-year Título de Licenciado (Title of Licenciate)
    • 4/5-year Título de… (Professional Title)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Magister (Master)
    • 2-year Máster Universitario (University Master’s)
    • Diploma de Estudios Superiores Especialzados (Diploma of Specialized Higher Studies)

    Additional Notes

    • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of 7 out of 10 is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Numeric

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A+

    10

    Matrícula de Honor

    (Matriculation with Honors)

    4.0

    A

    9

    Sobresaliente

    (Outstanding)

    4.0

    B+

    8

    Notable

    (Remarkable/Very Good)

    3.3

    B

    7

    Notable

    (Remarkable/Very Good)

    3.0

    C+

    6

    Aprobado

    (Pass)

    2.3

    C

    5

    Aprobado

    (Pass)

    2.0

    F

    0 – 4

    Suspenso/Insufficente

    (Fail)

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-6 year Bachelor’s (Special)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • Some institutions may have a different percentage scale. In this case, use the conversion provided by the institution. Make sure that a copy of the institution scale is uploaded with the transcript.
    • A minimum grade of B, or a minimum overall standing of Second Class, Upper Division, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Division/Class

    Grade Point

    A

    70 – 100

    First Class

    4.0

    B+

    55 – 69

    Second Class, Upper

    3.3

    B-

    40 – 54

    Second Class, Lower

    2.7

    C

    30 – 39

    Pass

    2.0

    F

    0 – 29

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bachelor’s Degree

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s Degree

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Percentage scales may vary from institution to institution. If the percentage scale does not match the scale below, the institution scale must be used to make the conversion. Make sure that a copy of the institution scale is uploaded with the transcript.
    • A minimum grade of B, or 80 out of 100, is required

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Grade Point

    A

    90 – 100

    4.0

    B+

    85 – 89

    3.3

    B

    80 – 85

    3.0

    C+

    75 – 79

    2.3

    C

    70 – 74

    2.0

    D+

    65 – 69

    1.3

    D

    60 – 64

    1.0

    F

    0 – 59

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year bachelor’s (160 points)
    • Combination of bachelor’s/master’s totaling at least 160 points

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Masterexamen
    • Master’s degree completed after 4-year bachelor’s

    Additional Notes

    • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Some areas, such as Law, use a unique grading system. The conversion provided by the institution should be used.
    • A minimum grade of B is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Numeric

    (Engineering programs)

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    5

    Utmärkt

    (Excellent)

    4.0

    B+

    –

    Mycket bra

    (Very Good)

    3.3

    B

    4

    Bra

    (Good)

    3.0

    C

    3

    Tillfredsställande

    (Satisfactory)

    2.0

    D

    –

    Tillräckig

    (Sufficient)

    1.0

    F

    –

    Underkänd

    (Fail)

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-6 year Licence/Lizentiat/Diplom (Licenciate or Diploma)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master's

    Additional Notes

    •  For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    •  The minimum grade of 4.5 on a 6-point scale is required.
       

    Alpha Grade

    Numeric

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    6

    Ausgezeichnet

    (Excellent)

    4.0

    A-

    5.5

    Sehr gut

    (Very Good)

    3.7

    B+

    5

    Gut

    (Good)

    3.3

    B

    4.5

    Befriedigend

    (Satisfactory)

    3.0

    C

    4

    Genügend

    (Pass)

    2.0

    F

    0 – 3.9

    Ungenügend

    (Fail)

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-5 year Licence (Bachelor’s)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • The percentage scale may be different for graduate programs. The institution scale must be used in such cases. Make sure that a copy of the scale is uploaded with the transcript.
    • A minimum grade of 60 out of 100 is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    90 – 100

    Honors

    4.0

    A-

    80 – 89

    Distinction

    3.7

    B+

    70 – 79

    Very Good

    3.3

    B

    60 – 69

    Good

    3.0

    C

    50 – 59

    Pass

    2.0

    F

    0 – 49

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-7 year Bachelor’s

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of 70 out of 100 is required for undergraduate programs.
    • For graduate programs, a pass is normally 70%. Use the scale provided by the institution, and ensure that a copy of the scale is uploaded with the transcript.
    • A grade of D is awarded at some institutions, normally corresponding to 55 – 59%. A grade of D is used only if the grade appears on the institution scale. Make sure that a copy of the institution scale is uploaded with the transcript.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage A

    (Undergraduate)

    Percentage B

    (Graduate)

    Grade Point

    A

    80 – 100

    80 – 100

    4.0

    B

    70 – 79

    70 – 79

    3.0

    C

    60 – 69

    –

    2.0

    D

    –

    –

    1.0

    F

    0 –59

    0 –69

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4 year Bachelor’s
    • 3-year Bachelor’s degrees (honours) are considered case by case

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • A minimum grade of B, or an overall standing of Second Class, Upper, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Division/Class

    Grade Point

    A

    First Class Honours

    4.0

    B+

    Second Class Honours, Upper

    3.3

    B

    –

    3.0

    B-

    Second Class Honours, Lower

    2.7

    C

    Third Class

    2.0

    F

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-6 year Bachelor’s

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Students presenting a Higher Diploma / Higher Degree can be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. A minimum of four years of post-secondary study is required.
    • A minimum grade of B is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Grade Point

    A

    4.0

    B+

    3.3

    B

    3.0

    C+

    2.3

    C

    2.0

    D+

    1.0

    D

    1.0

    F

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4 years of post-secondary studies (3-year License + 1-year Maîtrise)
    • 4-year Master Recherche
    • 5-year Diplôme d'Ingénieur

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS)
    • Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • A minimum grade of 12 on a 20-point scale, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    20-point Scale

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    16 – 20

    Très Bien

    (Outstanding)

    4.0

    A-

    14 – 15.9

    Bien

    (Very Good)

    3.7

    B+

    13 – 13.9

    Assez Bien

    (Good)

    3.3

    B

    12 – 12.9

    Assez Bien

    (Good)

    3.0

    C

    10 – 11.9

    Passable

    (Pass)

    2.0

    F

    0 – 9.9

    Ajourné

    (Fail)

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year bachelor’s
    • 3-year bachelor’s + Advanced Levels or CAPE diploma

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • Percentage scales may vary from institution to institution. If the percentage scale does not match the scale below, the institution scale must be used to make the conversion. Make sure that a copy of the institution scale is uploaded with the transcript.
    • Many professional or specialized degrees award only First Class Honours, Second Class Honours and Pass, or Honours and Pass.
    • A minimum grade of B, 60 out of 100, or an overall standing of Second Class, Upper, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    (University of the West Indies)

    Division/Class

    Grade Point

    A

    70 – 100

    First Class Honours

    4.0

    A-

    67 – 69

    –

    3.7

    B+

    63 – 66

    Second Class Honours, Upper

    3.3

    B

    60 – 62

    –

    3.0

    B-

    57 – 59

    Second Class Honours, Lower

    2.7

    C+

    53 – 56

    –

    2.3

    C

    50 – 52

    Third Class

    2.0

    C-

    47 – 49

    –

    2.0

    D+

    43 – 46

    –

    1.3

    D

    40 – 42

    Pass

    1.0

    F

    0 – 39

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4 years of post-secondary study (3-year License + 1-year Maîtrise)
    • Diplôme National d'Ingénieur

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Mastère / Mastère Professionel / Mastère Spécialisé / Master Recherché
    • Maîtrise (following four years of undergraduate study)
    • 2-year Maîtrise (following a 3-year License)
    • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS)
    • Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • A minimum grade of 12 on a 20-point scale, or an overall standing of Assez Bien, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    20-point Scale

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    16 – 20

    Très Bien

    (Outstanding)

    4.0

    A-

    14 – 15.9

    Bien

    (Very Good)

    3.7

    B+

    13 – 13.9

    Assez Bien

    (Good)

    3.3

    B

    12 – 12.9

    Assez Bien

    (Good enough)

    3.0

    C

    10 – 11.9

    Passable

    (Pass)

    2.0

    F

    0 – 9.9

    Ajourné

    (Fail)

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Lisans Diplomasi (Licenciate Diploma)
    • 4-year Muhendis Diplomasi (Engineering Diploma)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  Yüksek Lisans Diplomasi (Higher Licentiate Diploma)

    Additional Notes

    • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Percentage scales may vary from institution to institution. If the percentage scale does not match the scale below, the institution scale must be used to make the conversion. Make sure that a copy of the institution scale is uploaded with the transcript.
    • A minimum grade of 7 on a 10-point scale, or 65 out of 100, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Letter Grade

    Percentage

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    AA

    85 – 100

    Pek Iyi

    (Very good)

    4.0

    B+

    BA

    –

    –

    3.3

    B

    BB

    65 – 84

    Iyi

    (Good)

    3.0

    C+

    CB

    –

    –

    2.3

    C

    CC

    50 – 64

    Orta

    (Average)

    2.0

    D+

    DC

    –

    –

    1.3

    D

    DD

    –

    Geçer

    (Passing)

    1.0

    F

    FD / FF

    0 – 49

    Geçmez

    (Fail)

    1.0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 3-4 year Bachelor’s

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • A minimum grade of B, or an overall standing of Class II (ii), is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Division/Class

    Grade Point

    A

    80 – 100

    Class I

    4.0

    B+

    75 – 79

    Class II (i)

    3.3

    B

    70 – 74

    –

    3.0

    B-

    65 – 69

    Class II (ii)

    2.7

    C+

    60 – 64

    –

    2.3

    C

    55 – 59

    Class III

    Pass Class

    2.0

    C-

    50 – 54

    –

    2.0

    D

    35 – 49

    –

    1.0

    E, F

    0

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Dyplom Bakalavra
    • 5-6 year Dyplom Spetsialista (Diploma of Specialist)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Dyplom Magistra (Diploma of Master)

    Additional Notes

    •  For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of B, or 4 on a 5-point scale, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Numeric

    (5-point scale)

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    5

    Excellent

    4.0

    B

    4

    Good

    3.0

    C

    3

    Satisfactory

    2.0

    F

    2

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bachelor’s / Licence

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    •  A minimum grade of B, or 80 out of 100, is required.
       

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Grade Point

    A

    90 – 100

    4.0

    B+

    85 – 89

    3.3

    B

    80 – 84

    3.0

    C+

    75 – 79

    2.3

    C

    70 – 74

    2.0

    D+

    65 – 69

    1.3

    D

    60 – 64

    1.0

    F

    0 – 59

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 3-4 year Bachelor’s

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Additional Notes

    • For credentials awarded under the Bologna signatory agreement:
      • Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree comprising 180-240 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits to be eligible for entry to a master’s program.
      • Applicants must complete a master’s degree comprising 90 ECTS credits to be eligible for entry to a doctoral program.
      • Applicants who have completed a 60 ECTS credit master’s degree may be considered for admission to a McGill master’s degree program.

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • Master’s degrees are often graded Distinction (A), Merit (B), Pass (C), and Fail (F).
    • Percentage scales may vary from institution to institution. If the percentage scale does not match the scale below, the institution scale must be used to make the conversion. Make sure that a copy of the institution scale is uploaded with the transcript.
    • A minimum grade of B, 60 out of 100, or an overall standing of Second Class, Upper Division, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Division/Class

    Grade Point

    A

    70 – 100

    First Class

    4.0

    B+

    60 – 69

    Second Class Honours, Upper

    3.3

    B-

    53 – 59

    Second Class Honours, Lower

    2.7

    C

    42 – 52

    Third Class

    2.0

    D

    38 – 41

    Pass

    1.0

    F

    0 - 37

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-5 year Licenciado (Licenciate)
    • 4-5 year Título (Professional Title)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  Maestría/Magister (Master’s)

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • The most common grading scale is 0 to 12, with 6 being the minimum passing grade. The only grade below a 6 is 3, which represents a failure. (Note that a grade of 3 on a final examination is considered a passing grade.) Individual institutions employ their unique grading scales which are typically detailed on the student transcripts. If the 12-point scale does not match the scale below, the institution scale must be used to make the conversion. Make sure that a copy of the institution scale is uploaded with the transcript.

    Alpha Grade

    Numeric

    (12-point scale)

    Percentage

    Grade Point

    A

    10 – 12

    90 – 100

    4.0

    A-

    9

    –

    3.7

    B+

    8

    –

    3.3

    B

    6, 7

    80 – 89

    3.0

    C

    –

    70 – 79

    2.0

    F

    3

    0 – 69

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bachelor’s
    • Juris Doctor, awarded after 2-3 years following a 4-year Bachelor’s

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • The value of a .5 on a 4-point grading scales may vary between institutions. For example, a 3.5 may be converted to either A- or B+. In these cases, the institution scale must be used to make the conversion. Make sure that a copy of the institution scale is uploaded with the transcript.
    • A minimum grade of B, or 3.0 on a 4-point grading scale is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Numeric

    (4-point Scale)

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    4

    Excellent

    4.0

    A-

    –

    –

    3.7

    B+

    –

    –

    3.3

    B

    3

    Good

    3.0

    B-

    –

    –

    2.7

    C+

    –

    –

    2.3

    C

    2

    Average/Fair

    2.0

    D+

    –

    –

    1.3

    D

    1

    Poor/Minimum pass

    1.0

    F

    0

    Failure

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bakalavr Diplomi
    • 4-year Bakalavr Diplomi Imtiyozli

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Magistr Diplomi

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of B, or 75 out of 100, is required.
       

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    85 – 100

    Excellent

    4.0

    B

    75 – 84

    Good

    3.0

    C

    55 – 74

    Satisfactory

    2.0

    F

    0 – 54

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-5 year Licenciado (Licenciate)
    • Título (Professional Title)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Maestría / Magister
    • Especialista (Specialist)

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    •  A minimum grade of 13 on a 20-point scale is required.
       

    Alpha Grade

    20-point Scale

    Numeric

    (9-point Scale)

    5-point Scale

    Grade Point

    A

    19 – 20

    9 – 10

    5

    4.0

    A-

    17 – 18.99

    –

    –

    3.7

    B+

    15 – 16.99

    8

    –

    3.3

    B

    13 – 14.99

    7

    4

    3.0

    C

    11 – 12.99

    5 – 6

    3

    2.0

    D

    10

    –

    –

    1.0

    F

    0 – 9.99

    0 – 4

    1 – 2

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Ðại Học (Bachelor’s)

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    •  Bằng Thạc Sĩ (Master’s)

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    •  A minimum grade of 7 on a 10-point scale is required.
       

    Alpha Grade

    Numeric

    (10-Point Scale)

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A

    9 – 10

    Giỏi

    (Excellent)

    4.0

    B

    7 – 8.99

    Khá

    (Good)

    3.0

    C

    5 – 6.99

    Trung bình

    (Pass)

    2.0

    F

    0 – 4.99

    Kém

    (Fail)

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 3-4 year Bachelor’s

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Percentage scales may vary from institution to institution. If the percentage scale does not match the scale below, the institution scale must be used to make the conversion. Make sure that a copy of the institution scale is uploaded with the transcript.
    • A minimum grade of B, or a grade equivalent to B out of 100, is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Percentage A

    Percentage B

    (University of Science & Technology)

    Grade Point

    A

    88 – 100

    95 – 100

    4.0

    A-

    –

    90 – 64

    3.7

    B+

    –

    85 – 89

    3.3

    B

    78 – 87

    80 – 84

    3.0

    C+

    –

    75 – 79

    2.3

    C

    63 – 77

    65 – 74

    2.0

    D+

    –

    60 – 64

    1.3

    D

    48 – 62

    50 – 59

    1.0

    F

    0 – 54

    0 – 49

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 4-year Bachelor’s degree

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s degree

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • A minimum grade of B is required.

    Alpha Grade

    Descriptive

    Grade Point

    A+, A

    Distinction

    4.0

    B+

    Meritorious

    3.3

    B

    Very Satisfactory

    3.0

    C+

    Definite Pass

    2.3

    C

    Bare Pass

    2.0

    D+

    Bare Fail

    0

    D

    Clear Fail /

    Definite Fail

    0

    E, F

    Unsatisfactory /

    Fail

    0

    Master’s Minimum Admission Requirements

    • 3-4 year Bachelor’s

    Doctoral Minimum Admission Requirements

    • Master’s

    Grading Scales & Minimum Admission Grade Requirements

    • Overall standings are normally reported in lieu of an average. The CGPA can be determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript or degree certificate. If the overall standing is not available, a course-by-course calculation will be used. The method used in calculating the CGPA is at the discretion of each department.
    • A minimum overall standing of Second Class, Upper Division, is required.

    Letter

    Percentage

    Class/Division

    Grade Point

    A

    80 – 100

    First Class

    4.0

    B+

    70 – 79

    Second Class, Upper Division

    3.3

    B-

    60 – 69

    Second Class, Lower Division

    2.7

    C

    50 – 59

    Third Class

    2.0

    F

    0 – 49

    Fail

    0
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