Created on 2006-03-10
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet ALGERIA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Licence (four years) • Diplôme (four years) • Diplôme d’Études Superieures (DES) • Diplôme d’État d’Ingénieur or Diplôme d’Ingénieur de l’Institut • Diplôme d’État • Professeur d’Education Physique et Sportive • Diplôme de Médecin or Diplôme de Médecin Vétérinaire
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)
• Magister
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: Assez Bien or equivalent. Many
departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPA
is determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript:
Created on 2006-03-10
Typical Grading Scale
Letter Numeric Grade
Description Grade Points
A 15-20 Très Bien (Very Good) 4.0 A- 14 Bien (Good) 3.7 B+ 13 Bien (Good) 3.3 B 12 Assez Bien (Fairly Good) 3.0 C 11 Passable (Pass) 2.0 D 10 Sans Mention (No comment) 1.0 F 0-9 Insuffisant (Fail) 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation: ( )
( )∑∑=
credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
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Graduate Admissions Fact SheetARGENTINA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
TO be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at leastone of the following:
• Licenciado or Licenciatura – awarded after four or more years of study.• Profesor de Ensenañza Media, Profesor de Ensenañza Secundaria (Professor of)• Título (Professional Title), i.e., Abogado, Agricola, Arquitecto, Bioquímico,
Contador Público, Economista, Ingeniero, Médico, Odontologo, etc (four or moreyears).
• Master or Magister – awarded one to two years after completion ofLicenciado/Licenciatura or Título degree.
• Médico Cirujano.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
TO be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at leastone of the following:
• Doctorado (Doctorate): two to six years of study with dissertation, followingcompletion of Licenciado/Licenciatura, Título or Magister degree.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale
Letter 10-pointscale
Description Grade Points
A 9 - 10 Sobresaliente (Outstanding) 4.0A- 8 Distinguido (Very Good) 3.7B+ 7 Bueno (Average) 3.3B 6 Bueno (Average) 3.0C 4-5 Aprobado (Passed) 2.0F 0-3 Insuficiente (Insufficient) 0
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• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2006-03-10
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet AUSTRALIA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree (four years) • Graduate Diploma • Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) • Master’s Qualifying Year (after three-year Bachelor’s degree)
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Master’s Degree (after four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: Second Class, Upper Division or
equivalent. Many departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPA
is determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript:
Typical Grading Scale
Letter Description Grade
Points A High Distinction/First Class 4.0 B Distinction/Second Class, Upper Division 3.0 B- Credit/Second Class, Lower Division 2.7 C Pass/Third 2.0 F Fail 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2006-03-10
CGPA Calculation: ( )
( )∑∑=
credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
For Fellowships, and in order not to penalize potential applicants with regard to preselection for various funding programs, a "Second Class, Upper Division" standing from this country will be treated as a B+. This is consistent with a number of external agencies. A "Second Class, Lower Division" standing will be treated as a B- since it does not meet our minimum for admission. No standing will be converted to B for the purposes of fellowships. REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
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Graduate Admissions Fact SheetBANGLADESH
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained one of thefollowing:
• Bachelor of Law (LLB), Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science (Engg),Bachelor of Science (Honours) in agricultural-related fields, Doctor of VeterinaryMedicine – awarded after four years of study.
• Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS),Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS), awarded after five years of study.
• Master of Arts, Commerce, Education, Fine Arts or Science, awarded after athree-year Bachelors degree.
• Masters of Business Administration; Master of Defense Studies
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Master of Law (LLM), Master of Philosophy (M. Phil), Master of Science inagricultural-related fields, Master of Engineering or Science (Engineering),Master of Library Science or Statistics.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 2nd Class, Upper Division. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an overall average, theCGPA is determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on thetranscript:
Letter Percent Description Grade PointsA 75 – 100 First Class (Honours) 4.0A- 60 – 74 First Class 3.7B 55 – 59 Second Class, Upper 3.0 – 3.3B- 50 – 54 Second Class, Lower 2.7C 33 - 44 Third Class 2.0F Below 33 Fail 0
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• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
For Fellowships, and in order not to penalize potential applicants with regard to pre-selection forvarious funding programs, a "Second Class, Upper Division" standing from this country will betreated as a B+. This is consistent with a number of external agencies. A "Second Class, LowerDivision" standing will be treated as a B- since it does not meet our minimum for admission. Nostanding will be converted to B for the purposes of fellowships.
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION
• Two official University transcripts (Mark Sheets) showing subjects studied and gradesreceived.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts (Mark Sheets) showingsubjects studied and grades received.
• Two certified copies of original language degree certificate/diploma showing degreeconferred.
• Two certified English translations of degree certificate/diploma showing degreeconferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-11-28
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetBRAZIL
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained one of thefollowing:
• Licenciado/Licenciatura (Licenciate/License) awarded after four to five years ofstudy.
• Bacharel/Bacharelado (Bachelor’s) awarded after four to five years of study.• Título Profissional (Professional Title) – awarded upon completion of a four-to six-
year program.
• Certificato Pós Graduação.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Mestrado or Mestre – awarded after completion of a one-year program (minimum)following the Licenciatura, Bacharelado or Título Profissional degree.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
Letter 10-pointscale
Description GradePoints
A 9.0-10.0 Excellent (Excelente) 4.0B 7.0- 8.9 Good (Bom) 3.0C 5.0-6.9 Average (Regular) 2.0D 3.0-4.9 Insufficient (Insuficiente) 1.0F 0-2.9 Deficient (Deficiente) 0
Created on 2005-11-28
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-11-29
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetBULGARIA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at least oneof the following:
• Diplom za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed HigherEducation) – awarded upon completion of a four-, four and one-half, or five-yearprogram at a tertiary specialized institute or academy, pedagogical institute oruniversity.
• Degree of Bakalavr (Bachelor) from a four-year program.• Degree of Magistr (Master) from a five-year program.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at leastone of the following:
• Diploma za Kandidat na Naukite (Diploma of Candidate of Sciences).• Diploma za Doktor na Naukite (Diploma of Doctor of Sciences).
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale
Letter 6-pointscale
Description GradePoints
A 6 Otlichen (Excellent) 4.0A- 5 Mnogo Dobar (Very Good) 3.7B 4 Dobar (Good) 3.0C 3 Sreden (Average) 2.0F Below 3 Slab (Fail) 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2005-11-29
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied andgrades received.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studiedand grades received.
• Two certified copies of original language degree certificate/diploma showing degreeconferred.
• Two certified English translations of degree certificate/diploma showing degreeconferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2006-01-20
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet CHILE
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained one of the following:
• Licenciado or Licenciatura, after four years of study • Titulo Profesional (Professional Title), after four years of study
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained the following:
• Magister
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Many
departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale
Grade Numeric Description Grade
Points A 6-7 Muy Bueno (Very Good) 4.0 B 5-5.9 Bueno (Good) 3.0 C 4-4.9 Suficiente (Sufficient) 2.0 F 0-3.9 Insuficiente (Insufficient) 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation: ( )
( )∑∑=
credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
Created on 2006-01-20
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements. • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-11-28
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetCHINA (PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF)
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree earned after four or five years of study followingGraduation Certificate.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Graduate Diploma or Master’s Degree earned after two or three years of study followingthe Bachelors.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
Grade Percent Description Grade PointsA 90-100 Excellent 4.0B 80-89 Good 3.0C 70-79 Average 2.0D 60-69 Pass 1.0F 0-59 Fail 0
• Grading scale may vary. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.• Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2005-11-28
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied andgrades received.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studiedand grades received.
• Two certified copies of original language degree certificate/diploma showing degreeconferred.
• Two certified English translations of degree certificate/diploma showing degreeconferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-11-28
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetCHINA, REPUBLIC OF TAIWAN
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained one of thefollowing:
• Bachelor’s degree awarded after completion of a four/five year program,depending on the field of study.
• Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry, awarded after six years of study.• Doctor of Medicine – seven-year program or a five year program requiring a
four/five year Bachelors degree.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Master’s degree, awarded after a Bachelor’s degree.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
Grade Percent Grade PointsA 80-100 4.0B 70-79 3.0C 60 69 2.0D 50-59 1.0F 0-49 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2005-11-28
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-11-28
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetCOLOMBIA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained one of thefollowing:
• Licenciado (four or more years).• Titulo (four or more years).• Maestro (postsecondary).• Especialista/Tecnólogo Especializado, (second University degree awarded after
one to four years of higher education).
• Il Ciclo Teológico.• Doctor en Medicina.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Magister, Magister Scientiae, Maestría or Master, awarded upon completion of twoyears of higher education after the licenciado or other comparable first universitydegree.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
Grade 5-pointscale
Grade Points
A 4.6-5.00 4.0A- 4.0-4.59 3.7B+ 3.71-3.99 3.3B 3.5-3.70 3.0C 3.0-3.49 2.0F 0-2.99 0
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• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-11-28
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetEGYPT
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained one of thefollowing:
• Bakalorus (Bachelor’s Degree). Minimum four to five years, depending on thefield of study.
• Postgraduate and professional diplomas – awarded one to two years following theBachelor’s Degree.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Majiser (Master’s Degree).
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
PercentGrade Scale A Scale B Scale C Description Grade
PointA 90-100 85-100 85-100 Excellent 4.0A- 80-89 75-84 75-84 Very Good 3.7B 65-79 65-74 65-74 Good 3.0C 50-64 60-64 50-64 Pass 2.0D 35-49 30-59 30-49 Weak 1.0
FBelow
35Below
30Below
30 Fail 0
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• Grading Scale A: used for the faculties of arts, language, Islamic studies, archaeology,commerce, economics and political science, law, and mass communications.
• Grading Scale B: used in the health sciences faculties.• Grading Scale C: used in the faculties of education, engineering, fine arts, technology,
social sciences, urban planning, and veterinary medicine.
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 1/25/2005
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetFRANCE
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained one of thefollowing:
• Maîtrise, four years of study after Baccalaureate• Diplôme d’Ingénieur ou Diplôme d’Architecte• Diplôme d’État de Docteur: en Médecine, en Chirugie Dentaire, en Pharmacie ou
en Médecine Vétérinaire
• Diplôme des Grandes Écoles
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained one ofthe following:
• Diplôme d’Études Supérieures (DES) or Diplôme d’Études SupérieuresSpécialisées (DESS)
• Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)• Mastère
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: overall standing of “Assez Bien”.Many departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPAis determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on thetranscript:
Grade 20-point Scale Description Grade PointsA 16-20 Très Bien (Outstanding) 4.0A- 14-15.9 Bien (Very Good) 3.7B+ 13-13.9 Assez Bien (Good) 3.3B 12-12.9 Assez Bien (Good) 3.0C 10-11.9 Passable (Pass) 2.0F 0 – 9.9 Ajourné (Fail) 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript. Somesubjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 1/25/2005
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied andgrades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studiedand grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-09-27
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetGERMANY
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained one of thefollowing:
• Diplom from a University after four to five years of study• Magister Artium• Staatsexamen, Straatsprufung or Erste Juristiche Staatsprufung
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Doktorat or Doktor
Degree must be awarded from an institution which is recognized by the Graduate &Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: overall standing of “Gut”. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPAis determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on thetranscript:
Grade Numeric Description Grade PointsA 1 Sehr Gut (Very Good) 4.0B 2 Gut (Good) 3.0B- 3 Befriedigend (Satisfactory) 2.7C 4 Ausreichend (Sufficient) 2.0D 5 Mangelhaft (Deficient) 1.0F 6 Ungenügend (Insufficient) 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2005-09-27
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied andgrades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studiedand grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-12-07
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet GHANA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained the following:
• Bachelor’s degree
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained the following:
• Master’s degree Degree must be awarded from an institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: Second Class Honours, Upper
Division. Many departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPA is determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript:
Grade Description Grade Points
A First Class Honours 4.0 B Second Class Honours, Upper Division 3.0
B- Second Class Honours, Lower Division 2.7 C Third Class/Pass 2.0 F Fail 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation: ( )
( )∑∑=
credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
Created on 2005-12-07
For Fellowships, and in order not to penalize potential applicants with regard to pre-selection for various funding programs, a “Second Class Honours, Upper” standing from this country will be treated as a B+. This is consistent with a number of external agencies. A “Second Class Honours, Lower” standing will be treated as a B- since it does not meet our minimum for admission. No standing will be converted to B for the purposes of fellowships. REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION: • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied and
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied
and grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements. • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-11-28
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetGREECE
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at least oneof the following:
• Ptychio (Diploma) – awarded after four years of study in the fields of Arts,Business, Communication & Mass Media, Economics, Education, Humanities,Law, Management, Mathematics, Nursing, Philosophy, Political Sciences,Sciences, Social Sciences and Theology. Awarded after five years of study in thefields of Agriculture and Forestry, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry andEngineering. Awarded after six years of study in the field of Medicine.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at leastone of the following:
• Diploma Metaptychiakon (Diploma of Graduate Studies) – awarded after one totwo years of study after a Ptychio.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale
Letter 10-pointscale
Description Grade Points
A 8.5 – 10 Excellent 4.0B 7.0 – 8.4 Very Good 3.0C 5.0 – 6.9 Good 2.0F Below 5 Fail 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2005-11-28
CGPA Calculation:( )
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REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-12-20
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet HONG KONG
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained the following:
• Bachelor’s degree
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained the following:
• Master’s degree Degree must be awarded from an institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: Second Class Honours, Upper
Division. Many departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPA is determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript:
Grade Description Grade Points
A First Class Honours 4.0 B Second Class Honours, Upper Division 3.0
B- Second Class Honours, Lower Division 2.7 C Third Class 2.0 D Pass 1.0
F Fail 0 • Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation: ( )
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credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
Created on 2005-12-20
For Fellowships, and in order not to penalize potential applicants with regard to pre-selection for various funding programs, a “Second class Honours, Upper” standing from this country will be treated as a B+. This is consistent with a number of external agencies. A “Second Class Honours, Lower” standing will be treated as a B- since it does not meet our minimum for admission. No standing will be converted to B for the purposes of fellowships. REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION: • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied and
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied
and grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements. • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-09-08
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetINDIA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained one of thefollowing:
• Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Technology,Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, after four years ofstudy
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Veterinary Science,Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Pharmacy, after four to five years ofstudy
• Bachelor of Laws, after five years of study• Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Education, Master of Commerce or
Master of Business Administration, after two years of study beyond a three yearBachelor’s degree
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained one ofthe following:
• Master of Philosophy• Master of Engineering, Master of Architecture or Master of Technology• Master of Agricultural Science, Master of Pharmacy
• LLM, after two years of study beyond Bachelor of Laws
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: Upper, Second Division. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Created on 2005-09-08
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPAis determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on thetranscript:
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation:( )
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creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
For Fellowships, and in order not to penalize potential applicants with regard to pre-selection forvarious funding programs, an “Upper, Second Division” standing from this country will be treatedas a B+. This is consistent with a number of external agencies. A “Lower, Second Division”standing will be treated as a B- since it does not meet our minimum for admission. No standingwill be converted to B for the purposes of fellowships.
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied andgrades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studiedand grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements
• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web sitefor more complete information.
Grade Percent Division or Class Grade PointsA 80-100% Distinction 4.0A- 60-79% First Division 3.7B 55-59% Upper, Second Division 3.0B- 50-54% Lower, Second Division 2.7C 33-49% Third Division 2.0F 0-32% Fail 0
Created on 2005-11-28
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetINDONESIA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at least oneof the following:
• Sarjana (Doktoranda-Dra. Or Doktorandus-Drs.) – awarded upon completion of aminimum of four years of study.
• Insinyur (Ir) – degree awarded after four to five years of study in faculties ofengineering and agriculture.
• Dokter Gigi (Doctor of Dentistry) – awarded after a total of five years ofcoursework and internship.
• Dokter Hewan (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) – awarded after a total of six yearsof coursework.
• Dokter Medikal - awarded after six to seven years of coursework and internship.
• Specialist 1 (S1) or Strata I Sarjana.• Sarjana Baccalaureat.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at leastone of the following:
• Magister Sains (MS) – degree awarded upon completion of a two-year program ofcoursework beyond the Sarjana.
• Pasca Sarjana – degree of higher education awarded after six to eight years oftertiary study.
• Specialist 2 (S2) or Strata II Magister.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Created on 2005-11-28
Typical Grading Scale
Letter 4-pointscale
Description Grade Points
A 4 Excellent 4.0B 3 Good 3.0C 2 Average 2.0D 1 Passed 1.0F 0 Fail 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation:( )
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creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements
• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web sitefor more complete information.
Created on 2005-11-28
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetIRAN
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Licence, Licentiate or Karshenasi (Bachelor’s Degree) earned after four years of studyfollowing Kardani (Higher Diploma). Architecture requires five years of education.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Fogh Licence or Karschenasi Arshad (Master’s degree) earned after two years of studyfollowing the Bachelors.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
10 passing grade 13 passing grade
Letter 20-pointscale
GradePoints
Letter 20-pointscale
GradePoints
A 17-20 4.0 A 18-20 4.0B 15-16 3.0 B 15-17 3.0C 12-14 2.0 C 13-14 2.0D 10-11 1.0 F Below 13 0F Below 10 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2005-11-28
CGPA Calculation:( )
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GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2006-03-08
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet ITALY
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained the following:
• Laurea
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Master’s degree
• Diploma di Specialista
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Many departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
Grade Numeric Grade
Points A 29-30 4.0 B 25-28 3.0 C 21-24 2.0 D 18-20 1.0 F 0-17 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation: ( )
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credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
Created on 2006-03-08
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements. • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 1/24/2005
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetJAPAN
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Gakushi (Bachelor’s) degree awarded by a Daigaku (University), after four yearsof study
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Shushi (Master’s) degree awarded by a Daigaku (University)
Degree must be awarded from an institution which is recognized by the Graduate &Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
Grade Percent Description Grade PointsA 80-100 Shu (Superior) 4.0B 70-79 Yu (Excellent) 3.0C 60-69 Ryo (Good) 2.0F Below 60 Fuka (Fail) 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation:( )
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creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
Created on 1/24/2005
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied andgrades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studiedand grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-11-28
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetJORDAN
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained one of thefollowing:
• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science awarded after four to six years, dependingon the field of study.
• Bachelor of Dental Science, awarded after five years of study.• Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery, awarded after six years of study.• Postgraduate Diploma in Education, one year diploma, following a four-year
Bachelors degree.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Masters of Arts, Master of Science, one to two years of study, following a four/fiveyear Bachelors degree.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
Grade Percent Grade PointsA 84-100 4.0B 76-83 3.0C 68-75 2.0D 60-67 1.0F 0-59 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2005-11-28
CGPA Calculation:( )
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creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2006-03-10
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet KENYA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree • Postgraduate and professional diplomas or certificates
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Master’s Degree • B. Phil
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: Second Class Honours, Upper
Division or equivalent. Many departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPA
is determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript:
Typical Grading Scale
Letter Percent Description Grade Points
A 70-100 First Class Honours 4.0 B 60-69 Second Class Honours,
Upper Division 3.0
B- 50-59 Second Class Honours, Lower Division
2.7
C 40-49 Pass 2.0 F 0-39 Fail 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2006-03-10
CGPA Calculation: ( )
( )∑∑=
credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
For Fellowships, and in order not to penalize potential applicants with regard to preselection for various funding programs, a "Second Class, Upper Division" standing from this country will be treated as a B+. This is consistent with a number of external agencies. A "Second Class, Lower Division" standing will be treated as a B- since it does not meet our minimum for admission. No standing will be converted to B for the purposes of fellowships. REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2006-03-10
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet KUWAIT
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree • Postgraduate and professional diplomas or certificates
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Master’s Degree
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Many
departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale
Letter 9-Point Scale
Description Grade Points
A 9 Distinction 4.0 A- 8 Distinction 3.7 B+ 7 Very Good 3.3 B 6 Very Good 3.0 B- 5 Very Good 2.7 C+ 4 Good 2.3 C 3 Good 2.0
D+ 2 Satisfactory 1.0 D 1 Satisfactory 1.0 F 0 Fail 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2006-03-10
CGPA Calculation: ( )
( )∑∑=
credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 11/28/2005
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetLEBANON
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained one of thefollowing:
• Licence, after four years of study• Professional Titles (i.e. Diplôme de Docteur en Médicine, Diplôme d’Ingénieur)• Bachelor’s degree, after four years of study
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained one ofthe following:
• Diplôme d’Études Supérieures (DES) or Diplôme d’Études Approfondies (DEA)
• Master’s degree, after a four year Bachelor’s degree• Maîtrise, after a four year Licence
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scales:
Grade Percent 20-Point Scale AUB* % Scale Grade Points
A Excellent 90-100 Exceptionnel 18-20 Outstanding 90-100 4.0 A- ----- Très Bien 16-17.9 Excellent 85-89 3.7 B+ ----- Bien 14-15.9 Very Good 80-84 3.3B Very Good 80-89 Assez Bien 12-13.9 Good 75-79 3.0C Good 70-79 Passable 10-11.9 Fair 70-74 2.0D Satisfactory 60-69 ----- Weak 60-69 1.0F Fail 0-59 Insuffisant 0-9.9 Fail 0-59 0
* American University of Beirut
• In the 20-Point Scale, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPA isdetermined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript.
Created on 11/28/2005
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript. Somesubjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied andgrades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studiedand grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements
• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web sitefor more complete information.
Created on 2005-11-28
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetLIBYA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at least oneof the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree (four years)• Licence en Droit.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at leastone of the following:
• Master’s degree – awarded upon completion of two years of university studybeyond the bachelor’s degree.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale
Letter Percent Description Grade PointsA 85-100 Excellent 4.0A- 75-84 Very Good 3.7B 65-74 Good 3.0C 50-64 Pass 2.0D 35-49 Weak 1.0F 0-34 Fail 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2005-11-28
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2006-02-10
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet MALAYSIA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained the following:
• Bachelor’s degree
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained the following:
• Master’s degree Degree must be awarded from an institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: Second Class Honours, Upper
Division. Many departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPA is determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript:
Grade Percent Description Grade
Points A 70 - 100 First Class Honours
Pass With Distinction 4.0
B 60 - 69 Second Class Honours, Upper Division Pass With High Credit
3.0
B- 50 - 59 Second Class Honours, Lower Division Pass With Credit
2.7
C 40 - 49 Third Class/Pass 2.0 F 0 - 39 Fail 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2006-02-10
CGPA Calculation: ( )
( )∑∑=
credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
For Fellowships, and in order not to penalize potential applicants with regard to pre-selection for various funding programs, a “Second Class Honours, Upper” standing from this country will be treated as a B+. This is consistent with a number of external agencies. A “Second Class Honours, Lower” standing will be treated as a B- since it does not meet our minimum for admission. No standing will be converted to B for the purposes of fellowships. REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION: • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied and
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied
and grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements. • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-09-27
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet MEXICO
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Licenciado, Licentiatura or Titulo, after four years of study
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Maestria • Especializion, after two years of study following a Licenciado, Licentiatura or
Titulo
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Many
departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
Typical Grading Scales: 6 is the minimum passing grade:
Grade Percent 10-point Scale Description Grade Points
A 100 10 Excelente (Excellent) 4.0 A- 90-99 9 Muy Bien (Very Good) 3.7
B 80-89 8 Bien (Good) 3.0 B- 70-79 7 Regular (Average) 2.7 C 60-69 6 Suficiente (Sufficient) 2.0 F 0-59 0-5 No Suficiente (Insufficient) 0
7 is the minimum passing grade:
Grade Percent 10-point Scale Description Grade Points
A 90-100 9-10 Muy Bien (Very Good) 4.0 B 80-89 8-8.9 Bien (Good) 3.0 C 70-79 7-7.9 Suficiente (Average) 2.0 F 0-69 0-6.9 No Suficiente (Fail) 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2005-09-27
CGPA Calculation: ( )
( )∑∑=
credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION: • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied and
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied
and grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements. • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on: 2005-11-29
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetMOROCCO
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S Program, you must have obtained at leastone of the following:
• Licence (four years)• Ingénieur• Certificat d’Etudes Approfondies• Diplôme de l’Ecole Normale Supérieure or Diplôme des Ecoles Normales
Supérieures
• Doctor of Dentistry, Medicine & Pharmacy
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at leastone of the following:
• Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures (DES)• Certificat des Etudes Universitaires Supérieures• Ingénieur d’Etat en Agronomie• Magister
• Diplôme d’Etudes Approfondies (DEA)
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: overall standing of “Assez Bien”.Many departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Created on: 2005-11-29
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPAis determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on thetranscript:
Typical Grading Scale
Letter 20-PointScale
Description GradePoints
A 16-20 Très bien (Outstanding) 4.0A- 14-15.9 Bien (Very Good) 3.7B+ 13-13.9 Assez Bien (Good) 3.3B 12-12.9 Assez Bien (Good) 3.0C 10-11.9 Passable (Pass) 2.0F 0– 9 Insuffisant (Insufficient) 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation:( )
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creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION
• Two official University transcripts (Attestation) in original language showing subjectsstudied, grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts (Attestation) showingsubjects studied, grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 11/28/2005
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetNIGERIA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Bachelor’s degree, after four years of study
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Master’s degree
Degree must be awarded from an institution which is recognized by the Graduate &Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: Second Class Honours, Upper.Many departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPAis determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on thetranscript:
Grade Percent Description Grade PointsA 70-100 First Class Honours 4.0B 60-69 Second Class Honours, Upper 3.0B- 50-59 Second Class Honours, Lower 2.7C 45-49 Third Class 2.0D 40-44 Pass 1.0F 0-39 Fail 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 11/28/2005
CGPA Calculation:( )
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creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
For Fellowships, and in order not to penalize potential applicants with regard to pre-selection forvarious funding programs, a “Second Class Honours, Upper” standing from this country will betreated as a B+. This is consistent with a number of external agencies. A “Second Class Honours,Lower” standing will be treated as a B- since it does not meet our minimum for admission. Nostanding will be converted to B for the purposes of fellowships.
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied andgrades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studiedand grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements
• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web sitefor more complete information.
Created on 2005-11-28
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetPAKISTAN
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at least oneof the following:
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine; Bachelor of VeterinaryMedicine and Animal Husbandry; Bachelor of Engineering; Bachelor of Science,Engineering; Bachelor of Science, Town Planning; Bachelor of Science,Agricultural Engineering; Bachelor of Technology; Bachelor of Laws – awardedupon completion of four years of study.
• Bachelor of Arts, Honours or Bachelor of Science, Honours (from InternationalIslamic University).
• Bachelor of Medicine – Bachelor of Surgery; Bachelor of Architecture - awardedupon completion of five years.
• Master of Arts; Master of Arts, Library Science; Master of BusinessAdministration; Master of Education; Master of Fine Arts; Master of Science;Master of Science, Home Science – awarded after four years of study.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at leastone of the following:
• Master of Education (Business Education, Industrial Arts); Master of Law; Masterof Philosophy; Master of Science in Engineering; Master of Science in BasicMedical Sciences, Master of Science in Forestry; Master of Surgery; Doctor ofEducation or Doctor of Medicine.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 2nd Division, Upper. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Created on 2005-11-28
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPAis determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on thetranscript:
Letter Percent Description GradePoints
A 75-100 Division I 4.0A- 60-74 Division I 3.7B 55 – 59 Division II, Upper 3.0B- 45 - 54 Division II, Lower 2.7C 33 - 44 Division III 2.0F Below 33 Fail 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
For Fellowships, and in order not to penalize potential applicants with regard to pre-selection forvarious funding programs, a "Second Class, Upper Division" standing from this country will betreated as a B+. This is consistent with a number of external agencies. A "Second Class, LowerDivision" standing will be treated as a B- since it does not meet our minimum for admission. Nostanding will be converted to B for the purposes of fellowships.
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION
• Two official University transcripts (Mark Sheets) showing subjects studied and gradesreceived.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts (Mark Sheets) showingsubjects studied and grades received.
• Two certified copies of original language degree certificate/diploma showing degreeconferred.
• Two certified English translations of degree certificate/diploma showing degreeconferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-11-28
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetPERU
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
TO be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at leastone of the following:
• Bachiller or Licenciado – awarded after five or more years of study.• Título – awarded after five or more years of study.• Médico Cirujano or Cirujano-Dentista.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
TO be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at leastone of the following:
• Magister or Magister Scientiae• Especialista or Maestro.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale
Letter 10-pointscale
Description Grade Points
A 16-20 Outstanding 4.0A- 14-15 Excellent 3.7B+ 13 Very Good 3.3B 12 Good 3.0C 11 Pass 2.0D 10 Pass 1.0F 1-9 Fail 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2005-11-28
CGPA Calculation:( )
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creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 1/24/2005
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetROMANIA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained one of thefollowing:
• Diploma de Licenta (Diploma of Licenciate)• Diploma de Inginer (Diploma of Engineering)• Diploma de Arhitect (Diploma of Architect)• Diploma de Doctor-Medic (Diploma of Doctor-Physician)
• Professional titles awarded after four to five years of study at university level
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Diploma de Studii Aprofundate (Diploma of Advanced Studies)
Degree must be awarded from an institution which is recognized by the Graduate &Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
Grade 10-Point Scale Description Grade PointsA 9-10 Excelent (Excellent) 4.0B 7-8 Bun (Good) 3.0C 5-6 Suficient (Sufficient) 2.0F Below 5 Fail 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 1/24/2005
CGPA Calculation:( )
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creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied andgrades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studiedand grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-12-07
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet RUSSIAN FEDERATION
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Diplom spetsialista (Diploma of Specialist) • Diplom magistra (Magistr Diploma)
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained the following:
• Kandidat Nauk (Candidate of Sciences) Degree must be awarded from an institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Many
departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
Grade 5-Point Scale Description Grade
Points A 5 Otlichno (Excellent) 4.0 B 4 Khorosho (Good) 3.0 C 3 Udovietvoritel’no (Satisfactory) 2.0 F 2 Neudovietvoritel’no (Fail) 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation: ( )
( )∑∑=
credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
Created on 2005-12-07
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION: • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied and
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied
and grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements. • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-11-28
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetSAUDI ARABIA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained one of thefollowing:
• Bachelor’s degree, awarded after four to six years of study.• Doctor of Dental Medicine, Bachelor of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine,
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, awarded after five years of study.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Master’s degree, awarded after a Bachelor’s degree.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
Grade Percent 5-pointscale
4-pointscale
Description GradePoint
A 90-100 4.0-5.0 3.6-4.0 Excellent 4.0B 80-89 3.0-3.9 2.6-3.59 Very Good 3.0C 70-79 2.0-2.9 1.6-2.59 Good 2.0D 60-69 1.0-1.9 1.0-1.59 Pass, Weak 1.0F 0-59 0.0-0.9 0.0-0.99 Fail 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2005-11-28
CGPA Calculation:( )
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creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2006-03-10
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet SINGAPORE
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree (four years) • Diploma in Education
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Master’s Degree
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: Second Class, Upper Division or
equivalent. Many departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPA
is determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript:
Typical Grading Scale
Letter Description Grade
Points Distinction Distinction/First Class 4.0
A Excellent/First Class 4.0 B Very Good/Second Class, Upper Division 3.0 B- Good/Second Class, Lower Division 2.7 C Pass/Third 2.0 F Fail 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2006-03-10
CGPA Calculation: ( )
( )∑∑=
credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
For Fellowships, and in order not to penalize potential applicants with regard to preselection for various funding programs, a "Second Class, Upper Division" standing from this country will be treated as a B+. This is consistent with a number of external agencies. A "Second Class, Lower Division" standing will be treated as a B- since it does not meet our minimum for admission. No standing will be converted to B for the purposes of fellowships. REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-11-28
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetKOREA (SOUTH)
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained one of thefollowing:
• Bachelor’s Degree awarded after four years of study.• Bachelor of Science Medicine or Dentistry, awarded after six years of study.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained thefollowing:
• Master’s Degree earned after two years of study following the Bachelors.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
Grade Percent Grade PointsA 90-100 4.0B+ 85-89 3.3B 80-85 3.0C+ 75-79 2.3C 70-74 2.0D 60-69 1.0F 0-59 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 2005-11-28
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2006-03-10
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet SPAIN
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Licenciado or Licenciatura (five years) • Bachiller (four to five years) • Ingeniero (five years) • Arquitecto • Grado de Licenciado
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Licenciado or Licenciatura (seven years) • Doctorado/Doctorate (two years of coursework plus dissertation following
completion of Licenciado, Arquitecto and Ingeniero degree)
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Many
departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale
Letter Numeric Grade
Description Grade Points
A 9-10 Sobresaliente (Outstanding) 4.0 A- 7-8 Notable (Very Good) 3.7 B 6 Bien (Good) 3.0 C 5 Aprobado (Pass) 2.0 F 0-4 Suspenso/Insufficente (Fail) 0
Created on 2006-03-10
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript. Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation: ( )
( )∑∑=
credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2006-02-02
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet SYRIA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained the following:
• Bachelor’s degree (Licence/Licentiate)
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained the following:
• Master’s degree
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Many
departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
Grade Percent Description Grade
Points 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
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation: ( )
( )∑∑=
credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
Created on 2006-02-02
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements. • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2005-11-28
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetTHAILAND
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at least oneof the following:
• Bachelor’s degree – awarded after four to five years of study.• Postgraduate diploma – awarded upon completion of one-year full-time study
beyond the bachelor’s degree.
• Doctor of Medicine – awarded after six years of study.• Doctor of Dental Surgery.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at leastone of the following:
• Master’s degree – awarded after one to two years of study beyond the bachelor’sdegree, and upon presentation of a thesis.
• Diploma from Asian Institute of Technology – postgraduate diploma awardedafter two years of study beyond the bachelor’s degree.
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale
Letter Grade PointsA 4.0B+ 3.3B 3.0C+ 2.3C 2.0
D+ 1.0D 1.0F 0
Created on 2005-11-28
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2006-03-10
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet TUNISIA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Attestation d’Études Approfondies • Diplôme d’Ingénieur • Diplôme d’Études Supérieures (en Gestion) • Diplôme Supérieur • Maîtrise (Master) – after three-year Licence • Licence (four years)
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Doctorat de Specialité (Doctorate of Specialty) • Doctorat d’État (State Doctorate)
• Diplôme d’Architecture • Diplôme d’Études Approfondies • Diplôme d’Études Ingénieur Agronome • Diplôme de Recherche Approfondies • Diplôme de Technicien Supérieure en Sciences Économiques et Gestion
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: Assez Bien or equivalent. Many
departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPA
is determined on the basis of annual or overall standings as reported on the transcript:
Created on 2006-03-10
Typical Grading Scale
Letter 20-Point Scale Description Grade Points
A 16-20 Très Bien (Very Good) 4.0 A- 15 Bien (Good) 3.7 B+ 14 Bien (Good) 3.3 B 12-13 Assez Bien
(Good Enough) 3.0
C 10-11 Passable (Pass) 2.0 F 0-9 Ajourné (Fail) 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation: ( )
( )∑∑=
credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 1/25/2005
Graduate Admissions Fact SheetTURKEY
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:
To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained one of thefollowing:
• Lisans Diplomasi (Licenciate diploma) or Bachelor’s degree, after four years ofstudy
• Muhendis Diplomasi (Engineering degree)
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained one ofthe following:
• Yuksek Lisans Diplomasi (Higher Licentiate Diplomasi) or Master’s degree• Yuksek Muhendis Unvanini (Master of Engineering)
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by theGraduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Manydepartments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individualDepartment’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
Grade Percent 10-Point Scale Description Grade PointsA 85-100 9-10 Pek iyi (Excellent) 4.0B 65-84 7-8 Iyi (Good) 3.0C 50-64 5-6 Orta (Average) 2.0F 0-49 Below 5 Gecmez (Failure) 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
Created on 1/25/2005
CGPA Calculation:( )
( )∑∑=
creditscourseGPApointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION:
• Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied andgrades received and degrees conferred.
• Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studiedand grades received and degrees conferred.
• Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of theschool.
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements.• Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2006-02-01
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet UKRAINE
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Diplom Spetsialista (Diploma of Specialist) • Magistr (Master)
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained the following:
• Kandidat Nauk (Candidate of Sciences)
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Many departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
Typical Grading Scale:
Grade Numeric Description Grade Points
A 5 Excellent 4.0 B 4 Good 3.0 C 3 Satisfactory 2.0 F 2 Fail 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation: ( )
( )∑∑=
credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
Created on 2006-02-01
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements. • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2006-04-28
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet UNITED KINGDOM
(England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland)
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTER’S program, you must have obtained the following:
• Bachelor’s degree (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) • Bachelor’s degree, after four years of study at University (Scotland) • Master of Arts degree (Scotland)
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained the following:
• Master’s degree (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) • Master’s degree (other than Master of Arts) (Scotland)
Degree must be awarded from an institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: Second Class Honours, Upper
Division. Many departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
In this system, where standings are reported in lieu of an average, the CGPA is determined on the following basis:
Grade Percent Class/Division Grade Points
A 70 -100 First Class Honours 4.0 B 60 - 69 Second Class Honours, Upper Division 3.0 B- 53-59 Second Class Honours, Lower Division 2.7 C 42-52 Third Class Honours 2 D 38-41 Pass 1 F 0-37 Fail 0
Created on 2006-04-28
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript. Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation: ( )
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credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
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For Fellowships, and in order not to penalize potential applicants with regard to preselection for various funding programs, a “Second Class Honours, Upper Division” standing from this country will be treated as a B+. This is consistent with a number of external agencies. A “Second Class Honours, Lower Division” standing will be treated as a B- since it does not meet our minimum for admission. No standing will be converted to B for the purposes of fellowships. REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION: • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied and
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied
and grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements. • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
Created on 2006-03-10
Graduate Admissions Fact Sheet VENEZUELA
MINIMUM CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: To be admitted to a McGill MASTERS program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Licenciado (Licentiate) • Ingéniero (Engineer) • Tecnólogo (Technologist) – four to five years • Profesor (Teacher) • Abogado (Attorney) • Agronomo • Arquitecto (Achitect)
• Trabajador Social (Social Worker)
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
To be admitted to a McGill DOCTORATE program, you must have obtained at least one of the following:
• Magister • Maestria (Master) • Especialista (Specialist) • Doctor/Doctorado (two or more years of study following completion of Licenciado,
Ingéniero and Profesor degree)
Degree must be awarded from an accredited institution which is recognized by the Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies Office.
Minimum undergraduate CGPA required: 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. Many
departments have higher minimum requirements. Please refer to individual Department’s web site.
Created on 2006-03-10
Typical Grading Scale
Letter 20-Point Scale
Grade Points
A 19-20 4.0 A- 17-18 3.7 B+ 15-16 3.3 B 13-14 3.0 C 11-12 2.0 D 10 1.0 F 0-9 0
• Grading scales may vary by University. Please refer to grading scale on transcript.
Some subjects granted on a Pass/Fail basis.
CGPA Calculation: ( )
( )∑∑=
credits courseGPA pointsgradecreditcourse x
GPA
REQUIRED ADMISSION DOCUMENTATION • Two official University transcripts in original language showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two official English translations of University transcripts showing subjects studied,
grades received and degrees conferred. • Two confidential sealed and signed letters of recommendation on the letterhead of the
school. • TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT test scores – as per Department’s requirements • Some Departments impose additional requirements. Consult the Department web site
for more complete information.
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