International Credential Equivalency by Country

This list includes the most commonly used grading systems for each country. Unique universities grading scales are not described.
If you are unsure of your credential equivalency you may wish to obtain a authentication report from either:
- Education Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- World Education Service

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Afghanistan

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's/Licence (requiring 4 years of study): Master's

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Unable to provide comparability

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Afghanistan
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
90-100	A+
86-89	A
80-85	A-
77-79	B+
73-76	B
70-72	B-
66-69	C+
63-65	C
60-62	C-
55-59	D-, D, D+
0-54	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Albania

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Diplomë, professional title (requiring a minimum of 4 years of study)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Diplomë e Studimeve te Thelluara pasuniversitare, Kandidat i shkencave/candidate of sciences, Doktor i shkencave/doctor of sciences

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Albania
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
10	A+
9.5	A
9	A-
8.5	B+
8	B
7.5	B-
7	C
6	D
5	D-
0-4	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Algeria

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licence*, Diplôme d'Ingénieur/d'Architecture (requiring a minimum of 4 years of study)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Magister (formerly Doctrat de Troisième Cycle or Doctorat d'Etat), Diplôme/ Licence/ Diplôme d'études supérieures (DES); Doctorat

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Algeria
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
15-20	A-, A, A+
13-14	B-, B, B+
12	C
11	D
0-10	F

Effective

2019-08-01

*A 4-year Licence may be equivalent to the honours Bachelor's degree depending on the University and program. A qualifying program may be required. Not admissible with a 3-year Diplome or Licence.

Andorra

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bàtxelor

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Màster, Doctorat

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Andorra
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
9-10	A-,A,A+
7-8.9	B-,B,B+
5-6.9	C-,C,C+
0-4.9	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Angola

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Grau de Mestre

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Doutorado

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Angola
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
16 – 20	A-, A, A+
13 – 15	B-, B, B+
10 – 12	C-, C, C+
0 – 9	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Antigua/Barbuda

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

It is our understanding that there is no higher education in this country. (Effective date of development of this guide.) Currently, university-level studies are offered through the University of the West Indies (for further information see Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad.)

Effective

2019-08-01

Argentina

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licendiado or professional title (e.g., Ingeniero, Arquitecto, Abogado)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Maestria/Magister, Doctorado

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Argentina
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
10	A+
9	A
8.5	A-
8	B+
7.5	B
7	B-
6	C
4-5	D
0-3	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Armenia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Specialist Diploma requiring a minimum of 5 years of study, Diplom Bakalavri Astichan (Bachelor's Degree awarded after 2004)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

*Master's (Magistrosi Kochum) (Research Degree), Candidate of Science (Gitutyunneri Teknatsu) is equivalent to PhD

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Armenia
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5		A, A+
4.6		A-
4.3		B+
4		B
3.7		B-
3.3		C+
3		C, C-
2		D, F
1		F

Effective

2019-08-01

Australia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's (Honours), requiring at least 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Doctorate (Ph.D.), Higher Doctorate (D.Litt., D.Sc.)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Australia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
High Distinction/Honours I/First Class	A-, A, A+
Distinction/Honours IIA/Second Class, Upper	B-, B, B+
Credit/Honours IIB/Second Class, Lower	C-, C, C+
Pass/Honours III/Third Class	D
Failure	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Austria

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Diplom-Ingenieur, Magister (awarded up to and including 2002)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Doktoratsstudium (equivalent to Ph.D.), Master, Magister (awarded 2003 and onward)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Austria
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
1.0 – 1.2	A
1.3 – 1.5	A-
1.6 – 1.9	B+
2.0 - 2.6	B, B-
2.7 – 3.3	C+, C
3.4 – 3.9	C-
4.0 – 5.0	D, F

Effective

2019-08-01

Azerbaijan

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Diplomu (Specialist Diploma), Diplom HƏkim (Physician Diploma), Diplomu (Bachelor's Honours Degree awarded 2005 and onward), Magistr (up to and including 2004)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

*Kandidat Nauk (equivalent to Ph.D., prior to 1991), ElmlƏdi Diplomu (PhD until approximately 2009), Magistr (2005 and onward, equivalent to Master's)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Azerbaijan
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5	A, A+
4.6	A-
4.3	B+
4	B
3.7	B-
3.3	C+
3	C, C-
2	D, F
1	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Bahamas

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's Degree (only from Univeristy of West Indies)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

None

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Bahamas
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
Class I	70 - 100	A-, A, A+
Class II, Upper Division	60 - 69	B-, B, B+
Class II, Lower Division	50 - 59	C-, C, C+
Failure	00 - 49	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Bahrain

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's Degree

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's Degree, Doctorate is equivalent to a Master of Philosophy/Master of Research

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Bahrain
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
4	Excellent	A
3.7		A-
3.3		B+
3	Good	B
2.7		B-
2.3		C+
2	Satisfactory	C
1.7		C-
1	Pass	D
	Fail	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Bangladesh

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Completion of BOTH Bachelor's and Master's in all disciplines except students graduated with a B.Sc.(Eng.), B.Arch., B.Eng., B.Tech., M.B.B.S. Pharmacy, B.Sc.(4-year Honours) (For other 4 or 5 year technical degrees, please check with Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies).

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Bangladesh
Grading System	Grading (BUET)	Grading (BIT)	Lakehead Equivalent
90 – 100%	4.0	4.0 (1st Class with Honours)	A+
80 – 89%	3.75		A
70 – 79%	3.50		A-
60 – 69%	3.0 - 3.25	3.0 - 3.5	B-, B, B+
45 – 59%	2.25 - 2.75	2.0 - 2.5	C-, C, C+
33 – 44%			D
0 – 32%			F

Effective

2019-08-01

Barbados

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's (Honours) only equivalent rom University of West Indies

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Barbados
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
First Class	A-, A, A+
Second Class, Upper Division	B-, B, B+
Second Class, Lower Division	C
Failure	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Belarus

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bakalavr (Bachelor's) requiring 5 years of study (prior to 1991), Magistr (Master's; pre-1997), Diploma of Specialist (post-1991)*

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Magistr (post-1997; equivalent to Master's), Kandidat Nauk (pre-1991; equivalent to Ph.D.)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Belarus
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5	10	A, A+
4.6	9	A-
4.3	8	B+
4	7	B
3.7	6	B-
3.3	5	C+
3	4	C, C-
2	3-2	D, F
1	1-0	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Belgium

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licencie/Licenciaat, Ingenieur, Architecte

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Doctorate/Doctorat/Doctoraat/ Doctorat special/Master's (since 2004)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Belgium
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
18-20	90 - 100%	A, A+
16-17	80 - 89%	A-
15	78 - 79%	B+
14	70 - 77%	B-, B
12-13	60 - 69%	C
10-11	50 - 59%	D
0-9	00 - 49	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Belize

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Effective

2019-08-01

Benin

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

DEA & DES

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Diplôme d'Etudes approfondies (DEA), Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures spécialisées (DESS)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Benin
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
16-20	A-, A, A+
14-15	B-, B, B+
12-13	C-, C, C+
10-11	D-, D, D+
0-9	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Bermuda

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

It is our understanding that there is no higher education in this country. (Effective date of development of this guide.)

Effective

2019-08-01

Bhutan

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

A Bachelor's degree from Bhutan itself is not sufficient for graduate admission. An applicant would need to complete further studies to be admissible.

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Not available

Effective

2019-08-01

Bolivia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licentiatura (Licenciado), Professional title (e.g. Ingeniero)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Maestria, Doctor en Ciencias en [Subject Area]

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Bolivia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
90-100	A-, A, A+
85-89	B+
80-84	B
77-79	B-
64-76	C
51-63	D
0-50	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Diploma Visoko Obrazovanja (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education); normally requires 4-6 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Diploma Specijalist (Postgraduate specialists diploma), Magistratura (Master's degree - normally requires 2 years of study and a thesis), Doktorat (Doctorate)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Bosnia-Herzegovina
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5	A, A+
4.6	A-
4.3	B+
4	B
3.7	B-
3.3	C+
3	C, C-
2	D, F
1	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Botswana

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Master's

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Botswana
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
1st Class	A-, A, A+
2nd Class, 1st Division	B-, B, B+
2nd Class, 2nd Division	C-, C, C+
Average or Pass	D
Fail	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Brazil

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Titulo de Bacharel/Titulo de [subject area], Titulo de Licenciatura; Licenciado, professional title (e.g., Engenheiro; requiring 4 years of study)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Mestrado; Doutarado

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Brazil
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
9.5-10	A+
9	A
8.5	A-
8	B+
7.5	B
7	B-
6.5	C+
6	C
5.5	C-
5	D
0-4	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Brunei Darussalam

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's Degree, requiring 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's Degree

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Brunei Darussalam
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
First Class Honours	A-, A, A+
Second Class Honours (Upper Division)	B-, B, B+
Second Class Honours (Lower Division)	C-, C, C+
Third Class Honours	D-, D, D+

Effective

2019-08-01

Bulgaria

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie (pre-2001), Bakalavr* (Bachelor, post-2001; normally 4 years of study)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Diploma za Kandidat na Naukite (pre-2001), Magistr* (post-1995), Master (post-2001)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Bulgaria
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
6	A+
5.5	A
5	A-
4.7	B+
4.5	B
4.3	B-
4	C+
3.5	C
3	D
0 – 2	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Burkina Faso

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Maîtrise, Diplôme d'Ingénieur (with minimum 4 years of study)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures spécialisées (DESS), Diplôme d'Etudes approfondies (DEA), Doctorat, Doctorat d'Etat

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Burkina Faso
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
16-20	A-, A, A+
14-15	B-, B, B+
12-13	C-, C, C+
10-11	D-, D, D+
0-9	F

Effective

2012-08-01

Burundi

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Licence, Diplôme d'Ingénieur (minimum 4 years of study)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Diplôme d'Etudes approfondies (DEA), Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures spécialisées (DESS)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Burundi
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
90-100%	A, A+
80-89%	A-
70-79%	B, B+
60-69%	B-
50-59%	C-, C, C+
0-49%	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Cambodia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's/Licence, requiring a minimum of 4 years of study. Please refer to NOTES below.

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Not applicable

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Lakehead admission equivalency not available.

Effective

2019-08-01

Cameroon

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

M1, Maitrise, Doctorat

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies, Diplome d'Etudes Professionnelles Approfondies, Diplome d'Etudes Superieures Specialisees, M2 all equivalent to Master's

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Cameroon
Grading Yaoundé I	Grading Buéa	Lakehead Equivalent
20	90 - 100%	A+
18-19	85 - 89%	A
17	80 - 84%	A-
16	77 - 79%	B+
15	73 - 76%	B
14	70 - 72%	B-
12-13	60 - 69%	C
10-11	50 - 59%	D
0-9	00 - 49%	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Central African Republic

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Specialized diplôme, or professional title; requiring 4-6 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Not applicable

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Central African Republic
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
20	A+
18 - 19	A
17	A-
16	B+
15	B
14	B-
12 - 13	C
10 - 11	D
00 - 09	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Chad

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Maîtrise, Diplome d'Etudes Superieures Specialisees, Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies, Diplome d'Etat de Doctorat en Medecine

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Not applicable

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Chad
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
16-20	A-, A, A+
14-15.9	B-, B, B+
12-13.9	C-, C, C+
10-11.9	D-, D, D+
0-9.9	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Chile

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Grado de Licenciado en [subject area]

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Grado Magister & Grado de Doctor

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Chile
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
6.5-7	A+
6	A
5.9	A-
5.8	B+
5.5	B
5	B-
4.5	C
4	D
1-3	F

Effective

2019-08-01

China (People's Republic Of)

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's Degree, requiring a minimum of 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Ph.D.

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

China (People's Republic of)
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
96-100%	A+	85 - 100%	A-, A, A+
90-95%	A	76 - 84%	B-, B, B+
87-89%	A-	60 - 74%	C-, C, C+
83-86%	B+	0 - 59%	Fail
80-82%	B
75-79%	B-
60-74%	C, D
0-59%	Fail

Effective

2019-08-01

Colombia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Titulo de [subject area]/Profesional en [subject area]/Maestro en [arts subject]/Diploma de [subject area]

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Magister/Maestria (Master's), Titulo de Doctor (PhD)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Columbia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
4.6-5.0	A+
4.0-4.59	A
3.9-3.99	B+
3.7-3.89	B
3.5-3.69	B-
3.0-3.49	C
0-2.99	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Congo

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Maîtrise, requiring a minimum of 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures (DES), Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies (DEA) (Master's

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Congo
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
16 - 20	A-, A, A+
14 - 15	B-, B, B+
12 - 13	C-, C, C+
10 - 11	D
00 - 9	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Democratic Republic of Congo

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licence, Diplôme d'Ingénieur, Docteur en Médecine

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Diplôme d'Etudes specialisées (or superoeures) (DES), Doctorat

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Congo (Democratic Republic of)
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
90-100%	A+
80-899%	A-, A
70-79%	B-, B, B+
50-69%	C,D
0-49%	F

Effective

2019-08-01

Costa Rica

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Bachiller

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Maestria

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Costa Rica
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
9-10	A
8.5	B+
8	B
7.75	B-
7.5	C
7	D
0-6	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Croatia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Diploma; normally requires 4-6 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Magistar, Doktor znanosti/Doktorica znanosti (Doctorate)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Croatia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5	A
4.3	B+
4	B
3.7	B-
3	C
2	D
1	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Cte D'Ivoire

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Diplome d'Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS), Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies (DEA), Maîtrise, Diplôme d'Ingénieur; requiring 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Doctorat d'Etat, Doctorat de Specialité de Troisieme Cycle (Master's Degree)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Cte D'Ivoire
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
20	A+
18-19	A
17	A-
16	B+
15	B
14	B-
12-13	C
10-11	D
0-9	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Cuba

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Titulo de Licenciado/Arquitecto/Doctor/Ingeniero

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Titulo de Master, Titulo de Especialista/Especialidad de Posgrado (Master's Degree), Grado de Doctor en Ciencias (Doctorate)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Cuba
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5	A, A+
4.6	A-
4.3	B+
4	B
3.7	B-
3.3	C+
3	C, C-
1, 2	D, F

Effective

2019-09-01

Cyprus

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Ptychio, Bachelor's

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Cyprus
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
8.5-10	A-, A, A+
6.5-8.49	B-, B, B+
5.00-649	D, C
0.00-4.99	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Czech Republic

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bakalár (Bachelor Honours degree - Bachelor Ordinary degree when awarded up to and including 2001), Magistr (Bachelor Honours when awarded up to and including 2002), Inženýr (Bachelor Honours when awarded up to and including 2001)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Magistr (after 2002), Doktor filozofie (Master's degree), Kandidat ved (Doctorate), Doktor (Doctorate)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Czech Republic
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
1.4 – 1.0	A-, A, A+
1.9 – 1.5	B+
2.4 – 2.0	B-, B
2.9 – 2.5	C+
3.4 – 3.0	C-, C
3.9 – 3.5	D+
4.0 – 5.0	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Denmark

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Candidatus Philosophiae, Diplomingenoir, Korrespondenteksamen, Profession title (eg. Civilingenior), Bachelor's

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Licentiatus; Candidatus Magisterii; Magister Artium; Doktrograd (Post Doc)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Denmark
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
13	A+
11	A-, A
10	B+
9	B
8	B-
7	C+
6	C
5	D
0-4.99	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Dominica

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

It is our understanding that there is no higher education in this country. (Effective date of development of this guide.)

Effective

2019-09-01

Dominican Republic

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licenciado, Licenciatura

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Especialidad en [Medical Subject] (Master's) ,Maestría

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Dominican Republic
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
4	A, A+
3.7	A-
3.3	B+
3	B
2.7	B-
2	C-, C, C+
1	D
0	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Ecuador

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licenciado or professional title (e.g. Ingeniero); requiring a minimum of four years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

*Maestría, Especialista, Doctorado

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Ecuador
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
9, 10	90-100	A-, A, A+
8	80-89	B-, B, B+
7	70-79	C-, C, C+
6	60-69	D
0-5	0-59	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Egypt

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's/ Baccalaureos

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's (Majistair or Magistr); Doktora

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Egypt
Grading System	Grading System	Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
Sciences	Arts	Med/Vet/Dent/Pharm
85-100	90-100	85-100	Excellent; Distinction	A-, A, A+
75-84	80-89	75-84	Very Good	B-, B, B+
65-74	65-79	65-74	Good	C-, C, C+
50-64	50-64	60-64	Pass; Fair	D-, D, D+
0-49	0-49	0-49	F	F

Effective

2019-09-01

El Salvador

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Titulo de Doctor en Medicina/Titulo de Doctor en Cirugia Detnal, Licenciado or professional title, requiring at least four years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Maestria

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

El Salvador
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
9-10	A-, A, A+
8.5	B+
8	B
7.5	B-
6-7.4	C
5	D
0-4	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Eritrea

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's degree, requiring 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's degree (programs beginning in 2004)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Eritrea
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
4	A-, A, A+
3	B-, B, B+
2	C-, C, C+
1	D
0	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Estonia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Diplom/Bakalaureusekraad; requiring at least 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Magistrikraad, Doktorikraad

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Estonia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5	A, A+
4.6	A-
4.3	B+
4	B
3.7	B-
3.3	C+
3	C, C-
2	D
0-1	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Ethiopia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Bachelor's, requiring 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Doctorate (in medicine or veterinary medicine the professional qualification, MD or DVM, is conferred)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Ethiopia
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
4	90-100	A-, A, A+
3	80-89	B-, B, B+
2	70-79	C-, C, C+
1	60-69	D
0-59	F	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Fiji

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

* Bachelor's

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Fiji
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
80-100%	A-, A, A+
65-79%	B-, B, B+
50-64%	C-, C, C+
0-49%	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Finland

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's:

*Kandidaatti/Kandidat (Bachelor's), Oikeusnotaari/Rättsnotarie(Bachelor's in law), Farmaseutti/Farmaceut (Bachelor's in Pharmacy), **Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto/Yrkeshögskoleexamen (Polytechnic degree)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

*Maisteri/Magister, ***Lisensiaatti/Licentiat, Tohtori/Doktor, professional title (e.g. Diploma in Engineering: Diplomi-Insinööri/Diplomingenjör)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Finland
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5	A+	A+
4.5	3	A
4	A-	A-
3.5	B+	B+
3	2	B
2	B-	B-
1	1	C

Effective

2019-09-01

France

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's:

Maîtrise, Diplômes des Grandes Ecoles, Diplôme d'Ingénieur, Certificat d'Aptitude au Professorat de l'Enseignement Secondaire (CAPES), Certificate d'Aptitude au Professorat de l'Enseignement Technique, etc.

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Diplôme d'Etudes Superieures, Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies, Diplôme d'Etudes Superieures Specialisées, Doctorate en Medicine, Mastére Specialisé, Magistere (since 1985).

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

France
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
18-20	A+
16-17	A
14-15	A-
12-13	B-, B, B+
11	C
10	D
0-9	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Gabon

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's:

*Maîtrise (minimum four years of study), Diplôme d'Ingénieur

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Doctorat

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Gabon
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
Très bien	A-, A, A+
Bien	B-, B, B+
Assez bien	C-, C, C+
Passable	D

Effective

2019-09-01

Georgia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's:

*Bakalavris Akademiuri Khariskhi with Diplom i Tsarchinebit (5yrs)or Magistris Khariskhi

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Magistris Khariskhi if completed after the Bakalavris with the Diplom i Tsarchinebit or Metsnierebata Kandidati

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Georgia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5	A, A+
4.6	A-
4.3	B+
4	B
3.7	B-
3.3	C+
3	C, C-
2	D
1	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Germany

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Diplom, Magister Artium, Staatsexamen/Staatspruefung, Diplom, Doktor (Doktor eines Wissenschaftszweiges) first level, in a particular field: Science discipline.

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Doctorate, Master's, Magister Atrium when awarded after 2002

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Germany
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
1.0 – 1.2	A
1.3 – 1.5	A−
1.6 – 1.9	B+
2.0 - 2.6	B, B-
2.7 – 3.3	C+, C
3.4 – 3.9	C-
4.0 – 5.0	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Ghana

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's:

Bachelor's

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, M.Phil., Doctorate; higher degrees are normally not classified

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Ghana
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
First Class	A-, A, A+
Upper Second Class	B-, B, B+
Lower Second Class	C-, C, C+
Third Class	D

Effective

2019-09-01

Gibraltar

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

It is our understanding that there is no higher education in this country. (Effective date of development of this guide.)

Effective

2019-09-01

Greece

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Ptychion, Bachelor's

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master, Doctoral, Metaptychiako Díploma Exidíkefsis, Didaktoriko

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Greece
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
9.5 – 10	A+
9.0 – 9.4	A
8.5 –8.9	A-
8.0 – 8.4	B+
7.5 – 7.9	B
7.0 – 7.4	B-
6.5 – 6.9	C+
6.0 – 6.4	C
5.5 – 5.9	C-
5 – 5.4	D
0 – 4.9	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Greenland

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

It is our understanding that there is no higher education in this country. (Effective date of development of this guide.)

Effective

2019-09-01

Grenada

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

It is our understanding that there is no higher education in this country. (Effective date of development of this guide.)

Effective

2019-09-01

Guatemala

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licenciado/Licenciatura, Professional Title (Titulo); requiring 4-5 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Maestro/Maestria/Magister/Maestrado; Doctorado

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Guatemala
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
90-100	88-100	A+
81-89	83-87	A-, A
76-80	78-82	B+
70-75	73-77	B-, B
60-69	68-72	C
51-59	61-67	D
0-50	0-60	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Guinea

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Licence (requiring four years of study), Maîtrise, Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures (DES), Diplôme d'Ingénieur

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

**Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies (DEA)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Guinea
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
16-20	A-, A, A+
14-15	B-, B, B+
12-13	C-, C, C+
9-11	D
0-8	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Guinea Bissau

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

It is our understanding that there is no higher education in this country. (Effective date of development of this guide.)

Effective

2019-09-01

Guyana

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Bachelor's, requiring 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Guyana
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
Distinction - A	A-, A, A+
Good – B	B-, B, B+
Satisfactory – C	C-, C, C+
Minimal Pass – D	D
Failure – F	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Haiti

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Contact the Graduate Program Assistant for your program

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Haiti
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
97 – 100	A+
93 – 96	A
90 – 92	A-
87 – 89	B+
83 – 86	B
80 – 82	B-
77 – 79	C+
73 – 76	C
70 – 72	C-
67 – 69	D+
63 – 66	D
60 – 62	D-
0 – 59	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Holy See

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

It is our understanding that there is no higher education in this country. (Effective date of development of this guide.)

Effective

2019-09-01

Honduras

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachillerato universitario (no longer awarded), Licenciatura, Professional Title (Titulo)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Maestria, Doctorado, Especialidad (Medicine)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Honduras
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
90-100	A-, A, A+
80-89	B-, B, B+
60-79	C-, C, C+
30-59	D
0-29	F

* Sometimes 60-69% fits the description of D, as grading scales differ.

Effective

2019-09-01

Hong Kong

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's (Honours)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Hong Kong
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
Class I	A-, A, A+
Class II (Upper/Division I)	B-, B, B+
Class II (Lower/Division II)	C-, C, C+
Class III	D

Effective

2019-09-01

Hungary

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Egyetemi Oklevél, requiring at least 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Egyetemi Doktor (Master's; pre-1993),Kandidatus (Ph.D. pre-1993),Tudomanyok Doktora (pre-1993),Doktor (Ph.D.; post-1993),Szakirányú Továbbképzési Oklevél(Post-university Further Specialization Degree)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Hungary
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
4.50 - 5.0	A-, A, A+
3.50 - 4.49	B-, B, B+
2.0 - 3.49	C, D
0 – 1.9	F

Effective

2019-09-01

Iceland

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Baccalaureaus (Bachelor), Candidatus (Cand., Juris (law), Cand.Med., Cand.Mag., Verkfraedingur (Engineering)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Meistarapróf, Candidatus (Cand.Psych., Cand.Mag.), Doctorspróf

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Iceland
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
8.5 - 10	A-, A, A+
7.0 - 8.49	B-, B, B+
5.0 – 6.0	D, C
0 - 4.0	F

Effective

2019-09-01

India

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's degree requiring four years of study (e.g., B.Pharm., M.B.B.S., B.Tech., B.Eng., or B.Arch); 3-year Bachelor's from institutions with a NAAC rating of "A"; 2 year Master's awarded beyond a 3-year Bachelor's from institutions with a NAAC rating below "A"

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, M.Phil, Ph.D.

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

India
Grading System	Grading System (Arts)	Grading System (Science)	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
9.5-10			First Class/Division	A+
9.00-9.49			First Class/Division	A
8.50-8.99			First Class/Division	A-
8.00-8.49			First Class/Division	B+
7.5-7.99			First Class/Division	B
7.00-7.49			First Class/Division	B-
	65-100	60-100	First Class/Division	A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-

Indias most common grading system

Effective

2025-12-15

Indonesia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Sarjana, Pasca Sarjana (Pre 1981) Sarjana (S1) (Post 1981)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Magister (S2), Doktor (S3)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Indonesia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
4.0	A+
4.0	A
3.7	A-
3.3	B+
3.0	B
2.7	B-
2.3	C+
2.0	C
1.7	C-
1.3	D+
1.0	D
.7	D-
F

Effective

2020-02-20

Iran

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's, Licence, Karshenasi

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Karshenasi Arshad, Fogh Licence, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Iran
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
17.0 - 20	A-, A, A+
14.0 - 16.9	B-, B, B+
12.0 – 13.9	C-, C, C+
10.0 – 11.9	D
<10	F

Effective

2023-12-13

Iraq

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's, requiring at least 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Iraq
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
90-100%	A+
80-89%	A-, A
70-79%	B-, B, B+
60-69%	C
50-59%	D
0-49%	F

Effective

2020-02-27

Ireland

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's Degree

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Ireland
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
First Class Honours	A-, A, A+
Second Class Honours, Grade 1	B-, B, B+
Second Class Honours, Grade 2	C-, C, C+
Third Class Honours	D

Effective

2020-02-20

Israel

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Bachelor's degree

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Israel
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
95-100%	A+
88-94%	A
85-87%	A-
82-84%	B+
78-81%	B
75-77%	B-
72-74%	C+
68-71%	C
65-67%	C-
50-64%	D
0-49%	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Italy

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello, Diploma di Mediatore Linguistico, Laurea, Laurea in Ingagneria (Master's degree when awarded up to and including 2001), Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Diploma Accademico di Formazione alla Ricerca (Phd), Dottorato di Ricerca (PhD), Diploma Accademico di Secondo Livello (Master's), Diploma Accademico di Specializzazione I/II (Master's), Laurea Magistrale (Master's), Laurea Specialistica (Master's)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Italy
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
28-30	A-, A, A+
25-27	B-, B, B+
22-24	C
18-21	D
0-17	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Jamaica

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Bachelor's (Honours)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Mphil., Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Jamaica
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
First Class	A-, A, A+
Second Class, Upper Division	B-, B, B+
Second Class, Lower Division	C
Failure	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Japan

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Bachelor's degree (Gakushi Shogo)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's degree (Shushi-go) Doctoral degree (Hakushi-go)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Japan
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
90 – 100%	A+
87 – 89%	A
84 – 86%	A-
80 - 83%	B+
77 – 79%	B
74 – 76%	B-
70 – 73%	C+
67 – 69%	C
64 – 66%	C-
60 –63%	D
59% and below	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Jordan

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's; requiring four years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Jordan
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
Excellent/Distinction	A-, A, A+
Very Good	B-, B, B+
Good	C-, C, C+
Pass	D
Fail	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Kazakhstan

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Diploma of Specialist

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Kandidat Nauk

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Kazakhstan
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5	A+
4.7	A
4.5	A-
4.3	B+
4	B
3.7	B-
3	C
2	D
1	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Kenya

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's degree with Honours, requiring 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Ph.D.

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Kenya
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
70-100%	First Class Honours	A-, A, A+
60-69%	Second Class Honours (upper division)	B-, B, B+
50-59%	Second Class Honours (lower division)	C-, C, C+
40-49%	Pass	D-, D, D+
0-39%	Fail	Fail

Effective

2020-02-20

Korea, South (republic of)

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's degree

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Korea, South (Republic of)
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
90 – 100%	A-, A, A+
80 – 89%	B-, B, B+
70 – 79%	C-, C, C+
60 – 69%	D
0 – 59%	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Kuwait

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's degree, requiring 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Kuwait
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
A	4.0	A, A+
A-	3.67	A-
B+	3.33	B+
B	3.0	B
B-	2.67	B-
C+	2.33	C+
C	2.0	C
C-	1.67	C-
D+	D+
D	D
F	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Kyrgyzstan

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Diplom Specialista, Bakalvr

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Kandidat Nauk, Magistr, Doktor Nauk

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Kyrgyzstan
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5	A, A+
4.6	A-
4.3	B+
4	B
3.7	B-
3.3	C+
3	C, C-
1, 2	D , F

Effective

2020-02-20

Laos (people's democratic republic)

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's Degree plus a Master's degree

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's

Effective

2020-02-20

Latvia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bakalaurs requiring at least 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Magistrs, *Arsta Grads, *Zobarsta Grads

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Latvia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
9.5/10	A, A+
9	A-
8.5	B+
8	B
7.5	B-
7	C+
6.5	C, C-
2	D, F
1	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Lebanon

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor`s, Licence requiring 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's/Maîtrise/Magistere if completed after 4 yrs of undergraduate study. Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures (DES), Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies (DEA)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Lebanon
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
90-100%	18-20	A-, A, A+
80-89%	15-17	B-, B, B+
70-79%	12-14	C-, C, C+
60-69%	10-11	D-, D, D+
0-59%	0-9	Fail

Effective

2020-02-20

Lesotho

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Master's degree

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Lesotho
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
80 – 100%	A-, A, A+
70 – 79%	B-, B, B+
60 – 69%	C-, C, C+
50 – 59%	D
40 - 49	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Liberia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Master's Degree

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Liberia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
A (90-100)	A-, A, A+
B (80-89)	B-, B, B+
C (70-79)	C-, C, C+
D (60-69)	D-, D, D+
F	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Libya

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Libya
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
85-100% - Excellent	A-, A, A+
75-84% - Very Good	B-, B, B+
65-74% - Good	C-, C, C+
50-64% - Pass	D-, D, D+
35-49% - Weak	Fail
0-34% - Very Weak	Fail

Effective

2020-02-20

Liechtenstein

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's requiring 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Ph.D.

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Liechtenstein
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
85-100% - Excellent	A-, A, A+
75-84% - Very Good	B-, B, B+
65-74% - Good	C-, C, C+
50-64% - Pass	D-, D, D+
35-49% - Weak	Fail
0-34% - Very Weak	Fail

Effective

2020-02-20

Lithuania

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bakalauras requiring at least 4 years of study, Specialist Diploma

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Magistras, Daktores (Doctorate)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Lithuania
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
10	A+
9.5	A
9	A-
8.5	B+
8	B
7.5	B-
7	C+
6.5	C
6	C-
5.5	D+
5	D
4.5	D-
0 - 4	Fail

Effective

2020-02-20

Luxembourg

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Professional Title

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Diplôme d'Etudes Superieures Specialisees (DESS)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

There is insufficient information available to determine Ontario Admissions Equivalencies at this time.

Effective

2020-02-20

Macao Sar (china)

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licenciatura, requiring a minimum of 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Mestrado

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Macao Sar (China)
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
A	Excellent	A-, A, A+
A- to B+	Very Good	B-, B, B+
B to C+	Good	C-, C, C+
C to D+	Average	D-, D, D+
D	Pass

Effective

2020-02-20

Macedonia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Visoko Obrazovanja, Diplomiran, requiring a minimum of 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Magistar, Doktor Nauka, Magister Po, Doktor Na Nauki

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Macedonia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
8.5 – 10	A-, A, A+
7.0 – 8.4	B-, B, B+
6.0 – 6.9	C-, C, C+
5	D

Effective

2020-02-20

Madagascar

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Maîtrise, requiring a minimum of 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Diplôme D'Etudes Superieures (DES), Diplôme D'Etudes Approfondies (DEA)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Madagascar
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
16 – 20	A-, A, A+
14 – 15	B-, B, B+
12 – 13	C-, C, C+
10 – 11	D-, D, D+
0 – 9	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Malawi

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Master's Degree

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Malawi
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
75 – 100	A-, A, A+
70 – 74	B-, B, B+
60 – 69	C-, C, C+
50 – 59	D-, D, D+
0 – 49	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Malaysia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's, requiring at least 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees:

Master's, Ph.D.

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Malaysia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
Class 1	A-, A, A+
Class 2 div 1	B-, B, B+
Class 2 div 2	C-, C, C+
Class 3	D

Effective

2020-02-20

Maldives

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

It is our understanding that there is no higher education in this country. (Effective date of development of this guide). Students normally study in Australia or New Zealand.

Effective

2020-02-20

Mali

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Diplôme D'Etudes Universitaires Approfondies, Diplôme De L'Ecole Normale Superieure

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Maîtrise, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Mali
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
16 – 20	A-, A, A+
14 – 15	B-, B, B+
12 - 13	C-, C, C+
10 - 11	D-, D, D+
0 - 09	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Malta

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's, Doctor (Professional Title)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Ph.D., D.Phil.

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Malta
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
First Class	A-, A, A+
Second Class (Upper)	B-, B, B+
Second Class (Lower)	C-, C, C+
Third Class/Pass	D-, D, D+

Effective

2020-02-20

Mauritania

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Diplôme (5 years), Maîtrise

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

None available

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Mauritania
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
16 – 20	A-, A, A+
14 – 15	B-, B, B+
12 – 13	C-, C, C+
10 – 11	D-, D, D+
0 - 9	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Mauritius

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's with Honours – minimum of 3 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

M.Sc., MBA, M.Phil., Ph.D.

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Mauritius
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
1st Class	A-, A, A+
2nd Class (Division 1)	B-, B, B+
2nd Class (Division 2)	C-, C, C+
3rd Class	D-, D, D+
Pass

Effective

2020-02-20

Mexico

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licenciatura, Professional Title, Profesor/Maestro

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Maestria, Especializacion, Doctorado

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Mexico
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
8.5 – 10	A-, A, A+
7.5 – 8.4	B-, B, B+
6.0 – 7.4	C-, C, C+
5	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Moldova

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Diploma de Licenta, Diploma de Ingenieur, Diploma of Specialist

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Diploma De Magistru, Doctor in Stiinte, Doctor Habilitat (Post-Doc)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Moldova
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
8.5 – 10	A-, A, A+
7.0 – 8.4	B-, B, B+
6.0 – 7.9	C-, C, C+
5	D
4	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Monaco

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

It is our understanding that there is no higher education in this country. (Effective date of development of this guide). Students will normally study in France.

Effective

2020-02-20

Mongolia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Master's

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Candidate of Science

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Mongolia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
A	A-, A, A+
B	B-, B, B+
C	C-, C, C+
D	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Morocco

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licence, Maîtrise, Diplôme d' Ingenieur (4 yrs), Diplôme d'Ingenieur d'Etat (5 yrs), Diplôme d' Architecture (6 yrs), Diplôme Superieur (Bus) (4 yrs)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Diplôme d'Etudes Superieures Approfondies (DESA),

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Morocco
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
16 – 20	A, A-, A+
14 – 15	B-, B, B+
12 - 13	C-, C, C+
10 - 11	D
0 - 9	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Mozambique

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licenciatura

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Mestrado

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Mozambique
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
16 – 20	A-, A, A+
14 – 15	B-, B, B+
12 – 13	C-, C, C+
10 – 11	D
0 – 9	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Myanmar

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's (with minimum 5 years of study)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

M.A., M.Sc., Med., M.D.Sc., M.Agr.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Myanmar
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
90 – 100%	A+
80 – 89%	A-, A
70 – 79%	B-, B, B+
60 69%	C-, C, C+

Effective

2020-02-20

Namibia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Namibia
Grading System	Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
A	Distinction	80-100%	A-, A, A+
B	Very Good	70-79%	B-, B, B+
C	Good	60-69%	C-, C, C+
D	Satisfactory	50-59%	D-, D, D+
E	Fail	0-49%

Effective

2020-02-20

Nepal

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Completion of both Bachelor's and Master's degrees OR a Bachelor's degree, requiring a minimum 4 years of study, in Engineering, Medicine, Veterinary Sciences, or Agriculture.

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctoral

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Nepal
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
Division I	60-100%	B-, B, B+, A-, A, A+
Division II	45-59%	C-, C, C+
Division III	33-44%	D-, D, D+

Effective

2020-02-20

Netherlands

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Doctoraal/Doctorandus (Drs.), Ingenieur (Ir.) Meester (Mr.) (in Law)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctoraat

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Netherlands
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
8 – 10	A-, A, A+
7	B-. B, B+
6	C-, C, C+
5	D

Effective

2020-02-20

New Zealand

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's degree (Honours, or 4-year degree)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

New Zealand
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
A-, A, A+	A-, A, A+
B-, B, B+	B-, B, B+
C-, C, C+	C, D

Effective

2020-02-20

Nicaragua

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licenciatura, Professional Title

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Maestria, Doctorado

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Nicaragua
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
90-100%	A-, A, A+
80-89%	B-, B, B+
70-79%	C, D
0-69%	Fail

Effective

2020-02-20

Niger

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Maîtrise, Diplôme d'Agronomie approfondie/d'Ingénieur Agronome, Docteur en Médecine

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Diplôme d'Etudes approfondies (DEA), Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures spécialisées (DESS), Doctorat de 3e Cycle, Doctorat d'Etat

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Niger
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
16 – 20	A-, A, A+
14 – 15	B-, B, B+
12 – 13	C-, C, C+
10 – 11	D
0 -9	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Nigeria

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Honours Bachelor's degree

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Nigeria
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
70-100%	1st Class	A-, A, A+
60-69%	2nd Class (upper division)	B-, B, B+
50-59%	2nd Class (lower division)	C-, C, C+
45-49%	3rd Class	D

Effective

2020-02-20

Norway

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Candidatus Magisteri, Sivilingenior, Sivilokonom

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Magister Artium/Master of Science, Doctor Philosophia/Ph.D.

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Norway
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
1.0 – 1.5	A-, A, A+
1.6 – 2.5	B-, B, B+
2.6 – 3.25	C
3.26 – 4.0	D

Effective

2020-02-20

Oman

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's degree, requiring 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Ph.D.

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Oman
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
4.0	A, A+
3.7	A-
3.3	B+
3.0	B
2.7	B-
2.3	C+
2.0	C
1.7	C-
1.3	D+
1.0	D
0.7	D-
0.0	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Pakistan

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Completion of BOTH Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in all disciplines except 4 or 5 year technical degree, or a 4 year bachelors degree with a minimum 124 credits (130 is most common)

e.g., B. Pharm., M.B.B.S., B.Tech., B.Eng. or B.Arch.

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Pakistan
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
60 – 100% First Division	A, B (B+ 67.5-74.9)
45 – 59% Second Division	C
33 – 44% Third Division	D
0 – 32% Fail	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Palestine Territory (West Bank & Gaza)

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's degree, requiring 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Ph.D.

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Palestine Territory (West Bank & Gaza)
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
4.0	A, A+
3.7	A-
3.3	B+
3.0	B
2.7	B-
2.3	C+
2.0	C
1.7	C-
1.3	D+
1.0	D

Effective

2020-02-20

Panama

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licenciado/Licenciatura, Titulo (requiring 4 years of study)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Maestria

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Panama
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
91-100%	A-, A, A+
81-90	B-, B, B+
71-80	C-, C, C+
61-70	D-, D, D+
0-60	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Papua New Guinea

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's (Honours)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Ph.D.

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Papua New Guinea
Grading System	G
Class I	A-, A, A+
Class II division A	B-, B, B+
Class II division B	C-, C, C+
Class III	D

Effective

2020-02-20

Paraguay

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licenciado or professional title, requiring at least four years of

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Maestria, Doctorado

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Paraguay
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
4.6 – 5.0	A-, A, A+
3.7 – 4.3	B-, B, B+
2.7 – 3.3	C-, C, C+
1.7 – 2.3	D-, D, D+
0.7 – 1.3	E, F

Effective

2020-02-20

Peru

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licenciatura/Licenciado, professional title (when awarded after 4 years of study) (e.g., Ingeniero)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Maestro/Magister, Doctor/ Doctorado

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Peru
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
17 - 20	A-, A, A+
14 – 16	B-, B, B+
12 – 13	C-, C, C+
10 – 11	D-, D, D+
0 – 9	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Philippines

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Completion of both Bachelor's and Master's degrees with first class standing.

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Philippines
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
1.4 – 1.0	A-, A, A+
1.9 – 1.5	B+
2.4 – 2.0	B-, B
2.9 – 2.5	C+
3.4 – 3.0	C-, C
3.9 – 3.5	D+
4.0 – 5.0	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Poland

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licencjat / Inzynier, Lekarz Medycyny, Dyplom lekarza (medical degree)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Magister, Magister Inzynier, Masters (post 2003), Doktor

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Poland
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5/6	A-, A, A+
4	B-, B, B+
3	B-, B
2	C
1	D

Effective

2020-02-20

Portugal

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licenciado/Licenciatura requiring a minimum of 4 years study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Mestre, Mestrado, Masters, Doutor, Posgraduacao; Doutoramento

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Portugal
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
20	A+
18 19	A-, A
16, 17	B+
15	B
14	B-

Effective

2020-02-20

Puerto Rico

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's, requiring four years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Puerto Rico
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
A	4.0	A, A+
A-	3.7	A-
B+	3.3	B+
B	3.0	B
B-	2.7	B-
C+	2.3	C+
C	2.0	C
C-	1.7	C-
D+	1.3	D+
D	1.0	D
D-	1.0	D-
Fail	0.7	Fail

Effective

2020-02-20

Romania

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Diplomă de Inginer, Diplomă de Doctor, Diplomă de Arhitect (architecture), Diplomă de Licenţă

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Diplomă de Studii Aprofundate, Diplomă de Doctor

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Romania
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
10	A+
9	A
8	B+
7	B
6	C+
5	C
0-4	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Russian Federation

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Magistr, Diploma of Specialist*

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Kandidat Nauk, Doktor Nauk

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Russian Federation
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5	A, A+
4.6	A-
4.3	B+
4	B
3.7	B-
3.3	C+
3	C-, C
1 – 2	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Rwanda

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Maîtrise, Diplôme d'Ingénieur

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Doctorate, Diplôme de Spécialisation in Medicine

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Rwanda
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
90-100%	A
80-89%	B+
70-79%	B
60-69%	C
50-59%	D
0-49%	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Samoa

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

It is our understanding that there is no higher education in this country. (Effective date of development of this guide).

Effective

2020-02-20

Saudi Arabia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's Degree*

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's Degree, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Saudi Arabia
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
1 Excellent	90-100	A-, A, A+
2 Very good	80-89	B-, B, B+
3 good	70-79	C-, C, C+
4 pass	60-69	D
5 fail	0-59	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Senegal

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Maîtrise (minimum 4 years of study)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Diplôme d'Etudes approfondies (DEA), Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures spécialisées (DESS)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Senegal
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
16-20	A-, A, A+
14-15	B-, B, B+
12-13	C-, C, C+
10-11	D-, D, D+
0-9	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Serbia; Montenegro

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja* (requiring at least 4 years of study)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Magistar Nauka, Doktor Nauka

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Serbia; Montenegro
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
10	A+
9	A
8.5	A-
8	B+
7.5	B
7	B-
6.5	C
6	D
5	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Seychelles

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

It is our understanding that there is no higher education in this country. (Effective date of development of this guide).

Effective

2020-02-20

Sierra Leone

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor Honours Degree

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's Degree, Doctor's Degree

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Sierra Leone
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
70-100	First Class	A-, A, A+
60-69	Second Class	B, B+
50-59	Third Class	C
45-49	Pass	D
40-44	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Singapore

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's (with minimum 4 years of study)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Singapore
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
Class I	A-, A, A+
Class II, Div. I	B-, B, B+
Class II, Div. II	C-, C, C+
Class III	D

Effective

2020-02-20

Slovak Republic (Slovakia)

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Old System: Diplom, Absolvent Vysoke Skoly, Inzenyr (Engineering) MUDr. (Doctor of Medicine/Dentistry), MVDr. (Veterinary Medicine). New system: Bakalar requiring four years of study, Magister requiring four years of study.

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Magister, Doktor

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Slovak Republic (Slovakia)
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
Výborneý	A-, A, A+
Vel'mi dobrýe	B-, B, B+
Dobreý	C
Uspokojivo	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Slovenia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Univerzitetni Diplomirani (with at least 4 years of study)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Specializacija*, Magister Znanosti, Magister Umetnosti, Doktorat

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Slovenia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
10	A+
9	A
8.5	A-
8	B+
7.5	B
7	B-
6.5	C
6	D
1-5	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Solomon Islands

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctor's

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Solomon Islands
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
4.5	A+
4.0	A-, A
3.5	B+
3.0	B-, B
2.5	C+
2.0	C
0-1.5	F

Effective

2020-02-20

Somalia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's Degree/Laurea requiring at least 4-years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Not applicable

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Somalia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
28-30	A-, A, A+
25-27	B-, B, B+
22-24	C
18-21	D
0-17	F

Effective

2020-02-20

South Africa

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor Honours Degree (4-year)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

South Africa
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
1st Class	A-, A, A+
2nd Class, Division 1	B-, B, B+
2nd Class, Division 2	C
3rd Division	D

Effective

2012-08-27

Spain

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licenciado or Licenciatura or Professional title (Ingeniero,Arqutecto,etc.)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Doctorado

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Spain
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
9.5-10	A+
9	A
8.5	A-
8	B+
7.5	B
7	B-
6.5	C+
6	C
5.5	C-
5	D
0-4	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Sri Lanka

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Bachelor's Degree (Special), Professional Title (4 yr.)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Sri Lanka
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
1st Class	A-, A, A+
2nd Class (1st Div.)	B-, B, B+
2nd Class (2nd Div.)	C
Pass	D

Effective

2012-08-27

St. Kitts

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

It is our understanding that there is no higher education in this country. (Effective date of development of this guide).

Effective

2012-08-27

St. Lucia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

It is our understanding that there is no higher education in this country. (Effective date of development of this guide).

Effective

2012-08-27

Sudan

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's Honours Degree (5-year)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's Degree, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Sudan
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
4.0	A, A+
3.7	A-
3.3	B+
3.0	B
2.7	B-
2.3	C+
2.0	C
1.7	C-
1.3	D+
1.0	D

Effective

2012-08-27

Suriname

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's requiring a minimum of 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Suriname
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
Cum laude (with distinction)	A-, A, A+
Met genoegen (good)	B-, B, B+
Met goed gevolg (satisfactory)	C

Effective

2012-08-27

Swaziland

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's (minimum 4-year)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Swaziland
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
80 - 100% (1st Class)	A-, A, A+
70 - 79% (1st Class)	B-, B, B+
60 – 69% (2nd Class)	C-, C, C+
Below 50%	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Sweden

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Magisterexamen

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Licentiatexamen, Doktorsexamen

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Sweden
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
VG Väl Godkänd	B, A
G Godkänd	C
U Underkänd	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Switzerland

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Lizentiat/Licence, Diplom/Diplôme, Staatsdiplom, Diplôme d'Etat (at least four years of study)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Switzerland
Grading System	Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
6	9-10	1	A, A+
5.5	8	1.5	A-
5	7	2	B-, B, B+
4	6	3	C
0-3	0-5	4-5	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Syria (Syrian Arab Republic)

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Al-Ijâza fi or Licence/Bachelor Degree

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Syria (Syrian Arab Republic)
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
Honour(s)	A+
Excellent/Distinction	A-, A
Very Good	B-, B, B+
Good	C
Satisfactory/Pass	D

Effective

2015-06-02

Taiwan (Republic of China)

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's degree requiring four years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Taiwan (Republic of China)
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
86-100%	A-, A, A+
75-85%	B-, B, B+
70-74%	C-, C, C+
60-69%	D-, D, D+
0-59%	F

Effective

2015-06-02

Tajikistan

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bakalavr (Bachelor), Diploma of Specialist; requiring 4 or 5 years of study*

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Magistre (Master), Kandidat Nauk, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Tajikistan
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5	A, A+
4.6	A-
4.3	B+
4	B
3.7	B-
3.3	C+
3	C, C-
2	D, F
1	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Tanzania

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's (Honours), Master's; requiring at least four years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Tanzania
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
First Class Honours	A-, A, A+
Second Class Honours, Upper	B-, B, B+
Second Class Honours, Lower	C-, C, C+
Pass	D-, D, D+

Effective

2012-08-27

Thailand

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's, requiring at least four years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Thailand
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
4	A
3.7	A-
3.3	B+
3	B
2.7	B-
2.3	C+
2	C
1.7	C-
1	D
F

Effective

2012-08-27

The Gambia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

None listed

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

The Gambia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
4.3	A+
4.0	A
3.7	A-
3.3	B+
3.0	B
2.7	B-
2.3	C+
2.0	C
1.7	C-
1.0	D
0.0	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Togo

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Maîtrise, *Diplôme d'Ingénieur; requiring at least four years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures spécialisées (DESS), Diplôme d'Etudes approfondies (DEA), Doctorat de Spécialité, Doctorat

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Togo
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
16-20	A-, A, A+
14-15	B-, B, B+
12-13	C-, C, C+
10-11	D-, D, D+
0-9	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Tonga

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Not available

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Not available

Effective

2012-08-27

Trinidad & Tobago

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's (Honours), requiring four years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Trinidad & Tobago
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
First Class	A-, A, A+
Second Class, Upper Division	B-, B, B+
Second Class, Lower Division	C
Failure	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Tunisia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licence, Diplôme d'Ingenieur, Maîtrise; requiring four years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Mastère, Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures spécialisées (DESS), Doctorat, Doctorat d'Etat

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Tunisia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
16-20	A-, A, A+
14-15	B-, B, B+
12-13	C-, C, C+
10-11	D
0-9	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Turkey

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Lisans Diplomasi (Bachelor's), Muhendis Diplomasi (Bachelor of Engineering)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Yüksek Lisans Diplomasi (Master's), Doktora Diplomasi (Ph.D.)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Turkey
Grading System	Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
4	90-100%	A, A+
3.7	85-89%	A-
3.3	80-84%	B+
3	75-79%	B
2.7	70-74%	B-
2.3	65-69%	C+
2	50-64%	C, D
0, 1	0-49%	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Turkmenistan

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Specialist Diploma, Bakalavr

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Kandidat Nauk, Doktor Nauk

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Turkmenistan
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5	A, A+
4.6	A-
4.3	B+
4	B
3.7	B-
3.3	C+
3	C-, C
0-2	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Uganda

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Bachelor's, Master's; requiring at least four years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Uganda
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
Class I, top honours	A-, A, A+
Class II, honours upper	B-, B, B+
Class II, honours lower	C
General Pass	D
Failure	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Ukraine

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bakalavr (Bachelor's); requiring at least four years of study, (Diplom) of Specialist, Magistr (pre 2005)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Magistr (post 2005), *Kandidat nauk, Doctor nauk

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Ukraine
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
5	A, A+
4.6	A-
4.3	B+
4	B
3.7	B-
3.3	C+
3	C, C-, D
2	F

Effective

2012-08-27

United Arab Emirates

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's; normally requiring at least 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

United Arab Emirates
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
90-100	A-, A, A+
85-89	B+
80-84	B, B-
75-79	C+
70-74	C, C-
65-69	D
60-64	D-
0-59	F

United Arab Emirates Chart 2
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
3.6-4.0	A-, A, A+
3.0-3.5	B-, B, B+
2.5-2.9	C-, C, C+
2.0-2.4	D
0-2.0	F

Effective

2012-08-27

United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

B.A., B.Sc., B.Mus., B.Arch., (In Scotland – M.A., M.Sc., etc.)

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D.

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
First Class Honours	A-, A, A+
Upper Second Class Honours	B-, B, B+
Lower Second Class Honours	C-, C, C+
Third Class Honours	D-, D, D+

Effective

2015-06-02

United States

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Ph.D.

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

United States
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
A 4.0	A/A+
A- 3.7	A-
B+ 3.3	B+
B 3.0	B
B- 2.7	B-
C+ 2.3	C+
C 2.0	C
C- 1.7	C-
D+ 1.3	D+
D 1.0	D
D- 0.7	D-
Fail	Fail

Effective

2012-08-27

Uruguay

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Licenciatura(Licenciado); Professional Title (e.g.,Ingeniero); requires at least 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Maestrías (Master's), Doctorado

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Uruguay
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
12	A+
11	A
10	A-
9	B+
8	B
7	B-
6	C+
5	C
4	C-
3	D
2, 1	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Uzbekistan

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bakalavr (Bachelor's); requires 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Diploma of Specialist, Magistr (Master's), *Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Uzbekistan
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
86-100	A-, A, A+
71-85	B-, B, B+
56-70	D, C
0-55	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Vanuatu

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Bachelor's

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Vanuatu
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
80-100%	A-, A, A+
65-79%	B-, B, B+
50-64%	C-, C, C+
0-49%	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Venezuela

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Licenciatura/Licenciado, Professional Title (e.g., Ingeniero); requires 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Magister/ Maestria (Master's), *Doctor/Doctorado (Doctorate)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Venezuela
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
17-20	A-, A, A+
14-16	B-, B, B+
10-13	D, C
0-9	F

Venezuela Chart 2
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
9 (91-100)	A+
8 (81-90)	A, A-
7 (71-80)	B-, B, B+
6 (61-70)	C
5 (50-60)	D
1-4 (1-49)	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Vietnam

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

*Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc/Bang Cú Nhân (Bachelor's); requiring at least 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Bang Thac si (Ths) – (Master's), Bang Pho Tien si (PTs) - (Master's), Bang Tiên Sy (Doctorate)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Vietnam
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
8-10	A-, A, A+
7-7.99	B-, B, B+
5-6.99	D, C
0-4	F
Pass

Effective

2012-08-27

West Indies (Jamaica)

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's; M.Phil.; Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

West Indies (Jamaica)
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
First Class	A-, A, A+
Second Class, Upper Division	B-, B, B+
Second Class, Lower Division	C
Failure	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Yemen (republic of)

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's; requires at least 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Yemen (Republic of)
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
Excellent	A-, A, A+
Very Good	B-, B, B+
Good	C
Pass	D
Fail	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Zambia

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's; requiring a minimum of 4 years of study

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, Doctorate

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Zambia
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
Distinction	A-, A, A+
With merit	B-, B, B+
With credit	C
Pass	D

Zambia Chart 2
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
86-100	A, A+
76-85	A-
66-75	B-, B, B+
56-65	C
46-55	D
36-45	D-
0-35	F

Effective

2012-08-27

Zimbabwe

Degree(s) normally considered equivalent to a Canadian University's 4-year Bachelor's

Bachelor's

Sampling of Graduate Degrees

Master's, M.Phil., Doctorate (Ph.D.)

Lakehead Grade Equivalent

Zimbabwe
Grading System	Lakehead Equivalent
First Class (i)	A-, A, A+
Second Class, Upper Division (2.1)	B-, B, B+
Second Class, Lower Division (2.2)	C
Third Division (3)	D
Failure	F

Effective

2012-08-27