Academic Requirements for International Students

Applicants who wish to pursue a degree at the Graduate School must hold the equivalent of a US bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from an institution of recognized standing. The following guidelines apply to undergraduate programs outside the US:  

• British-patterned education: bachelor's degree with honours  
• French-patterned education: degree or diplome requiring four years of post-baccalaureat study  
• Germany: minimum three to four years of post-secondary study (vordiplom plus one year)
• Other European countries: university degree requiring a minimum of four years of study
• Middle East: university degree requiring a minimum of four years of study   
• Canada: three-year bachelor's degree from Quebec, four-year bachelor's degree from all other provinces   
• Latin America: university degree requiring a minimum of four years of study
• India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal:  bachelor's degree in engineering, master's degree in all other fields
• Philippines: five-year bachelor's degree or four-year bachelor's degree plus one year of graduate work  
• Other Asian countries: university degree requiring a minimum of four years of study 
  

Students who are unsure of the US equivalency of their degree(s) should consult a reputable credential evaluation service.

Students who do not wish to pursue a degree may apply for admission as Special Students or Visiting Fellows.