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GSU-list update 03.02.2012
ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND
General Certificate of Secondary Education + General Certificate of Education with at least 2
A Levels or1 A Level and 2 Advanced Subsidiary (AS)
FINLAND
Studentexamen/Ylioppilastutkintotodistus
FRANCE
From 1995: Diplôme de Baccalauréat Général, Diplôme de Baccalauréat Technnologique OR
Diplôme de Baccalauréat Professionnel. 1986-1994: Diplôme de Baccalauréat de
l'Enseignement du Second Degré OR Diplôme de Baccalauréat Technnologique. Before 1986:
Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré
CAMEROON, English-speaking
Cameroon GCE Ordinary Level Examinations (with pass with grade A, B or C in at least 4
subjects) + Cameroon GCE Advanced Level Examinations (with pass with grade A, B or C
in at least 3 subjects)
CAMEROON, French-speaking
Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire
NAMIBIA
From 2007: Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Ordinary level + 1 year university
education OR Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Ordinary level + Namibia
Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Higher level with pass in 5 subjects with at least grade
3. Before 2007: International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) + 1 year
university education OR Higher General Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGCSE) with
pass in 5 subjects with at least grade 3
SCOTLAND
From 2000: Scottish Qualifications Certificate with 5 Highers / Advanced Highers passed.
Before 2000: Scottish Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) with 5 Highers passed
SWEDEN
From 1997: Slutbetyg från gymnasieskolan, studieförberedande program. Before 1997:
Avgångsbetyg från gymnasieskolan, studieförberedande linje. For both qualifications: All
subjects that correspond to the Norwegian subjects required for admission to higher education
(studiekompetansefag) must be passed with grade G (godkänd) or better
TANZANIA
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) with 3 Principal Pass Levels
ZIMBABWE
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary level + General Certificate of Education
(GCE) Advanced level with at least 3 subjects
GSU-list update 18/04/2012
Ireland:
from
Leaving Certificate, examination in at least 6 subjects where at least 2 are Higher Paper
to
Leaving Certificate, examination in at least 6 subjects where at least 2 are on Higher Level
GSU-LIST UPDATE – JANUARY 7, 2013
The name The Palestinian Territory has been changed to Palestine.
GSU-LIST UPDATE – JUNE 11, 2013
1. ESTONIA Gumnaasiumi (or Keskkooli) Loputunnistus
has been changed to
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Before 1996: Keskkooli lõputunnistus) OR Lõputunnistus kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta
2. SERBIA
Diploma o polozenom zavrsnom ispitu OR Diploma a stepenu strucne spreme OR Diploma OR Diplome mbi shkallen e pergatitjes profesionale OR Diploma o stepenu stucne spreme OR Diploma o stecanom pozivnousmerenom obrazivanju i vaspitanju srednjeg stupnja
has been changed to
Diploma o polozenom maturskom ispitu OR Diploma o polozenom zavrsnom ispitu OR Diploma a stepenu strucne spreme OR Diplome mbi shkallen e pergatitjes profesionale OR Diploma o stepenu stucne spreme OR Diploma o stecanom pozivnousmerenom obrazivanju i vaspitanju srednjeg stupnja
3. SPAIN
Bachillerato Unificado y Polivalente (BUP) + Curso de Orientación Universitaria
(COU) OR Título de Bachiller + Selectividad
has been changed to
Bachillerato Unificado y Polivalente (BUP) + Curso de Orientación Universitaria
(COU) OR Título de Bachiller
4. Attachment on language requirements International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.0.
has been changed to
International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Academic test with a
minimum score of 5.0.
Examination from the 1-year university college course in Norwegian language and
culture for foreign students
has been changed to
Examination from the 1-year course in Norwegian language and culture for foreign
students, taken at a university or a university college
Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with English as the language of
instruction are exempted from the test.
has been changed to
Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree from the home country with
English as the language of instruction are exempted from the test.
GSU-list – UPDATE: March 12, 2014
BARBADOS
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, UCLES, with 3 GCE A-levels
Has been changed to
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, UCLES, with 3 GCE A Levels
OR Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE
Units
BHUTAN
Indian School Certificate + 1 year university education with Second Division or better (50 % or better) Has been changed to
Before 2006: Indian School Certificate (ISC) + 1 year university education. From 2006: Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) + 1 year university education ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND General Certificate of Education with at least 2 A-levels OR 1 A-level and 2 Advanced Subsidiary levels (AS) OR Pre-U Diploma (3 Principal Subjects + Global Perspective and Research) Has been changed to General Certificate of Education with at least 2 A Levels OR 1 A Level and 2 Advanced Subsidiary levels (AS) OR Cambridge Pre-U Diploma (3 Principal Subjects + Global Perspective and Research) OR a combination of A Levels and Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects in 3 different subjects. Please note: Starting with the school year 2015/16 2 Advanced Subsidiary Levels (AS) can no longer replace 1 A Level. Therefore the combination of 1 A Level and 2 Advanced Subsidiary Levels (AS) will not fulfill the minimum admission requirement and applicants must have minimum 2 A Levels to meet the minimum admission requirement. Please note: Starting with the school year 2016/17, the minimum admission requirement may be increased from 2 to 3 A Levels. EUROPEAN BACCALAUREATE (EB) European Baccalaureate Diploma English language requirement: Yes
Please check language requirement attachment: The English language requirement is satisfied if you have English as "language 1" or "language 2" in your EB diploma.
GRENADA
3 GCE A-Levels or 6 CAPE Units or Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 Has been changed to 3 GCE A Levels OR Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6
passed CAPE Units OR Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5
GUYANA
3 University of London GCE A-levels
Has been changed to 3 University of London GCE A Levels OR Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units
GREECE
Apolytírio Enaíou Lykeio (after 2000) OR Lykeio Apolytirion (before 2000)
Has been changed to
Apolytirio Geniko Lykeio /ΑΠΟΛΥΤΗΡΙΟ ΓΕΝΙΚΟΥ ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ (after 2007) OR
Apolytírio Enaíou Lykeio/ ΑΠΟΛΥΤΗΡΙΟ ΕΝΙΑΟΥ ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ (after 2000) OR Lykeio
Apolytirion (before 2000)
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
IB Diploma OR IB-Certificate / IB Diploma Programme Course Results with - passed 3 subjects at standard level and 3 subjects at higher level OR
passed 2 subjects at standard level and 4 subjects at higher level
- at least 20 points including any points for Theory of Knowledge and
Extended Essay
- grade 3 or better in all subjects
- passed Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay
- Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) must be "fully satisified"
ITALY Diploma dell' esame di Stato conclusivo dei corsi di istruzione secondaria superiore (since 1999) or Diploma di maturità (until 1998, classica, scientifica, linguistica, technica)
Has been changed to
Diploma dell' esame di Stato conclusivo dei corsi di istruzione secondaria superiore (since 1999) OR Diploma di maturità (until 1998, classica, scientifica, linguistica, tehnica, professionale and 5-year magistrale)
JAMAICA
General Certificate of Education with 3 GCE A-levels Has been changed to General Certificate of Education with 3 GCE A Levels OR Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units
MOLDOVA Atestat de Maturitate + 1 year university education or Diploma de absolvire a
invatamintului mediu general + 1 year university education or Bacalaureat + 1 year
university education
Has been changed to
Atestat de Maturitate + 1 year university education OR Diploma de absolvire a
invatamintului mediu general + 1 year university education OR Diploma de
bacalaureat (untill 2001) + 1 year university education OR Diploma de bacalaureat
(from 2002)
MYANMAR High School, Academic Stream + 3 years university education
Has been changed to Basic Education Standard X Examination / Matriculation Examination + 2 years university education
RUSSIA Attestat o srednem polnom obshchem obrazovanii (valid with: Prilozhenie k attestatu
o srednem obrazovanii, tabel ltogovyh otsenok) + 1 year university education or
Attestation on complete general secondary education (portrait format) + 1 year
university education or Diplom o srednem profesionalnom obrazovanii (landscape
format) + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
Attestat o srednem polnom obshchem obrazovanii / Аттестат о среднем (полном)
общем образовании (valid with: Prilozhenie k attestatu o srednem obrazovanii, tabel
itogovyh otsenok / Приложение к аттестату о среднем образовании, табель
итоговых оценок) + 1 year university education OR Attestat o srednem obrazovanii /
Аттестат о среднем образовании + 1 year university education OR Diplom o
srednem profesionalnom obrazovanii / Диплом о среднем профессиональном
образовании + 1 year university education
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
General Certificate of Education, 3 A-levels Has been changed to General Certificate of Education, 3 A Levels OR Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units
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GSU-LIST – UPDATE: November 15, 2014
ARGENTINA
Bachiller (con orientación....) + 1 year university education Has been changed to
Bachiller/Bachillerato + 1 year university education
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA, Australian Capital Territory Year 12 Certificate with Tertiary Entrance Statement AUSTRALIA, New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC) with Tertiary Entrance Rank AUSTRALIA, Northern Territory South Australian Certificate of Education - Northern Territory (Year 12) with Higher Education Entrance Score AUSTRALIA, Queensland Student Education Profile (Queensland Senior Certificate + Tertiary Entrance Statement) AUSTRALIA, South Australia 1984-1992: Year 12 Certificate of Achievement OR 1993: South Australian Certificate of Education AUSTRALIA, Tasmania Until 1993: Higher School Certificate OR from 1990: Tasmanian Certificate of Education AUSTRALIA, Victoria 1970-86: Higher School Certificate OR 1987-91: Victorian Certificate of Education OR 1992: Victorian Certificate of Education (new structure) AUSTRALIA, Western Australia 1977-1996: Certificate of Secondary Education with Tertiary Admissions Examination OR 1997: Western Australian Certificate of Education with Tertiary Entrance Examination Has been changed to AUSTRALIA, Australian Capital Territory ACT Year 12 Certificate in combination with Tertiary Entrance Statement(TES), Universities Admission Index (UAI) OR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) AUSTRALIA, New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC) in combination with Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) OR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) AUSTRALIA, Northern Territory
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From 1996: South Australian Certificate of Education - Northern Territory (Year 12) OR from 1997: Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) - in combination with Higher Education Entrance Score, Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) OR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) AUSTRALIA, Queensland Before 2008: Queensland Senior Certificate (QSC) OR from 2009: Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). ) - in combination with Tertiary Entrance Statement (TES) OR Overall Position (OP) AUSTRALIA, South Australia 1984-1992: Year 12 Certificate of Achievement OR from 1993: South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). ) - in combination with Higher Education Entrance Score (HEES), Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER), Tertiary Entrance Statement(TES) OR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) AUSTRALIA, Tasmania Before 1993: Higher School Certificate OR From 1990: Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) - in combination with Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER), Tertiary Entrance Statement(TES) OR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) AUSTRALIA, Victoria 1970-86: Higher School Certificate OR From 1987: Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) - in combination with Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER) OR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) AUSTRALIA, Western Australia 1977-1996: Certificate of Secondary Education with Tertiary Admissions Examination OR from 1997: Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) in combination with Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER), Universities Admission Advice Letter (UAAL) OR Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) ERITREA Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination (ESECE) + 1 year higher education Has been changed to Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate (ESEC) with passes in at least 5 subjects including mathematic and English + 1 year university education ETHIOPIA 12 years (Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination) + 1 year university education or 12 years (Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESLCE) before ca 2002) + 1 year university education Has been changed to Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Qualification Certificate (EHEEQC) + 1 year university education OR University Entrance Examination Certificate (UEEC) + 1 year university education OR Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate (ESLC) + 1 year university education.
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EHEEQC/UEEC with passes in at least 4 subjects ESLC with passes in at least 5 subjects including mathematic and English
GREECE Apolytirio Geniko Lykeio /ΑΠΟΛΥΤΗΡΙΟ ΓΕΝΙΚΟΥ ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ (after 2007) OR Apolytírio Enaíou Lykeio/ ΑΠΟΛΥΤΗΡΙΟ ΕΝΙΑΟΥ ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ (after 2000) OR Lykeio Apolytirion (before 2000) Has been changed to Apolytirio Geniko Lykeio /ΑΠΟΛΥΤΗΡΙΟ ΓΕΝΙΚΟΥ ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ (after 2007) OR Apolytirio Epaggelmatikou Lykeiou / ΑΠΟΛΥΤΗΡΙΟ ΕΠΑΓΓΕΛΜΑΤΙΚΟΥ ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ OR Apolytírio Enaíou Lykeio/ ΑΠΟΛΥΤΗΡΙΟ ΕΝΙΑΟΥ ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ (after 2000) OR Lykeio Apolytirion (before 2000) IRAN National High School Diploma/Secondary School Diploma + 1 year university education Has been changed to 1977 – 1992: 4-year High School Diploma/Secondary School Diploma + 1 year university education OR from 1992: 3-year High School Diploma/Secondary School Diploma + Pre-University Diploma + 1 year university education
LESOTHO Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) + 1 year university education English test required? No
LICHTENSTEIN English test required? No Has been changed to English test required? Yes 1)
NEW ZEALAND From 2004: National Certificate of Educational Achievement. Before 2004: New Zealand Entrance, Bursaries and Scholarships with A, B or C in 3 subjects (applicant must also have achieved New Zealand Higher School Certificate) or New Zealand Bursary with A or B in New Zealand University Entrance, Bursaries and Scholarships qualification
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Has been changed to Before 1993: New Zealand New Zealand University Bursaries Examination with a grade of A, B C or D in each of 4 subjects OR 1993 - 2004: New Zealand University Bursaries and Scholarships Examination (Year 13 / Form 7) with A, B or C in 3 subjects in addition to Higher School Certificate OR New Zealand Bursary with A or B award OR From 2004: National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), Level 3.
NICARAGUA Bachillerato (Bachiller de....) + 1 year university education
Has been changed to Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras + 1 year university education
PANAMA Bachillerato (Bachiller de....) + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
Bachiller/Bachillerato + 1 year university education
PARAGUAY Bachillerato (Bachiller en....) + 1 year university education
Has been changed to Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras + 1 year university education POLAND Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci Liceum Ogolnoksztalcacego OR Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci Liceum Zawodowego OR Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci Technikum OR Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci Srednie Studium Zawodowe Has been changed to Before 2005: Świadectwo Dojrzałości from: Liceum Ogólnokształcącego OR Liceum OR Liceum Technicznego OR Liceum Zawodowego OR Technikum OR Sredniego Studium Zawodowego OR Liceum Muzycznego OR Liceum Sztuk Plastycznych OR Szkoly Baletowej
Before 2005 only one diploma (Świadectwo Dojrzałości) is issued for completing secondary school and for maturity examination. Maturity examination (egzamin dojrzałości, formerly egzamin maturalny) must also be passed for admission to higher education. Information on this can be found on the third page of the Diploma. After 2005: Świadectwo Dojrzałości and Swiadectwo Ukonczenia from: Liceum Ogolnoksztalcacego OR Liceum OR Liceum Profilowanego OR Technikum OR
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Liceum Uzupelniajacego OR Technikum Uzupelniajacego OR Liceum Plastycznego OR Szkoły Baletowej OR Szkoły Muzycznej II stopnia.
After 2005 two diplomas are issued: Świadectwo Dojrzałości for Maturity examination and Swiadectwo Ukonczenia for completed secondary school. RUSSIA Attestat o srednem polnom obshchem obrazovanii / Аттестат о среднем (полном) общем образовании (valid with: Prilozhenie k attestatu o srednem obrazovanii, tabel itogovyh otsenok / Приложение к аттестату о среднем образовании, табель итоговых оценок) + 1 year university education OR Attestat o srednem obrazovanii / Аттестат о среднем образовании + 1 year university education OR Diplom o srednem profesionalnom obrazovanii / Диплом о среднем профессиональном образовании + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
Attestat o srednem polnom obshchem obrazovanii / Аттестат о среднем (полном) общем образовании (valid with: Prilozhenie k attestatu o srednem obrazovanii, tabel itogovyh otsenok / Приложение к аттестату о среднем образовании, табель итоговых оценок) + 1 year university education OR Attestat o srednem obrazovanii / Аттестат о среднем образовании + 1 year university education OR Diplom o srednem profesionalnom obrazovanii / Диплом о среднем профессиональном образовании can be assessed individually for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification
RWANDA Certificat de Humanites Générales + 1 year university education Has been changed to Before 1998: Diplôme/Certificat de Humanites Générales + 1 year university education OR Diplôme de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires + 1 year university education OR From 1998: Certificat du Cycle Supérieur de l’Enseignement Secondaire/ Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education + 1 year university education SAINT LUCIA Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units
OR General Certificate of Education with 3 A Levels
English test required? No TOEFL REQUIREMENTS, in the Language attachment to the GSU-list
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 500 for a paper-based test, a score of at least 170 for a computer-based test or minimum 60 for an internet-based test
Has been changed to
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 60 for an internet-based test (iBT) or 500 for a paper-based test (PBT).
UKRAINE Atestat pro Povnu Zagalnu Sredniu Osvitu + 1 year university education or Diplom molodchego spesialiste + 1 year university education Has been changed to Atestat pro Povnu Zagalnu Srednju Osvitu / Aтестат про повну загальну середню освіту + 1 year university education OR Диплом молодшого спеціаліста /Diplom molodsjogo spetsialista can be assessed individually for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification
USA High School Graduation Diploma + 1 year university / college studies in academic subjects with grade C or better or High School Graduation Diploma and 3 Advanced Placement Tests with at least grade 3 Has been changed to High School Graduation Diploma + 1 year university / college studies in academic
subjects OR High School Graduation Diploma og 3 Advanced Placement Tests with
at least grade 3
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GSU-LIST – UPDATE: March 12th 2015
ALBANIA
Dëftëse Pjekurie Has been changed to Dëftëse Pjekurie OR Diplomë e Maturës Shtetërore from about 2006
ALGERIA
Diplôme de Bachelier de l' Enseignement de Second Degré + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
Diplôme du Baccalauréat d’enseignement secondaire/Shahada al-Bakaloria al ta’lim al thanawi + 1 year university education OR Diplôme du Baccalauréat de technicien/Shahada al Bakaloria al teqani + 1 year university education
ANGOLA
Habilitações Literárias + 1 year university education OR 2-3 years pre-university education (Certificado de Estudos Pré-Universitários) + 1 year university education Has been changed to Habilitações Literárias + 1 year university education OR Certificado de Estudos Pré-Universitários (2-3 years pre-university education) + 1 year university education OR Ensino Geral Certificado de Habilitações + 1 year university education
ENGLAND, WALES and NORTHERN IRLAND General Certificate of Education with at least 2 A Levels OR 1 A Level and 2 Advanced Subsidiary levels (AS) OR Cambridge Pre-U Diploma (3 Principal Subjects + Global Perspective and Research) OR a combination of A Levels and Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects in 3 different subjects. Please note: Starting with the school year 2015/16 2 Advanced Subsidiary Levels (AS) can no longer replace 1 A Level. Therefore, the combination of 1 A Level and 2 Advanced Subsidiary Levels (AS) will not fulfill the minimum admission requirement and applicants must have minimum 2 A Levels to meet the minimum admission requirement. Please note: Starting with the school year 2016/17, the minimum admission requirement may be increased from 2 to 3 A Levels.
Has been changed to
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General Certificate of Education with at least 2 A Levels OR Cambridge Pre-U Diploma (3 Principal Subjects + Global Perspective and Research) OR a combination of A Levels and Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects in 3 different subjects. Please note: Starting with the school year 2016/17, the minimum admission requirement will be increased from 2 to 3 A Levels. The requirement from 2016/2017 is General Certificate of Education with at least 3 A Levels OR Cambridge Pre-U Diploma (3 Principal Subjects + Global Perspective and Research) OR a combination of A Levels and Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects in 3 different subjects.
ESTONIA
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Before 1996: Keskkooli lõputunnistus) OR Lõputunnistus kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta
Has been changed to From 2014: Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus OR Lõputunnistus kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta, both in combination with Riigieksamitunnistus (3 exams or 2 exams and 1 international language test.) From 1997 – 2013: Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus OR Lõputunnistus kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta, both in combination with Riigieksamitunnistus (3 exams) Before 1997: Keskkooli lõputunnistus OR Diplom kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta
LIECHTENSTEIN
Matura type B OR Matura type E Has been changed to Matura type B OR Matura type E up to 2004 OR Maturität from 2005 OR Berufsmaturität from 2001
PALESTINE
Shahadat Al-Thanaweya Al-'Aama ("Tawjiihi") (General Secondary Education Certificate) + 1 year university education Has been changed to Shahadat Al-Thanaweya Al-'Aama ("Tawjiihi") in English: General Secondary Education Certificate (GCEC) + 1 year university education OR Certificate of General Secondary Education Examination (CGSEE) + 1 year university education (GCEC: final degree from secondary school. Not issued automatically. CGSEE: certificate of completion of secondary education with grades. Issued to all who completed and passed secondary education. Customary to use for admission to higher education.)
PERU
Certificado Oficial de Educación Secundaria Común Completa + 1 year university education
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Has been changed to «Certificado Oficial de Estudios» de Educación Secundaria (with subjects and marks for the years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) + 1 year university education OR Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa + 1 year university education
PORTUGAL
Until 1986: Certidão do Décimo Segundo Ano de Escolaridade. From 1986: Diploma de 12 Ano de Escolaridade or Certificado de Fim de Estudos Secundários or Diploma de Ensino Secundário
Has been changed to Until 1986: Certidão do Décimo Segundo Ano de Escolaridade From 1986: Diploma de 12 Ano de Escolaridade OR Certificado de Fim de Estudos Secundários OR Diploma de Ensino Secundário From 2007: Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação OR Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação
SWEDEN
From 1997: Slutbetyg från gymnasieskolan, studieförberedande program. Before 1997: Avgångsbetyg från gymnasieskolan, studieförberedande linje. For both qualifications: All subjects that correspond to the Norwegian subjects required for admission to higher education (studiekompetansefag) must be passed with grade G (godkänd) or better. Has been changed to From 2014: Examensbevis Högskoleförberedande examen with grade E or better with at least 2250 gymnasiepoäng OR Examensbevis yrkesexamen with grade E or better with at least 2250 gymnasiepoäng OR Until 2013: Slutbetyg från gymnasieskolan, studieförberedande program with grade Godkänt or better with at least 2250 gymnasiepoäng OR Until 1996: Avgångsbetyg från gymnasieskolan, 3-year studieförberedande program For further information on subject requirements and marks, please contact Samordna opptak (www.samordnaopptak.no).
TURKMENISTAN
Attestat / Certificate of Secondary Education + 2 years university education
Has been changed to Şahadatnama orta blim hakynda + 2 years university education OR Attestat / Certificate of Secondary Education + 2 years university education
ENGLISH AND NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS – ATTACHMENT TO THE GSU-LIST
1. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
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In addition, applicants will have proof of sufficient English proficiency if they have: ♦ completed a master’s degree in English
2. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: the College Board no longer offers APIEL. Therefore, it is off the list.
3. NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS – supplementary information If you are missing one year or two years of university education to satisfy the Higher Education Entrance Qualification (GSU), you can only meet the Norwegian language requirement with the examination in Norwegian or Norwegian as a second language at Vg3 level (393 hours) in Norwegian secondary schools. In other words, you cannot take the other options for Norwegian language examination in order to satisfy the Higher Education Entrance Qualification. The Norwegian language requirement can also be satisfied if you have completed a 9- or 10-year primary and lower secondary school education in Norwegian or another Nordic language as the language of instruction. This must be documented with the corresponding school diploma and in addition with a confirmation stating that you attended each grade of the Norwegian or Nordic language primary and lower secondary school education.
GSU-LIST – UPDATE: November 15th 2015
CAMEROON, English-speaking
Cameroon GCE Ordinary Level Examinations (with pass with grade A,
B or C in at least 4 subjects) + Cameroon GCE Advanced Level
Examinations (with pass with grade A, B or C in at least 3 subjects)
Has been changed to
Cameroon GCE Ordinary Level + Cameroon GCE Advanced Level with
pass in at least 3 subjects. English and Mathematics must be passed
at least at Ordinary Level
CANADA
New entries to the GSU-list:
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma OR High School
Completion Certificate
Nunavut
Nunavut Secondary School Graduation Diploma
Prince Edward Island
Provincial Senior High School Graduation Certificate
Change in diploma name:
Alberta
General High School Diploma OR Advanced High School Diploma
Has been changed to
From 1995: Alberta High School Diploma OR up to 1997: General High
School Diploma OR Advanced High School Diploma
Saskatchewan
Secondary School Diploma
Has been changed to
Record of Secondary Level Standing / Complete Division IV Grade 12
Standing
Yukon
Secondary School Diploma
Has been changed to
Yukon Secondary School Graduation Certificate
CHILE
Licencia de Educación Media + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
Licencia de Educación/Enseñanza Media (Humanistico-Científica,
Técnico-Profesional or Artistica) + 1 year university education
GAMBIA
West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) after 2002 + 1 year
university education OR West African Examinations Council School
Certificate (WASC) GCE O-level + West African Examinations Council
Higher School Certificate (WAHSC) GCE A-level with 3 A-levels OR
West African Examinations Council School Certificate (WASC) GCE O-
level + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
West African Examinations Council, Senior School Certificate in at
least 5 subjects where English, Mathematics and Science must be
passed + 1 year university education OR West African Examinations
Council School Certificate GCE O-level + West African Examinations
Council Higher School Certificate GCE A-level with 3 A-levels OR West
African Examinations Council School Certificate GCE O-level + 1 year
university education
GHANA
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) + 1 year university
education or West African Higher School Certificate (WAHSC) GCE A-
level with 3 A-levels
Has been changed to
West African Senior School Certificate / West African Senior
Secondary School Certificate in at least 6 subjects where English,
Mathematics and Science must be passed + 1 year university
education OR West African Examinations Council, General Certificate
of Education, O-level + 1 year university education OR West African
Examinations Council, General Certificate of Education, O-level +
West African Higher School Certificate GCE A-level with 3 A-levels
LEBANON
Baccalauréat + 1 year university education or Baccalauréat II + 1 year
university education
Has been changed to
Baccalauréat Libanais Général + 1 year university education or
Baccalauréat Libanais II + 1 year university education
LIBERIA
Senior High School Certificate + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
Senior School Certificate (SSC) / Senior High School Certificate (SHSC)
in at least 6 subjects where English, Mathematics and Science must
be passed + 1 year university education. SSC/SHSC must be awarded
by the West African Examination Council.
MALTA
Matriculation Certificate/Ordinary Level + 3 Advanced Level
examinations/Secondary Examination Certificate + Advanced
Matriculation Examination (in 2 subjects)
Has been changed to
Matriculation Certificate OR GCE Ordinary Level and 3 Advanced
Level examinations OR Secondary Education Certificate Examination
and Advanced Matriculation in 2 subjects
MONTENEGRO
Potvrda stepena strucne spreme
Has been changed to
Diploma o polozenom maturskom ispitu / Diplome mbi dhenien e
provimit te matures OR Diploma o Završenoj Srednjoj Školi OR
Svjedocanstvo o stecenom stepenu strucne spreme OR Potvrda
stepena strucne spreme (only the four year qualifications give access
to higher education)
MOZAMBIQUE
Certificado de Habilitações Literárias (Secondary School Leaving
Certificate) + 2 years university education with average grade "good"
Has been changed to
Certificado de Habilitações Literárias (Secondary School Leaving
Certificate) + 1 year university education
NIGERIA
Senior School Certificate + 1 year university education or West
African Examinations Council School Certificate GCE O-level + 1 year
university education or West African Examinations Council Higher
School Certificate GCE A-level with 3 A-levels
Has been changed to
Senior School Certificate (awarded either by the West African
Examinations Council or the National Examinations Council) in at
least 6 subjects where English, Mathematics and Science must be
passed + 1 year university education OR West African Examinations
Council School Certificate GCE O-level + 1 year university education
OR West African Examinations Council School Certificate GCE O-level
West African Examinations Council Higher School Certificate GCE A-
level with 3 A-levels
SIERRA LEONE
Senior School Certificate Examination + 1 year university education or
West African School Certificate (WASC) + 1 year university education
or Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) + 1 year university
education or West African Higher School Certificate (WAHSC) GCE A-
level with 3 A-levels or Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate
(COHSC) GCE A-level with 3 A-levels
Has been changed to
West African Senior School Certificate in at least 6 subjects where
English, Mathematics and Science must be passed + 1 year university
education OR West African School Certificate, Ordinary level + 1 year
university education OR West African School Certificate, Ordinary
level + West African Higher School Certificate Advanced level with 3
A-levels
SRI LANKA
Up to and including 1999: General Certificate of Education Advanced
level (GCE A-level) 4 subjects at A-level with grade C or better and 6
O-level exams. From 1999: GCE Advanced level 3 subjects at A-level
with grade C or better and 6 GCE O-level exams
Has been changed to
From 2000: General Certificate of Education Advanced level (GCE A-
Level) with 3 subjects on A-level with grade S/Ordinary Pass and in
addition Common General Paper/Test and 6 subjects at O-level
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BULGARIA
Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie/DZSO OR Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie
OR before 1974: Zrelostno Svidetelstvo OR from 1994: Svidetelstvo za zrelost
Has been changed to
Diploma za zavarsheno sredno obrazovanie / Диплома за завършено средно образование
OR Diploma za sredno obrazovanie / / Диплома за средно образование OR from 1994
2002: Svidetelstvo za zrelost / Свидетелство за зрелост OR until 1974: Zrelostno
svidetelstvo / Зрелостно свидетелство
COSTA RICA
Diploma de Conclusion de Estudios de Educación Diversificado + 1 year university education Has been changed to
From December 1988: Título de Bachiller en Educación Media + 1 year university education
From December 1974 – February 1988: Diploma de Conclusión de Estudios de
Educación Diversificada + 1 year university education
Before June/July 1974: Título de Bachiller + 1 year university education
CROATIA
Svjedodzba o Zavrsenom Srednjem Obrazovanju or Svjedodzba o Zavrsnom Ispitu or
Svjedodzba o Zavrsnom Ispitu-Maturit or Maturalna Svjedozba
Has been changed to
From 2010: Svjedodžba o Državnoj Maturi Before 2010: Svjedodzba o Zavrsenom Srednjem
Obrazovanju OR Svjedodzba o Zavrsnom Ispitu OR Svjedodzba o Zavrsnom Ispitu-Maturit
OR Maturalna Svjedozba
JAPAN
kotagakko sotsugyo sho(mei)sho + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
Koto Gakko Sotsugyo sho (mei) sho / 高等学校卒業証書 + 1 year university education
MOROCCO
Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire + 1 year university education OR Baccalauréat
d’Enseignement Technologique et Professionnel + 1 year university education
SWAZILAND
Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) + 1 year university education or
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with 3 A-levels
Has been changed to
Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education (SGCSE) + 1 year university
education OR International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) + 1 year
university education OR Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) + 1 year
university education OR Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) med 3
A-levels
TUNISIA
Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire
Has been changed to
Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire OR Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement
Professionnel
CHANGES RELATING TO ENGLISH PROFICIENCY, SEE THE LANGUAGE
ATTACHEMENT
Warning about future changes relating to the exemption under paragraph 1
1) Applicants from countries which are members of the EU/EEA and/or the Council of
Europe/UNESCO-Cepes, and who studied English as their first foreign language over a
period of minimum 7 years at compulsory/upper secondary school, are exempted from the
English language test. The applicants must document this or provide proof of having taken a
recognised examination/test. In exceptional cases, applicants may provide proof of English
proficiency in other ways.
The note says:
Please note: from the school year 2016/2017 this exemption will be changed to the following:
Applicants from countries which are members of the EU/EEA and/or the Council of
Europe/UNESCO-Cepes, must prove that they have English proficiency at level B1 of the
European Framework for Languages (CEFR). Applicants who cannot document it, must take
a recognised test in English.
INTRODUCTION OF PEARSON PTE (TEST OF ENGLISH)
Pearson PTE Academic test with a minimum score of 51 points.
Until 1999: General Certificate of Education Advanced level (GCE A-
Level) with 4 subjects on A-level with grade Pass and in addition 6
subjects at O-level
SOUTH SUDAN – new entry on the GSU-list
South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education + 1 year university
education OR Sudan School Certificate / Secondary School Certificate
+ 1 year university education
English test requirement: Yes
UZBEKISTAN
Attestat + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
O'rta Ma'lumot To'g'risida Shahodatnoma (Diploma of Specialised
Secondary Education) + 1 year university education OR Attestat o
srednem obrazovanii + 1 year university education
ZANZIBAR
14 years (National Form VI Examination / Advanced Certificate of
Secondary Education (ACSE)) with 3 Principal Levels
Has been changed to
National Form VI Examination / Advanced Certificate of Secondary
Education (ACSE) with 3 Principal Pass Levels
New entries for two international qualifications:
CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF
EDUCATION (AICE)
Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)
with at least 3 A Levels
INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED LEVEL
International General Certificate of Secondary Education and
International Advanced Level with at least 3 A Levels (Provided by
Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel)
Language Requirement Document – new entry under
Documentation of Norwegian language proficiency
Norwegian test for adult immigrants from VOX with result B2 in all
four parts.
GSU-LIST – UPDATE: NOVEMBER 15th 2016
ANDORRA
Títol de batxiller + Prova Oficial de Batxillerat (POB) OR Títol de batxiller professional + Prova
Oficial de Batxillerat Professional (POB Professional).
Please note: It is possible to obtain secondary school leaving certificate from the French or the
Spanish education system. Please refer to the requirements for respectively France and Spain.
English language requirement: Yes
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units OR
General Certificate of Education, 3 A Levels, for older educations.
English language requirement: No
BELARUS
Attestat ab agulnaj sjarednjaj adukatsyi (Attestat ob obsjtsjem srednem obrazovanii) + 1 year
university education
Has been changed to
Atestat ab ahulnaj sjarednjaj adukatsyi / Атэстат аб агульнай сярэдняй адукацыі /
Аттестат об общем среднем образовании + 1 year university education OR Dyplom ab
prafesijanalna-tekhnitsjnaj adukatsyi z atrymannem ahulnaj sjarednjaj adukatsyi / Дыплом
аб прафесіянальна-тэхнічнай адукацыі з атрыманнем агульнай сярэдняй адукацыi /
Диплом о профессионально-техническом образовании с получением общего среднего
образования + 1 year university education OR Dyplom ab sjarednjaj spetsyjalnaj adukatsyi /
Дыплом аб сярэдняй спецыяльнай адукацыi / Дипломом о среднем специальном
образовании can be assessed individually for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification
CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE (formerly ZAIRE)
Diplôme d' Etat d' Etudes Secondaires de Cycle Long + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
Diplôme d’Etat d'Études Secondaires du Cycle Long + 1 year university education
FAROE ISLANDS
From 2016: Gymnasialt miðnámsprógv
Before 2016: Studentereksamen OR Højere handelseksamen (HHX) OR Højere teknisk
eksamen (HTX) OR Højere forberedelseseksamen (HF) OR Højere eksamen inden for fiskeri
(HTX (from 2010)
English language requirement: No
GREENLAND
Den gymnasiale uddannelse (GUX) OR Grønlands gymnasiale uddannelse (GU) OR Højere
handelseksamen (HHX) OR Højere tekniske eksamen (HTX)
English language requirement: No
KENYA
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) + 1 års universitetsutdanning ELLER
Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) med 3 A-levels (1980-85) ELLER East
African Advanced Certificate of Education med 3 A-levels (1974-1980) ELLER Cambridge
Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) med 3 A-levels (fram til 1974)
Has been changed to
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) + 1 year university education OR Kenya
Certificate of Education (KCE) in combination with Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education
(KACE) with 3 subjects at Principal level (1980-89) OR East African Advanced Certificate of
Education with 3 A-levels (1974-1980) OR Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate
(COHSC) with 3 A-levels (until 1974)
LEBANON
Baccalauréat Libanais Général + 1 year university education or Baccalauréat Libanais II + 1
year university education
Has been changed to
Baccalauréat Libanais Général + 1 year university education OR Baccalauréat Libanais II + 1
year university education OR Baccalauréat Technique + 1 year university education
MOLDOVA
Atestat de Maturitate + 1 year university education OR Diploma de absolvire a invatamintului mediu general + 1 year university education OR Diploma de bacalaureat (untill 2001) + 1 year university education OR Diploma de bacalaureat (from 2002)
Has been changed to
From 2002 Diploma de bacalaureat OR until 2001: Diploma de bacalaureat + 1 year
university education OR Diploma de absolvire a invatamintului mediu general / Atestat de
Studii Medii de Cultură Generală + 1 year university education (NOTE! The preparatory year
does not meet the requirement for 1 year university education.) OR Atestat de Maturitate + 1
year university education
NEW ZEALAND
Before 1993: New Zealand New Zealand University Bursaries Examination with a grade of A,
B C or D in each of 4 subjects OR 1993 - 2004: New Zealand University Bursaries and
Scholarships Examination (Year 13 / Form 7) with A, B or C in 3 subjects in addition to
Higher School Certificate OR New Zealand Bursary with A or B award OR From 2004:
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), Level 3.
Has been changed to
From 2004: National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), Level 3 with University
Entrance OR from 1993 – 2003: New Zealand University Bursaries and Scholarships
Examination (Year 13 / Form 7) with A, B or C in 3 subjects in addition to Higher School
Certificate OR New Zealand Bursaries with A or B award OR before 1993: New Zealand
University Bursaries Examination with a grade of A, B C or D in each of 4 subjects
RWANDA
Before 1998: Diplôme/Certificat de Humanites Générales + 1 year university education OR
Diplôme de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires + 1 year university education OR From 1998: Certificat
du Cycle Supérieur de l’Enseignement Secondaire/ Advanced General Certificate of
Secondary Education + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
From 1998: Certificat du Cycle Supérieur de l’Enseignement Secondaire/ Advanced General
Certificate of Secondary Education + 1 year university education OR Diplôme d’Etudes
Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2
+ 1 year university education
Before 1998: Diplôme/Certificat de Humanités Générales + 1 year university education OR
Diplôme de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires + 1 year university education OR Diplôme d’Etudes
Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2
+ 1 year university education
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Requirements for English language proficiency has been changed. Test in English language
is no longer required.
SRI LANKA
From 2000: General Certificate of Education Advanced level (GCE A-Level) with 3 subjects
on A-level with grade S/Ordinary Pass and in addition Common General Paper/Test and 6
subjects at O-Level Until 1999: General Certificate of Education Advanced level (GCE A-
Level) with 4 subjects on A-level with grade Pass and in addition 6 subjects at O-level
Has been changed to
From 2000: General Certificate of Education Advanced level (GCE A-Level) with 3 subjects
on A-level with grade S/Ordinary Pass and 6 subjects at O-Level Until 1999: General
Certificate of Education Advanced level (GCE A-Level) with 4 subjects on A-level with grade
Pass and in addition 6 subjects at O-level
UGANDA
Uganda Certificate of Education and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least 3 subjects at Principal Level with Principal passes (from 1980) OR East African Advanced Certificate (EAACE) with 3 A-levels (1969-1980) OR Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with 3 A-levels (until 1970) OR East African Certificate of Education (EACE) + 1 year university education (1968-1980) OR Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) + 1 year university education (until 1970) Has been changed to: From 1980: Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) in combination with Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least 3 subjects at “Principal level” in UACE. English and Mathematics must be passed in UCE with minimum mark 8 or in UACE with minimum mark E.
OR East African Advanced Certificate (EAACE) with 3 A-levels (1969-1980) OR Cambridge
Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with 3 A-levels (until 1970) OR East African
Certificate of Education (EACE) + 1 year university education (1968-1980) OR Cambridge
Overseas School Certificate (COSC) + 1 year university education (until 1970)
ZANZIBAR
Requirements for English language proficiency has been changed. Test in English language
is no longer required.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS ATTACHMENT
English language requirement for applicants from certain European countries has been changed.
Please refer to the language requirements attachment for more information.
GSU-LIST – UPDATE: MARCH 15th 2017
INDONESIA: updating the requirements
Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar-Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas (STTB-SMA) + 1 year
university education
Has been changed to
From 2004: Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (Ijazah SMA)/ Madrasah Aliyah + 1 year
university education OR
1997-2003: Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum (SMU) + 1 year university
education OR
1987-1996: Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingat Atas (STTB SMA)
+ 1 year university education
MONACO: new entry
The leaving certificate in upper secondary education in Monaco is either French diplomas of
secondary education or International Baccalaureate (IB) diplomas. Please refer to the
educational requirements for France or International Baccalaureate in the list.
SWEDEN: clarification of requirements
From 2014: Examensbevis Högskoleförberedande examen with grade E or better with at
least 2250 gymnasiepoäng OR Examensbevis yrkesexamen with grade E or better with at
least 2250 gymnasiepoäng OR Until 2013: Slutbetyg från gymnasieskolan,
studieförberedande program with grade Godkänt or better with at least 2250 gymnasiepoäng
OR Until 1996: Avgångsbetyg från gymnasieskolan, 3-year studieförberedande program
Has been changed to
From 2014: Examensbevis Högskoleförberedande examen: examensbevis with 2500
gymnasiepoäng with at least grade E or better in at least 2250 gymnasiepoäng OR
Examensbevis yrkesexamen: examensbevis with 2500 gymnasiepoäng with at least grade E
or better in at least 2250 gymnasiepoäng OR 2002-2013: Slutbetyg från gymnasieskolan:
slutbetyg with 2500 gymnasiepoäng with the grade Godkänt or better in at least 2250
gymnasiepoäng OR 1998-2002: Slutbetyg från gymnasieskolan: slutbetyg with 2150
gymnasiepoäng with the grade Godkänt or better in at least 1935 gymnasiepoäng OR until
1996: Avgångsbetyg från gymnasieskolan: complete Avångsbetyg from a 3-year
studieförberedande program from one of the following lines: humanistisk,
samhällsvetenskaplig, naturvetenskaplig, ekonomisk and teknisk.
Additional requirements for Examensbevis Högskoleförberedande examen, Examensbevis
yrkesexamen og Slutbetyg från gymnasieskolan: the subjects Swedish, English,
Mathematics, Natural Sciences, History and Social Sciences must be completed with a pass.
grade. Detailed information on the specific subject requirements is available on the webpage
to NUCAS.
GSU-LIST – UPDATE: NOVEMBER 2017
ARMENIA
Hasunutian vkaiakan (Attestat) + 2 years university education or Atestat
midzinakarg krtoitjan + 2 years university education
Has been changed to:
From 2018: Atestat mijnakarg (lriv) andhanur krtutyan + 1 year university
education OR Until 2018 Atestat mijnakarg krtutyan + 2 years university
education OR Hasunutian vkaiakan (Attestat) + 2 years university education
MOROCCO
Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire + 1 year university education
OR Baccalauréat d’Enseignement Technologique et Professionnel + 1 year
university education
Has been changed to
Attestation de baccalauréat + 1 year university education OR Baccalauréat
de l'Enseignement Secondaire + 1 year university education OR
Baccalauréat d’Enseignement Technologique et Professionnel + 1 year
university education
PHILIPPINES
High School Diploma + 2 years university education in academic subjects Has been changed to From 2018 High School Diploma + 1 year university education in academic subjects OR Until 2018 High School Diploma + 2 years university education in academic subjects
RUSSIA
Attestat o srednem polnom obshchem obrazovanii / Аттестат о среднем
(полном) общем образовании (valid with: Prilozhenie k attestatu o
srednem obrazovanii, tabel itogovyh otsenok / Приложение к аттестату о
среднем образовании, табель итоговых оценок) + 1 year university
education OR Attestat o srednem obrazovanii / Аттестат о среднем
образовании + 1 year university education OR Diplom o srednem
profesionalnom obrazovanii / Диплом о среднем профессиональном
образовании can be assessed individually for the Higher Education
Entrance Qualification.
Has been changed to
After 2013: Attestat o srednem obshchem obrazovanii / Аттестат о
среднем общем образовании / Certificate of Secondary General
Education + 1 year university education OR Before 2013: Attestat o
srednem (polnom) obshchem obrazovanii / Аттестат о среднем (полном)
общем образовании / Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General
Education + 1 year university education OR ca 1991: Attestat o srednem
obrazovanii / Аттестат о среднем образовании / Certificate of Secondary
Education + 1 year university education
Diplom o srednem profesionalnom obrazovanii / Диплом о среднем
профессиональном образовании / Diploma of Secondary Vocational
Education can be assessed individually for the Higher Education Entrance
Qualification
RWANDA:
From 1998: Certificat du Cycle Supérieur de l’Enseignement Secondaire/ Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education + 1 year university education OR Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2 + 1 year university education Before 1998: Diplôme/Certificat de Humanités Générales + 1 year university education OR Diplôme de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires + 1 year university education OR Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2 + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
From 2011: Rwanda Advanced Certificate of Education + 1 year university education OR Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2 + 1 year university education
Until 2010: Certificat du Cycle Supérieur de l’Enseignement Secondaire / Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education + 1 year university education OR Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2 + 1 year university education
Before 1998: Diplôme/Certificat de Humanités Générales + 1 year university education OR Diplôme de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires + 1 year university education OR Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2 + 1 year university education
SCOTLAND
From 2000: Scottish Qualifications Certificate with 5 Highers / Advanced Highers passed. Before 2000: Scottish Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) with 5 Highers passed. Has been changed to From 2000: Scottish Qualifications Certificate with at least 5 Highers / Advanced Highers passed OR Before 2000: Scottish Certificate of Education (CSE) with at least 5 Highers passed OR Scottish Certificate of Education + Certificate of Sixth Year Studies (CSYS)
SERBIA
Diploma o polozenom maturskom ispitu OR Diploma o polozenom
zavrsnom ispitu OR Diploma a stepenu strucne spreme OR Diplome mbi
shkallen e pergatitjes profesionale OR Diploma o stepenu stucne spreme
OR Diploma o stecanom pozivnousmerenom obrazivanju i vaspitanju
srednjeg stupnja
Has been changed to
Диплома о стеченом среднем образовањy / Diploma o stečenom
srednem obrazovanju OR Диплома о положеном матурском испиту /
Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu OR Диплома о положеном
завршном испиту / Diploma o položenom završnom ispitu OR Diploma o
Završenoj Srednjoj Školi OR Diploma o stepenu stručne spreme OR
Diploma o stečenom pozivnousmerenom obrazivanju i vaspitanju srednjeg
stupnja (Vojvodina)
Only the four-year qualifications give access to higher education in Norway.
VIETNAM
Bang Tu Tai Pho Thong Trung Hoc/Bang Thot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc /Chung Nhan Thot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc + 1 year university education Has been changed to Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thong OR Bang Tu Tai Pho Thong Trung Hoc OR Bang Thot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc OR Giay Chung Nhan Thot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc OR Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Hoc Chuyen Ngieph OR Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Cấp Chuyên Nghiệp. In addition 1 year of university education
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS ATTACHMENT
Introduction of telc language test (English)
The European Language Certificate - telc: - telc English B2 - telc English B2-C1 University - alle telc English certificates on C1-level In addition, there are some changes in the language requirements attachment. Please refer to the attachment for more information.
GSU-LIST – UPDATE: MARCH 2018
Exams from the Caribbean:
CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATIONS (CAPE) – new
entry Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations
(CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units
CXC-examinations are offered in: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, British
Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint
Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks
and Caicos Islands. (Countries with own entry in the GSU-list are written in cursive.)
These countries can have other secondary school qualifications than CAPE. The GSU-
requirements for those can be found under the country’s own entry. The list over these
qualifications is not exhaustive.
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units OR
General Certificate of Education, 3 A Levels, for older educations
Has been changed to
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units OR
General Certificate of Education, 3 A Levels, for older qualifications OR Caribbean
Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university education
BARBADOS University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, UCLES, with 3 GCE A Levels OR
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units
Has been changed to
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, UCLES, with 3 GCE A Levels OR
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units OR
Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university education
BELIZE – new entry 3 GCE A Levels OR Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed
CAPE Units OR Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university
education
DOMINICA – new entry Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units OR 3 A
Levels OR Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university education
GRENADA 3 GCE A Levels OR Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed
CAPE Units OR Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5
Has been changed to
3 GCE A Levels OR Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed
CAPE Units OR Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university
education
GUYANA 3 University of London GCE A Levels OR Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations
(CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units
Has been changed to
3 GCE A Levels OR Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed
CAPE Units OR Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university
education
JAMAICA General Certificate of Education with 3 GCE A Levels OR Caribbean Advanced Proficiency
Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units
Has been changed to
General Certificate of Education med 3 A Levels OR Caribbean Advanced Proficiency
Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units OR Caribbean Secondary Education
Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university education
SAINT LUCIA Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units OR
General Certificate of Education with 3 A Levels
Has been changed to
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units OR 3
GCE A Levels for older qualifications OR Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate
(CSEC) + 1 year university education
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO General Certificate of Education, 3 A Levels OR Caribbean Advanced Proficiency
Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units
Has been changed to
General Certificate of Education with 3 A Levels OR Caribbean Advanced Proficiency
Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units OR Caribbean Secondary Education
Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university education
Other countries:
BURUNDI Diplôme d'Etat (1999-) OR Diplôme des Humanités Complétes
Has been changed to
From 1999: Diplôme des Humanités Generales in combination with Diplôme d'Etat OR
Before 1999: Diplôme des Humanités Complétes
ENGLAND, WALES and NORTHEN IRELAND
General Certificate of Education with at least 3 A Levels OR Cambridge Pre-U Diploma (3
Principal Subjects + Global Perspective and Research) OR a combination of A Levels and
Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects in 3 different subjects
Has been changed to
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) + General Certificate of Education
(GCE) with at least 3 A Levels OR General Certificate of Education (GCE), Ordinary Level +
General Certificate of Education (GCE) with at least 3 A Levels OR Cambridge Pre-U
Diploma with 3 Principal subjects and Global Perspective and Research OR a combination of
A Levels and Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects in 3 different subjects
MADAGASCAR
Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement Secondaire + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire + 1 year university education OR Bachelier de
l’Enseignement Secondaire + 1 year university education
MALTA Matriculation Certificate OR GCE Ordinary Level and 3 Advanced Level examinations OR
Secondary Education Certificate Examination and Advanced Matriculation in 2 subjects
Has been changed to
From 1997: Matriculation Certificate Before 1997: The Advanced Matriculation Examination
with minimum 2 exams at Advanced Level OR GCE Advanced Level Examinations with
minimum 3 exams
NAMIBIA From 2007: Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Ordinary level + 1 year university
education OR Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Ordinary level + Namibia Senior
Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Higher level with pass in 5 subjects with at least grade 3.
Before 2007: International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) + 1 year
university education OR Higher General Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGCSE) with
pass in 5 subjects with at least grade 3
Has been changed to
From 2007: Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Ordinary level + 1 year university
education OR Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Ordinary level + Namibia Senior
Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Higher level with pass in 5 subjects with at least grade 3.
Before 2007: International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) + 1 year
university education OR Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education
(HIGCSE) with pass in 5 subjects with at least grade 3
RWANDA
From 2011: Rwanda Advanced Certificate of Education + 1 year university education OR Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2 + 1 year university education
Until 2010: Certificat du Cycle Supérieur de l’Enseignement Secondaire / Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education + 1 year university education OR Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2 + 1 year university education
Before 1998: Diplôme/Certificat de Humanités Générales + 1 year university education OR Diplôme de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires + 1 year university education OR Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2 + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
From 2011: Rwanda Advanced Certificate of Education + 1 year university education OR Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2 / National Advanced Certificate of Technical Secondary Education A2 + 1 year university education
Until 2010: Certificat du Cycle Supérieur de l’Enseignement Secondaire / Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education + 1 year university education OR Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2 + 1 year university education
Until 1998: Diplôme/Certificat de Humanités Générales + 1 year university education OR Diplôme de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires + 1 year university education OR Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2 + 1 year university education
SLOVENIA Diplomo or Spricevalo o zakljucnem izpitu or Maturitento Spricevalo
Has been changed to
From 2009: Spricevalo o splosni maturi OR Maturitetno Spricevalo OR Spricevalo o
Zakljucnem Ispitu OR Diplomo (only 4-year programs) OR Spricevalo o poklicni maturi
SOMALIA Secondary School Leaving Certificate + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
Secondary School Leaving Certificate + 1 year university education OR Somaliland
Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (issued by Somaliland National
Examination and Certification Board, SLNECB or earlier by Somaliland National
Examination Board SLNEB) + 1 year university education
SYRIA Al Shahada Al Thanawiya/Baccalauréat (General Secondary School Certificate) + 1 year
university education
Has been changed to
Al Shahada Al Thanawiya/Baccalauréat (General Secondary School Certificate) + 1 year
university education
Associate Degree (Mussa’ed el Mujaz) and Technical Diploma (Diblom Teqani) can be
assessed individually for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification
VENEZUELA
Bachillerato (Bachiller en....) + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
From 2009: Título de Educación Media General + 1 year university education OR Título de
Educación Media Técnica + 1 year university education OR Before 2009: Bachillerato
(Bachiller en....) + 1 year university education
ZAMBIA Zambia School Certificate + 1 year university education or Cambridge Overseas School
Certificate (COSC) + 1 year university education (until 1980)
Has been changed to
Zambia School Certificate + 1 year university education or Cambridge Overseas School
Certificate (COSC) + 1 year university education (until 1980)
NB!
General Certificate of Education does not give access to higher education
Language attachment
Some minor changes have been made in the language attachment:
- The English language requirement for Lithuania is provided more precisely - It is specified that applicants will have proof of sufficient English proficiency if they
can document a completed one year of secondary school studies in an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, USA) provided that the language of instruction is English.
GSU-LIST – UPDATE: NOVEMBER 2018
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Svjedocanstvo/Svjedozba/O Zavrsnom Ispitu ELLER Svjedocanstvo/Svjedozba/O Zavrsnom
Obrazovanju
Has been changed to
Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi OR Диплома о положеном матурском испиту (Diploma
o položenom maturskom ispitu) OR Svjedocanstvo/Svjedozba/ o zavrsnom ispitu / zavrsnom
obrazovanju
ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHEN IRLAND General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) + General Certificate of Education
(GCE) with at least 3 A Levels OR General Certificate of Education (GCE), Ordinary Level +
General Certificate of Education (GCE) with at least 3 A Levels OR Cambridge Pre-U
Diploma with 3 Principal subjects and Global Perspective and Research OR a combination of
A Levels and Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects in 3 different subjects
Has been changed to
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) + General Certificate of Education
(GCE) with at least 3 A Levels OR General Certificate of Education (GCE), Ordinary Level +
General Certificate of Education (GCE) with at least 3 A Levels OR Cambridge Pre-U
Diploma with 3 Principal subjects OR a combination of A Levels and Cambridge Pre-U
Principal Subjects in 3 different subjects
FINLAND Studentexamen/Ylioppilastutkintotodistus
Has been changed to
Avgångsbetyg från gymnasiet / Lukion päästötodistus in combination with Studentexamen /
Ylioppilastutkintotodistus
HAITI Baccalaureat II
Has been changed to
Baccalauréat II (Philosophie) / Certificat de Fin d’Etudes, Secondaires Classiques (Première
and Deuxième Partie) and Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires (Première and Deuxième Partie
(traditional system) OR Baccalauréat / Diplôme d'Enseignement Secondaire (reform system)
IRAQ Sixth-Form Baccalauréat/Certificate of Preparatory Studies + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
Secondary School Certificate (Baccalauréat examination) / Certificate (Baccalauréat
examination) / Preparatory Baccalauréat / Sixth Form Baccalauréat (Adadiyah) + 1 year
university education
IRAN 1977–1992: 4-year High School Diploma/Secondary School Diploma + 1 year university
education OR from 1992: 3-year High School Diploma/Secondary School Diploma + Pre-
University Diploma + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
From 2019: 3-year High School Diploma/Secondary School Diploma + 1 year university
education OR
1992–2019: 3-year High School Diploma/Secondary School Diploma + Pre-University
Diploma + 1 year university education OR
1977–1992: 4-year High School Diploma/Secondary School Diploma + 1 year university
education
MALAYSIA Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) in 4 subjects plus general paper (grades A-E) or
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate with 3 A-levels or Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
(SPM) plus pre-university course
Has been changed to
Sijil Pelaiaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) in 4 subjects
OR Sijil Pelaiaran Malaysia (SPM) and Matriculation Certificate (Matrikulasi) with minimum
PNGK 2 / CGPA 2 /Grade C. Students with Sijil Pelaiaran Malaysia (SPM) in combination
with a post-secondary diploma qualification can be assessed individually for the Higher
Education Entrance Qualification.
RUSSIA
After 2013: Attestat o srednem obshchem obrazovanii / Аттестат о среднем общем образовании / Certificate of Secondary General Education + 1 year university education OR Before 2013: Attestat o srednem (polnom) obshchem obrazovanii / Аттестат о среднем (полном) общем образовании / Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education + 1 year university education OR ca 1991: Attestat o srednem obrazovanii / Аттестат о среднем образовании / Certificate of Secondary Education + 1 year university education Diplom o srednem profesionalnom obrazovanii / Диплом о среднем профессиональном
образовании / Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education can be assessed individually for
the Higher Education Entrance Qualification
Has been changed to
After 2013: Аттестат о среднем общем образовании (Attestat o srednem obshchem obrazovanii /Certificate of Secondary General Education) + 1 year university education OR Before 2013: Аттестат о среднем (полном) общем образовании (Attestat o srednem (polnom) obshchem obrazovanii /Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education) + 1 year university education OR Before ca 1991: Аттестат о среднем образовании (Attestat o srednem obrazovanii /Certificate of Secondary Education) + 1 year university education OR Диплом о среднем профессиональном образовании / Diplom o srednem profesionalnom
obrazovanii / Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education can be assessed individually for
the Higher Education Entrance Qualification
SEYCHELLENE Cambridge IGSCE in combination with Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate /
Cambridge International A-levels with 3 A-level Examinations
TANZANIA Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) with 3 Principal Pass Levels
Has been changed to
Certificate of Secondary Education and Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
(ACSE) with 3 Principal Pass Levels. English and Mathematics must be passed at CSE or
ACSE.
TOGO Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Troisième Degré
Has been changed to
Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Troisième Degré OR Bachelier de l'Enseignement du
Troisième Degré
USA High School Graduation Diploma + 1 year university / college studies in academic subjects
OR High School Graduation Diploma and 3 Advanced Placement Tests with at least grade 3
Has been changed to
High School Graduation Diploma + 1 year university / college studies in academic subjects
OR High School Graduation Diploma and 3 Advanced Placement Exams with at least grade
3
ZIMBABWE General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary level + General Certificate of Education
(GCE) Advanced level with at least 3 subjects.
Has been changed to
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level (from 2000) / General
Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary level (until 1999) + Zimbabwe General Certificate of
Education at Advanced Level (from 2003) / General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced
level in at least 3 subjects with pass. English and Mathematics must be passed at Ordinary
or Advanced level.
GSU-LIST – UPDATE: MARCH 2019
CAMEROON, French-speaking
Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire
Has been changed to
Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire Général OR
Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire Technique OR
Brevet de Technicien l’Enseignement Secondaire
FINLAND Avgångsbetyg från gymnasiet / Lukion päästötodistus in combination with Studentexamen /
Ylioppilastutkintotodistus
Has been changed to
Avgångsbetyg från gymnasiet / Lukion päästötodistus in combination with Studentexamen /
Ylioppilastutkintotodistus
For the diplomas Examensbetyg / Yrkesinriktad grundexamen / Tutkintotodistus/Ammatillinen
perustutkinto, it is also required that subjects in Finnish / Swedish, History / Social Studies,
English, Mathematics and Sciences are passed. Detailed information on the requirements
can be found on the homepage of Universities and Colleges Admission Service (Samordna
opptak).
GHANA West African Senior School Certificate / West African Senior Secondary School Certificate in
at least 6 subjects where English, Mathematics and Science must be passed + 1 year
university education OR West African Examinations Council, General Certificate of
Education, O-level + 1 year university education OR West African Examinations Council,
General Certificate of Education, O-level + West African Higher School Certificate GCE A-
level with 3 A-levels
Has been changed to
West African Senior School Certificate (from 2006) / West African Senior Secondary School
Certificate (1993-2005) in at least 6 subjects where English, Mathematics and Integrated
Science ( before ca. 2000 Science) must be passed + 1 year university education OR West
African Examinations Council, General Certificate of Education, Ordinary level (O level) /
School Certificate + 1 year university education OR West African Examinations Council,
General Certificate of Education, Ordinary level (O level) / School Certificate + West African
Higher School Certificate GCE Advanced level (A level) with 3 A levels
All diplomas / certificates must be issued by The West African Examinations Council.
MONGOLIA Dund bolovsrolyn ünemlech + 2 years university education
Has been changed to
From 2016: Бурэн дунд боловсролын унэмлэх (Buren Dund bolovsrolyn ünemlech) + 1
years university education OR earlier Dund bolovsrolyn ünemlech / Buren Dund bolovsrolyn
ünemlech + 2 years university education
NIGERIA Senior School Certificate (awarded either by the West African Examinations Council or the
National Examinations Council) in at least 6 subjects where English, Mathematics and
Science must be passed + 1 year university education OR West African Examinations
Council School Certificate GCE O-level + 1 year university education OR West African
Examinations Council School Certificate GCE O-Level West African Examinations Council
Higher School Certificate GCE A-level with 3 A-levels
Has been changed to
Senior School Certificate (awarded either by the West African Examinations Council or the
National Examinations Council) in at least 6 subjects where English, Mathematics and one
subject in Science (either Biology, Chemistry or Physics) must be passed + 1 year university
education OR
West African Senior School Certificate (awarded either by the West African Examinations
Council in at least 6 subjects where English, Mathematics and one subject in Science (either
Biology, Chemistry or Physics) must be passed + 1 year university education OR
West African Examinations Council, General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O
Level) + 1 year university education OR
West African Examinations Council, General Certificate of Education Ordinary (GCE O
Level) + West African Examinations Council Higher, General Certificate of Education
Advanced Level (GCE A level) with 3 A levels
UGANDA
From 1980: Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) in combination with Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least 3 subjects at “Principal level” in UACE. English and Mathematics must be passed in UCE with minimum mark 8 or in UACE with minimum mark E.
OR East African Advanced Certificate (EAACE) with 3 A-levels (1969-1980) OR Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with 3 A-levels (until 1970) OR East African Certificate of Education (EACE) + 1 year university education (1968-1980) OR Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) + 1 year university education (until 1970)
Has been changed to
From 1980: Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) in combination with Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least 3 subjects at “Principal level” in UACE. Subjects English and Mathematics must be passed at least with grade 8 (grade scale 1-9, 8: minimum pass grade, F: fail) in UCE or at least with grade E (grade scale A-F, E: minimum pass grade) in UACE.
OR East African Advanced Certificate (EAACE) with 3 A-levels (1969-1980) OR Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with 3 A-levels (until 1972) OR East African Certificate of Education (EACE) + 1 year university education (1968-1980) OR Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) + 1 year university education (until 1972)
GSU-LIST – UPDATE: NOVEMBER 2019 ETHIOPIA
Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Qualification Certificate (EHEEQC) + 1 year university
education OR University Entrance Examination Certificate (UEEC) + 1 year university
education OR Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate (ESLC) + 1 year university education.
EHEEQC/UEEC with passes in at least 4 subjects.
ESLC with passes in at least 5 subjects including mathematic and English.
Has been changed to
From 2013: Ethiopian University Entrance Examination Certificate (EUEEC) + 1 year university education OR 2012: University Entrance Examination Certificate (UEEC) + 1 1 year university education OR 2003 – 2011: Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Qualification Certificate (EHEEQC) + 1 year university education OR Up to and including 2002: Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESLCE) + 1 year university education EUEEC/EHEEQC/UEEC with passes in at least 4 subjects
ESLC with passes in at least 5 subjects including mathematic and English
CHINA
School leaving certificate + 1 year university education
Has been changed to
高中毕业证书 (Gaozhong Biye Zhengshu) / Senior High School Graduation Certificate + 1
year university education
MALAWI
Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) + 1 year university education or Cambridge
Overseas School Certificate (COSC) + 1 year university education or Cambridge Overseas
Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with 3 A-levels
Has been changed to
From 1989: Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) + 1 1 year university education OR Before 1989: Malawi Certificate of Education (MCE) + 1 year university education
NAMIBIA
Fra 2007: Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Ordinary level + 1 års høyere
utdanning ELLER Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Ordinary level + Namibia
Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Higher level med bestått i 5 fag med karakter 3 eller
bedre. Før 2007: International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) + 1 års
universitetsutdanning ELLER Higher International General Certificate of Secondary
Education (HIGCSE) med bestått i 5 fag med karakter 3 eller bedre
Has been changed to
From 2007: Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary level + 1 year university education OR Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary level + Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Higher level with pass in 5 subjects at Higher level in 5 subjects with at least grade 3 OR Before 2007: International General Certificate of Secondary Education + 1 year university education OR Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education with pass in 5 subjects at Higher level with at least grade 3
THE NETHERLANDS
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) or Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet
Onderwijs (HAVO) + 1 year Hoger Beroeps Onderwijs (HBO)
Has been changed to
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) OR Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) + 1 year Hoger Beroeps Onderwijs (HBO) OR Middelbaar beroepsonderwijs, level 4 (MBO 4) +1 year Hoger Beroeps Onderwijs (HBO)
ROMANIA
Diploma de Bacalaureat / Maturitate
Has been changed to
Diploma de Bacalaureat
TURKMENISTAN
Şahadatnama orta blim hakynda + 2 years university education OR Attestat / Certificate of
Secondary Education + 2 years university education
Has been changed to
Şahadatnama orta bilim hakynda+ 2 years university education OR Attestat / Certificate of
Secondary Education + 2 years university education
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS ATTACHMENT
The English language requirement for applicants from Estonia, Latvia and Romania and the
information about alternative ways to meet the English language requirement have been updated.
Please refer to the language requirements attachment for more information.