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
1 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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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
1 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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«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 UnitsOR 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
