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Last Update: 15 January 2020

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Country Entry Requirements

United States High School Diploma with a GPA of 2.3 out of 4.0

IGCSE / O level 5 to 6 GCSE passes with at least 2 grades of C or 5 or better and 3 grades of D or 4 or better. Subjects must include Math, English, Science, and 2 Electives

IGCSE / A level Must have at least two A-level passes with 1 grade of C or better and 1 grade of D or better; two AS-level may be substitute for one A-level (grades of D or better). Must meet IGCSE requirements.

International Baccalaureate 24, average grades of 4 or higher, if by individual grades

GED Calculated equivalent to a 2.3 GPA

Afghanistan Baccaluria/Baccaluareate with an average of 73 out of 100.

Albania Deftese Pjekurie/Certificate of Maturity - Average of 6.3 out of 10

Algeria Baccalaureat with minimum 11 out of 20

Angola 11 out of 20/Habilitacao Literarias; Secondary School Leaving Certificate

Anguilla Caribbean Examinations Council (Secondary Education Certificate or Advanced Proficiency Exam) with an average of 3.3 out of 6 or 4.3 out of 7

Antigua and Barbuda Caribbean Examinations Council (Secondary Education Certificate or Advanced Proficiency Exam) with an average of 3.3 out of 6 or 4.3 out of 7

Argentina Bachilerato- Average of 6.3 out of 10

Armenia Mijnakarg Krtoutian Vkayakan (Secondary School General Certificate) with an average of 3.3 out of 5 or 12 our of 20

Australia- Captial Territory Grades for year 9-12, A "C" average or 3.3 out of 5

Australia - New South Wales HSC and Record of Achievement for grades 9-12, A "C" Average of Band 3/ 55 HSC marks

Australia - Northern Territory NTCE and Record of Achievement for grades 9-12, A "C" Average or 3.3 out of 5 or 12 out of 20

Australia - Queensland Senior Certificate, Sound Achievement ("C" Average) or a 3.3 out of 5

Australia - South Australia SACE and Record of Achievement, A "C" average or a 12 out of 20

Australia - Tasmania Tasmania Cetrificate of Education, A "B-" average or 8 out of 20

Australia - Victoria VCE and Statement of Results, A "D" average or 2.5 out of 4

Australia - Western Australia WACE and Statement of Results, A C" average or 3.5 out of 5, Sound Achievement

Austria Reifezeugnis with an average of 3.5/5

Azerbaijan Minimum 3.3 out of 5 or 63%

Bahamas BGCSE - 2.3 out 4 average (C average)

Bahrain General Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum 55%

Bangladesh SSC+Polytechnic Diploma or HSC/Intermediate Certificate with minimum 44%

Barbados Caribbean Examinations Council (Secondary Education Certificate or Advanced Proficiency Exam) with an average of 3.3 out of 6 or 4.3 out of 7

Belarus Attestat with an average of 4 out of 10 or 3.3 out of 5

Belgium Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur/Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with an average of 13.3 out of 20 or 63 out of 100

Belize Caribbean Examinations Council (Secondary Education Certificate or Advanced Proficiency Exam) with an average of 3.3 out of 6 or 4.3 out of 7

Benin Baccalauréat de ľEnseignement de Secondaire with 11 out of 20

Bermuda Average of 2.3 out of 4

Bolivia Bachiller with an average of 55 out of 100 or 3.8 out of 7

Bosnia & Herzegovina 2.6 out of 5/Certificate (Svedočanstvo or Svjedočanstvo) or Diploma (Diploma) of Completion of Secondary Education

Botswana 5 to 6 BGCSE passes with at least 2 grades of C or 5 or better and 3 grades of D or 4 or better. Subjects must include Math, English, Science, and 2 Electives

Brazil Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio with minimum 6.3 out of 10

Brunei 5 subjects with 2 grades C/5 or better and 3 grades D/4 or better. Subjects must include Math, English, Science and 2 electives



Bulgaria Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with a 3.3 out of 6

Cambodia Certificate of Upper Secondary Education/Baccalauréat with an average grade of D or higher

Cameroon See GCE O-levels and A-levels or Upper Secondary with Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire with minimum 10 out of 20

Canada - Alberta High School Diploma with an average of 2.3 our of 4

Canada – British Colombia An average of 64 out of 100

Canada – Manitoba High School Diploma with an average of 60 out of 100

Canada - Ontario A "B-" Average or a 63 out of 100

Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador High School Diploma with an average of 55 out of 100

Canada – Northwest Territories High School Diploma with an average of 55 out of 100

Canada – Nova Scotia High School Diploma with an average of 63 out of 100

Canada – Nunavut High School Diploma with an average of 55 out of 100

Canada – New Brunswick High School Diploma with an average of 63 out of 100

Canada – Prince Edward Island High School Diploma with an average of 55 out of 100

Quebec A "B-" Average or a 73 out of 100

Canada – Saskatchewan Secondary School Diploma with an average of 63 out of 100

Canada – Yukon High School Diploma with an average of 67 out of 100

Cayman Islands Caribbean Examinations Council (Secondary Education Certificate or Advanced Proficiency Exam) with an average of 3.3 out of 6 or 4.3 out of 7

Chile Licencia de Educacion Media with a 4.3 out of 7

China Senior High School Graduation Diploma or Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate with minimum 63% (4 point scale) or 73% (5 point scale)

Colombia Bachiller with minimum 6.5 out of 10

Congo, Democratic Republic of the Diplôme d’État d’Études Secondaires du Cycle Long with average of 11 out of 20 or 63 out of 100

Congo, Republic of the Baccalauréat with an average of 11 out of 20

Costa Rica Diploma de Conclusion de Estudios de Educacion Diversificada or Bachillerato with an average of 73 out of 100

Croatia Svjedozba o Zavrsnom Ispitu, Svjedozba o Zavrsnom Srednjem Obrazovanju/Svjedozba mature with an average of 2.6 out of 5

Cuba Bachillerato with an average of 73 out of 100

Cyprus –Greek Cypriot Apolyterion with an average of 13 out of 20

Cyprus – Turkish Cypriot Lise Diplomasi with an average of 5.3 out 10

Czech Republic Vysvedceni o Maturitni Zkousce with a 4.3 out of 5

Denmark Studentereksamensbevis/Højere Forberedelseksamensbevis with an average of 5 out of 12

Dominican Republic Bachillerato with an average of 73 out of 100

Ecuador Bachiller with an average of 7.3 out of 10

Egypt Certificate of General Secondary Education-Thanawiya Amma with an average of 55 out of 100

El Salvador Bachiller/Bachillerato with an average of 6.3 out of 10

Eritrea Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination/ESECE with an average of 55 out of 100

Ethiopia Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination with an average of 43 out of 100

Estonia Gumnaasiumi Loputunnistus with an average of 3.3 (5-point scale) or 2.3 (6-point scale)

Finland Lukion with an average of 6 out of 10

France Baccalaureat with minimum 11 out of 20

Gabon Baccalaureat with minimum 11 out of 20

Gambia WAEC or SSC with 5 subjects passed with minimum grade C6 (English, Math, SS and Science)

Georgia Sashualo Ganatlebis Atestasi or Sashualo Skolis Atestati with 6.0 out of 10, 3 out of 7.0 or 3.5 out of 5.0



Germany Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife or Zeugnis der Fachhochschulreife with minimum 6.5 (15 point scale) or 3.5 (6 point scale)

Ghana WAEC or SSC with 5 subjects passed with minimum grade C6 (English, Math, SS and Science)

Greece Apolytirio Eniaiou Lykeiou with an average of 11 out of 20

Grenada Caribbean Examinations Council (Secondary Education Certificate or Advanced Proficiency Exam) with an average of 3.3 out of 6 or 4.3 out of 7.

Guatemala Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras with an average of 63 out of 100

Guinea Baccalauréat with an average of 11 out of 20.

Guyana Caribbean Examinations Council (Secondary Education Certificate or Advanced Proficiency Exam) with an average of 3.3 out of 6 or 4.3 out of 7.

Haiti Baccalauréat with an average of 6.3 out of 10

Honduras Bachillerato with an average of 73 out of 100 or 3.3 out of 5.

Hong Kong SAR Pass HKDSE with at least five academic subjects of which four should be core Category A subjects with level 2 or higher

Hungary Érettségi Bizonyítvány with an average of 3.3 out of 5

Iceland Stúdentspróf with an average of 7 out of 10

India STD X (SSC) and XII (HSSC) or STD X (SSC) + Intermediate Examination or STD X (SSC) + Diploma with minimum 45% or C1

Indonesia Sekolah Menengah Unum Tingkat Atas minimum 5.7 out of 10 or 2.3 out of 4.0

Iran Diplom with minimum 12 out of 20

Iraq Adadiyah Baccalaureate Examination Certificate with an average of 57 out of 100.

Ireland Leaving Certificate (Ardteistiméireacht) with an average of C1 or 65 out of 100

Israel Teudat Bagrut with an average of 6.3 out of 10 or 60 out of 100

Italy Senior High School Graduate Diploma, Diploma di Maturitaa, Diploma di Perito with minimum 6.3 out of 10

Jamaica Caribbean Examinations Council (Secondary Education Certificate or Advanced Proficiency Exam) with an average of 3.3 out of 6 or 4.3 out of 7.

Japan Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho with minimum 3.3 out of 5.0

Jordan Tawajhi (General Secondary Education Certificate) with an average of 65% or higher

Kazakhstan Attestat with minimum 3.3 out of 5.0, 2.3 out of 4.0 or 70 out of 100

Kenya KCSE with minimum 6.3 out of 12 (Math, English, SS and Science)

Korea, Republic of (South) High School Certificate with minimum 73% or ranking 6

Kosovo Diplomë për Kryerjen with an average of 2.5 out of 5

Kuwait Shahadat-Al-Thanawia-Al-A'ama with minimum 73 out of 100

Kyrgyzstan Attestat with minimum 3.3 out of 5.0

Laos Baccalaureat II/ Upper Secondary Diploma with an average of 13 out of 20.

Latvia Atestats par Visparejo Videjo Izglitibu with an average of 5.5 our of 10

Lebanon Baccalaurèat/General Secondary Education Certificate with an average of 11 our of 20.

Lesotho 5 to 6 GCSE passes with at least 2 grades of C or 5 or better and 3 grades of D or 4 or better. Subjects must include Math, English, Science, and 2 Electives

Libya Secondary Education Certificate with minimum 60%

Lithuania Brandos atestatas (Maturity Certificate) with an average of 5 out of 10

Macau SAR Based on education system the school follows

Macedonia Свидетелство за Завршено Средно Образование/Свидетелство за Положен Матурски Испит (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with an average of 2.3 out of 5

Malawi Malawi School Certificate of Education with an average of 7.5 out of 9

Malaysia SPM with minimum 5 subjects passed with minimum 2 grades C and 3 grades D (English, Math, SS and Science)

Malaysia – 2 of 2 UEC An average of C8 or 54 out of 100

Mauritius 5 to 6 GCSE passes with at least 2 grades of C or 5 or better and 3 grades of D or 4 or better. Subjects must include Math, English, Science, and 2 Electives



Mexico Certificado de Bachillerato with minimum 7.3 out of 10

Moldova Diploma de Baccalauréat/Atestat de Studi Medii de Cultura Generala/Atestat de Maturitate with an average of 6.3 out of 10

Mongolia School Leaving Certificate (Gerchilgee) with minimum 3.0 out of 5.0 or 73 out of 100

Morocco Baccalauréat with an average of 11 out of 20

Mozambique Certificado de Habilitação es Literarias with an average of 14 out of 20

Myanmar Basic Education Standard X Examination Diploma A with minimum of 43% out of 100 or 3.0 out of 5.0

Namibia 5 to 6 GCSE passes with at least 2 grades of C or 5 or better and 3 grades of D or 4 or better. Subjects must include Math, English, Science, and 2 Electives

Nepal Higher Secondary Certificate or Secondary Leave Certificate + Proficiency Certificate, Intermediate Certificate with minimum 45%

New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), Level 3 average of Achievement/ A

Nicaragua Bachillerato with an average of 73 out of 100

Netherlands HAVO (hoger algemeen voortgezet onderwijs) Diploma with an average of 6.3 out of 10

Niger Baccalauréat with an average of 11 out of 20

Nigeria WAEC or SSC with 5 subjects passed with minimum grade C6 (English, Math, SS and Science)

Norway Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skolen with an average of 3.3 out of 6

Oman Thanawiya Amma (General Secondary School Certificate) with an average of 70 out of 100

Pakistan SSC and HSC, HSSC or Intermediate with minimum 40%

Palestine Average of 65 out of 100 (depending on credential type)

Palau Diploma with an average of 2.3 out of 4

Panama Bachiller with an average of 73 out of 100

Paraguay Bachiller with an average of 2.3 out of 5

Peru Bachillerato with an average of 11.3 out of 20

Philippines Graduation Certificate/Diploma with an average of 80 out of 100 or 2.5 (5 point scale)

Poland S´wiadectwo D´ojrzalosci/S´wiadectwo Ukon´czenia Liceum Ogólnoksztalcacego with an average of 3.3 out of 6

Portugal Diploma de Ensino Secundário with an average of 11 out of 20

Qatar Al-Thanawaya Aama with minimum 60%

Romania Diploma de Bacalaureat with an average of 6.3 out of 10

Russia Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education with minimum 3.3 out of 5.0

Rwanda Diplôme de Fin ďEtudes Secondaires with an average of 7 out of 9

Saudi Arabia Shahadat Al-Marhalat Al-Thanawiyyat with an average of 70 out of 100

Scotland Scottish Qualifications Certificate Higher Grade with an average of 53 out of 100

Senegal Baccalauréat with an average of 11 out of 20

Serbia Диплома Средње Школе (Diploma Srednje Škole) with an average of 2.3 out of 5

Sierra Leone WAEC or SSC with 5 subjects passed with minimum grade C6 (English, Math, SS and Science)

Singapore Singapore-Cambridge GCE O'level exam with 5 academic subjects passed with minimum of 3 grades of A-D and no more than 2 Es

Slovakia Vysvedčenie o Maturitnej Skúške / Maturitné Vysvedčenie with an average of 3 (5 point scale)

Somalia Shahaadada Dugsiga Sare (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with an average of 65 out 100

South Africa NSC with an average of 53 out of 100 or 3.3 out of 6

Spain Titulo de Bachillerato with minimum 5.3 out of 10

Sri Lanka Must have at least two A-level passes with 1 grade of C or better and 1 grade of D or better; two AS-level may be substitute for one A-level (grades of D or better). Must meet IGCSE requirements.

Suriname Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs / HAVO with an average of 6.5 out of 10



Sudan Sudan Secondary School Certificate with an average of 63 out of 100

Sweden Avgångsbetyg/Slutbetyg with minimum 3.0 out of 5.0 or D on A-F scale

Switzerland Maturitätszeugnis/Certificat de Maturité/Attestato di Maturita with average of 4.3 out of 6

Syria Al-Shahâda Al Thânawiyya-Al'Amma with an average of 53 out of 100

Taiwan Senior High School Diploma with average of 63 out of 100

Tajikistan Attestation of Middle Secondary Education with an average of 3.3 out of 5

Tanzania Certificate of Secondary Education or East Africa GCE "O" levels with 5 subjects passed, 2 grades of 4/D and 3 grades of 5/E (English, Math, SS and Science)

Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education, Matayom VI with average of 63 out of 100

Togo Baccalauréat with an average of 11 out of 20

Trinidad & Tobago Caribbean Examinations Council (Secondary Education Certificate or Advanced Proficiency Exam) with an average of 3.3 out of 6 or 4.3 out of 7

Tunisia Diplôme du Baccalauréat/Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement Secondaire with an average of 11 out of 20

Turkey Lise Diplomasi with an average of 5.3 out of 10, 60 out of 100 or 3.3 out of 5.0

Turkmenistan Attestat with an average of 3.3 out of 5

United Arab Emirates Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma with an average of 73 out of 100

Uganda Uganda Certificate of Education with an average of 7.7 out of 9

United Kingdom 5 to 6 GCSE passes with at least 2 grades of C or 5 or better and 3 grades of D or 4 or better. Subjects must include Math, English, Science, and 2 Electives

Ukraine Attestat with an average of 5 out of 12 or 3.3 out of 5

Uruguay Bachiller Diversificado de Enseñanza Secundaria with an average of 4 out of 12

Uzbekistan O'rta Ma'lumot To'g'risida Shahodatnoma with Attestat with minimum 3.3 out of 5.0

Venezuela Bachillerato en Ciencias/Humanidades with minimum 11 out of 20

Vietnam Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong with minimum 5.3 out of 10

Virgin Islands (British) Caribbean Examinations Council (Secondary Education Certificate or Advanced Proficiency Exam) with an average of 3.3 out of 6 or 4.3 out of 7

Yemen Al Thanawiya with an average of 450 out of 700 or 55 out of 100

Zambia 5 to 6 GCSE passes with at least 2 grades of C or 5 or better and 3 grades of D or 4 or better. Subjects must include Math, English, Science, and 2 Electives

Zimbabwe 5 to 6 GCSE passes with at least 2 grades of C or 5 or better and 3 grades of D or 4 or better. Subjects must include Math, English, Science, and 2 Electives

This guide is used for evaluation purposes by the George Mason University Office of International Admissions and is supplied here for reference only. Meeting the requirements listed here does not necessarily indicate that a student will qualify for admission to George Mason University or INTO George Mason University.

When referring to the following guides, be aware that this is not inclusive of all grading requirements. Grading systems and educational structures vary widely around the world and we evaluate each application individually to determine if the applicant meets the standards for success at George Mason University.Please also be aware that requirements by country are updated and adjusted appropriately throughout an academic year and might not be current in this brochure.



United States High School Diploma with a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0

IGCSE / O level Minimum of 5 subjects with grades A to C or 6 to 9. Subjects prefer to include Math, English, SS and Science AND meet A/AS Level requirements

IGCSE / A level 3 A-Level passes with grades C or better; 2 AS-Level may be substitute for 1 A-level (grades C or better) AND meet O-Level requirement

International Baccalaureate 30, average grades of 5 or higher out of 7 if by individual grades

GED Calculated equivalent to a 3.0 GPA

Afghanistan Baccaluria/Baccaluareate with an average of 80 out of 100

Albania Deftese Pjekurie/Certificate of Maturity - Average of 7 out of 10

Algeria Baccalaureat with minimum 12 out of 20

Angola 13 out of 20/Habilitacao Literarias; Secondary School Leaving Certificate

Anguilla Secondary Education Certificate with minimum 5 subjects average grade II or I or Advanced Proficiency Exam average of grade III

Antigua and Barbuda Secondary Education Certificate with minimum 5 subjects average grade II or I or Advanced Proficiency Exam average of grade III

Argentina Bachiller with a 7 out of 10

Armenia Mijnakarg Krtoutian Vkayakan (Secondary School General Certificate) with an average of 4 out of 5 or 17 out of 20

Australia- Captial Territory Grades for year 9-12, A "B" average or 4 out of 5

Australia - New South Wales HSC and Record of Achievement for grades 9-12, A "B" Average of Band 4/70 HSC marks

Australia - Northern Territory NTCE and Record of Achievement for grades 9-12, A "B" Average or 4 out of 5 or 14 out of 20

Australia - Queensland High Achievement ("B" Average) or 4 out of 5. High School Leaving Certificate

Australia - South Australia SACE and Record of Acheivement, A "B" average or a 14 out of 20

Australia - Tasmania Tasmania Cetrificate of Education, High Achievement ("B" average) or 12 out of 20

Australia - Victoria VCE and Statement of Results, A "B" average or 3 out of 4

Australia - Western Australia WACE and Statement of Results, A "B" average or 4 out of 5, High Achievement

Austria Reifezeugnis with an average of 2/5

Azerbaijan Minimum 4 out of 5 or 70% out of 100%

Bahamas BGCSE - 3 out 4 average (B average)

Bahrain General Certificate of Secondary Education with average of 65%

Bangladesh SSC+Polytechnic Diploma or HSC/Intermediate Certificate with minimum 60%

Barbados Secondary Education Certificate with minimum 5 subjects average grade II or I or Advanced Proficiency Exam average of grade III

Belarus Attestat with an A average or 6 out of 10 or 4 out of 5

Belgium Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur/Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with an average of 14 out of 20 or 70 out of 100

Belize Secondary Education Certificate with minimum 5 subjects average grade II or I or Advanced Proficiency Exam average of grade III

Benin Baccalauréat de ľEnseignement de Secondaire with 12 out of 20

Bermuda Average of 3.0 out of 4

Bolivia Bachiller with an average of 65 out of 100 or 5 out of 7

Bosnia & Herzegovina 3 out of 5/Certificate (Svedočanstvo or Svjedočanstvo) or Diploma (Diploma) of Completion of Secondary Education

Botswana BGCSE - 6 passes with an average of B or better. Subjects preferred to include Math, English, Science, and electives

Brazil Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio with minimum 7.0 out of 10

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Brunei 6 passes with an average of B or better. Subjects preferred to include Math, English, Science, and electives

Bulgaria Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with a 4 out of 6

Cambodia Certificate of Upper Secondary Education/Baccalauréat with an average of C or higher

Cameroon See GCE O-levels and A-levels or Upper Secondary with Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire with minimum 12 out of 20

Canada - Alberta High School Diploma with an average of 3.0 out of 4

British Columbia High School Diploma with an average of 73 out of 100

Manitoba High School Diploma with an average of 70 out of 100

Ontario High School Diploma with a "B" Average or a 75 out of 100

Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador

High School Diploma with an average of 70 out of 100

Canada – Northwest Territories High School Diploma with an average of 70 out of 100

Canada – Nova Scotia High School Diploma with an average of 70 out of 100

Canada – Nunavut High School Diploma with an average of 70 out of 100

Canada – New Brunswick High School Diploma with an average of 70 out of 100

Canada – Prince Edward Island High School Diploma with an average of 70 out of 100

Quebec High School Diploma with a "B" Average or a 85 out of 100

Canada – Saskatchewan High School Diploma with an average of 75 out of 100

Canada – Yukon High School Diploma with an average of 80 out of 100

Cayman Islands Secondary Education Certificate with minimum 5 subjects average grade II or I or Advanced Proficiency Exam average of grade III

Chile Licencia de Educacion Media with a 5 out of 7

China Senior High School Graduation Diploma or Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate with minimum 75% (4 point scale) or 80% (5 point scale). Must show transcripts from grades 9-12

Colombia Bachiller with minimum 8.0 out of 10

Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Diplôme d’État d’Études Secondaires du Cycle Long with average of 13 out of 20 or 75 out of 100

Congo, Republic of the Baccalauréat with an average of 12 out of 20

Costa Rica Diploma de Conclusion de Estudios de Educacion Diversificada or Bachillerato with an average of 80 out of 100

CroatiaSvjedozba o Zavrsnom Ispitu, Svjedozba o Zavrsnom Srednjem Obrazovanju/Svjedozba mature with an average of 3.0 out of 5

Cuba Bachillerato with an average of 80 out of 100

Cyprus –Greek Cypriot Apolyterion with an average of 16 out of 20

Cyprus – Turkish Cypriot Lise Diplomasi with an average of 7 out 10

Czech Republic Vysvedceni o Maturitni Zkousce with a 2 out of 5

Denmark Studentereksamensbevis/Højere Forberedelseksamensbevis with an average of 10 out of 12

Dominican Republic Bachillerato with an average of 80 out of 100

Ecuador Bachiller with an average of 8 out of 10

Egypt Certificate of General Secondary Education-Thanawiya Amma with an average of 70 out of 100

El Salvador Bachiller/Bachillerato with an average of 7 out of 10

Eritrea Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination/ESECE with an average of 65 out of 100

Ethiopia Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination with an average of 55 out of 100

Estonia Gumnaasiumi Loputunnistus with an average of 4 (5-point scale) or 3 (6-point scale)

Finland Lukion with an average of 8 out of 10

France Baccalaureat with minimum 12 out of 20

Gabon Baccalaureat with minimum 12 out of 20



Gambia WAEC or SSC with 5 subjects passed, with an average grade of B4 and no more than 2 Cs (English, Math, SS and Science)

Georgia Sashualo Ganatlebis Atestasi or Sashualo Skolis Atestati with 8.0 out of 10, 5.0 out of 7.0 or 4.0 out of 5.0

Germany Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife or Zeugnis der Fachhochschulreife with minimum 2.0 out of 6.0 or 10 out of 15.0

Ghana WAEC or SSC with 5 subjects passed, with an average grade of B4 and no more than 2 Cs (English, Math, SS and Science)

Greece Apolytirio Eniaiou Lykeiou with an average of 14 out of 20

Grenada Secondary Education Certificate with minimum 5 subjects average grade II or I or Advanced Proficiency Exam average of grade III

Guatemala Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras with an average of 70 out of 100

Guinea Baccalauréat with an average of 12 out of 20

GuyanaSecondary Education Certificate with minimum 5 subjects average grade II or I or Advanced Proficiency Exam average of grade III

Haiti Baccalauréat with an average of 8 out of 10

Honduras Bachillerato with an average of 80 out of 100 or 4 out of 5

Hong Kong SAR Pass HKDSE with at least five academic subjects of which four should be core Category A subjects with level 4 or higher

Hungary Érettségi Bizonyítvány with an average of 4 out of 5

Iceland Stúdentspróf with an average of 8 out of 10

India 60% or higher or B2/STD X (SSC) & XII (HSSC) or STD X (SSC)+ Intermediate Examination or STD X (SSC) + Diploma

Indonesia Sekolah Menengah Unum Tingkat Atas minimum 7.0 out of 10 or 3.0 out of 4.0

Iran Diplom with minimum 14 out of 20

Iraq Adadiyah Baccalaureate Examination Certificate with an average of 70 out of 100

Ireland Leaving Certificate (Ardteistiméireacht) with an average of B2 or 75 out of 100

Israel Teudat Bagrut with an average of 8 out of 10 or 75 out of 100

Italy Senior High School Graduate Diploma, Diploma di Maturitaa, Diploma di Perito with minimum 8.0 out of 10

Jamaica Secondary Education Certificate with minimum 5 subjects average grade II or I or Advanced Proficiency Exam average of grade III

Japan Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho with minimum 4.0 out of 5.0

Jordan Tawajhi (General Secondary Education Certificate) with an average of 75% or higher

Kazakhstan Attestat with minimum 4.0 out of 5.0, 3.0 out of 4.0 or 80 out of 100

Kenya KCSE with minimum 8.0 out of 12 (Math, English, SS and Science)

Korea, Republic of (South) High School Certificate with minimum 80% or ranking 4

Korea, Republic of (South)-GED 80, Graduation Certificate General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Kosovo Diplomë për Kryerjen with an average of 3 out of 5

Kuwait Shahadat-Al-Thanawia-Al-A'ama with minimum 80

Kyrgyzstan Attestat with minimum 4.0 out of 5.0

Laos Baccalaureat II/ Upper Secondary Diploma with an average of 14 out of 20

Latvia Atestats par Visparejo Videjo Izglitibu with an average of 7 our of 10

Lebanon Baccalaurèat/General Secondary Education Certificate with an average of 12 out of 20

LesothoMinimum of 5 subjects with grades A to C or 6 to 9. Subjects prefer to include Math, English, SS and Science AND meet A/AS Level requirements

Libya Secondary Education Certificate with minimum 75%

Lithuania Brandos atestatas (Maturity Certificate) with an average of 7 out of 10

Macau SAR Based on education system the school follows

MacedoniaСвидетелство за Завршено Средно Образование/Свидетелство за Положен Матурски Испит (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with an average of 3 out of 5

Malawi Malawi School Certificate of Education with an average of 4 out of 9



Malaysia SPM with minimum 5 subjects passed, no grades below C and no more than 2 Cs (English, Math, SS and Science)

Malaysia – 2 of 2 UEC An average of B4 or 70 out of 100

MauritiusMinimum of 5 subjects with grades A to C or 6 to 9. Subjects prefer to include Math, English, SS and Science AND meet A/AS Level requirements.

Mexico Certificado de Bachillerato with minimum 8.0 out of 10

Moldova Diploma de Baccalauréat/Atestat de Studi Medii de Cultura Generala/Atestat de Maturitate with an average of 8 out of 10

Mongolia School Leaving Certificate (Gerchilgee) with minimum 4.0 out of 5.0 or 80 out of 100

Morocco Baccalauréat with an average of 12 out of 20

Mozambique Certificado de Habilitação es Literarias with an average of 17 out of 20

Myanmar Basic Education Standard X Examination Diploma A with minimum of 50% or 4.0 out of 5.0

NamibiaMinimum of 5 subjects with grades A to C or 6 to 9. Subjects prefer to include Math, English, SS and Science AND meet A/AS Level requirements.

NepalHigher Secondary Certificate or Secondary Leave Certificate + Proficiency Certificate, Intermediate Certificate with minimum 60%

New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), Level 3 average of Merit/ M

Nicaragua Bachillerato with an average of 80 out of 100

Netherlands HAVO (hoger algemeen voortgezet onderwijs) Diploma with an average of 7 out of 10

Niger Baccalauréat with an average of 12 out of 20

Nigeria WAEC or SSC with 5 subjects passed, with an average grade of B4 and no more than 2 Cs (English, Math, SS and Science)

Norway Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skolen with an average of 4 out of 6

Oman Thanawiya Amma (General Secondary School Certificate) with an average of 80 out of 100

Pakistan SSC and HSC, HSSC or Intermediate with minimum 50%

Palestine Average of 75 out of 100 (depending on credential type)

Palau Diploma with an average of 3.0 out of 4

Panama Bachiller with an average of 81 out of 100

Paraguay Bachiller with an average of 3.0 out of 5

Peru Bachillerato with an average of 12.5 out of 20

Philippines Graduation Certificate/Diploma with an average of 88 out of 100 or 1.75 (5 point scale)

Poland S´wiadectwo D´ojrzalosci/S´wiadectwo Ukon´czenia Liceum Ogólnoksztalcacego with an average of 4 out of 6

Portugal Diploma de Ensino Secundário with an average of 14 out of 20

Qatar Al-Thanawaya Aama with minimum 70%

Romania Diploma de Bacalaureat with an average of 7 out of 10

Russia Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education with minimum 4.0 out of 5.0

Rwanda Diplôme de Fin ďEtudes Secondaires with an average of 3 out of 9

Saudi Arabia Shahadat Al-Marhalat Al-Thanawiyyat with minimum 80

Scotland Scottish Qualifications Certificate Higher Grade with an average of 60 out of 100

Senegal Baccalauréat with an average of 12 out of 20

Serbia Диплома Средње Школе (Diploma Srednje Škole) with an average of 3 out of 5

Sierra Leone WAEC or SSC with 5 subjects passed, with an average grade of B4 and no more than 2 Cs (English, Math, SS and Science)

SingaporeAn average of B/4 on Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level subjects, with a minimum of 5 subjects (prefer to include Math, English, SS and Science) AND 2 A-Level subjects with C/6 average

Slovakia Vysvedčenie o Maturitnej Skúške / Maturitné Vysvedčenie with an average of 2 (5 point scale)

Somalia Shahaadada Dugsiga Sare (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with an average of 80 out 100

South Africa NSC with an average of 60 out of 100 or 4 out of 6



Spain Titulo de Bachillerato with minimum 6.0 out of 10

Sri LankaA minimum of 5 Sri Lankan-Cambridge GCE O-Level subjects with an average grade of C or above (subjects preferred to include Math, English, SS and Science) AND 2 A-Level subjects with a C or better.

Suriname Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs / HAVO with an average of 8 out of 10

Sudan Sudan Secondary School Certificate with an average of 70 out of 100

Sweden Avgångsbetyg/Slutbetyg with minimum 4.0 out of 5.0 or VG (Pass with Distinction) or B average

Switzerland Maturitätszeugnis/Certificat de Maturité/Attestato di Maturita with average of 5 out of 6

Syria Al-Shahâda Al Thânawiyya-Al'Amma with an average of 65 out of 100

Taiwan Senior High School Diploma with minimum 75%

Tajikistan Attestation of Middle Secondary Education with an average of 4 out of 5

TanzaniaCertificate of Secondary Education or East Africa GCE "O" levels with 5 subjects passed with 4/D (English, Math, SS and Science)

Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education, Matayom VI with minimum 70%

Togo Baccalauréat with an average of 12 out of 20

Trinidad & TobagoSecondary Education Certificate with minimum 5 subjects average grade II or I or Advanced Proficiency Exam average of grade III

Tunisia Diplôme du Baccalauréat/Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement Secondaire with an average of 12 out of 20

Turkey Lise Diplomasi with minimum 7.0 out of 10, 70 out of 100 or 4.0 out of 5.0

Turkmenistan Attestat with an average of 4 out of 5

United Arab Emirates Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma with an average of 80 or higher

Uganda Uganda Certificate of Education with an average of 4 out of 9

United KingdomMinimum of 5 subjects with grades A to C or 6 to 9. Subjects prefer to include Math, English, SS and Science. Plus A/AS level Requirements

Ukraine Attestat with an average of 7 out of 12 or 4 out of 5

Uruguay Bachiller Diversificado de Enseñanza Secundaria with an average of 7 out of 12

Uzbekistan O'rta Ma'lumot To'g'risida Shahodatnoma with Attestat with minimum 4.0 out of 5.0

Venezuela Bachillerato en Ciencias/Humanidades with minimum 13 out of 20

Vietnam Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong with minimum 7.0 out of 10

Virgin Islands (British)Secondary Education Certificate with minimum 5 subjects average grade II or I or Advanced Proficiency Exam average of grade III

Yemen Al Thanawiya with an average of 561 out of 700 or 80 out of 100

Zambia Minimum of 5 subjects with an average grade of 3. Subjects prefer to include Math, English, SS and Science

ZimbabweMinimum of 5 subjects with grades A to C or 6 to 9. Subjects prefer to include Math, English, SS and Science AND meet A/AS Level requirements

This guide is used for evaluation purposes by the George Mason University Office of International Admissions and is supplied here for reference only. Meeting the requirements listed here does not necessarily indicate that a student will qualify for admission to George Mason University or INTO George Mason University. When referring to the following guides, be aware that this is not inclusive of all grading requirements. Grading systems and educational structures vary widely around the world and we evaluate each application individually to determine if the applicant meets the standards for success at George Mason University.Please also be aware that requirements by country are updated and adjusted appropriately throughout an academic year and might not be current in this brochure.


Country Scales Graduate Programs

Country Graduate Pathway Graduate Direct

Australia 4.75 out of 7; 65% (75-100) or 60 (70-100) 5.3 out of 7; 68% (75-100) or 63% (70-100)

Bangladesh 45 (lowest 33); 50 (lowest 40) 50 (if 33 is lowest) or 53 (if 40 is lowest)

Brazil 7 out of 10, or 70% out of 100 7.45 out of 10, or 74% out of 100

Cameroon (Anglophone) Average of B (Second Class - Lower Division) 63.00

Cameroon (Francophone) 11.75 12.50

Canada - British Columbia B or 68/100 B or 3.00 or Honours Degree

Canada - Ontario 6/10 or 70/100 B or 73% out of 100

China 77 out of 100; 75 out of 100 (85 - 100 = A scale) 83% (5-scale) or 79% (4-scale)

Colombia 3.3 out of 5 3.65

Democratic Republic of the Congo 70% out of 100 or 12 out of 20 73% out of 100 or 12.5 out of 20

Ecuador 30 out of 40, 23 out of 30, or 15 out of 2032/40 24.5/30 16/20"

Egypt 65% out of 100 70% (90-100) 68.5% (85-100)

France 12.00 12.50

Germany 2.75 out of 5.0 2.5 out of 5 (1 is high)

Ghana 70 out of 100 73.00

India (4 year) 50 out of 100; 57 out of 100 (Anna University) 7.0 (IIT) 6 or 50% (CBCS)

55 out of 100; 60 out of 100 (Anna University) 7.4 (IIT) 6.3 or 53% (CBCS)"

Indonesia 2.75 out of 4.0 3.00 or B

Iran 14 out of 20 or 2.75 out of 4.00 15 out of 20

Israel 75 out of 100 78 out of 100

Japan 2.75 out of 4.0, B-; 70 out of 100 3 or B, Ryo

Kazakhstan 2.67 out of 4.00; 75 out of 100; average of Good 3.00 or 80

Kenya 50, Second Class Honours – Lower 60.00

Korea 3.0 out of 4.5; 2.95 out of 4.3; 2.75 out of 4.0 3.00 or B

Kuwait 2.67 out of 4 3.00

Lithuania 7 out of 10 or 66 out of 100 7.3 (out of 10), 70 (out of 100)

Malaysia 65 70.00

Mexico 7.75 out of 10 8.3 out of 10

Nepal 47 out of 100 50.00

Netherlands 6.75 out of 10 7.30

Norway 3.0 out of 7 2.6 (1 is high)

Nigeria 2.75 (out of 4.00) or 3 (out of 5.00) 50 out of 100

3.0 (out of 4.0) or 3.5 (out of 5.0) 55 out of 100 Second Class, Lower Division

Pakistan 60 (if 50 is the lowest) or 45 (if 35 is the lowest) 63 (if 50 is the lowest) or 50 (if 35 is lowest)

Panama 81 out of 100 84 out of 100

Peru 12 out of 20 12.30


Country Graduate Pathway Graduate Direct

Philippines 85 out of 100 or 2.40 out of 5 87 or 2.0

Poland 4.0 out of 5 4.25

Russia 3.75 out of 5; 4 out of 5 4.30

Saudi Arabia 80 out of 100; 2.60 out of 4.0 or 3 out of 5.0 83 out of 100; 3 out of 4 or 3.3 out of 5

Singapore C on a scale of AD-F or Good Class II, 2nd Class Honours (lower)

South Africa An average of 60 out of 100 63.00

Spain An average of 7 out of 10 7.50

Sri Lanka 55 out of 100 60.00

Taiwan 71% out of 100; 2.75 out of 4.00 73 out of 100

Thailand 2.75 out of 4.00; 65 (75-100); 70 (85-100) 3.00 or B

Turkey An average of 7 out of 10; 14 out of 20; 2.75 out of 4.0 3.00 or BB

Uganda An average of 2.75 out of 4 3.00

United Arab Emirates An average of 3 out of 4 or 80 out of 100 3.2 or 83

United Kingdom An average of 50 out of 100 or Second Class Lower 55.00

VenezuelaAn average of 3.75 out of 5; 7 out of 9; 13 out of 20; 71 out of 100

4.3 out of 5; 7.3 out of 9; 13.5 out of 20; 74 out of 100

Vietnam An average of 6.75 out of 10 7.5 out of 10

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