When reviewing academic records from institutions outside the U.S., the university will determine whether an applicant's education is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Below is a list of diplomas and certificates from various countries that may be considered equivalent.

If an equivalent is not met,  admission may not be considered. If you have any questions, the university recommends a credit evaluation.


Afghanistan: Bachelor, Leicanc (Bachelor, Licence)

Bangladesh: Bachelor degree (4 year program or more)

Brazil: 4 year Bacharel / Bacharelado, Título de Licenciado (Licenciatura)

Canada: Bachelor's (4 year program)

China, People's Republic of: 4 year Bachelor degree

Ethiopia: 4 year Bachelor degree

Ghana: 4 year Bachelors degree; (National Diplomas or Higher National Diplomas are not acceptable)

India: 4 year Bachelor Degree, 3 year Bachelor Degree must be accredited by NAAC with “A” grade. Computer Science and Computing do not accept 3 year degrees from India.

Iran: Karshenasi / License , Bachelor Degree

Kenya: Bachelor Degree

Mexico: 4-5 year Licenciatura / Título de Licenciado(a)

Nepal: 4 year Bachelor Degree

Nigeria: 4 year Bachelors degree; (National Diplomas or Higher National Diplomas are not acceptable)

Pakistan: 4 year Bachelor Degree

Paraguay: Licenciado (4-6 years)

Russian Federation: Diplom Bakalavra, Diplom Spetsialista

Saudi Arabia: Bachelor Degree

Sri Lanka: Bachelor Degree

United Kingdom: Bachelor Degree

Vietnam: Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Ðại Học/Bằng cử nhân (Bachelor's degree)

Zimbabwe: 3-4 year Bachelor Degree