European AAA Institutions

Adventist Admission & Transfer Standards

Students who meet or exceed the following academic credentials for admission to graduate programs are encouraged to apply. Note that satisfaction of minimum academic standards is only one factor in admission decisions. If your country is not listed below please contact the International Education Specialist.

Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees
Bachelor's degrees from:
  • Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen (Bogenhofen Seminary)
What to Submit into Your Online Application
  • Unofficial transcripts/academic records containing a complete record of all courses taken and individual marks obtained. If transcripts do not list the date of graduation, please upload a copy of your diploma.
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution.)

Please note: Applicants who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can be considered for provisional admission.

After Admission Decision
  • Official final transcripts will be required.
 
Grading Scale 
Scale 1 Scale 2 US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
1.0 94-100 A 4.00
1.3 90-93 A- 3.67
1.7 86-89 B+ 3.33
2.0 81-85 B 3.00
2.3 77-80 B- 2.67
2.7 73-76 C+ 2.33
3.0 67-72 C 2.00
3.3 64-67 C- 1.67
3.7 60-63 D+ 1.33
4.0 55-59 D 1.00
4.3 51-54 D- 0.67
5.0 0-50 F 0

Please Note:  Check your transcript and if a different grading scale is listed, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • German

List of Institutional and Program Accreditation

  • Recognized by: The State Ministry of Education, Austria (for its Senior High School). The institution is also authorized by the Bundesministerium des Innern (Ministry of Internal Affairs, Austria) to conduct study programs with its current term extending through September 2022.
  • Accredited by: Adventist Accrediting Association (AAA) Accredited since: 1983 (general), 1997 (BTh). 
 
Revised: December 2021
Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees
Bachelor's degrees from:
  • Adventističko Teološko Visoko Učilište (Adriatic Union College)

Please note: Three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted if all coursework is completed and the final diploma has been issued.

What to Submit into Your Online Application
  • Unofficial diploma supplement or academic transcripts containing a complete record of all courses taken and individual marks obtained. If transcripts do not list the date of graduation, please upload a copy of your diploma and
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution).

Please note: Applicants who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can be considered for provisional admission.

After Admission Decision
  • Official final transcripts will be required. 
 
Grading Scale: Current
Marks 1 Marks 2 Comments US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
91-100 5 Excellent A 4.00
81-90 4 Very Good A 4.00
71-80 3 Good B 3.00
61-70 2 Satisfactory C 2.00
0-60 1 Fail F 0.00

Please Note:  Check your transcript and if a different grading scale is listed, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • Croatian

List of Institutional and Program Accreditation

  • Validated by: Evangelical Theological Faculty, Osijek
  • Accredited by: Adventist Accrediting Association (since 1978) 
Revised: December 2021
Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees
Bachelor's degrees from:
  • Adventistický Teologický Institut – CASD (Czecho-Slovakian Union Adventist Theological Institute-formerly Sazava Theological Seminary)
Please note: Three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted if all coursework is completed and the final diploma has been issued.
 
What to Submit into Your Online Application
  • Unofficial diploma supplement/academic transcripts containing a complete record of all courses taken and individual marks obtained. If transcripts do not list the date of graduation, please upload a copy of your diploma and
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution.)

Please note: Applicants who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can be considered for provisional admission.

After Admission Decision
  • Official final transcripts will be required.
 
Grading Scale
Letter Grade Percentage Description US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A 91-100% Great 4.00
A- 81-90% Praiseworthy 3.67
B 71-80% Good 2.00
B- 61-70% Good 2.67
C 51-60% Sufficiently 2.00
F Less than 50% Insufficient 0.00
Please Note:  Check your transcript and if a different grading scale is listed, please upload it with your academic records.
 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • Czech

List of Institutional and Program Accreditation

  • Recognized by: Czech Ministry of Education
  • Accredited by: Adventist Accrediting Association Accredited (since 1997)

 

Revised: December 2021
Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees
Bachelor's degrees from:
  • Campus Adventiste du Salève (Adventist University of France- Collonges)
  • Bachelor's degree - 3-year Bologna-compliant degree (180-240 ECTS credits)
Please note: Three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted if all coursework is completed and the final diploma has been issued.
 
What to Submit into Your Online Application
  • Unofficial diploma supplement/relevés de notes and academic transcripts containing a complete record of all courses taken and individual marks obtained. If transcripts do not list the date of graduation, please upload a copy of your diploma and
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution).
Please note: Applicants who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can be considered for provisional admission.
 
After Admission Decision
  • Official final transcripts will be required. 
 
Grading Scale 1: Current
Number Scale US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
17-20 A 4.00
15-16.9 A- 3.67
14-14.9 B+ 3.33

13-13.9

B 3.00
12-12.9 B- 2.67
11-11.9 C+ 2.33
10-10.9 C 2.00
9-9.9 D 1.00
0-8.9 F 0.00
Please Note:  Check your transcript and if a different grading scale is listed, please upload it with your academic records.
 
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • French
  • English: MA in Youth Ministry

Created: January 2020

Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees
Bachelor's degrees from:
  • Theologische Hochschule Friedensau (Friedensau Adventist University)
  • Bachelor degree - 3-year Bologna-compliant degree (180-240 ECTS credits)
Please note: Three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted if all coursework is completed and the final diploma has been issued. 
 
What to Submit into Your Online Application
  • Unofficial diploma supplement/academic transcripts containing a complete record of all courses taken and individual marks obtained. If transcripts do not list the date of graduation, please upload a copy of your diploma and
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution).
Please note: Applicants who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can be considered for provisional admission.
 

After Admission Decision

  • Official final transcripts will be required.

 
Grading Scale - Currrent 2019
FAU Marks ECTS Comment ECTS Grade US Grade Equivalent US GPA Equivalent
  Excellent A    
  Very Good B    
  Good C    
  Satisfactory D    
  Sufficient E    
  Failing F    

Germany Grades: 1-Excellent     2-Good     3-Satisfactory     4-Fail

Please Note:  Check your transcript and if a different grading scale is listed, please upload it with your academic records.

 

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

  • German
  • English

Created: January 2020

Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees

Bachelor's degrees from:

  • Adventista Teológiai Főiskola (Hungarian Adventist Theological College)

Please Note: Three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted if all coursework is completed and the final diploma has been issued.
 

What to Submit into Your Online Application

  • Unofficial diploma supplement/academic transcripts containing a complete record of all courses taken and individual marks obtained. If transcripts do not list the date of graduation, please upload a copy of your diploma and
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution).

Please note: Applicants who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can be considered for provisional admission.

After Admission Decision

  • Official final transcripts will be required. 

Grading Scales

  • Coming soon!
 

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

  • Hungarian

Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees

Bachelor's degrees from:

  • Istituto Avventista di Cultura Biblica Villa Aurora (Italian Adventist University Villa Aurora)
  • Bachelor's degree - 3-year Bologna-compliant degree (180-240 ECTS credits)

Please note: Three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted if all coursework is completed and the final diploma has been issued

What to Submit into Your Online Application

  • Unofficial Certificatos d’esami/diploma supplement/academic transcripts containing a complete record of all courses taken and individual marks obtained. If transcripts do not list the date of graduation, please upload a copy of your diploma and
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution).

Please note: Applicants who are in the final year of their bachelor's degree can be considered for provisional admission.

After Admission Decision

  • Official final transcripts will be required.

Grading Scale

Subject Examinations* US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
28-30 A 4.00
27 A- 3.67
25-26 B+ 3.33
24 B 3.00
22-23 B- 2.67
21 C+ 2.33
20 C 2.00
19 C- 1.67
18 D 1.00
17 and below F 0.00

*Minimum grade is 18 out of 30 to pass.

Please Note:  Check your transcript and if a different grading scale is listed, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

  • Italian

Created: January 2020

Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees
Bachelor's degrees from:
  • Høgskolen for Kristen Raalgiving (HKR) Counseling School (Norwegian Adventist Seminary)
Please note: Three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted if all coursework is completed and the final diploma has been issued.
 
What to Submit into Your Online Application
  • Unofficial diploma supplement/academic transcripts containing a complete record of all courses taken and individual marks obtained. If transcripts do not list the date of graduation, please upload a copy of your diploma and
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution).
Please note: Applicants who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can be considered for provisional admission.
 
After Admission Decision
  • Official final transcripts will be required. 
 
Grading Scale
Grade Comment US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
A Excellent A 4.00
B Very Good A- 3.67
C Good B 3.00
D Satisfactory C 2.00
E Sufficient D 1.00
F Fail F 0.00

Please Note:  Check your transcript and if a different grading scale is listed, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • Norwegian

List of Institutional and Program Accreditation

  • Registered by NOKUT as a provider of education, Norwegian Quality Assurance institution
  • Accredited by: Adventist Accrediting Association (since 1997) 
Revised: December 2021
Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees
Bachelor's degrees from:
  • Wyższa Szkoła Teologiczno-Humanistyczna im. Michała Beliny-Czechowskiego w Podkowie Leśnej (Polish Adventist Seminary)
Please note: Three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted if all coursework is completed and the final diploma has been issued.
 
What to Submit into Your Online Application
  • Unofficial diploma supplement/academic transcripts containing a complete record of all courses taken and individual marks obtained. If transcripts do not list the date of graduation, please upload a copy of your diploma and
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution).
Please note: Applicants who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can be considered for provisional admission.
 
After Admission Decision
  • Official final transcripts will be required. 
 
Grading Scale
Percentage Grade US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
91-100 5 A 4.00
86-90 4.5 A- 3.67
76-85 4 B 3.00
66-75 3.5 C+ 2.33
56-65 3 C 2.00
0-55 2 F 0.00

Please Note:  Check your transcript and if a different grading scale is listed, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • Polish

List of Institutional and Program Accreditation

  • Recognized by: Polish Ministry of National Education
  • Accredited by: Adventist Accrediting Association (since 1995) 
Revised: December 2021
Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees
Bachelor's degrees from:
  • Institutul Teologic Adventist (Romanian Adventist Theological Institute)
Please note: Three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted if all coursework is completed and the final diploma has been issued.
 
What to Submit into Your Online Application
  • Unofficial diploma supplement/academic transcripts containing a complete record of all courses taken and individual marks obtained. If transcripts do not list the date of graduation, please upload a copy of your diploma and
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution).
Please note: Applicants who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can be considered for provisional admission.
 
After Admission Decision
  • Official final transcripts will be required. 
 
Grading Scale
Number Scale US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
10 A 4.00
9 A- 3.67
8 B 3.00
7 C+ 2.33
6 C 2.00
5 D 1.00
1-4 F 0.00

Please Note:  Check your transcript and if a different grading scale is listed, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • Romanian

List of Institutional and Program Accreditation

  • Accredited by the Romanian Ministry of Education
  • Accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association 
Revised: December 2021
Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees
Bachelor's degrees from:
  • Seminario Adventista España (Spanish Adventist Seminary)
Please note: Three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted if all coursework is completed and the final diploma has been issued.
 
What to Submit into Your Online Application
  • Unofficial diploma supplement/academic transcripts containing a complete record of all courses taken and individual marks obtained. If transcripts do not list the date of graduation, please upload a copy of your diploma and
  • Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution).
Please note: Applicants who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can be considered for provisional admission.
 
After Admission Decision
  • Official final transcripts will be required. 
 
Grading Scale
Number Scale Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
9-10 Sobresaliente (Outstanding) A 4.00
7-8.9 Notable (Remarkable) B 3.00
5-6.9 Aprobado (Pass) C 2.00
0-4.9 Suspenso (Fail) F 0.00

Please Note:  Check your transcript and if a different grading scale is listed, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • Spanish

List of Institutional and Program Accreditation

  • Recognized by: Comisión de Educación de la División Intereuropea de la IASD
  • Accredited by: Adventist Accrediting Association (since 1960) 
Revised: December 2021
Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees
Bachelor's degrees from:
  • Newbold College of Higher Education
Please note: Three-year bachelor's degrees are accepted if all coursework is completed and the final diploma has been issued.
 
What to Submit into Your Online Application
  • Unofficial academic transcripts containing a complete record of all courses taken and individual marks obtained. If transcripts do not list the date of graduation, please upload a copy of your diploma.

Please note: Applicants who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can be considered for provisional admission.

After Admission Decision
  • Official final transcripts will be required. 
 
Grading Scale
Grade Assessment US Grade Point Average (GPA)
70-100 1st Class Honors 4.00
60-69 2:1 Upper 2nd Class Honors 3.33
50-59 2:2 Lower 2nd Class Honors 2.67
40-49 3rd Class 2.00
0-39 Fail 0.00

Please Note:  Check your transcript and if a different grading scale is listed, please upload it with your academic records.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English

List of Institutional and Program Accreditation

  • Recognized by: United Kingdom's Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and the Open University
  • Accredited by: Adventist Accrediting Association (since 1972) 
Revised: March 2021