Oceania Country Requirements
Graduate Admissions
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 Credential Evaluation Specialists.
AustraliaAdmission Requirements for Master's Degrees
- Bachelor Honours degree, 4 years (AQF Level 8)
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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 degree certificate (or testamur).
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Official academic transcript sent directly by the awarding institution.
After Admission Decision
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Official academic transcript sent directly by the awarding institution.
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Copy of the degree certificate submitted by the applicant.
Grading Scale
| Classification | Letter Grade | Mark Range | # Grade | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| High Distinction | HD | 80-100% | 7 | A | 4.00 |
| Distinction | D | 70-79% | 6 | A | 4.00 |
| Credit | C | 60-69% | 5 | B | 3.00 |
| Pass | P | 50-59% | 4 | C | 2.00 |
| Conceded/Conditional | PC | 45 -49% | 3 | D | 1.00 |
| Failure | F/N | Below 49% | Below 3 | F | 0.00 |
Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales from this country. Check your transcripts for your institutional grading scale and if different, please upload it with your academic records.
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
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Official Language: English
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Language of Instruction in Higher Education: English
Revised: May 2025
Fiji-
Bachelor’s degree (4-5 year program)
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3 year bachelor following Form 7
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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.
Please note: Applicants who are in the final year of their bachelor’s degree can be considered for provisional admission.
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Official final transcripts will be required.
| Percentage | Letter Grade | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 80-100 | A | A | 4.00 |
| 65-79.99 | B | B | 3.00 |
| 50-64.99 | C | C | 2.00 |
| 0-49.99 | F | F | 0.00 |
| Aegrotat Pass | P |
Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales from this country. Check your transcripts for your institutional grading scale and if different, please upload it with your academic records.
- Official Language: English, Fijian, Hindi
- Language of Instruction in Higher Education: English
Revised: May 2025
New Zealand-
Level 7 Bachelor degrees
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Level 8 Bachelor degrees
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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.
After Admission Decision
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Official final transcripts will be required.
Grading Scale
| Letter Grade | Grade Classification | Grade Percentage | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A+ | High First | 85 - 100% | A | 4.00 |
| A | Clear First | 80 - 84% | A | 4.00 |
| A- | Bare First | 75 - 79% | A- | 3.67 |
| B+ | High Second | 70 - 74% | B+ | 3.33 |
| B | Clear Second | 65 - 69% | B | 3.00 |
| B- | Bare Second | 60 - 64% | B- | 2.67 |
| C+ | Sound Pass | 55 - 59% | C+ | 2.33 |
| C | Pass | 50 - 54% | C | 2.00 |
| C- | Marginal Pass | 40 - 49% | C- | 1.67 |
| D, E, F | Failure | 0 - 39% | F | 0 |
The University of Auckland
| Letter Grade | Number Grade | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A+ | 9 | A | 4.00 |
| A | 8 | A | 4.00 |
| A- | 7 | A- | 3.67 |
| B+ | 6 | B+ | 3.33 |
| B | 5 | B | 3.00 |
| B- | 4 | B- | 2.67 |
| C+ | 3 | C+ | 2.33 |
| C | 2 | C | 2.00 |
| C- | 1 | C- | 1.67 |
| D+, D or D- or F | 0 | F | 0.00 |
Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales from this country. Check your transcripts for your institutional grading scale and if different, please upload it with your academic records.
| NZQF Level | Qualification Type (NZ) | Approximate U.S. Equivalent |
| Level 1 | NZ Certificate (Entry-level) | 9th–10th grade / Freshman high school (no direct equivalent) |
| Level 2 | NZ Certificate (Foundation) | 11th–12th grade / High School Diploma |
| Level 3 | NZ Certificate / University Entrance | U.S. High School Diploma / Advanced Placement (AP) courses |
| Level 4 | NZ Certificate / Pre-degree training | Some college coursework / Associate degree preparation |
| Level 5 | NZ Diploma (First year tertiary) | Associate Degree / 1st year of U.S. Bachelor's |
| Level 6 | NZ Diploma (Advanced) | Associate Degree / 2 years of U.S. undergraduate study |
| Level 7 | Bachelor's Degree / Graduate Diploma | U.S. Bachelor's Degree |
| Level 8 | Postgraduate Certificate / Postgraduate Diploma / Honors Degree | U.S. Graduate Certificate / 1st year Master's or Honors Bachelor (depending on specialization) |
| Level 9 | Master’s Degree | U.S. Master’s Degree |
| Level 10 | Doctoral Degree (PhD) | U.S. PhD or Professional Doctorate |
- Official Language: English and Maori
- Language of Instruction in Higher Education: English
Revised: July 2025
Papua New Guinea-
4-year bachelor's degrees
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2 year diploma along with 2 years of bachelor’s degree
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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.
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Official final transcripts will be required.
| Percentage | Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 85-100 | High Distinction (HD) | A | 4.00 |
| 75-84 | Distinction (D) | A | 4.00 |
| 65-74 | Credit (CR) | B | 3.00 |
| 60-64 | Upper Pass (UP) | B- | 2.67 |
| 50-59 | Pass (P) | C | 2.00 |
| 49 and less | Fail (F) | F | 0.00 |
| INC | Incomplete | ||
| RPL | Recognized Prior Learning | ||
| CRS | Course Requirement Satisfied | ||
| CRNS | Course Requirement Not Satisfied | ||
| CP | Conceded Pass |
| Division | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| First Class Honours | A | 4.00 |
| Second Class Honours (Upper Division) | A-/B+ | 3.50 |
| Second Class Honours (Lower Division) | B | 3.00 |
| Third Class Honours | B | 3.00 |
| Pass | C | 2.00 |
| Fail | F | 0.00 |
Please Note: The information above is not complete, but rather represents the most common credentials and grading scales from this country. Check your transcripts for your institutional grading scale and if different, please upload it with your academic records.
- Official Language: English, Tok Pisin, and Hiri Motu
- Language of Instruction in Higher Education: English
Revised: July 2025
Visit Graduate Admissions for more information.