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
26 B+ 3.33
25 B 3.00
24 B- 2.67
23 C+ 2.33
20-22 C 2.00
18-19 C- 1.67
0-17 F 0.00

*The designation a lode (with honours) may be added to a perfect score (grade of 30 on course work and 110 on degree examinations) to recognize exceptional achievement.

Official Language and/or Language of Instruction

  • Italian
  • English: MA in International Development Program/Organizational Leadership (Andrews University)

Revised: February 2022

Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees
Bachelor's degrees from:
  • Wyższa Szkoła Teologiczno-Humanistyczna (Polish Senior College of Theology and Humanities)
  • First Cycle Bologna Compliant Degree (bachelor)/180 ECTS Credit

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 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 Number Scale Polish (English) Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
5 5-5.49 Very Good A 4.00
4+ 4.5-4.99 Good Plus A- 3.67
4 4-4.49 Good B 3.00
3+ 3.5-3.99 Satisfactory Plus C+ 2.33
3 3-3.49 Satisfactory C 2.00
2 1-2.99 Unsatisfactory/Failure 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
  • Russian

Created: January 2021

Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees

Bachelor's degrees from:

  • Adventus University Cernica
  • Institutul Teologic Adventist (Adventist Theological Institute)

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 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

Adventus University Cernica

Number Grade Romanian (English) Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
9-10 Excelent (Excellent) A 4.00
7-8.99 Bun (Good) B 3.00
5-6.99 Suficient (Good) C 2.00
0-4.99   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: All Bachelor programs
  • English: Master of Arts in Religion

Revised: January 2020

Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees

Bachelor's degrees from:

  • Zaoksky Adventist University

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.
  • Diplom o Srednem Professionalnom Obrazovanii, Diplom o Nepolnom Vysshem Obrazovanii, Diplom Bakalavra, Diplom Magistra, Diplom Spetsialista, Diplom Kandidata Nauk, Diplom Doktora Nauk (Degree Certificate)
  • Akademicheskaya Spravka, Prilozhenie k Diplomu (Academic Transcripts)
  • 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)

GPA (*5.00) US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
5.00 A 4.00
4.67 A- 3.67
4.33 B+ 3.33
4.00 B 3.00
3.67 B- 2.67
3.33 C+ 2.33
3.00 C 2.00
2.67 C- 1.67
2.00 D 1.00
0.00 F 0.00

AU= Audit                                UA= Unsatisfactory Audit                      I= Incomplete

DG= Deferred Grade            W= Withdrawal                                         R= Repeated

#= Repeated Classes            S/U= Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Grading Scale 2 

Number Grade Romanian (English) Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
5 отлично/Otlichno  (Excellent) A 4.00
4-4.99 хорошо/Khorosho (Good) B 3.00
3-3.99 удовлетворительно/Udovletvoritel'no  (Satisfactory) C 2.00
  зачёт (Credit) S  
2-2.99 неудовлетворительно/Neudovletvoritel'no (Unsatisfactory/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

  • Russian
  • English

Revised: February 2020

Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees

Bachelor's degrees from:

  • Teološki Fakultet Beograd (Belgrade Theological Seminary)

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 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 Serbian (English) Description US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
10 Odliean/Excellent A 4.00
9 Odlitan/Excellent A 4.00
8 Vrlo Dobar/Very Good B+ 3.33
7 Dobar/Good B 3.00
6 Dovolian/Sufficient C 2.00
5 Nedovoljan/Insufficient F 0.00
P Pro5ao/Passed    

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

  • Serbian

Revised: September 2021

Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees
Bachelor's degree from:
  • Centro Educativo Adventista de Sagunto (Sagunto Adventist College)
What to Submit into Your Online Application
  • Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones (unofficial academic transcripts) and
  • Títulos/Graduation diplomas, 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.
 
Centro Educativo Adventista de Sagunto
Number Scale US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
9.0-10.00 A 4.00
8.5-8.9 A- 3.67
8.0-8.4 B+ 3.50
7.5-7.9 B 3.00
7.0-7.4 B- 2.67
6.5-6.9 C+ 2.33
6.0-6.4 C 2.00
5.5-5.9 C- 1.67
5.0-5.4 D+ 1.33
4.5-4.9 D 1.00
4.0-4.4 D- 0.67
0.9-3.9 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
  • Spanish

 

Revised: January 2021

Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees
Bachelor's degree from:
  • Ukrainian Adventist Center of Higher Education
What to Submit into Your Online Application
  • Unofficial Prilozhenie k Diplomu/Diploma supplement/academic transcripts containing a complete record of all courses taken and individual marks obtained. If transcripts do not list date of graduation, please upload a copy of your diploma and
  • Akademicheskaya Spravk (academic certificates), Dyplom (diplomas) earned 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

  • Coming soon!
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • Ukrainian
  • Russian
Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees
  • Newbold College of Higher Education, degrees conferred by University of Wales Lampeter / Saint David
  • Bachelor degrees from Newbold College validated by The University of Wales, Trinity St. David, Andrews University and Washington Adventist University

Grading Scale Newbold College of Higher Education

Percentages Letter Grade US Grade Point Average (GPA)
70-100 A 4.00
60-69 A- 3.67
50-59 B 3.00
40-49 C+ 2.33
35-39 C 2.00
15-34 F 0.00
Degree Classification
First 70%-100% A
Upper Second 60%-69% A-/B+
Lower Second 50%-59% B
Third 40%-49% C
Fail Below 40% F
Award Classification for University of Wales MA degrees (called Postgraduate in the UK)
Division Percentage US Grade Equivalent US Grade Point Average (GPA)
Distinction 70%-100% A 4.00
Merit 65%-69% A- 3.67
Merit 60%-64% B+ 3.33
Pass 50%-59% B 3.00
Marginal Pass 40%-49% C 2.00
Fail Below 40% F 0.00
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
  • English

Revised: March 2021