South American 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.
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Título Profesional
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Bachiller superior (Higher bachelor)
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Licenciado/Licenciatura (4 year bachelor’s degree)
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Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones (unofficial academic transcripts) and
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Títulos/Graduation diplomas, and
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Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution.)
After Admission Decision
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Official final transcripts will be required.
Grading Scale
| Number Scale | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 10 | Sobresaliente (Outstanding) | A | 4.00 |
| 8-9 | Distinguido (Distinguished) | A | 4.00 |
| 6-7 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 4-5 | Aprobado (Pass) | C | 2.00 |
| 0-3 | Insuficiente/Reprobado (Insufficient/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: Spanish
- Language of Instruction in Higher Education: Spanish
Revised: May 2025
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Licenciado
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Licenciatura (4-5 ½ years)
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Diploma de Grado Académico
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Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones (unofficial academic transcripts) and
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Títulos/Graduation diplomas, and
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Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution.)
After Admission Decision
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Official final transcripts will be required.
Grading Scale
| Number Scale | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 90-100 | Sobresaliente (Outstanding) | A | 4.00 |
| 77-89 | Distinguido (Distinguished) | A- | 3.67 |
| 64-76 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 51-63 | Aprobado (Pass) | C | 2.00 |
| 0-50 | Reprobado (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: Spanish
- Language of Instruction in Higher Education: Spanish
Revised: May 2025
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Título Profissional (4-5 year program)
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Título de Licenciatura (4-5 year program)
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Título or Grau de Bacharel (4-5 year program)
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Unofficial histórico escolar/certificados de estudios/certificados de notas /certificados de calificaciónes/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
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Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution).
After Admission Decision
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Official final transcripts will be required.
Grading Scales
| Letter Grade | Number Scale | Percentage | Portuguese (English) Translation | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 9-10 | 90-100 | Excelente (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
| B | 7-8.99 | 70-89.99 | Bom (Good) | B | 3.00 |
| C | 5-6.99 | 50-69.99 | Acceptable (Average) / Regular | C | 2.00 |
| F | 3-4.99 | 30-49.99 | Suficiente (Sufficient) | F | 0.00 |
Grading Scales 2
| Grade | Scale | Grade Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| SS | 9.00-10.00 | Superior (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
| MS | 7.00-8.99 | Médio Superior (Above Average) | B | 3.00 |
| MM | 5.00-6.99 | Médio (Average) | C | 2.00 |
| MI | 3.00-4.99 | Médio Inferior (Medium Inferior) | D | Fail |
| II | 0.00-2.99 | Inferior (Inferior) | F | Fail |
| SR | Sem Rendimento (Fail) | - | Fail or no grade |
Official Language and/or Language of Instruction
- Official Languages: Portuguese
- Language of Instruction in Higher Education: Portuguese
Revised: April 2023
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Título Profesional
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Licenciatura (4-5 ½ years)
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Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones (unofficial academic transcripts) and
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Títulos/Graduation diplomas, and
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Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution.)
After Admission Decision
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Official final transcripts will be required.
| Number Grade | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 6.5-7 | Muy Bueno (Very Good) | A | 4.00 |
| 6-6.49 | A- | 3.67 | |
| 5.5-5.99 | B+ | 3.33 | |
| 5-5.49 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 4.5-4.99 | B- | 2.67 | |
| 4-4.49 | Suficiente (Sufficient)/Lowest passing Grade | C | 2.00 |
| 0-3.99 | Insuficiente (Insufficient) | 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: Spanish
- Language of Instruction in Higher Education: Spanish
Revised: May 2025
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Título Profesional
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Titulo de Ingeniero
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Licenciado / Licenciatura (4-5 ½ years)
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Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones (unofficial academic transcripts) and
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Títulos/Graduation diplomas, and
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Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution.)
After Admission Decision
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Official final transcripts will be required.
5-Point Grading Scale
| Number Scale | Spanish (English) Translation | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 5.00 | Excelente (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
| 4.00 - 4.99 | Sobresaliente (Outstanding) | A | 4.00 |
| 3.50 - 3.99 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 3.00 - 3.49 | Aceptable (Average) | C | 2.00 |
| 0.00 - 2.99 | Insuficiente (Insufficient) | F | 0.00 |
10-Point Grading Scale
| Scale | Spanish/English Grade Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 10.00 | Excelente (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
| 8.50 - 9.99 | Sobresaliente (Outstanding) | A | 4.00 |
| 7.50 - 8.49 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 6.00 - 7.49 | Aceptable (Average) | C | 2.00 |
| 0.00 - 5.99 | Insuficiente (Insufficient) |
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
- Official Language: Spanish
- Language of Instruction in Higher Education: Spanish
Revised: May 2025
Admission Requirements for Master's Degrees
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Licenciatura (4-5 ½ years)
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Título de Ingeniero (Professional Title of Engineer) (8 semesters or more)
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Diplomado
What to Submit into Your Online Application
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Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones (unofficial academic transcripts) and
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Títulos/Graduation diplomas, and
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Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution.)
After Admission Decision
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Official final transcripts will be required.
Grading Scale 1
| Number Scale | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 9-10 | Excelente (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
| 8 | Bien (Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 7 | Regular(Average) | C | 2.00 |
| 0-6 | Reprobar (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
Grading Scale 2
| Number Scale | Spanish(English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 90-100 | Excelente (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
| 80-89.99 | Bien (Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 70-79.99 | Regular(Average) | C | 2.00 |
| 60-69.99 | Necesita Mejorar (Needs Improvement) | F | 0.00 |
| 0-59.99 | Reprobar (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 and/or Language of Instruction
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Official Language: Spanish
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Language of Instruction in Higher Education: Spanish
Revised: May 2025
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Licenciado/Licenciatura (4-5 ½ years)
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Titulo de (Title of)
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Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones (unofficial academic transcripts) and
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Títulos/Graduation diplomas and
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Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution).
After Admission Decision
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Official final transcripts will be required.
| Number Scale | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 10 | Sobresaliente (Outstanding) | A | 4.00 |
| 8-9 | Muy bueno (Very Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 6-7 | Bueno (Good) | C | 2.00 |
| 4-5 | Suficiente/Regular (Sufficient) | D | 1.00 |
| 1-3 | Reprobado (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
| 0 | Insuficiente (Insufficient)* | F | 0.00 |
*Only in cases of cheating
| Number Scale | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 5 | Sobresaliente (Outstanding) | A | 4.00 |
| 4 | Muy bueno (Very Good) | A | 4.00 |
| 3 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 2 | Aprobado (Pass) | C | 2.00 |
| 1 | Reprobado (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: Spanish and Paraguayan Guarani
- Language of Instruction in Higher Education: Spanish
Revised: July 2025
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Bachiller
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Licenciatura (4-5 ½ years)
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Título Profesional
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Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones (unofficial academic transcripts) and
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Títulos/Graduation diplomas and
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Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution).
After Admission Decision
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Official final transcripts will be required.
| Number Grade | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 15.00-20.00 | Excelente (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
| 13.00-14.99 | Muy Bueno (Very Good) | B+ | 3.33 |
| 12.00-12.99 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 11.00-11.99 | Aprobado (Pass) | C | 2.00 |
| 0.00-10.99 | Reprobado (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
| Percentage | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 90.00-100.00 | Excelente (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
| 80.00-89.99 | Muy Bueno (Very Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 70.00-79.99 | Aprobado (Pass) | C | 2.00 |
| 0.00-69.99 | Reprobado (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: Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara
- Language of Instruction in Higher Education: Spanish
Revised: July 2025
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2-5 years of bachelor's degree
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Unofficial 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
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Diplômes/attestations de réussite/diplomas and
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Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution).
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Official final transcripts will be required.
| Letter Grade | Percentage | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| A+ | 90-100 | A | 4.00 |
| A | 85-89.99 | A | 4.00 |
| A- | 80-84.99 | A- | 3.67 |
| B+ | 77-79.99 | B+ | 3.33 |
| B | 73-76.99 | B | 3.00 |
| B- | 70-72.99 | B- | 2.67 |
| C+ | 67-69.99 | C+ | 2.33 |
| C | 63-66.99 | C | 2.00 |
| C- | 60-62.99 | C- | 1.67 |
| D+ | 55-59.99 | D+ | 1.33 |
| D | 50-54.99 | D | 1.00 |
| E | 45-49.99 | F | 0.00 |
| F | 0-44.99 | F | 0.00 |
Award Classification
| 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 | C+ | 2.33 |
| 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.
- English
Revised: May 2018
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Bachiller (4 or more years)
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Licenciado/Licenciatura (4-5 ½ years)
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Título Profesional
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Copias de Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones (unofficial academic transcripts) and
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Títulos/Graduation diplomas, and
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Authorized word-for-word English translation of all academic documents, (unless academic records and diplomas are routinely issued in English by the institution).
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Official final transcripts will be required.
| Number Scale | Spanish (English) Translation | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 16-20 | Excelente (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
| 13-15.99 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 10-12.99 | Satisfactorio (Satisfactory) | C | 2.00 |
| 0-9.99 | Deficiente (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
OR
| Number Grade | Percentage | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 5 | 85-100 | Excelente (Excellent) | A | 4.00 |
| 4 | 70-84.99 |
Bueno (Good) |
B | 3.00 |
| 3 | 50-69.99 | Aprobado (Pass) | C | 2.00 |
| 2 | 20-49.99 | Deficiente (Poor) |
D |
1.00 |
| 1 | 0-19.99 | Rechazado (Fail) | F | 0.00 |
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| Number Grade | Spanish (English) Description | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 9.00 | Excelente (Excellent) | A+ | 4.00 |
| 8.00 - 8.90 | Sobresaliente (Outstanding) | A | 4.00 |
| 7.00 - 7.90 | Distinguido (Distinguished) | B+ | 3.33 |
| 6.00 - 6.90 | Bueno (Good) | B | 3.00 |
| 5.00 - 5.90 | Satisfactorio (Satisfactory) | C | 2.00 |
| 1.00 - 4.90 | Deficiente (Deficient) | F | 0.00 |
OR
| Number Grade | US Grade Equivalent | US Grade Point Average (GPA) |
| 9.00 - 10.00 | A | 4.00 |
| 7.00 - 8.99 | B | 3.00 |
| 5.00 - 6.99 | C | 2.00 |
| 0.00 - 4.99 | F | 0.00 |
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Spanish
Revised: April 2022
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Paraguay
Peru
Trinidad & Tobago
Venezuela