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International Admission Requirements
Italy
Minimum University Admission Requirements
Please review the Minimum University Admission Requirements in addition to the information listed below.
International Admission Requirements
The following information, regarding minimum equivalent qualifications and academic standing, and required credential, is intended as a guideline only and is to be used as a reference for admission purposes only.
Academic units may have higher requirements and the assessment of any individual may be subject to additional criteria, including English language scores.
Minimum Equivalent Qualifications
For admission to a Graduate Certificate or Diploma the requirement is a degree equivalent to a Simon Fraser University 4-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade equivalent to a B-.
Minimum Equivalent Qualifications
For admission to a master’s program, the qualifications listed are normally recognized as equivalent to a Simon Fraser University 4-year bachelor’s degree with minimum overall grade requirements.
Most SFU graduate programs will assess a Bologna compliant degree as equivalent to a 4-year degree.
Required Credential or Degree
Diploma di Laurea (3-year degree)
Minimum Overall Academic Standing
B on ECTS; 26 on 30-point scale
Required Credential or Degree
Laurea Specialistica.
Master's degrees are uncommon in Italian universities (except some Business programs which award MBAs) - however Master's degrees do not hold legal status in Italy. Outstanding performance in the Laurea may warrant direct admission to the Doctoral degree.
Minimum Overall Academic Standing
B on ECTS; 26 on 30-point scale
Applicants with a degree from this country are required to submit proof of English language competency.
ECTS
| Grade | Description |
| A | Excellent |
| B | Very Good |
| C | Good |
| D | Satisfactory |
| E | Sufficient |
| FX | Fail |
| F | Fail |