International Admission Requirements

Saudi Arabia

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.

  • International Admission Requirements

    Requirements for other countries

Admission to Graduate Certificate or Diploma

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-.

Admission to Master's Program

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.

Required Credential or Degree

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

80% on a percentage scale; 3 on a 4-point scale; Very Good standing

Admission to Doctoral Program

Required Credential or Degree

Master’s degree

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

80% on a percentage scale; Very Good standing

English Language Proficiency Test

Applicants with a degree from this country are required to submit proof of English language competency.

Education System

Language(s) of Instruction

Arabic, English

Grading System

Letter Grade Scale

Grade Percentage Description
A 95-100% Excellent
B 80-89.99% Very Good
C 70-79.99% Good
D 60-69.99% Pass
F 0-59.99% Fail

4-Point Scale, 4-Point Reverse Scale

Grade 4-Point Scale 4-Point Reverse Scale Percentage Description
A 4.00 1 90-100% Excellent
B 3.00 2 80-89% Very Good
C 2.00 3 70-79% Good
D 1.00 4 60-69% Pass

5-Point Scale

Grade Scale Percentage Description
A+ 4.76-5.00 95-100% Exceptional
A 4.51-4.75 90-94.99% Excellent
B+ 4.01-4.50 85-89.99% Superior
B 3.51-4.00 80-84.99% Very Good
C+ 3.01-3.50 75-79.99% Above Average
C 2.51-3.00 70-74.99% Good
D+ 2.01-2.50 65-69.99% High Pass
D 1.01-2.00 60-64.99% Pass
F 0-1 0-59.99% Fail
DN 0-1 0-59.99% Denial

External Scholarships