International Admission Requirements

Zambia

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.

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    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

76% on a percentage scale, Meritorious

Admission to Doctoral Program

Required Credential or Degree

Master's degree

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

76% on a percentage scale, Meritorious

English Language Proficiency Test

Applicants with a degree from this country are exempt from submitting proof of English Language competency if the degree was completed at an institution where the language of instruction and examination was in English.

Education System

Grading System

Percentage Scale

Percentage Grade Description
86-100% A+ Distinction
76-85% A Distinction
66-75% B+ Meritorious
56-65% B Very Satisfactory
46-55% C+ Definite Pass
3645% C Bare Pass
0-355 D Fail

Language(s) of Instruction

English