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The following information is intended for internal university use and has been provided as a reference for graduate admissions only.

International applicants should be directed to the public page.
Requirements for Guatemala

Guatemala

International Admission Requirements

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

Licenciado/Licenciatura or Titutlo (5–6 years)

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

85% on a percentage scale

Admission to Doctoral Program

Required Credential or Degree

Doctorado, Maestro/Maestria/Magister/Maestrado

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

85% on a percentage scale

English Language Proficiency Test

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

Education System

Grading System

Percentage Scale

Scale Grade Description
90.00 - 100.00 Excelente (Excellent)
80.00 - 89.99 Muy Bueno (Very Good)
70.00 - 79.99 Bueno (Good)
61.00 - 69.99 Suficiente (Average )
51.00 - 60.99 Minimo Acceptable (Minimum Acceptable)
0.00 - 50.99 Reprobado (Fail)

Language(s) of Instruction

Spanish

Fast Track Admission

There are no institutions listed for Fast Track Admissions.

Recognized Institutions

  • San Carlos Univ. of Guatemala (state)
  • Francisco Marroquin, Universidad (private)
  • Mariano Galvez de Guatemala, Universidad (private)
  • Rafael Landivar, Universidad (private)
  • Valle de Guatemala, Universidad del (private)

Admission Notes

  • 51% is the minimum pass in state institutions
  • 61% is the minimum pass in most private institutions