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| For Internal University Use Only. 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 United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
International Admission Requirements
Minimum Overall Academic Standing
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 Overall Academic Standing
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
87% or 3.5 out of 4
Required Credential or Degree
Master's degree
Minimum Overall Academic Standing
87% or 3.5 out of 4
Applicants with a degree from this country are required to submit proof of English language competency.
Letter Grade Scale
| Grade | Percentage |
| A | 90-100% |
| B | 80-89% |
| C | 70-79% |
| D | 60-69% |
| F | 0-59% |
4-Point Scale
| Grade | Point |
| A |
4.0 |
| B+ |
3.5 |
| B |
3.0 |
| C+ |
2.5 |
| C | 2.0 |
| D+ | 1.5 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0 |