| Country |
Requirement for basic education |
Is proof of English proficiency required? |
| AFGHANISTAN |
- Baccalauria (Secondary School Certificate) + 1 years university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| ALBANIA |
OR
- Diplomë e Maturës Shtetërore from about 2006.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| ALGERIA |
- Diplôme du Baccalauréat d’enseignement secondaire/Shahada al-Bakaloria al ta’lim al thanawi + 1 years university education.
OR
- Diplôme du Baccalauréat de technicien/Shahada al Bakaloria al teqani + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| ANGOLA |
- Habilitações Literárias + 1 year university education.
OR
- Certificado de Estudos Pré-Universitários (2-3 years pre-university education) + 1 year university education.
OR
- Ensino Geral Certificado de Habilitações + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA |
- Carribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units.
OR
- General Certificate of Education, 3 A Levels, for older qualifications.
OR
- Carribbean Secondary Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university education.
|
No (English test is not required)
|
| ARGENTINA |
- Bachiller/Bachillerato + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| ARMENIA |
From 2018:
- Atestat mijnakarg (lriv) andhanur krtutyan + 1 year university education.
OR
Until 2018:
- Atestat mijnakarg krtutyan + 2 years university education.
OR
- Hasunutian vkaiakan (Attestat) + 2 years university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| AUSTRALIA, Australian Capital Territory |
- ACT Year 12 Certificate in combination with Tertiary Entrance Statement (TES), Universities Admission Index (UAI) .
OR
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) .
|
No (English test is not required) |
| AUSTRALIA, New South Wales |
- Higher School Certificate (HSC) in combination with Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) .
OR
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
|
No (English test is not required) |
| AUSTRALIA, Northern Territory |
- Before 1996: South Australian Certificate of Education - Northern Territory (Year 12).
- From 1997: Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) in combination with Higher Education Entrance Score, Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
OR
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
|
No (English test is not required) |
| AUSTRALIA, Queensland |
- Before 2008: Queensland Senior Certificate (QSC).
OR
- From 2009: Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)- in combination with Tertiary Entrance Statement (TES) OR Overall Position (OP).
|
No (English test is not required) |
| AUSTRALIA, South Australia |
- 1984-1992: Year 12 Certificate of Achievement.
OR
- From 1993: South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). ) - in combination with Higher Education Entrance Score (HEES), Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER), Tertiary Entrance Statement (TES).
OR
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
|
No (English test is not required) |
| AUSTRALIA, Tasmania |
- Before 1993: Higher School Certificate.
OR
- From 1990: Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) - in combination with Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER), Tertiary Entrance Statement (TES).
OR
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
|
No (English test is not required) |
| AUSTRALIA, Victoria |
- 1970-86: Higher School Certificate.
- From 1987: Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) - in combination with Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER).
OR
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
|
No (English test is not required) |
| AUSTRALIA, Western Australia |
- 1977-1996: Certificate of Secondary Education with Tertiary Admissions Examination.
- From 1997: Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) in combination with Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER), Universities Admission Advice Letter (UAAL).
OR
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
|
No (English test is not required) |
| AUSTRIA |
|
Yes 1
The English language requirement is also met by English in Reifeprüfung, Matura or Reifeprüfungszeugnis.
|
| AZERBAIJAN |
- Orta Tahsil Haqqinda Attestat + 1 year university education.
OR
- Diplom + 1 year university education.
OR
- Svidetelstvo o Srednem Obrazovanii + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| BAHAMAS |
- Bahamas General Certificate of Education + 1 year university education.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| BAHRAIN |
- Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| BANGLADESH |
- Higher Secondary Certificate + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| BARBADOS |
- Carribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units.
OR
- University of Cambrdige Local Examinations Syndicate, UCLES, with GCE 3 A Levels.
OR
- Carribbean Secondary Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university education.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| BELARUS |
- Attestat ab agulnaj sjarednjaj adukatsyi (Attestat ob obsjtsjem srednem obrazovanii) + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| BELIZE |
OR
- Carribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units.
OR
- Carribbean Secondary Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university education.
|
No (English test is not required)
|
| BELGIUM, Flemish-speaking |
- Getuigschrift van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs.
OR
- Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs.
|
Yes 1
The English language requirement is also met by English in ASO (Algemeen Secundair Onderwijs).
|
| BELGIUM, French-speaking |
- Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur.
|
Yes 1
The English language requirement is also met by English in General Secondary Education (Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur).
|
| BENIN |
- Diplôme de Bachelier de l' Enseignement Moyen Général (1984-1991).
OR
- Diplôme de Bachellier de l' Enseignement de Second Degré (1991-).
OR
- Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| BHUTAN |
- From 2006: Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC) + 1 year university education.
- Before 2006: Indian School Certificate (ISC) + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| BOLIVIA |
- Bachiller en Humanidades + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA |
- Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi.
OR
- Диплома о положеном матурском испиту (Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu).
OR
- Svjedocanstvo/Svjedozba/ o zavrsnom ispitu / zavrsnom obrazovanju.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| BOTSWANA |
- Cambridge Higher Overseas School Certificate with 3 GCE A Levels.
OR
- Cambridge Overseas School Certificate + 1 year university education.
OR
- Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) + 1 year university education.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| BRAZIL |
From 1996:
- Certificado de Ensino Médio + 1 year university education.
Before 1996:
- Certificado de Conclusão de 2 Grau + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| BRUNEI |
- Brunei/Cambridge GCE with 3 A-levels.
OR
- Brunei Matriculation Examination Certificate.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| BULGARIA |
- Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie/DZSO Диплома за завършено средно образование.
OR
- Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie (Диплома за средно образование).
OR
- From 1994: Svidetelstvo za zrelost (Зрелостно свидетелство).
|
Yes 1
The English language requirement is met by English as the first foreign language in Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie (Диплома за средно образование).
|
| BURKINA FASO |
- Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement de Second Degré + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| BURUNDI |
- FROM 1999: Diplôme des Humanités Générales in combination with Diplôme d'Etat.
OR
- BEFORE 1999: Diplôme des Humanités Complètes.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| CAMBODIA |
- Attestation de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires de l'Enseignement Général + 2 years university education
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
CAMEROON, French-speaking
|
- Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire
OR
- Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire Technique.
OR
- Brevet de Technicien l’Enseignement Secondaire
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| CAMEROON. English-speaking |
- Cameroon GCE Ordinary Level + Cameroon GCE Advanced Level with pass in at least 3 subjects.
English and Mathematics must be passed at least at Ordinary Level
|
No (English test is not required) |
| CANADA, Alberta |
- From 1995: Alberta High School Diploma.
OR
- Up to 1997: Advanced High School Diploma.
OR
- General High School Diploma.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| CANADA, British Columbia |
- Secondary School Diploma.
OR
- Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma (Dogwood Diploma).
|
No (English test is not required) |
| CANADA, Manitoba |
- High School Graduation Diploma.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| CANADA, New Brunswick |
- High School Graduation Diploma.
OR
- Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires.
|
No (English test is not required) |
CANADA, Newfoundland & Lebrador
|
- High School Graduation Diploma.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| CANADA, Northwest Territories |
- High School Graduation Diploma.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| CANADA, Nova Scotia |
- Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma.
OR
- High School Completion Certificate.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| CANADA, Nunavut |
- Nunavut Secondary School Graduation Diploma.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| CANADA, Prince Edward Island |
- Provincial Senior High School Graduation Certificate.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| CANADA, Ontario |
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
OR
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma (SSGD).
OR
- Secondary School Honours Graduation Diploma (SSHGD).
|
No (English test is not required) |
| CANADA, Quebec |
- Diplôme d'Etudes Collégiales (DEC).
|
No (English test is not required) |
| CANADA, Saskatchewan |
- Record of Secondary Level Standing / Complete Division IV Grade 12 Standing.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| CANADA, Yukon |
- Yukon Secondary School Graduation Certificate.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| CAPE VERDE |
- Certificado de Habilitações Litérarias + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (english test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC |
OR
- Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| CHAD |
OR
- Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement de Second Degré.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| CHILE |
- Licencia de Educación/Enseñanza Media (Humanistico-Científica, Técnico-Profesional or Artistica) + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
CHINA (1966 - 1977)
|
- Cultural Revolution - no diplomas issued.
|
|
| CHINA (AFTER 1977) |
- 高中毕业证书 (Gaozhong Biye Zhengshu) / Senior High School Graduation Certificate + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| CHINA (UNTIL 1966) |
- School Leaving Certificate + 2 years of university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| COLOMBIA |
- Bachillerato/Diploma de Bachiller + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| CONGO, REPUBLIC OF THE (FORMERLY CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE) |
- Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement de Second Degré, Enseignement Général.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE (FORMERLY ZAIRE) |
- Diplôme d' Etat d' Etudes Secondaires de Cycle Long + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| COSTA RICA |
- From December 1988: Título de Bachiller en Educación Media + 1 year university education.
- From December 1974 – February 1988: Diploma de Conclusión de Estudios de Educación Diversificada + 1 year university education.
- Before June/July 1974: Título de Bachiller + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| CÔTE D'IVOIRE |
- Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement Secondaire.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| CROATIA |
- From 2010:
- Svjedodžba o državnoj maturi OR Svjedodžba o završnome radu + Potvrda o položenim ispitima državne mature (with three mandatory state exams in Mathematics, Croatian and a Foreign Language)
- Before 2010:
- Svjedodžba o maturi.
OR
- Svjedodžba o završnom ispitu – maturi.
OR
- Svjedodžba o završnom ispitu.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| CUBA |
- Certificado de Fin de estudios Secundarios/Bachillerato + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| CYPRUS (GREEK) |
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| CYPRUS (TURKISH) |
- Lise (Bitirme) Diplomasi + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| CZECH REPUBLIC |
- Vysvedceni o maturitni zkousce - Gymnasium.
OR
- Vysvedceni o maturitni zkousce - Stredni Odborna Skola.
OR
- Vysvedceni o maturitni zkousce - Sterdni prumuslova skola.
OR
- Vysvedceni o maturitni zkousce - Obhodni akademie.
OR
- Vysvedceni o maturitni zkousce konzervator.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| DENMARK |
-
Studenterexamen.
OR
-
Højere Forberedelses Eksamen (HF).
OR
-
Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX).
OR
-
Højere Handels Eksamen (HHX).
|
You meet English requirements if you have at least level C in high school.
NB! You should apply as a Nordic applicant, if you can document advanced Norwegian language skills for Nordic students:
|
| DJIBOUTI |
- L'Enseignement Secondaire + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| DOMINICA |
- Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units.
OR
OR
- Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC |
- Bachillerato + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| EAST TIMOR |
- Diplomas do Ensino Secundário + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| ECUADOR |
- Bachillerato + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| EGYPT |
- Thanaweya A'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| EL SALVADOR |
- Bachillerato + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND |
- General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) + General Certificate of Education (GCE) with at least 3 A Levels.
OR
- General Certificate of Education (GCE), Ordinary Level + General Certificate of Education (GCE) with at least 3 A Levels.
OR
- Cambridge Pre-U Diploma with 3 Principal subjects.
OR
- A combination of A Levels and Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects in 3 different subjects.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| ERITREA |
Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate (ESEC) with passes in at least 5 subjects including mathematics and English + 1 year university education. |
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| ESTONIA |
From 2014:
- Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus.
OR
- Lõputunnistus kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta, both in combination with Riigieksamitunnistus (3 exams or 2 exams and 1 international language test).
From 1997–2013:
- Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus.
OR
- Lõputunnistus kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta, both in combination with Riigieksamitunnistus (3 exams).
Before 1997:
OR
- Diplom kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta.
|
Yes 1
From 2014: English is met by English B1 or B2 at Löputunnistus or Riigieksamitunnistus.
1997- 2013: State exam in English at Riigieksammitunnistus passed with at least 51 points also meets the English requirement.
|
| ETHIOPIA |
- Up to and including 2002: Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate Examination (ESLCE) with passes in at least 5 subjects including mathematic and English + 1 year university education.
OR
- 2003 - 2011: Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Qualification Certificate (EHEEQC) with passes in at least 4 subjects+ 1 year university education.
OR
- From 2012: University Entrance Examination Certificate (UEEC) with passes in at least 4 subjects + 1 year university education.
OR
- From 2013: Ethiopian University Entrance Examination Certificate (EUEEC) with passes in at least 4 subjects + 1 year university education.
|
Yes 2
Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor's degree from Ethiopia with English as the Language of instruction are exempted from the test.
|
| FAROE ISLANDS |
OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
|
You meet English requirements if you have at least level C in high school.
NB! You should apply as a Nordic applicant, if you can document advanced Norwegian language skills for Nordic students:
|
| FIJI |
OR
- Foundation Year from University of the South Pacific.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| FINLAND |
- Avgångsbetyg från gymnasiet / Lukion päästötodistus in combination with Studentexamen / Ylioppilastutkintotodistus
- For the diplomas Examensbetyg / Yrkesinriktad grundexamen / Tutkintotodistus/Ammatillinen perustutkinto, it is also required that subjects in Finnish / Swedish, History / Social Studies, English, Mathematics and Sciences are passed.
Detailed information on the requirements can be found on the homepage of Universities and Colleges Admission Service (Samordna opptak)".
|
You meet English requirements if you have passed the subject English in "avgangsbetyget (Lukion päästötodistus)" or "studentexamen (Ylioppilastutkintotodistus)".
You should apply as a Nordic applicant, if you can document advanced Norwegian language skills for Nordic students:
|
| FRANCE |
From 1995:
- Diplôme de Baccalauréat Général, Diplôme de Baccalauréat Technologique.
OR
- Diplôme de Baccalauréat Professionnel.
1986-1994:
- Diplôme de Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré.
OR
- Diplôme de Baccalauréat Technologique.
BEFORE 1986:
- Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré.
|
Yes 1
The English language requirement is also met by English in the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Baccalauréat).
|
| GABON |
- Diplôme de Bachelier de l' Enseignement de Second Degré+ 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| GAMBIA |
- West African Examinations Council, Senior School Certificate (in at least 5 subjects where English, Mathematics and Science must be passed) + 1 year university education.
OR
- West African Examinations Council School Certificate GCE O-level + West African Examinations Council Higher School Certificate GCE A-level with 3 A-levels.
OR
- West African Examinations Council School Certificate GCE O-level + 1 year university education.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| GAZA AND THE WEST BANK |
see PALESTINE. |
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| GEORGIA |
- From 2009: Sruli zogadi ganatlebis atestati / General Education Diploma + 1 year university education.
OR
- Until 2009: Sashualo Skolis Atestati + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| GERMANY |
- Abitur / Allgemeine Hochschulreife.
|
Yes 1
The English language requirement is also met by English in Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abitur).
|
| GHANA |
- West African Senior School Certificate (from 2006) / West African Senior Secondary School Certificate (1993–2005) in at least 6 subjects where English, Mathematics and Integrated Science ( before ca. 2000 Science) must be passed + 1 year university education.
OR
- West African Examinations Council, General Certificate of Education, Ordinary level (O level) / School Certificate + 1 year university education.
OR
- West African Examinations Council, General Certificate of Education, Ordinary level (O level) / School Certificate + West African Higher School Certificate GCE Advanced level (A level) with 3 A levels.
All diplomas / certificates must be issued by The West African Examinations Council.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| GREECE |
- Apolytirio Geniko Lykeio/ΑΠΟΛΥΤΗΡΙΟ ΓΕΝΙΚΟΥ ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ (after 2007).
OR
- Apolytirio Epaggelmatikou Lykeiou/ΑΠΟΛΥΤΗΡΙΟ ΕΠΑΓΓΕΛΜΑΤΙΚΟΥ ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ.
OR
- Apolytírio Enaíou Lykeio/ΑΠΟΛΥΤΗΡΙΟ ΕΝΙΑΟΥ ΛΥΚΕΙΟΥ (after 2000).
OR
- Lykeio Apolytirion (before 2000).
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| GREENLAND |
-
Den gymnasiale uddannelse (GUX).
OR
Grønlands gymnasiale uddannelse (GU).
OR
Højere handelseksamen (HHX).
OR
Højere tekniske eksamen (HTX).
|
You meet English requirements if you have at least level C in high school.
NB! You should apply as a Nordic applicant, if you can document advanced Norwegian language skills for Nordic students:
|
| GRENADA |
OR
- Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE units.
OR
- Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university education.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| GUATEMALA |
- Bachillerato + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| GUINEA |
From 2007:
OR
Before 2007:
- Baccalauréat Deuxième Partie.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| GUINEA-BISSAU |
- Certidão – confirmation of completed 11 years of schooling (11a Classe do Ensino Secundário / 11 anos de escolaridade) + 2 years of university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| GUYANA |
OR
- Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE units.
OR
- Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university EDUCATION.
|
No (English test is not required) |
| HAITI |
- Baccalauréat II (Philosophie) / Certificat de Fin d’Etudes, Secondaires Classiques (Première and Deuxième Partie) and Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires (Première and Deuxième Partie (traditional system).
OR
- Baccalauréat / Diplôme d'Enseignement Secondaire (reform system).
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| HONDURAS |
- Bachillerato + 1 year university education.
|
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| HONG KONG |
From 2012:
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) + 1 year university education.
OR
Before 2012:
- Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination med 3 GCE A-levels.
Please note:
Starting with the school year 2020/2021, 1 A Level cannot be substituted by 2 AS Levels anymore. The minimum requirement for education before 2012 will be Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination med 3 GCE A Levels. |
Before 2012: Yes 3
Only applicants who have passed an A-level examination in English may be exempted.
From 2012: Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
|
| HUNGARY |
- Gimnaziumi Erettsegi Bizonyitvany.
OR
- Szakkozepiskola Erettsegi Bizonyitvany.
OR
- Szakkozepiskola Erettsegi-Kepesito Bizonyitvany.
OR
- Technikuskepesito Bizonyitvany.
|
Yes 1
The English language requirement is also met if you have finished secondary school after 2005 and have English specialisation; emelt szintü érettségi vizsaga.
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| ICELAND |
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You meet English requirements if you have passed at least 9 credits (einingar) in English in high school.
NB! You should apply as a Nordic applicant, if you can document Norwegian language skills for Nordic students:
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| INDIA |
- All India Senior School Certificate (Standard 12) issued by CBSE + 1 year university education.
OR
- Indian School Certificate (ISC Standard 12) issued by CISCE + 1 year university education.
OR
- Higher Secondary Certificate issued by State Secondary School Boards + 1 year university education.
OR
- Pre-University Examination Certificate + 1 year university education.
OR
- Intermediate Examination Certificate + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| INDONESIA |
- From 2004: Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas (Ijazah SMA)/Madrasah Aliyah + 1 year university education
OR
- From 1997-2003: Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum (SMU) + 1 year university education.
OR
- From 1987-1996: Surat Tanda Tamam Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingat Atas (STTB SMA) + 1 year of university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| INTERNATIONAL QUAL.: CAMBRIDGE AICE |
- Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) with at least 3 A Levels.
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No (English test is not required) |
INTERNATIONAL QUAL.: EUROPEAN BACCALAUREATE (EB)
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- European Baccalaureate Diploma.
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The English language requirement is satisfied if you have English as "Language 1" or "Language 2". |
| INTERNATIONAL QUAL.: INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED LEVEL |
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education and International Advanced Level with at least 3 A Levels (provided by Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel).
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No (English test is not required) |
| INTERNATIONAL QUAL.: INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) |
OR
- IB-Certificate / IB Diploma Programme Course Results with:
- passed 3 subjects at standard level and 3 subjects at higher level or passed 2 subjects at standard level and 4 subjects at higher level,
- at least 20 points including any points for Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay,
- grade 3 or better in all subjects, - passed Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay,
- Creativity, Action and Services (CAS) must be "fully satisfied". |
| IRAN |
- From 2019: 3-year High School Diploma/Secondary School Diploma + 1 year university education.
OR
- From 1992 to 2019: 3-year High School Diploma/Secondary School Diploma + Pre-University Diploma + 1 year university education.
OR
- From 1977 to 1992: 4-year High School Diploma/Secondary School Diploma + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| IRAQ |
- Secondary School Certificate (Baccalauréat examination) / Certificate (Baccalauréat examination) / Preparatory Baccalauréat / Sixth Form Baccalauréat (Adadiyah) + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| IRELAND |
- Leaving Certificate, examination in at least 6 subjects where at least 2 are on Higher Level.
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No (English test is not required) |
| ISRAEL |
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| ITALY |
- Diploma dell' esame di Stato conclusivo dei corsi di istruzione secondaria superiore (since 1999).
OR
- Diploma di maturità (until 1998, classica, scientifica, linguistica, tehnica, professionale and 5-year magistrale).
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| JAMAICA |
- General Certificate of Education with 3 GCE A Levels.
OR
- Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units.
OR
- Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university education.
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No (English test is not required) |
| JAPAN |
- Koto Gakko Sotsugyo sho (mei) sho (高等学校卒業証書) + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| JORDAN |
- Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| KAZAKHSTAN |
- Svidetelstvo o Srednem Obrazovanii + 1 year university education.
OR
- Orta Bilim Turaly Attestat + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| KENYA |
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) + 1 year university education.
OR
- Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with at least 3 A levels (1980-85).
OR
- East African Advanced Certificate of Education with 3 A Levels (1974-1980) + 3 years of university education.
OR
- Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with 3 A Levels (until 1974) + 3 years of university education.
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No (English test is not required) |
| KOSOVO |
- Diplomë për kryerjen e shkollës së mesme të lartë-gjimnazit (2008).
OR
- Diplomë për kryerjen e shkollës së mesme të lartë-profesionale (2008).
OR
- Diplomë për kryerjen e shkollës së mesme të përgjithshme-gjimnazin.
OR
- Diplomë për kryerjen e shkollës së mesme profesionale.
OR
- Diplomë mbi skhallen e pergatitjes profesionale (before 1990).
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| KUWAIT |
- Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| KYRGYZSTAN |
- Orto bilim zonundo attestat + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| LAOS |
- Baccalauréat + 2 years university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| LATVIA |
After 2000:
- Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību.
OR
- Diploms par profesionālo vidējo izglītību.
Before 2000:
- Atestāts par vidējo izglītību.
OR
- Diploms par vidējo arodizglītību (Iegustot vispārējo vidējo izglītību).
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Yes 1
The English language requirement is also met by State exam in English with at least B1 level at Vispārējās vidējās izglītības sertifikāts.
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| LEBANON |
- Baccalauréat Libanais Général + 1 year university education.
OR
- Baccalauréat Libanais II + 1 year university education.
OR
- Baccalauréat Technique + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| Lesotho |
- Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) + 1 year university education.
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No (English test is not required) |
| LIBERIA |
- Senior School Certificate (SSC) / Senior High School Certificate (SHSC) in at least 6 subjects (where English, Mathematics and Science must be passed) + 1 year university education. SSC/SHSC must be awarded by the West African Examination Council.
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Yes 2
Only applicants who have obtained a Bachelor's degree from the home country with English as the Language of instruction are exempted from the test.
Approved tests in English
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| LIBYA |
- General Secondary Certificate + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| LIECHTENSTEIN |
From 2005:
Up to 2004:
OR
OR
FROM 2001:
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| LITHUANIA |
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Yes 1
The English language requirement is met by English at A-level in Brandos atestatas before 2013 or English at B1 (bachelor's admissions) or B2-level (master's admissions) in Brandos atestas from 2013.
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| LUXEMBOURG |
- Certificat / Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires.
OR
- Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires Techniques.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| MACAO |
- Form Six + passed admissions test for University of Macau.
OR
OR
- comparable and passed examination in 3 A Levels (Hong Kong or GCE A-levels).
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Yes 3
Only applicants who have passed an A-level examination in English may be exempted.
Approved tests in English
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| MACEDONIA |
FROM 2007:
- Secondary school + Diploma za polozena drzavna matura.
OR
IN ADDITION (only the four year qualifications give access to higher education, the diploma name doesn't indicate whether the qualification is three or four years):
- Diploma (Svidetelstvo) za polozen zavrsen ispit za sredno strucno obrazovanie.
OR
- Diploma za polozen zavrsen ispit za sredno umetecnicko obrazovanie.
OR
- Diploma za polozen zavrsen ispit za gimnazijsko obrazovanie.
OR
- Diplome per dhenien e promivit te fundit te gjimnazit.
OR
- Svidetelstvo za polozen zavrsen ispit vo uciliste za sredno obrazovanie.
OR
- Deftese per provimin e kryer te shkolles se mesme.
OR
- Svidetelstvo za stepen na strucna podgotovka.
OR
- Deftese per fazen e pergatitjes profesionale.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| MADAGASCAR |
- Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire + 1 year university education.
OR
- Bachelier de l'Enseignement Secondaire + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| MALAWI |
- From 1989: Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) + 1 year university education.
OR
- Before 1989: Malawi Certificate of Education (MCE) + 1 year university education.
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No (English test is not required) |
| MALAYSIA |
- Sijil Pelaiaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) in 4 subjects.
OR
- Sijil Pelaiaran Malaysia (SPM) and Matriculation Certificate (Matrikulasi) with minimum PNGK 2 / CGPA 2 /Grade C. Students with Sijil Pelaiaran Malaysia (SPM) in combination with a post-secondary diploma qualification can be assessed individually for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification.
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Yes 3
Only applicants who have passed an A-level examination in English may be exempted.
Approved tests in English
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| MALI |
- Baccalauréat Malien - 2ème Partie Option Malienne + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| MALTA |
- FROM 1997: Matriculation Certificate.
- BEFORE 1997: The Advanced Matriculation Examination with minimum 2 exams at Advanced Level.
OR
- GCE Advanced Level Examinations with minimum 3 exams.
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No (English test is not required) |
| MAURITANIA |
- Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement du Second Degré + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| MAURITIUS |
- General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with 3 A Levels.
OR
- Cambridge Higher School Certificate with 3 A Levels.
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No (English test is not required) |
| MEXICO |
- Certificado de Bachillerato + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| MOLDOVA |
- Atestat de Maturitate + 1 year university education.
OR
- Diploma de absolvire a invatamintului mediu general + 1 year university education.
OR
- Diploma de bacalaureat (untill 2001) + 1 year university education.
OR
- Diploma de bacalaureat (from 2002) + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| MONACO |
- The leaving certificate in upper secondary education in Monaco is either French diplomas of secondary education or International Baccalaureate (IB) diplomas. Please refer to the educational requirements for france or International Baccalaureate in the list.
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Please refer to the educational requirements for france or International Baccalaureate in the list. |
| MONGOLIA |
- From 2016: Бурэн дунд боловсролын унэмлэх (Buren Dund bolovsrolyn ünemlech) + 1 years university education.
OR
- Earlier: Dund bolovsrolyn ünemlech / Buren Dund bolovsrolyn ünemlech + 2 years university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| MONTENEGRO |
- Diploma o polozenom maturskom ispitu / Diplome mbi dhenien e provimit te matures.
OR
- Diploma o Završenoj Srednjoj Školi.
OR
- Svjedocanstvo o stecenom stepenu strucne spreme.
OR
- Potvrda stepena strucne spreme (only the four year qualifications give access to higher education).
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| MOROCCO |
- Attestation de baccalauréat + 1 years of university education.
OR
- Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire + 1 year university education.
OR
- Baccalauréat d’Enseignement Technologique et Professionnel + 1 years university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| MOZAMBIQUE |
- Certificado de Habilitações Literárias (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| MYANMAR (BURMA) |
- Basic Education Standard X Examination / Matriculation Examination + 2 years university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| NAMIBIA |
From 2007:
- Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Ordinary level + 1 year university education.
OR
- Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Ordinary level + Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Higher level with pass in 5 subjects with at least grade 3.
Before 2007:
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) + 1 year university education.
OR
- Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education (HIGCSE) with pass in 5 subjects with at least grade 3.
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Yes 2)/3)
Yes 2 - Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor's degree from the home country with English as the Language of instruction are exempted from the English test.
Yes 3 - Applicants who have passed an A-level examination in English may be exempted.
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| NEPAL |
- School Leaving Certificate (10 years) + Proficiency Certificate (2 years) + 1 year university education.
From ca. 2002:
- School Leaving Certificate (10 years) + Higher Secondary Certificate (2 years) + 1 year university education.
OR
- School Leaving Certificate (10 years) + Diploma level/Proficiency Certificate in Engineering, Pharmacy or Nursing (3 years) + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| NETHERLANDS |
- Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO).
- OR
- Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) + 1 year Hoger Beroeps Onderwijs (HBO).
- OR
- Middelbaar beroepsonderwijs, level 4 (MBO 4) +1 year Hoger Beroeps Onderwijs (HBO).
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Yes 1
The English language requirement is also met by English in HAVO or VWO.
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| NEW ZEALAND |
From 2004:
- National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), Level 3.
From 1993-2004:
- New Zealand University Bursaries and Scholarships Examination (Year 13/Form 7) with A, B, <<
OR
- New Zealand Bursary with A or B award..
Before 1993:
- New Zealand University Bursaries Examination with a grade of A, B, C or D in each of 4 subjects.
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No (English test is not required) |
| NICARAGUA |
- Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras+ 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| NIGER |
- Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| NIGERIA |
- Senior School Certificate (awarded either by the West African Examinations Council or the National Examinations Council) in at least 6 subjects where English, Mathematics and one subject in Science (either Biology, Chemistry or Physics) must be passed + 1 year university education .
OR
- West African Senior School Certificate (awarded either by the West African Examinations Council in at least 6 subjects where English, Mathematics and one subject in Science (either Biology, Chemistry or Physics) must be passed + 1 year university education.
OR
- West African Examinations Council, General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O Level) + 1 year university education.
OR
- West African Examinations Council, General Certificate of Education Ordinary (GCE O Level) + West African Examinations Council Higher, General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A level) with 3 A levels
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No (English test is not required) |
| OMAN |
- Thanawiya amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| PAKISTAN |
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) + 1 year university education.
OR
- Intermediate Examination Certificate + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| PALESTINIAN TERRITORY, THE |
- Shahadat Al-Thanaweya Al-'Aama ("Tawjiihi") in English: General Secondary Education Certificate (GCEC) + 1 year university education.
OR
- Certificate of General Secondary Education Examination (CGSEE) + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| PANAMA |
- Bachiller/Bachillerato + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| PAPUA NEW GUINEA |
- Higher School Certificate.
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No (English test is not required) |
| PARAGUAY |
- Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| PERU |
- "Certificado Oficial de Estudios" de Educación Secundaria (with subjects and marks for the years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) + 1 year university education.
OR
- Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| PHILIPPINES |
From 2018:
- High School Diploma + 1 years university education in academic subjects.
OR
Until 2018:
- High School Diploma + 2 years university education in academic subjects.
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Yes 2
Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor's degree from the home country with English as the Language of instruction are exempted from the test.
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| POLAND |
Before 2005:
- Świadectwo Dojrzałości Liceum Ogólnokształcącego OR Liceum OR Liceum Technicznego OR Liceum Zawodowego OR Technikum OR Sredniego Studium Zawodowego OR Liceum Muzycznego OR Liceum Sztuk Plastycznych OR Szkoly Baletowej.
(Before 2005 only one diploma (Świadectwo Dojrzałości) is issued for completing secondary school and for maturity examination. Maturity examination (egzamin dojrzałości, formerly egzamin maturalny) must also be passed for admission to higher education. Information on this can be found on the third page of the Diploma.)
After 2005:
- Świadectwo Dojrzałości and Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Liceum Ogolnoksztalcacego OR Liceum OR Liceum Profilowanego OR Technikum OR Liceum Uzupelniajacego OR Technikum Uzupelniajacego OR Liceum Plastycznego OR Szkoły Baletowej OR Szkoły Muzycznej II stopnia.
<(After 2005 two diplomas are issued: Świadectwo Dojrzałości for Maturity examination and Swiadectwo Ukonczenia for completed secondary school.) |
Yes 1
The English language requirement is met if you have finished secondary school after 2005 and have English as specialisation; Pozion Rozszerzony.
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| PORTUGAL |
From 2007:
- Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação.
OR
- Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação.
From 1986:
- Diploma de 12 Ano de Escolaridade.
OR
- Certificado de Fim de Estudos Secundários.
OR
- Diploma de Ensino Secundário.
Until 1986:
- Certidão do Décimo Segundo Ano de Escolaridade.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| PUERTO RICO |
- High School Diploma + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| QATAR |
- Thanawaya Aam Qatari (Qatari General Secondary Education Certificate) + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| ROMANIA |
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Yes 1
The English language requirement is also met by English exam with at least B1 level in all five parts of the exam.
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| RUSSIA |
OR
OR
OR
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| RUSSIA (THE SOVIET UNION PRIOR TO THE REFORM OF 1985) |
- Recognition practice changed in 2004, we no longer deduct 2 years, but only one year.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| RWANDA |
From 2011:
- Rwanda Advanced Certificate of Education + 1 year university education.
OR
- Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2 / National Advanced Certificate of Technical Secondary Education A2 + 1 year university education.
Until 2010:
Certificat du Cycle Supérieur de l’Enseignement Secondaire / Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education + 1 year university education + 1 year university education.
OR
Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2 + 1 year university education.
UNTIL 1998:
- Diplôme/Certificat de Humanités Générales + 1 year university education.
OR
- Diplôme de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires + 1 year university education.
OR
- Diplôme d’Etudes Secondaires Professionnelles A2 / Professional Certificate of Secondary Education level A2 + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| SAINT LUCIA |
- Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units.
OR
- 3 GCE A Levels for older qualifications.
OR
- Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university education.
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No (English test is not required) |
| SAMOA |
- Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate.
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No (English test is not required) |
| SAUDI ARABIA |
- Shahadat Al-Marhalat Al-Thanawiyyat (General Secondary Education Certificate) + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| SCOTLAND |
From 2000:
- Scottish Qualifications Certificate with 5 Highers/Advanced Highers passed.
Before 2000:
- Scottish Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) with 5 Highers passed.
OR
- Scottish Certificate of Education + Certificate of Sixth year Studies (CSYS).
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No (English test is not required) |
| SENEGAL |
- Diplôme de Baccalauréat / Bachelier de l'Enseignement Secondaire.
OR
- Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement de Second Degré.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| SERBIA (FROM 2006) (SERBIA, Kosovo, Vojvodina) |
- Диплома о стеченом среднем образовањy / Diploma o stečenom srednem obrazovanju.
OR
- Диплома о положеном матурском испиту / Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu.
OR
- Диплома о положеном завршном испиту / Diploma o položenom završnom ispitu.
OR
- Diploma o Završenoj Srednjoj Školi.
OR
- Diploma o stepenu stručne spreme.
OR
- Diploma o stečenom pozivnousmerenom obrazivanju i vaspitanju srednjeg stupnja (Vojvodina)
Only the four-year qualifications give access to higher education in Norway. |
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| SEYCHELLES |
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No (English test is not required)
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| SIERRA LEONE |
- West African Senior School Certificate in at least 6 subjects (where English, Mathematics and Science must be passed) + 1 year university education.
OR
- West African School Certificate, Ordinary level + 1 year university education.
OR
- West African School Certificate, Ordinary level + West African Higher School Certificate Advanced level with 3 A-levels.
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No (English test is not required) |
| SINGAPORE |
From 2008:
- Singapore-Cambridge GCE (Advanced level) examination with 2 subjects at H2-level.
Before 2008:
- Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-level examination with at least 3 A Levels.
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No (English test is not required) |
| SLOVAKIA |
- Vysvedcenie o Maturitnej Skuske (Maturita).
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Yes
After 2005: The English language requirement is also met by English in Vysvedcenie o Maturitnej Skuske.
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| SLOVENIA |
- FROM 2009: Spricevalo o splosni maturi.
OR
OR
- Spricevalo o Zakljucnem Ispitu.
OR
- Diplomo (only 4-year programs).
OR
- Spricevalo o poklicni maturi.
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Yes 1
The English language requirement is also met by English as first foreign language in Spricevalo o Splošni Maturi OR Spricevalo o Poklicni Maturi.
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| SOLOMON ISLANDS |
- Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate.
OR
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No (English test is not required) |
| SOMALIA |
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate + 1 year university education.
OR
- Somaliland Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (issued by Somaliland National Examination and Certification Board, SLNECB.
OR
- earlier by Somaliland National Examination Board SLNEB) + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| SOUTH AFRICA |
From 2008:
- National Senior Certificate.
Before 2008:
- Senior Certificate with matriculation endorsement.
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No (English test is not required) |
| SOUTH KOREA |
- High School Diploma + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| SOUTH SUDAN |
- South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education + 1 year university education.
OR
- Sudan School Certificate / Secondary School Certificate + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| SOUTH VIETNAM (1955 TO ABOUT 1980) |
- Tu Tai Pho Thong + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| SPAIN |
- Bachillerato Unificado y Polivalente (BUP) + Curso de Orientación Universitaria (COU).
OR
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| SRI LANKA |
From 2000:
- General Certificate of Education Advanced level (GCE A-Level) with 3 subjects on A-level with grade S/Ordinary Pass.
Before 2000:
- General Certificate of Education Advanced level (GCE A-Level) with 4 subjects on A-level with grade Pass.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| SUDAN |
- Sudan School Certificate / Secondary School Certificate + 1 year university education.
OR
- Higher Secondary School Certificate + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| SURINAME |
- Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO).
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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ESWATINI
(FORMER SWAZILAND)
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- Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) + 1 year university education.
- International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) + 1 year university education.
OR
- Swaziland General Certificate of Secondary Education (SGCSE) + 1 year university education.
OR
- Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with 3 A-levels.
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No (English test is not required) |
| SWEDEN |
From 2014:
- Examensbevis Högskoleförberedande examen : examensbevis with 2500 gymnasiepoäng with at least grade E or better in at least 2250 gymnasiepoäng.
OR
- Examensbevis yrkesexamen: examensbevis with 2500 gymnasiepoäng with at least grade E or better in at least 2250 gymnasiepoäng.
OR 2002- 2013:
- Slutbetyg från gymnasieskolan: slutbetyg with 2500 gymnasiepoäng with the grade Godkänt or better in at least 2250 gymnasiepoäng.
OR 1998-2002:
- Slutbetyg från gymnasieskolan: slutbetyg with 2150 gymnasiepoäng with the grade Godkänt or better in at least 1935 gymnasiepoäng.
OR UNTIL 1996:
- Avgångsbetyg från gymnasieskolan: complete Avångsbetyg from a 3-year studieförberedande program from one of the following lines: humanistisk, samhällsvetenskaplig, naturvetenskaplig, ekonomisk and teknisk.
Additional requirements for Examensbevis Högskoleförberedande examen, Examensbevis yrkesexamen og Slutbetyg från gymnasieskolan: the subjects Swedish, English, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, History and Social Sciences must be completed with a pass.
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You meet English requirements if you have passed the subjects "engelska 5" and "engelska 6" or "engelska A" in high school (gymnasieskolan).
NB! You should apply as a Nordic applicant, if you can document Norwegian language skills for Nordic students:
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| SWITZERLAND |
OR
OR
OR
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Yes 1
The English language requirement is also met by English in:
- Maturitätzeugnis
- Certificat de Maturité
- Baccalauréat
- Attestato Di Maturità
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| SYRIA |
- Al Shahada Al Thanawiya/Baccalauréat (General Secondary School Certificate) + 1 year university education.
Associate degree (Mussa'ed el Mujaz) and Technical Diploma (Diplom Teqani) can be assessed individually for Higher Education Entrance Qualification. |
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| TAIWAN |
- Senior High School Leaving Certificate + 1 year university education.
Associate Degree (Mussa’ed el Mujaz) and Technical Diploma (Diblom Teqani) can be assessed individually for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification. |
Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| TAJIKISTAN |
- Attestat Shahodatnoma dar borai tamom kardani maktabi miyona + 1 year university education.
OR
- Attestat dar borai ma lumoti mijona + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| TANZANIA |
English and Mathematics must be passed at CSE or ACSE.
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No (English test is not required) |
| THAILAND |
- Maw 6 + 1 year university education..
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| TOGO |
OR
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| TONGA |
- Tonga National Form VII Certificate.
OR
- University Foundation Year.
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No (English test is not required) |
| TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO |
- General Certificate of Education with 3 A Levels.
OR
- Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with 6 passed CAPE Units.
OR
- Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) + 1 year university education.
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No (English test is not required) |
| TUNISIA |
- Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire.
OR
- Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Professionnel.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| TURKEY |
- Lise Diplomasi + 1 year university education (Preparatory Year not included).
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Yes 1 (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| TURKMENISTAN |
- Şahadatnama orta blim hakynda + 2 years university education.
OR
- Attestat/ Certificate of Secondary Education + 2 years university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| UGANDA |
- From 1980: Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) in combination with Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least 3 subjects at “Principal level” in UACE. Subjects English and Mathematics must be passed at least with grade 8 (grade scale 1–9, 8: minimum pass grade, F: fail) in UCE or at least with grade E (grade scale A–F, E: minimum pass grade) in UACE.
OR
- East African Advanced Certificate (EAACE) with 3 A-levels (1969–1980).
OR
- Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with 3 A-levels (until 1972).
OR
- East African Certificate of Education (EACE) + 1 year university education (1968–1980).
OR
- Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) + 1 year university education (until 1972)
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No (English test is not required) |
| UKRAINE |
- From 2019: Svidotstvo pro zdobuttja povnoji zahalnoji serednoji osvity / Свідоцтво про здобуття повної загальної середньої освіти + 1 year university education.
OR
- Until 2018: Atestat pro povnu zahalnu serednju osvitu / Aтестат про повну загальну середню освіту + 1 year university education.
OR
- Until 2018: Диплом молодшого спеціаліста / Dyplom molodsjoho spetsialista can be assessed individually for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES |
- Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| URUGUAY |
- Bachillerato Oficial / Bachillerato Tecnico + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| USA |
OR
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No (English test is not required) |
| UZBEKISTAN |
- O'rta Ma'lumot To'g'risida Shahodatnoma (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education) + 1 year university education.
OR
- Attestat o srednem obrazovanii + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| VENEZUELA |
- FROM 2009: Título de Educación Media General + 1 year university education.
OR
- Título de Educación Media Técnica + 1 year university education.
OR
- BEFORE 2009: Bachillerato (Bachiller en....) + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| VIETNAM |
From about 1980:
- Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thong + 1 year university education.
OR
- Bang Tu Tai Pho Thong Trung Hoc + 1 year university education.
OR
- Bang Thot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc + 1 year university education.
OR
- Giay Chung Nhan Thot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc + 1 year university education.
OR
- Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Hoc Chuyen Ngieph + year university edcation.
OR
- Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Cấp Chuyên Nghiệp + 1 year of university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| YEMEN |
- Al Thanawiya (General Secondary Education Certificate) + 1 year university education.
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Yes (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| YUGOSLAVIA (1992 - 2003) |
- Diploma o polozenom zavrsnom ispitu OR Diploma a stepenu strucne spreme OR Diploma OR Diplome mbi shkallen e pergatitjes profesionale OR Diploma o stepenu stucne spreme OR Diploma o stecanom pozivnousmerenom obrazivanju i vaspitanju srednjeg stupnja OR Potvrda stepena strucne spreme.
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Yes 1 (English test is required)
Approved tests in English
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| ZAMBIA |
- Zambia School Certificate + 1 year university education.
OR
- UNTIL 1980: Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) + 1 year university education.
NB! General Certificate of Education does not give access to higher education in Norway.
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No (English test is not required) |
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ZANZIBAR
(TANZANIA)
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- National Form VI Examination / Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) with 3 Principal Pass Levels.
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No (English test is not required)
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| ZIMBABWE |
- UNTIL 1999: General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary level + Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level.
OR
- FROM 2000: Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level.
OR
- FROM 2003: General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced level in at least 3 subjects with pass.
English and Mathematics must be passed at Ordinary or Advanced level.
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No (English test is not required) |
NO