Students interested in pursuing a doctoral degree are required by some programs to demonstrate a minimum of three years of study beyond the B.S. degree. It’s best to check what documents you’ll need with the
staff in your individual program of interest
. In all cases, you must have graduated from a college or university that is recognized by the national educational authorities of that country.
You may also use
World Education Services (WES)
to verify that your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. A WES credential evaluation makes it easier for admissions officers to understand your degrees, courses, and grades in U.S. terms.
General Equivalents to a U.S. Bachelor's Degree (by Country/Region)
Canada
A three-year bachelor’s degree from Quebec or a four-year bachelor’s degree from the other provinces
Latin America
A university degree requiring four years of study
United Kingdom and Countries Following the British Pattern
A bachelor’s degree with honors
France and Countries Following the French Pattern
A licence if earned under the terms of the Bologna Declaration, otherwise a degree or diploma requiring four years of study after the baccalaureate, usually the Maitrise
Germany
A Bakkalaureus degree if earned under the terms of the Bologna Declaration, otherwise completion of the diploma
Other European Countries
A university degree requiring a minimum of three years of study, if earned under the terms of the Bologna Declaration, otherwise a university degree requiring a minimum of four years of study
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal
A bachelor’s degree in engineering/technology or a master’s degree in any other field
Other Asian Countries
A university degree requiring four years of study
