Country Requirements
The University of Arizona recognizes that educational systems are different across the world. Review the required secondary school certifications, grades, and degrees needed for undergraduate admission by selecting from the list below. Graduate information can be found at https://grad.arizona.edu/catalog/intladmissionsreqs.
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Canada
Undergraduate
Transcripts
Unofficial secondary/high school transcripts may be used for the initial admission evaluation. Official transcripts or official exam results are required at the time of enrollment. If a transcript is not in English, a certified English translation must accompany the transcript.
Admission Criteria
Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 recalculated grade point average (GPA) over the course of their last three years of academic coursework. GPA recalculation takes place during admission review; please see the table below for country-specific grade equivalencies. Prior to enrollment, students must obtain a high school diploma, certificate, or GED.
Please note:
- Some programs or colleges may require additional information and/or higher admissions standards than those listed above.
- Students must submit transcripts for their last three completed years of coursework.
Proof of English Proficiency
No proof of English proficiency needed (except Quebec).
Proof of English proficiency is required for applicants from Quebec. Visit the English Proficiency page to learn how to complete this requirement.
Minimum Grade Requirement
| Acceptable Grading Scales * | Minimum Average Grade |
|---|---|
| Secondary Education - Alberta | B- = B = 2.7, or 65% |
| Secondary Education - British Columbia | B or 73% |
| Secondary Education - Manitoba | 70% |
| Secondary Education - New Brunswick | 70% |
| Secondary Education - Newfoundland and Labrador | Good or 65% |
| Secondary Education - Northwest Territories | 65% |
| Secondary Education - Nova Scotia | 70% |
| Secondary Education - Nunavut | 65% |
| Secondary Education - Ontario | 70% |
| Secondary Education - Prince Edward Island | Second Class or 70% |
| Secondary Education - Quebec | 80% |
| Secondary Education - Saskatchewan | 70% |
| Secondary Education - Yukon | 73% |
| Other International Curriculum (IB, IGCSE, etc.) | https://everywhere.arizona.edu/international-curriculum-grading-scales |
Graduate
Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school)
Proof of English Proficiency
Contact your Enrollment Counselor