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.

Select your country to review the educational credentials.

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Kuwait

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

Proof of English proficiency is required. Visit the English Proficiency page to learn how to complete this requirement.

Minimum Grade Requirement

Acceptable Grading Scales * Minimum Average Grade
Secondary Education 80%
Other International Curriculum (IB, IGCSE, etc.) https://everywhere.arizona.edu/international-curriculum-grading-scales

Graduate

Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school)

4 year bachelor

Proof of English Proficiency

Yes

Contact your Enrollment Counselor

Jasmin Mufarreh