International Admissions
Find out how you can verify your academic admission requirements. Here are some of our general curricula you can refer to:
United States-Patterned High School Curriculum
Advanced Placement (AP)
If you are attending high school in the United States of America or following an American patterned curriculum in an international school, we will assess for admission with grades of C (70%) or higher in minimum college preparatory level subjects. We will award advanced standing credit for AP results of 3 or better.
Bachelor of Arts
- English
- Four other academic subjects
Bachelor of Commerce
- English
- Mathematics
- Three other academic subjects
Bachelor of Science
- English
- Pre-Calculus
- One science of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Programming
- Two other academic subjects
Diploma of Engineering
- English
- Pre-Calculus
- Chemistry
- One academic 12 science course (Physics recommended)
- One other academic subject
View the AP courses equivalency for advanced standing toward your Saint Mary's degree program.
British-Patterned Curriculum
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Levels/International Advanced Levels (IAL A Levels)/
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Ordinary (O) levels
Students can apply for admission upon completion of GCSE/IGCSE O levels or with a combination of O levels and predicted or completed A levels. We may offer advanced standing credit toward your degree with final Advanced level results of A, B or C (4 and higher).
Bachelor of Arts
- English (GCSE/O level or higher)
- Four other academic subjects at O level or higher
Bachelor of Commerce
- English (GCSE/O level or higher)
- Mathematics (GCSE/O level or higher)
- Three other academic subjects at O level or higher
Bachelor of Science
- English (GCSE/O level or higher)
- AS/A level Mathematics
- One science of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Programming (GCSE/O level or higher)
- Two other academic subjects at GCSE/O level or higher
Diploma in Engineering
- English (GCSE/O level or higher)
- AS/A level Mathematics
- Chemistry (GCSE/O level or higher)
- One academic 12 science course (Physics (GCSE/O level or higher) recommended)
- One other academic subject at GCSE/O level or higher
Test of English: not required if O level First Language English is completed with a final grade of C or 4. If O level Second Language English is completed, we will require a test of English proficiency.
View the A Level courses equivalency for advanced standing toward your Saint Mary's degree program
Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC/CAPE) Curriculum
- Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC)
- Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)
Students can apply for admission with completed CSEC certificates, CAPE Unit 1 and predicted CAPE Unit 2 results, or final CAPE Unit 2 certificates. We will consider CSEC and CAPE (if applicable) results when assessing for admission. We will consider grades of 1, 2, or 3 in CSEC subjects and grades of 1-5 in CAPE subjects. We may also offer advanced standing assessment for CAPE Unit 2 subjects with final results of 1, 2, or 3.
Bachelor of Arts
- English (CSEC level or higher)
- Four other academic subjects (CSEC level or higher)
Bachelor of Commerce
- English (CSEC level or higher)
- Mathematics (CSEC level or higher)
- Three other academic subjects (CSEC level or higher)
Bachelor of Science
- English (CSEC level or higher)
- CSEC Additional Maths or CAPE Mathematics*
- One science of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Programming (CSEC level or higher)
- Two other academic subjects (CSEC level or higher)
- *BSc Access available for students with CSEC Mathematics
Diploma in Engineering
- English (CSEC level or higher)
- CSEC Additional Maths or CAPE Mathematics
- Chemistry (CSEC level or higher)
- One academic 12 science course (Physics (CSEC level or higher) recommended)
- One other academic subject (CSEC level or higher)
Test of English: not required.
Students who are enrolled in or have completed an Associate’s Degree program can apply as a Transfer student. Saint Mary’s will assess for admission based on a combination of CSEC, CAPE and Associate’s Degree results.
View the CAPE Equivalency Chart to see the advanced standing toward your Saint Mary's degree program for your CAPE results.
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)/State Board Curriculum
Students can apply for admission with second division results and higher in Class X and XI mark sheets and predicted Class XII results (if available).
Bachelor of Arts
- English XII
- Four other academic XII subjects
Bachelor of Commerce
- English XII
- Mathematics X
- Three other academic XII subjects
Bachelor of Science
- English XII
- Mathematics XII*
- One science of XII Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Programming
- Two other academic XII subjects
- *BSc Access available for non-math medical stream
Diploma in Engineering
- English XII
- Mathematics XII
- Chemistry XII
- One academic 12 science course (Physics XII recommended)
- One other academic XII subject
- Test of English: may be required.
In light of the announcement of the cancellation of the 2021 CBSE results, please note that Saint Mary’s University will be flexible in its admission policies for students directly affected by this announcement. Saint Mary’s will make admission decisions based upon Class X and XI results and predicted Class XII results (if your school can provide such documentation).
A favourable admission decision will lead to an offer of admission that satisfies the requirements of Immigration Canada for the purposes of the Study Permit process.
Baccalauréat/Baccalauréat Genéral
Students can apply for admission upon completion in the final year of their baccalauréat program.
Bachelor of Arts
- Anglais
- Four other academic subjects
Bachelor of Commerce
- Anglais
- Mathematics
- Three other academic subjects
Bachelor of Science
- Anglais
- Specialité Mathematics
- One science of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Programming
- Two other academic subjects
Diploma in Engineering
- Anglais
- Specialité Mathematics
- Chemistry
- One academic 12 science course (Physics recommended)
- One other academic subject
Test of English: Required.
Saint Mary’s welcomes IB students from across the globe! We wholeheartedly embrace the mission of the International Baccalaureate Organization, acknowledging IB courses and programs as exceptional academic foundations for university success. Our recently implemented IB recognition policy stands out as one of the best ones in Canada and globally.
Outlined below are the University’s policies on admission and recognition for students presenting IB qualifications, effective for Fall 2024 intake and beyond.
IB Admission Requirements
Arts/BES
English (SL or HL)
Four other SL or HL subjects
Commerce
English (SL or HL)
Mathematics (SL or HL, Analysis and approaches or Applications and interpretation)
Three other SL or HL subjects
Science
English (SL or HL)
Mathematics (SL or HL, Analysis and approaches or Applications and interpretation)
One science (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Programming, or Physics)
Two other SL or HL subjects
Engineering
English (SL or HL)
Mathematics (SL or HL, Analysis and approaches or Applications and interpretation)
Chemistry (SL or HL)
Physics (or Biology)
One other SL or HL subject
Minimum predicted IBDP score for admission: 24
30 credit hours awarded for final IBDP scores of 30+ (see our credit equivalency chart below):
IB Certificates accepted with predicted scores of 3+ in subject requirements. Credit awarded for HL certificates with final grades of 5, 6 or 7
View the IB courses equivalency for advanced standing toward your Saint Mary's degree program.
West African Examinations Council (WAEC)/
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
Students can apply for admission with completed WAEC/WASSCE results. We will consider grades of C6 and higher for admission.
Bachelor of Arts
- English
- Four other academic subjects
Bachelor of Commerce
- English
- Mathematics
- Three other academic subjects
Bachelor of Science
- English
- Further Mathematics
- One science of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Programming
- Two other academic subjects
Diploma in Engineering
- English
- Further Mathematics
- Chemistry
- One academic 12 science course (Physics recommended)
- One other academic subject
Test of English: not required
Admission Requirements by Country
You can also verify your academic admission requirements by country below. If you do not see your country's requirements, please email international@smu.ca.
| Country | Admission Requirements |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan |
Baccalauria, Minimum 7/10 average and no mark below 6/10. Test of English: required. |
| Albania | Maturity Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Algeria | Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire. Minimum 10/20 average with no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Angola | Ensino Geral Certificado de Habilitações (Secondary School Leaving Certificate). Minimum 10/20 average with no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Antigua and Barbuda | CSEC results of I, II or III and/or CAPE results of I - V. Credit awarded for CAPE Unit 2 results of I, II or III. Test of English: not required. |
| Anguilla | CSEC results of I, II or III and/or CAPE results of I - V. Credit awarded for CAPE Unit 2 results of I, II or III. Test of English: not required. |
| Argentina | Bachillerato. A minimum average of 7 with no mark below 6. Test of English: required. |
| Armenia | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education. Grades of 3 or better are required. Test of English: required. |
| Aruba |
VWO (Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs) Diploma. Minimum 6.5/10 average based on five subjects with no mark below a 5.5/10. Test of English: Not Required. HAVO (Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs) Diploma. Minimum 7.0/10 average based on five subjects with no mark below a 6.0/10. Test of English: Not Required. |
| Australia | Australian Capital Territory Senior Secondary Certificate (ACT); or New South Wales Higher School Certificate (HSC); or Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE); or South Australia Certificate of Education (SACE); or Tasmania Certificate of Education (TCE); or Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE); or Western Australia Certificate or Education (WACE). Test of English: not required. |
| Austria | Reifeprufungzeugnis (“Matura”/Reifezeugnis). A minimum average of 3 with no mark below 4. Test of English: required. |
| Azerbaijan | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education. A minimum average of 70% with no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Bahamas | Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE). Students can apply for admission with completed BGCSE results. Students who are currently in secondary school can apply with a Grade 12 academic transcript and predicted BGCSE results from their school. Predicted BGCSE grades of C or better are required. Test of English: not required. |
| Bahrain | General Secondary School Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Bangladesh | Higher Secondary Certificate /Intermediate Certificate - with grades of A, B and C Polytechnic diplomas - with grades of A, B and C Test of English language proficiency: May be required |
| Barbados | Caribbean Examinations Council CXC - CSEC results of I, II, III CXC-CAPE results of I, II, III Test of English language proficiency: Not required |
| Belarus | Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanji. Minimum 7/10 average and no mark below 6/10. Test of English: required. |
| Belgium | Certificat d’Engseignement Secondaire Supérieur/Diploma Secundair Onderwijs/Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterricts. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Belize | CSEC results of I, II or III and/or CAPE results of I - V. Credit awarded for CAPE Unit 2 results of I, II or III. Test of English: not required. |
| Benin | Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire/Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement du Second Degré. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Bermuda | Bermuda School Diploma or High School Diploma. Minimum 70% average with no mark below 60%. Test of English: not required. |
| Bhutan | Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (BHSEC). Students can apply for admission with second division results and higher in Class X and XI mark sheets and predicted Class XII (+2) results (if available). Test of English: required. |
| Bolivia | Bachillerato/Bachiller with minimum grades of 4/7. Test of English: required. |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Matura/Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Minimum 7/10 average and no mark below 6/10. Test of English: required. |
| Botswana | Completion of GCSE/IGCSE/BGCSE O levels or with a combination of O levels and predicted or completed AS/A levels. We may offer advanced standing credit toward your degree with final A level results of A, B or C. Test of English: not required. |
| Brazil | Certificado de Conclusao de Ensino Medio. Minimum 70% average with no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| The British Virgin Islands | CSEC results of I, II or III and/or CAPE results of I - V. Credit awarded for CAPE Unit 2 results of I, II or III. Test of English: not required. |
| Brunei | Completion of GCSE/IGCSE O levels or with a combination of O levels and predicted or completed A levels. We may offer advanced standing credit toward your degree with final Advanced level results of A, B or C (4 and higher). |
| Bulgaria | Diploma Za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Burkina Faso | Baccalauréat. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Burundi | Diplôme d’État. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Cambodia | Upper Secondary School Certificate of Completion (after 12 years of schooling). Minimum C average (70%). Test of English: required. |
| Cameroon | Baccalauréat with minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20 OR Cameroon GCE Ordinary and Advanced Level with grades of C or higher. Test of English: required. |
| Cayman Islands | CSEC results of I, II or III and/or CAPE results of I - V. Credit awarded for CAPE Unit 2 results of I, II or III. Test of English: not required. |
| Central African Republic | Baccalauréat/Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degré. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Chad | Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement du Second Degré. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Chile | Licencia de Education Media. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| China | Senior High School (Upper Middle School) Graduation Diploma. Minimum 70% average with no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Colombia |
Bachillerato with high academic standing. Test of English: required. |
| Comoros |
Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement du Second Degré. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Congo, Democratic Republic of |
Diplôme d'Etat d'Etudes Secondaires du Cycle Long. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Congo, Republic of |
Baccalauréat/Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degré. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Costa Rica |
Bachillerato with high academic standing. Test of English: required. |
| Croatia |
Svjedodžba o državnoj maturi (Certificate of State Maturity). Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Cuba |
Bachillerato (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) and the National Competitive Exam (Examen de Ingreso). Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Cyprus |
Apolytirio Eniaiou of Lykeiou/Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi. Minimum 7/10 average and no mark below 6/10. Test of English: required. |
| Czech Republic |
Vysvedceni o Maturitni Zkouska/Maturita. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Denmark |
Studentereksamen (Upper Secondary School Leaving Examination) or Højere Forberedelseksamen (HF - Higher Preparatory Examination) or Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) or Højere Handelseksamen (HTX). Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Djibouti |
Baccalaureat Général or Baccalaureat Technologique. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Dominica | CSEC results of I, II or III and/or CAPE results of I - V. Credit awarded for CAPE Unit 2 results of I, II or III. Test of English: not required. |
| Dominican Republic | Bachiller en modalida general. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| East Timor | Ensino Secundario Diploma. Test of English: required. |
| Ecuador | Bachillerato with high academic standing. Test of English: required. |
| Egypt | Thanaweya a'Amma (General Secondary Education Certificate - GSEC). Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| El Salvador | Bachillerato with high academic standing. Test of English: required. |
| England | Completion of GCSE/IGCSE O levels or with a combination of O levels and predicted or completed A levels. We may offer advanced standing credit toward your degree with final Advanced level results of A, B or C (4 and higher). Test of English: not required. |
| Eritrea | First Year completed at a recognized university. Test of English: required. |
| Estonia | Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Ethiopia | Ethiopian University Entrance Examination Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Fiji | Fiji Year 13 Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: may be required. |
| Finland | Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| France | Baccalauréat Genéral. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| French Guiana | Baccalauréat Genéral. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Gabon | Baccalauréat. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| The Gambia | Completed WAEC/WASSCE results. We will consider grades of C6 and higher for admission. Test of English: not required. |
| Georgia | Sashualo Skolis Atestati. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Germany | Abitur (German Secondary School Certificate). Test of English: required. |
| Ghana | Completed WAEC/WASSCE results. We will consider grades of C6 and higher for admission. Test of English: not required. |
| Gibraltar | Completion of GCSE/IGCSE O levels or with a combination of O levels and predicted or completed A levels. We may offer advanced standing credit toward your degree with final Advanced level results of A, B or C (4 and higher). Test of English: not required. |
| Greece | Apolytirio Geniko Lykeio. Test of English: required. |
| Grenada | CSEC results of I, II or III and/or CAPE results of I - V. Credit awarded for CAPE Unit 2 results of I, II or III. Test of English: not required. |
| Guinea | Baccalauréat Unique. Minimum average 10/20 and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Guyana | CSEC results of I, II or III and/or CAPE results of I - V. Credit awarded for CAPE Unit 2 results of I, II or III. Test of English: not required. |
| Haiti | Baccalauréat/Diplôme d’Enseignement Sécondaire. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Honduras | Bachillerato with high academic standing. Test of English: required. |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE). Test of English: may be required. |
| Hungary | Gimnaziumi Erettsegi Bizonyitvany (Matura). Grades of 3 or better. Test of English: required. |
| Iceland | Studentsprof from gymnazium. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| India | Students can apply for admission with second division results and higher in Class X and XI mark sheets and predicted Class XII results (if available). Test of English: may be required. |
| Indonesia | Ijazah Sekolah Menegah Atas (Diploma awarded by Upper Secondary School). Minimum 7/10 average and no mark below 6/10. |
| Iran | Certificate of Dore Dovom Motavasete. Test of English: required. |
| Iraq | Sixth Form Baccalaureate. Test of English: required. |
| Ireland, Northern | Completion of GCSE/IGCSE O levels or with a combination of O levels and predicted or completed A levels. We may offer advanced standing credit toward your degree with final Advanced level results of A, B or C (4 and higher). Test of English: not required. |
| Ireland (Republic of) | Leaving Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: not required. |
| Israel | Bagrut or Mechina. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Italy | Diploma di Superamento Dell’Esame di Stato. A minimum average of 7 with no mark below 6. Test of English: required. |
| Ivory Coast/Cote d'Ivoire | Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degré. Minimum 10/20 averaget and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Jamaica | CSEC results of I, II or III and/or CAPE results of I - V. Credit awarded for CAPE Unit 2 results of I, II or III. Test of English: not required. |
| Japan | Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho. Test of English: required. |
| Jordan | Tawjihi/General Secondary Education Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Kazakhstan | Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii. Test of English: required. |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Mean grade of C+ with no grade below C-. Test of English: not required. |
| Korea, North | First Year completed at a recognized university. Test of English: required. |
| Korea, South | Immumgye Kodung Hakkyo Choeupchang (Academic Upper Secondary School Certificate). Test of English: required. |
| Kuwait | General Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Kyrgyzstan | Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii. Grades of 3 or better. Test of English: required. |
| Laos | First Year completed at a recognized university. Test of English: required. |
| Latvia | Atestāts par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību (Certificate of General Secondary Education). Minimum 7/10 average and no mark below 6/10. Test of English: required. |
| Lebanon | Baccalauréat Général. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Lesotho | First-year recognized university or General Certificate Of Education (GCE). Test of English: may be required. |
| Liberia | Completed WAEC/WASSCE results. We will consider grades of C6 and higher for admission. Test of English: not required. |
| Libya | High School Leaving Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Liechtenstein | Matura Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Lithuania | Brandos Atestatas (academic) / Maturity Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Luxembourg | Diplom de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires. Test of English: required. |
| Macao | Certificate of Higher Secondary Education (Form 6). Test of English: may be required. |
| Madagascar | Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement du Second Degré. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Malawi | School Certificate of Education. Test of English: may be required. |
| Malaysia | Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysa/Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia or MICSS Unified Examination Certificate (UEC – Senior Middle Level). Test of English: required. |
| Mali | Baccalauréat. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Malta | Matriculation Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Mauritania | Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement du Second Degré. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Mauritius |
Completion of GCSE/IGCSE O levels or with a combination of O levels and predicted or completed A levels. We may offer advanced standing credit toward your degree with final Advanced level results of A, B or C (4 and higher). Test of English: may be required. |
| Mexico | Secondary School Certificate (Bachillerata) - with grades of A, B or C or 65% or higher or 0-10 with 7 being acceptable Test of English language proficiency: Will be required |
| Moldova | Diploma de Bacalaureat. Minimum 7/10 average and no mark below 6/10. Test of English: required. |
| Mongolia | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Montenegro | Matura/Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Morocco | Baccalauréat. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Mozambique | Certificado de Habilitacoes Literarias. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/10. Test of English: required. |
| Myanmar | The first year of a recognized university. Test of English: required. |
| Namibia | Higher Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate from the National Examination Assessment and Certification Board. Test of English: may be required. |
| Nepal | Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC). Second division results and higher in Class X and XI mark sheets and predicted Class XII (+2) results (if available). Test of English: required. |
| Netherlands | HAVO (Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs) Diploma. Minimum 7.0/10 average based on five subjects with no mark below a 6.0/10. Test of English: Not Required for VWO. |
| New Zeland | NCEA III (National Certificate of Educational Achievement). Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: not required. |
| Nicaragua | Bachillerato and first-year recognized university. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Niger | Baccalauréat/Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement Second Degré. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Nigeria | Completed WAEC/WASSCE results. We will consider grades of C6 and higher for admission. Test of English: not required. |
| North Macedonia | Secondary School Leaving Diploma and State Matura. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Norway | Vitnemal Videregaende Opplaering. Test of English: required. |
| Oman | Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Pakistan | Intermediate/Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). Minimum of 60% average and no individual result below 50%. Test of English: required. |
| Panama | Diploma de Educación Media/Bachillerato. A minimum average of 70% with no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Papua New Guinea | Higher School Certificate. Test of English: required. |
| Paraguay | Bachillerato with high academic standing. Test of English: required. |
| Peru | The first year of a recognized university. Test of English: required, |
| Philippines | Senior High School Diploma (K-12 System). Minimum 70% average with no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Poland | Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci/Matura. Test of English: required. |
| Portugal | Diploma Nivel Secundario de Educacao/Diploma de 12 ano de escolaridad (Year 12 school certificate)/Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundarios. Test of English: required. |
| Qatar | General Secondary Education Certificate/Senior School Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Romania | Diploma de Bacalaureat. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Russia | Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii. Test of English: required. |
| Rwanda | Certificat du Cycle Supérieur de l’Enseignement Secondaire or Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education. Test of English: may be required. |
| Samoa | National University of Samoa Preparatory year. Test of English: may be required. |
| Saudi Arabia | General Secondary Education Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Scotland | Scottish Qualifications Certificate with at least four highers. Test of English: not required. |
| Senegal | Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degré. Minimum 10/20 averaget and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Serbia | Matura/Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Sierra Leone | Completed WAEC/WASSCE results. We will consider grades of C6 and higher for admission. Test of English: not required. |
| Singapore | Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Examinations (Advanced Level). Test of English: not required. |
| Slovak Republic | Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita with grades of 3 or better. Test of English: required. |
| Slovenia | Matura/Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Solomon Islands | University of the South Pacific Foundation Year. Test of English: not required. |
| Somalia | The first year of a recognized university. Test of English: required. |
| South Africa | National Senior Certificate with matriculation endorsement. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: may be required. |
| Spain | Título de Bachiller and Prueba de Accesso a la Universidad (University Entrance Examination). Test of English: required. |
| Sri Lanka |
Completion of Sri Lanka O levels and at least three A levels. Minimum grades of A, B or C. Test of English: may be required |
| St. Kitts and Nevis | CSEC results of I, II or III and/or CAPE results of I - V. Credit awarded for CAPE Unit 2 results of I, II or III. Test of English: not required. |
| St. Lucia | CSEC results of I, II or III and/or CAPE results of I - V. Credit awarded for CAPE Unit 2 results of I, II or III. Test of English: not required. |
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | CSEC results of I, II or III and/or CAPE results of I - V. Credit awarded for CAPE Unit 2 results of I, II or III. Test of English: not required. |
| Sudan | The first year of a recognized university. Test of English: required, |
| Suriname | CSEC results of I, II or III and/or CAPE results of I - V. Credit awarded for CAPE Unit 2 results of I, II or III. Test of English: not required. |
| Sweden | Fullstandigt Slutbetyg from Gymnasieskolan. Test of English: required. |
| Switzerland | Eidgenossisches Maturitat/Maturité Fedéral Baccalauréat/Maturita Fedérale/Baccalauréat Genéral/Federally recognized Cantonal Maturity Certificates. Test of English: required. |
| Syria | Secondary School Education Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Taiwan | Senior High School Leaving Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Tajikistan | Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii. Test of English: required. |
| Tanzania | Completion of CSE O levels or with a combination of O levels and predicted or completed A levels. We may offer advanced standing credit toward your degree with final Advanced level results of A, B or C. Test of English: not required. |
| Thailand | Matayom 6/Certificate of Secondary Education. Minimum average of 70% (C) with no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Togo | Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement du Troisième Degré. Minimum 10/20 and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Tonga | National Form 7 or University of the South Pacific Foundation Year. Test of English: not required. |
| Trinidad & Tobago | CSEC results of I, II or III and/or CAPE results of I - V. Credit awarded for CAPE Unit 2 results of I, II or III. Test of English: not required. |
| Tunisia | Baccalauréat. Minimum 10/20 average and no mark below 8/20. Test of English: required. |
| Turkey | General High School Education/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi. Minimum 7 average and no mark below 6. Test of English: required. |
| Turkmenistan | The first year of a recognized university. Test of English: required, |
| Turks and Caicos | CSEC results of I, II or III and/or CAPE results of I - V. Credit awarded for CAPE Unit 2 results of I, II or III. Test of English: not required. |
| Uganda | Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)/Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE). Completion of CSE O levels or with a combination of UCE and UACE results. We will consider grades of D1-C4. Test of English: not required. |
| Ukraine | Atestat pro Povnu Zagal’nu Seredniu Osvitu. Test of English: required. |
| United Arab Emirates | Secondary School Certificate (Tawjihiyya) - with grades of A, B or C Test of English language proficiency: May be required |
| United Kingdom | Completion of GCSE/IGCSE O levels or with a combination of O levels and predicted or completed A levels. We may offer advanced standing credit toward your degree with final Advanced level results of A, B or C (4 and higher). Test of English: not required. |
| United States of America | Grades of C (70%) or higher in minimum college preparatory level subjects. We will award advanced standing credit for AP results of 3 or better. Test of English: not required. |
| Uruguay | Bachillerato/Bachiller. Test of English: required. |
| Uzbekistan | Akademik Litsey Diplomi (Diploma of Academic Lyceum). Test of English: required. |
| Vanuatu | University of the South Pacific Foundation Year. Test of English: not required. |
| Venezuela | The first year of a recognized university. Test of English: required |
| Vietnam | Upper Secondary School Certificate/Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong. Minimum 7 average with no mark below 6. Test of English: required. |
| Yemen | General Secondary Education Certificate. Minimum 70% average and no mark below 60%. Test of English: required. |
| Zambia | Completion of GCSE/IGCSE O levels or with a combination of O levels and predicted or completed A levels. We may offer advanced standing credit toward your degree with final Advanced level results of A, B or C (4 and higher). Test of English: not required. |
| Zimbabwe | Completion of GCSE/IGCSE/ZIMSEC O levels or with a combination of O levels and predicted or completed AS/A levels. We may offer advanced standing credit toward your degree with the final A level results of A, B or C. Test of English: not required. |
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If your country is not listed here, please contact us at international@smu.ca and we will provide admissions requirements based on the curriculum in your home country.