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2015-2016 Undergraduate Calendar
HOME Admission Procedures and Policies Equivalent Qualifications for Students Educated Outside of Canada
Equivalent Qualifications for Students Educated Outside of Canada
A complete list of international country equivalencies is available at www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/admissions/international_edu/.

Note: Ryerson reserves the right to be the final arbiter of what will be accepted on an equivalency basis.

It is mandatory that the required subject prerequisites and grades for specific programs form part of the applicant’s academic background, especially in the last two years of secondary and/or post-secondary studies as required. All transcripts must show all courses completed and grades achieved.

The following admission guidelines (subject to change) will assist in equating academic qualifications with the Ryerson admission requirements. Applicants from a country where English is not the first language, are required to provide an acceptable English language proficiency test score. Refer to the English Language section of this calendar.

Applicants are required to achieve a high overall standing in their studies and to include the appropriate program subject prerequisite(s) with high standing. Candidates are selected on the basis of their overall academic performance in relation to other candidates. Due to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum. Applicants should refer to the Country-Specific Admission Requirements publication for specific country requirements and other relevant information. This publication is available at: www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/admissions/international_edu/. These guidelines are for information purposes and are subject to change. Additional information regarding documents and official transcripts can be found at www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/apply.

EDUCATION 
SYSTEM		RYERSON
British-Patterned Education
  • The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE/IGCSE) Ordinary Level and the GCE Advanced Level Examinations (U.K. Examining boards)
  • The Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE and O/AS/A Level)/Cambridge Higher School Certificate/Cambridge Pre-U Diploma and Pre-U Certificates/Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)
  • Scottish Certificate of Higher Education

Applicants must present the following: 
GCE A Level – At least two A Levels in different subject areas with predicted and final grades of ‘B’ or higher in one subject and ‘C’ or higher in another subject. 
GCE AS Level – Two AS Levels are acceptable in place of an A Level. 
GCSE O Level – At least three different subject areas at the GCSE O Level with final grades of at least ‘B’ or higher in one subject and 'C' or higher in two other subjects. 

Applicants presenting the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma must have passed the diploma with competitive grades of 'M3' or higher in each Principal Subject. 
Ryerson will also consider applicants for certain programs who present a combination of the Pre-U Certificates (Principal Subjects), GCE/A Levels and AS Levels along with IGCSE/GCSE/O Levels. 

Notes: 
Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Higher results may be required for some programs due to competition. Candidates who do not meet the above requirements may also be considered on an individual basis subject to space and competition. 

Prerequisite subjects should be presented at the GCE A/ Level or Pre-U Certificate (Principal Subject) however excellent AS Level and GCSE O Levels will be considered for some programs.   

English at the GCE A Level or Pre-U Certificate (Principal Subject) is required for programs in the Faculty of Arts (excluding International Economics and Finance), as well as Journalism, Radio and Television and Business Management. English at the GCE A Level or Pre-U Certificate (Principal Subject) is recommended for all other programs. Completion of the GCSE O Level in English as a Second Language with a grade between ‘A’-’C’ will be considered in order to meet the English prerequisite subject requirement (except where noted otherwise above). 

Applicants to programs in the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science and the Faculty of Science, must include mathematics and either physics or chemistry at the GCE A Level or Pre-U Certificate (Principal Subject).

Preference will be given to applicants who include all applicable program subject prerequisite requirements at the GCE A Level or Pre-U Certificate (Principal Subject). Please consult the subject prerequisites of the chosen program, as listed in this Calendar. 

GCE A Levels with grades of ‘C’ or better, or Pre-U Certificate (Principal Subject) with grades of 'M3' or higher, may be considered for transfer credit on an individual basis. No transfer credit is given for AS Levels. Engineering students are not eligible for transfer credits for core and professional engineering courses using GCE A Levels or Pre-U Certificate (Principal Subject).
Central and South America Successful completion of a university preparatory (Bachillerato or equivalent) program with high academic standing or first year standing from an accredited university. Refer to the Country-Specific Admission Requirements publication for further details.
China, People’s Republic of (PRC) High School/Senior Middle School Graduation and Chinese National University Entrance Examinations or first year standing from an accredited university. (High school transcripts must show courses completed and grades achieved for all three years of study.)
Caribbean Education (CAPE) The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE). The completed CAPE Diploma must include a total of at least six individual units with grades of I, II or III. All program specific prerequisite subjects must be included at either the CSEC or at the CAPE Level.  Subject to competition applicants may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum. 
  • Ryerson will also consider a preliminary year at the University of the West Indies, Barbados Community College or equivalent in lieu of the CAPE Diploma.
  • CSEC papers must be at the General Proficiency Level, if written before 1998 with grades of one or two, commencing 1998 with grades of one, two or three.
  • Prerequisites at the CAPE level are highly recommended.
  • Preference is given to applicants applying to mathematics and science-based programs that include mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology at the CAPE level (as per applicable program prerequisite subject requirements).
  • CAPE units with grades of III or better may be considered for transfer credit on an individual basis. Engineering students are not eligible for transfer credits for core and professional engineering courses using CAPE units.
  • See also British-Patterned Education.
Europe (General) High School Graduation Certificate (Maturity Certificate, Baccalaureate, or equivalent) with high academic standing from an academic program at an accredited school. Refer to the Country-Specific Admission Requirements publication for further details.
French-Patterned Education  Baccalauréat/ Baccalauréat général/ Baccalauréat général (option internationale)/ Diplôme de Bachelier de l'enseignement du second degree/ Baccalauréat technologique with a strong overall average and strong results in each of the prerequisite subjects. Applicants must include the specific subject requirements for the program(s) to which they are applying in their final year of study. Grades required for admission vary by program and level of competition.  Subjects completed with a final co-efficient fo 10 or higher will be considered for transfer credit on an individual basis.  Engineering students are not eligible for transfer credits for core and professional engineering courses using baccalaureate courses.
Hong Kong Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) plus Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) (since 1980) with strong results in at least five academic subjects, two of which must be at the Advanced Level and three at the Ordinary Level or four academic subjects, three of which must be at the Advanced Level and one at the Ordinary Level. See also British-Patterned Education.
Preference is given to applicants applying to Mathematics and science-based programs who include Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Biology at the Advanced Level (as per applicable program subject prerequisite requirements).
 
Beginning 2012: Completion of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examinations with grades of 4 or higher in the 4 required Core subjects and grades of 4 or higher in two or more Category ‘A’ or ‘C’ Elective/Other Language subjects. A grade of 4 or higher is required in prerequisite subjects. Overall averages/grades required for admission will be determined subject to competition. Transfer credits will not be granted for HKDSE studies. Module 2 Mathematics (Algebra and Calculus) is required for consideration to the following programs: International Economics and Finance, all programs in the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, all programs in the Faculty of Science and all programs in the Ted Rogers School of Management.
India All India Senior School Certificate Examination (awarded by CBSE) or the Indian School Certificate (awarded by CISCE). Students presenting Year 12 State Board Exams (Higher Secondary School Certificate; Intermediate Certificate) with high standing will also be considered for admission.
International Baccalaureate Completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with grades of four or higher in three Higher Level and three Standard Level subjects and with a grade total of 28 or higher. Subject to competition, applicants may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum. Applicants must include the specific subject requirements for the program(s) to which they are applying among their Higher and Standard Levels.  IB Higher Levels with grades of 5 or higher may be considered for transfer credit on an individual basis. Engineering students are not eligible for transfer credits for core and professional engineering courses using IB courses.

Iran		 Diplom-Metevaseth and Pre-University year (since 1997) or National High School Diploma after 12 years (before 1997) with high academic standing. Prerequisite subjects must be included in the final year of secondary school (if completed before 1997) or in the Pre-University year.
Japan Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate).
Middle East General Secondary School Certificate - e.g., Tawjihi, Tawjihiyya, Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a. ama or equivalent. Refer to the Country-Specific Admission Requirements publication for further details.
Malaysia Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM); Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary School System (MICSS) Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). See also British-Patterned Education.
Pakistan Intermediate Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate with excellent results including the applicable subject prerequisites.
Philippines Second year standing from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative grade point average of ‘B’ and high standing in the appropriate program subject prerequisites.
Singapore Singapore/Cambridge GCSE/Ordinary Level and GCE/ Advanced Level Examinations. See also British-Patterned Education.
Taiwan Senior High School Graduation Certificate (academic program).

United States 		Graduation from Grade 12 of an academic program at an accredited secondary school with high academic standing including ‘B’ grades or higher in the program-specific subject prerequisites and a ‘B’ overall average or higher. Subject to competition, applicants may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum. The high school profile (including accreditation, grading scheme, etc.) must accompany the academic record. SAT Reasoning with a minimum score of 550 in each SAT component is recommended. ACT scores (24 minimum) and Advanced Placement (AP) examination results will also be considered. AP examination scores of 4 or higher will be considered for transfer credits on an individual basis. Engineering students are not eligible for transfer credits for core and professional engineering courses using AP examinations.
Other Countries Generally, applicants with high academic standing from an academic program at an accredited school, who are eligible for admission to first year university studies in their home country, will be considered. Applicants from some countries will require first year standing from an accredited university in addition to the high school graduation certificate. Refer to the Country-Specific Admission Requirements publication for specific country requirements and other relevant information. This publication is available at: www.ryerson.ca/undergraduate/admission/admissions/international_edu/.
 

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