Official records (transcripts and diplomas) bearing the signature of the registrar or other responsible academic officer and the seal of the issuing institution are required in all applications for graduate admission. 

An international applicant who has studied abroad must have earned the equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree with above average results. One set of official academic records and/or transcripts from each university/college level institution attended must be provided for each application submitted. Send transcripts to the department(s) to which you are applying.

Foreign academic records must show all courses attended each year, examinations passed, seminars completed, and grades or marks received at all institutions where formal records are maintained. Official evidence of degree conferral must also be supplied, together with evidence of rank in class if available.

Official academic records and/or transcripts may take the form of:

• Transcripts, attestations, appendices or addenda to diplomas, or mark sheets showing courses and examinations, units or hours, and grades (rank in class, if available).
• Diplomas, degree certificates, or professional titles showing the degree and date conferred.

Official academic records and/or transcripts must be issued in the language of instruction and accompanied by official English translations. Acceptable documentation includes:

• Originals issued by the university bearing the original stamp or seal and the signature of the authorized official.
• Official copies issued by the degree granting university bearing the stamp or seal and signature of the authorized official.
• Official literal (word for word) English translations issued by the degree granting institution.

Translations prepared by an accredited member of a translator's association, such as American Translator’s Association (ATA), are acceptable. They must be prepared from official copies of your academic records or degree certificate, in the original language. For more information and a directory of members, consult the Services Directories on the ATA website, http://www.atanet.org/ .

Credential evaluations prepared by other schools or by private agencies are not accepted.

The following list gives you general guidelines to help you determine if your academic background is adequate for application to graduate studies at University of California, San Diego. Academic records will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Australia , Canada, New Zealand, South Africa : Honours bachelor’s degree or a bachelor’s degree whose program represents four years of study. ( Quebec, see French-style schools.)

Bangladesh , India, Nepal, Pakistan : Bachelor’s degree that represents four or more years of course work or a master’s degree.

Central and Latin America, Mexico, Portugal, Spain: Licenciado, Titulo, Barcharel, or Bachiller.

East European: Bakalavr, Diplom or Diploma, Inzenýr, Licenta, Magister, or Oklevél diploma requiring a minimum of 4 years of study.

French or French-Style Schools and Universities: Maîtrise, a professional title such as Diplôme d'Ingénieur, or Magistere.

Germany : Diplom, Magister Artium, or master’s degree.

Hong Kong , Ireland, Singapore, and the United Kingdom . Honours bachelor’s degree whose program represents four years of study.

Italy : Diploma di laurea di dottore or master’s degree.

Japan, Korea, People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, and Thailand: Bachelor’s degree requiring a minimum of 4 years of study.