Country Specific Requirements

Listed below you will find the minimum admission qualification requirements by country. Please see Admission Requirements for program-specific requirements. The information below relates to minimum secondary school achievements. Students with post-secondary experience will be evaluated based on a combination of secondary and post-secondary results.

 

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Country General Equivalent Qualification Post-Baccalaureate Diploma
Afghanistan Baccalauria
Albania Dëftesë Pjekurie (Certificate of Maturity)
Algeria Baccalauréat  d’Enseignement Secondaire
Angola Ensino Geral Certificado de Habilitações (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Anguilla Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum
Antigua and Barbuda Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC); and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) with a minimum of two 2-unit subjects
Argentina Bachillerato with high academic standing
Armenia Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education with Certificate of Unified Examination
Australia Australia Capital Territory

–Australian Certificate of Education (ACT)

New South Wales

– Higher School Certificate (HSC)

North Territory

– North Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE)

Queensland

– Senior Certificate

South Australia

– South Australia Certificate of Education (SACE)

Tasmania

– Tasmania Certificate of Education (TCE)

Victoria

– Victoria Certificate of Education (VCE)

Western Australia

– Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE)

Business Analytics: 5.5 or higher in 2 mathematics courses.
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with a 5 on a 1-7 scale.
Austria Reifeprufungszeugnis (Matura)
Azerbaijan Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii
Bahamas, The General Certificate of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum or 1st year College of The Bahamas or University of The West Indies
Bahrain Tawjihiya/ Bahrain Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Bangladesh Higher Secondary School Certificate or General Certificate of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum Business Analytics: 65% or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with Second Class, Lower Division, 2.7/4, B
Barbados Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination Examinations Council (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum
Belarus Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii
Belgium Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (academic) or Diploma van Hoqer Secundair Onderwijs (Certificate of Higher Secondary Education)
Belize Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum
Benin Baccalauréat
Bermuda Bermuda School Certificate (BSC) with high academic standing or1st year Bermuda College
Bhutan Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate
Bolivia Diploma de Bachiller Cientifico – Humanistico with high academic standing
Bosnia and Herzegovina Matura/Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Botswana See British-based Curriculum
Brazil Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio (Certificate of Completion of Middle Education) Concurso Vestibular (University Entrance Examination) Business Analytics: 8 or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with a 7 (1-10 scale)
British –based Curriculum (GCE and GCSE) General Certificate of Education; including a minimum of two Advanced Level courses (A Level) or four Advanced Supplementary levels (AS level) subjects and 5 GCSE subjects (O Level).
Brunei  See British-based Curriculum
Bulgaria Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Secondary Education)
Burkina Faso Baccalauréat/Diplome de Bachelier de l’Enseignement de Second Degre
Burundi Diplôme des Humanités Completes with high academic standing
Cambodia Upper Secondary School Certificate of Completion
Cameroon Baccalauréat or General Certificate of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum Business Analytics: A- or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with Second Class, Lower Division; B
Cayman Islands Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum
Central African Republic Baccalauréat
Chad Baccalauréat with high academic standing
Chile Licencia de Educación Media
China, People’s Republic of Senior Middle School Graduation Certificate and Transcript Business Analytics: 75% or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with 70% or higher
Colombia 1st year recognized university or Bachillerato with high academic standing Business Analytics: 3.7 or higher; 8 or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with 3.5 (0-5 scale); 7.5 (0-10 scale)
Congo, Democratic Republic of  Diplome d’Etat d’Etudes Secondaires du Cycle Long
Costa Rica 1st year recognized university or Bachillerato with high academic standing
Cote d’lhoivre Baccalauréat with high academic standing
Croatia Matura/Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Cuba Bachillerato (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) and the National Competitive Exam (Examen de Ingreso)
Cyprus Apolytirion of Lykeion or Devlet Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi
Czech Republic Maturitni Zkouska (Maturity Certificate)
Denmark Studentereksamen (Upper Secondary School Leaving Examination) or Højere Forberedelseksamen (HF – Higher Preparatory Examination) or Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) or Højere Handelseksamen (HTX)
Djibouti Baccalaureat Général or Baccalaureat Technologique
Dominica Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum
Dominican Republic Bachillerato with high academic standing
Ecuador Bachillerato with high academic standing Business Analytics: 8; 16; 85 or higher in 2 mathematics courses<
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with 7.5 (0-10 scale); 15 (0-20 scale); 80 (0-100 scale)
Egypt Thanaweya a`Amma (General Secondary Education Certificate – GSEC)
El Salvador Bachillerato with high academic standing
Eritrea 1st year University of Asmara or other recognized university
Estonia Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Ethiopia Ethiopia University Entrance Examination

Pre-Assessment Letter:
To support our international students in their study permit application at the Canadian Embassy we require a payment of $9,000.00CAD as a tuition deposit. Once CBU has received the tuition deposit your notice of acceptance will be provided.
Please note: students are required to pay a tuition deposit prior to registering for fall, winter semester and spring courses. The tuition deposit is applied as a payment toward tuition fees and is non-refundable except in the case of a visa rejection. Please see the refund policy.
Business Analytics: B+ or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with B average
Fiji Year 13 Certificate (5 subjects)/University of the South Pacific Foundation Year
Finland Ylioppilastutkintoto / Studentexamensbetg (Matriculation Certificate)
France Baccalauréat Générale or Baccalauréat Technologique (if suitable subjects are included)
Gabon Baccalauréat with high academic standing
Gambia, The West African Examinations Council Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Please submit all the information required on http://www.waecdirect.org/ including pin number with your application.
Georgia Sashualo Skolis (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Germany Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife/Abitur/Reifezeugnis
Ghana West African Examinations Council Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Please submit all the information required on http://www.waecdirect.org/including pin number with your application
Greece Apolytirion
Grenada Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum
Guatemala 1st year recognized university or Exceptional candidates may be accepted with completed Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras and Examen de Admisión (Entrance Examination)
Guyana Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum
Haiti Baccalauréat 2e partie or Baccalauréat and Diplôme d’Enseignement Secondaire
Honduras First year recognized university OR Bachillerato with high academic standing
Hong Kong  Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education/HKDSE Business Analytics: B- or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with C; Third Class Honours
Hungary Gimnaziumi Érettségi Bizonyitvany (Matura)
Iceland Stúdentspróf (Upper Secondary School Certificate)
India All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) or another Senior Secondary School Certificate awarded after Standard XII Business Analytics: 60% or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with Second Class, Lower Division; 50%; B
Indonesia Ijazah Sekolah Menegah Atas (Diploma awarded by Upper Secondary School) including Ujian Nasional (National Exam) results
Iran Certificate of Dore Dovom Motavasete. Prior to 2019: Pre-university Year Certificate and Diploma Metevaseth Business Analytics: 15 or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with B; 14 (0-20 scale)
Iraq 6th Form Baccalauréat Business Analytics: 65% or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with 60%
Ireland, Northern General Certificate of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum
Ireland, Republic of Leaving Certificate
Israel Bagrut or Mechina
Italy Italian upper secondary school leaving qualification (Esame di Stato)
Jamaica Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Business Analytics: B or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with B-; Second Class Honours, Lower Division
Japan Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) Business Analytics: 75% or higher in 2 mathematics courses<
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with B; 70%
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Jordan Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)
Kazakhstan Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii
Kenya Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Business Analytics: 55% or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with C; Second Class Honours, Lower Division; 50%
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of (North) 1st year recognized university Business Analytics: 85%; 3.5 on 4.5 scale; 3.3 on 4.3 scale or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with 80%; 3 (on 4.3 and 4.5 scale)
Korea, Republic of (South) High School Diploma
Kuwait Shahadat Al-Thanawiya-Al-A’ama (General Secondary School Certificate)
Kyrgyzstan Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii
Laos 1st year recognized university
Latvia Atestāts par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
Lebanon General Secondary Education Certificate
Lesotho 1st year recognized university or General Certificate Of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum
Liberia West African Examinations Council Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate. Please submit all the information required on http://www.waecdirect.org/ including pin number with your application
Libya Secondary Education Certificate
Liechtenstein Matura Certificate
Lithuania Brandos Atestatas (academic) / Maturity Certificate
Luxembourg Diplom de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires
Macau S.A.R., China Certificate of Higher Secondary Education (Form 6)
Macedonia Secondary School Leaving Diploma and State Matura
Madagascar Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement du Second Degré
Malawi School Certificate of Education
Malaysia Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) (Malaysian High School Certificate) or United Examination Certificate for Independent Chinese Schools in Malaysia (UEC)
Mali Baccalauréat
Malta Malta Advanced Matriculation (AM) Level
Mauritania Baccalauréat / Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degré with high academic standing
Mauritius(Ile Maurice) General Certificate Of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum
Mexico Bachillerato with high academic standing
Moldova Diploma de Bacalauréat
Mongolia Certificate of Complete Secondary Education
Montserrat Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum
Morocco/Maroc Baccalauréat
Mozambique Certificado de Habilitacoes Literarias
Myanmar (Burma) 1st year recognized university
Namibia Higher Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate from the National Examination Assessment and Certification Board/ See British-based Curriculum
Nepal Higher Secondary Certificate Business Analytics: B+ or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with B average
Netherlands VWO (Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs) Diploma
New Zealand NCEA III (National Certificate of Educational Achievement)
Nicaragua Bachillerato and 1st year recognized university
Niger Baccalauréat / Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degré
Nigeria West African Examination Council (WAEC)/Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC). Please submit all the information required on http://www.waecdirect.org/ including pin number with your application. Business Analytics: 60% or higher in 2 mathematics courses.
CBU does not accept HND.
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with Second Class, Lower Division, 55%.
CBU does not accept HND.
Norway Vitnemal Fra den Videregaende Skole (Certificate of Upper Secondary Education)
Oman General Education Diploma
Pakistan Intermediate Certificate (IC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Panama Bachillerato with high academic standing
Papua New Guinea Higher School Certificate
Paraguay Bachillerato with high academic standing
Peru 1st year recognized university
Philippines Senior High School (K-12 system) Diploma. Before 2017-2018: Second Year completed at a recognized university Business Analytics: 89% or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with 2.0 average, 86%
Poland Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Completion of Upper Secondary School)/Matura
Portugal Diploma Nivel Secundario de Educacao/Diploma de 12 ano de escolaridad (Year 12 school certificate)/Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundarios
Puerto Rico High School Graduation Certificate and SAT or ACT
Qatar Al-Thanawiya Aama Qatari (General Secondary Education Certificate)
Romania Diplomä de Bacalaureat
Russia Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii
Rwanda Certificat du Cycle Superieur de l’Enseignement Secondaire/Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education Business Analytics: 65% or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with B; 60%; Second Class
Saint Kitts and Nevis Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum
Saint Pierre and Miquelon Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degre (Baccalauréat)
Saint Lucia Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum
Samoa University of Samoa Preparatory year
Saudi Arabia Shahadat Al-Marhalat Al-Thanawiyyat (General Secondary Education Certificate {GSEC})
Scotland Scottish Certificate of Education at the Higher Level / Advanced Higher Level Business Analytics: 60% or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with 50%; Lower Second
Senegal Baccalauréat / Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degré
Serbia Matura/Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Seychelles General Certificate of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum
Sierra Leone Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) administered by the West African Examinations Council. Please submit all the information required on http://www.waecdirect.org/ including pin number with your application
Singapore Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary and Advanced Levels
Slovak Republic Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita
Slovenia Matura / Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Solomon Islands University of the South Pacific Foundation Year or Other 1st year recognized university
Somalia 1st year recognized university
South Africa Senior Certificate with Matriculation Endorsement
Spain Título de Bachiller and Prueba de Accesso a la Universidad (University Entrance Examination)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka General Certificate Of Education Advanced Level Business Analytics: 80% or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with C; 70%
Sudan Sudan School Certificate and 1st year recognized university
Suriname Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO: University Preparatory Education)
Swaziland 1st year University of Swaziland or General Certificate Of Education (GCE) – refer to British-based Curriculum
Sweden Fullstandigt Slutbetyg from Gymnasieskola
Switzerland Maturitätszeugnis or Certificat de Maturité or Baccalauréat or Attestato di Maturità/Matura
Syria Al-Shahâda Al-Thânawiyya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) or Baccalauréat (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Taiwan Senior High School Leaving Certificate
Tajikistan Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obschchem Obrazovanii
Tanzania Certificate of Secondary Education and Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Thailand Mathayom Suksa 6 (Higher Secondary School Certificate) and entrance examinations (The Joint Higher Education Entrance Examination)
Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum
Tunisia Baccalauréat
Turkey Devlet Lise Diplomasi/ Lise Bitirme Diplomasi Business Analytics: BA; 85% or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with BB; 65%; 7 (0-10 scale)
Turkmenistan First year completed at recognized university
Turks and Caicos Islands Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum
Uganda Uganda Certificate of Education and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education Business Analytics: B+; 75% or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with B; 70%
Ukraine Atestat pro Povnu Zagal’nu Seredniu Osvitu
United Arab Emirates Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Uruguay Bachillerato with high academic standing
Uzbekistan Akademik Litsey Diplomi (Diploma of Academic Lyceum)
Venezuela 1st year recognized university
Vietnam Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Secondary School Graduation Certificate) Business Analytics: 6.5 or higher in 2 mathematics courses
All Other Post-Baccalaureates: Bachelor’s degree with 6/10
Virgin Islands (UK) Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)/ See British-based Curriculum
West Bank and Gaza Strip Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) with high academic standing
Yemen Al Thanawiya (General Secondary Education Certificate) with high academic standing
Zambia Zambian School Certificate
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Certificate of Secondary Education Advanced Level