How does it compare grades across countries?

It maps every input to a common percentage-equivalent band, then checks that band against the typical published minimum for each program type and country. A UK 2:1, a US GPA of about 3.3, and a percentage around 60 all sit in the same band, which is why they show similar results.

Do these requirements apply to every university?

No. They are typical minimums, not guarantees. Top-ranked and competitive programs often demand higher than the baseline, and some accept lower with strong references, relevant experience, or a qualifying year. Always confirm with the specific program.

What is the difference between taught and research entry?

Taught master's programs usually accept a solid pass (often a UK 2:2 or 2:1). Research master's and PhD entry typically require a higher classification, often a UK 2:1 or First plus a research proposal or relevant project experience, because the work is self-directed.

Does it account for English-language requirements?

No. This tool only checks academic grade thresholds. Most international programs additionally require an English test (IELTS or TOEFL) and sometimes subject prerequisites or work experience, which you must check separately.

No. The comparison runs entirely in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.

Postgraduate Entry Requirement Checker

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Check your undergraduate grade against postgrad entry bars

Different countries express undergraduate results differently — the UK uses honours classifications, the US and Australia use a 4.0 GPA, and many systems use a percentage. Postgraduate admissions set their bars in their own scale, which makes it hard to know at a glance whether you qualify. This tool normalises your result to a common band and checks it against the typical minimum for taught master’s, competitive master’s, and research or PhD entry across eight countries.

How it works

Your input is first converted to a percentage-equivalent. UK classes map to band midpoints (First → 80, 2:1 → 68, 2:2 → 58, Third → 48). A GPA on the 4.0 scale maps linearly: percent ≈ 40 + (gpa / 4.0) × 55, which places a 4.0 near 95 and a 2.0 near 67.5. A direct percentage is used as-is. The tool then compares this percent-equivalent against each program type’s typical threshold per country (for example, a UK research/PhD bar commonly equivalent to a 2:1, ≈65%). A pass shows when your equivalent meets or exceeds the threshold.

Example, tips and caveats

A US GPA of 3.4 converts to about 40 + (3.4/4.0)×55 ≈ 86.8% equivalent, which clears taught-master’s bars everywhere and most research bars too. Tips: aim a band above the stated minimum for competitive programs, gather strong references, and note any subject prerequisites. Caveats: conversions are approximations — universities use their own equivalency tables, some weight final-year marks more heavily, and language and experience requirements apply on top of grades. Treat the result as a first-pass filter, then confirm with each program.