Bangladeshi Degrees and Grades: Your U.S. Equivalent
How Bangladeshi certificates, diplomas and degrees compare with U.S. education, and how Bangladeshi grades convert to U.S. grades. Certified evaluation within 24 Hours.
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Bangladeshi credentials at a glance
| Bangladeshi credential | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|
| Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) | High School Diploma |
| Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master of Philosophy | Master's Degree |
| Master/Master's of Laws | Master's Degree |
| Doctor of Laws | Doctor of Philosophy |
How Bangladeshi university grades convert to U.S. grades
| Bangladeshi mark or grade | U.S. grade |
|---|---|
| 60-100 | A |
| 55-59 | AB |
| 50-54 | B |
| 43-49 | BC |
| 35-42 | C |
| 0-34 | F |
Bangladeshi secondary school grades in U.S. terms
| Bangladeshi mark or grade | U.S. grade |
|---|---|
| 5 | A |
| 4 | A |
| 3.5-3 | A- |
| 3-3.49 | B |
| 2 | C |
| 1 | D |
| 0 | F |
| A+ | A |
| A | A |
| A- | A- |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| F | F |
Every Bangladeshi credential we evaluate (38)
Our evaluation data for Bangladesh, by level. The U.S. equivalent on your evaluation also depends on your program, school and transcripts.
Secondary school (6)
| Bangladeshi credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Agriculture | 2 years | High School Diploma |
| Certificate of Education | 2 years | Four Years of High School (12th grade) |
| Diploma in Commerce | 2-3 years | Four Years of High School (12th grade) |
| Diploma in Technology | 2-3 years | High School Diploma |
| Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) | 2 years | High School Diploma |
| Secondary School Certificate | 10 years | Two Years of High School (10th grade) |
Undergraduate (23)
| Bangladeshi credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree in Nursing | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Bachelor of Arts (Pass) | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Bachelor of Education | 3 years | Three Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts | 5 years | Three Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Medicine) |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy | 4 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Pharmacy) |
| Bachelor of Social Science | 3 years | Three Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4-5 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree in Law | 4-5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Law) |
| Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery | 2 years | Two Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery | 2-3 years | Associate Degree |
| Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | 4 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Veterinary Medicine) |
| Master of Commerce | 2 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master of Science in Pharmacy | 1 year | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Pharmacy) |
| Master of Social Science | 1 year | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master's Degree in Arts and Science | 4 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master's Degree in Business | 2-5 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master's Degree in Education | 4 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Senior Certificate | 1 year | One Year Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Technical Diploma | 3 years | Associate Degree |
| Three-year Bachelor's Degree | 3 years | Three Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Two-year Bachelor's Degree | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Vocational Diploma | 2 years | Associate Degree |
Graduate (8)
| Bangladeshi credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration | 2-5 years | Master's Degree |
| Master/Master's of Laws | 1-2 years | Master's Degree |
| Master of Philosophy | 2 years | Master's Degree |
| Master of Philosophy in Medicine | 2 years | Master's Degree |
| Master of Science in Cardiology | 2 years | Master's Degree |
| Master of Science in Engineering | 2 years | Master's Degree |
| Master of Science in Veterinary Science | 2 years | Master's Degree |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Medicine or Dentistry | 3-4 years | Master's Degree |
Doctoral and professional (1)
| Bangladeshi credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Laws | 3 years | Doctor of Philosophy |
Bangladeshi credential evaluation: common questions
Is a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Bangladesh equal to a U.S. high school diploma?
Yes. A Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. High School Diploma.
Is a Bangladeshi Bachelor's Degree equal to a U.S. bachelor's degree?
Yes. A Bachelor's Degree from Bangladesh is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's Degree.
How are Bangladeshi grades converted to U.S. grades and GPA?
Each subject's mark or grade is converted to a U.S. letter grade using Bangladesh's grading scale, then to grade points on the U.S. 4.0 scale. A Course by Course evaluation shows every subject and your GPA.
Do my documents need to be translated?
Documents that aren't in English need a translation. We translate them as part of your order, at $27.50 per page (up to 250 words), normally within one day.
How fast can I get my Bangladeshi credentials evaluated?
Within 24 Hours of payment and receipt of your documents, or it's free (conditions apply). Rush evaluations are delivered within 8 hours.
