Brazilian Degrees and Grades: Your U.S. Equivalent
How Brazilian certificates, diplomas and degrees compare with U.S. education, and how Brazilian grades convert to U.S. grades. Certified evaluation within 24 Hours.
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Brazilian credentials at a glance
| Brazilian credential | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree (4+ years) - Título or Grau de Bacharel | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree (4+ years) - Título de Licenciado | Bachelor's Degree |
| Teacher Certificate - Certificado de Professor | High School Diploma |
| Concluded 3rd Grade of High School (must say 'concluded') | High School Diploma |
| Master's Degree - Título or Grau de Mestre, or Stricto Sensu | Master's Degree |
| Professional Master's Degree Program - Mestrado Profissional | Master's Degree |
| Doctoral Degree - Diploma de Doutor | Doctor of Philosophy |
How Brazilian grades convert to U.S. grades
The standard grading scale for Brazil's schools and universities:
| Brazilian mark or grade | U.S. grade |
|---|---|
| 9-10 | A |
| 7-8 | B |
| 5-6 | C |
| 3-4 | D |
| 0-2 | F |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| S | Pass |
| F | F |
Every Brazilian credential we evaluate (27)
Our evaluation data for Brazil, by level. The U.S. equivalent on your evaluation also depends on your program, school and transcripts.
Middle school (1)
| Brazilian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Primary/Elementary School Certificate/Diploma - Certificado de Ensino Fundamental | 8 years | Completed Middle School |
Secondary school (11)
| Brazilian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Graduation from Secondary School with Concentration in Teacher Training - Certificado de Conclusao de Segundo Grau com Habilitacao do Magisterio do Segundo Grau | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Certificate of Graduation from Upper Secondary School with Basic Vocational Training - Certificado de Conclusao de Segundo Grau com Habilitacao Basica Professional | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Certificate of Technical School - Certificado de Auxiliar Tecnico | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Concluded 3rd Grade of High School (must say 'concluded') | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Diploma of Primary School Teacher - Diploma de Professor do Ensino Primario | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Diploma of Technician of Secondary Level - Diploma de Tecnico de Segundo Grau, or Diploma de Tecnico de Novel Medio | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Graduation Diploma of Secondary Education - Certificado de Ensino Médio | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| High School Diploma Equivalency Studies - Diploma de Conclusao de Curso Supletivo | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Teacher Certificate - Certificado de Professor | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Teacher Diploma in Early Childhood and Primary Education - Diploma de Professor de Educação Infantil | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Vocational High School Diploma - Certificado de Técnico de Nível Médio | 3-4 years | High School Diploma |
Undergraduate (9)
| Brazilian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree (3 years) - Título de Licenciado | 3 years | Three Years Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree (4+ years) - Título de Licenciado | 4-6 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree (3 years) - Título or Grau de Bacharel | 3 years | Bachelor's Degree or three years toward one, depending on the program |
| Bachelor's Degree (4+ years) - Título or Grau de Bacharel | 4-6 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree in Law (4+ years)* | 4-6 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Law) |
| Degree in Dentistry - Graduação em Odontologia | 6 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Dentistry) |
| Medical Degree - Curso de Medecina | 6 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Medicine) |
| Professional Title - Título Profissional | 4-5 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Title of Technologist - Título de Tecnologo | 3 years | Associate Degree |
Graduate (5)
| Brazilian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Lato Sensu Master of Business Administration - Lato Sensu Máster en Administración de Empresas | 2 years | Master's Degree in Business Administration (except for CBCI) |
| Lato Sensu Specialization - Especialização Lato Sensu | 1-2 years | Graduate Certificate |
| Master's Degree - Título or Grau de Mestre, or Stricto Sensu | 2 years | Master's Degree |
| Professional Master's Degree Program - Mestrado Profissional | 1-2 years | Master's Degree |
| Specialist "Wide Sense" - Especialização "Lato Sensu" | 1-2 years | One Year Towards Master's Degree |
Doctoral and professional (1)
| Brazilian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree - Diploma de Doutor | 1-5 years | Doctor of Philosophy |
Brazilian credential evaluation: common questions
Is a Teacher Certificate - Certificado de Professor from Brazil equal to a U.S. high school diploma?
Yes. A Teacher Certificate - Certificado de Professor is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. High School Diploma.
Is a Brazilian Bachelor's Degree (4+ years) - Título or Grau de Bacharel equal to a U.S. bachelor's degree?
Yes. A Bachelor's Degree (4+ years) - Título or Grau de Bacharel from Brazil is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's Degree.
How are Brazilian grades converted to U.S. grades and GPA?
Each subject's mark or grade is converted to a U.S. letter grade using Brazil'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 Brazilian 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.
