Cuban Degrees and Grades: Your U.S. Equivalent
How Cuban certificates, diplomas and degrees compare with U.S. education, and how Cuban grades convert to U.S. grades. Certified evaluation within 24 Hours.
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Cuban credentials at a glance
| Cuban credential | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|
| Baccalaureate - Bachillerato | High School Diploma |
| Pre-University Graduate Diploma - Diploma de Graduado de Pre-Universitario | High School Diploma |
| Licentiate - Licenciatura | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master's degree - Maestría | Master's Degree |
| Title of Specialist - Titulo de Especialista | Master's Degree |
| Candidate for Doctor of Sciences - Candidato a Doctor en Ciencias | Doctor of Philosophy |
How Cuban grades convert to U.S. grades
The standard grading scale for Cuba's schools and universities:
| Cuban mark or grade | U.S. grade |
|---|---|
| 4 | B |
| 3 | C |
| A | Pass |
| 0-2 | F |
Every Cuban credential we evaluate (23)
Our evaluation data for Cuba, by level. The U.S. equivalent on your evaluation also depends on your program, school and transcripts.
Secondary school (8)
| Cuban credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Baccalaureate - Bachillerato | 3-4 years | High School Diploma |
| Basic Secondary Diploma / Middle Level Studies - Diploma de Secundaria Básica / Estudios de Nivel Medio | 3 years | One Year of High School (9th grade) |
| Diploma of Qualified Worker - Diploma de Obrero Calificado | 3 years | One Year of High School (9th grade) |
| Kindergarten Teacher Certification - Normal de Jardin de la Infancia | 4 years | Four Years of High School (12th grade) |
| Mid-Level Technician - Técnico de Nivel Medio | 1-4 years | High School Diploma |
| Pre-University Graduate Diploma - Diploma de Graduado de Pre-Universitario | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Primary School Teacher Certification - Maestro de Educacion Primaria or Maestro Primaria | 4 years | Four Years of High School (12th grade) |
| Title of Expert - Título de Perito | 1-4 years | High School Diploma |
Undergraduate (9)
| Cuban credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education in Speech Therapy - Licenciado en Education Logopedia | 5 years | Bachelor of Science in Education - Major in Speech-Language Pathology |
| Doctor of Medicine - Doctor en Medicina | 6 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Medicine) |
| Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Doctor en Medicina Veterinaria | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Veterinary Medicine) |
| Higher Level Technician - Técnico de Nivel Superior | 3 years | Associate Degree |
| Higher Technician - Técnico Superior | 3 years | Associate Degree |
| Licentiate - Licenciatura | 4-5 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Licentiate in Law - Licenciatura en Derecho | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Law) |
| Licentiate in Primary Education - Licenciado en Educación Primaria | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Professional Title - Title of Título Profesional | 4-5 years | Bachelor's Degree |
Graduate (4)
| Cuban credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Diplomate - Diplomado | 1 year | One Year Towards Master's Degree |
| Master's degree - Maestría | 1-2 years | Master's Degree |
| Postgraduate Certificate - Certificado de Postgrado | 0.5 years | Graduate Certificate |
| Title of Specialist - Titulo de Especialista | 2-3 years | Master's Degree |
Doctoral and professional (2)
| Cuban credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate for Doctor of Sciences - Candidato a Doctor en Ciencias | 3-4 years | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Doctor of Sciences - Doctor en Ciencias | 3-4 years | Post-doctoral studies |
Cuban credential evaluation: common questions
Is a Baccalaureate - Bachillerato from Cuba equal to a U.S. high school diploma?
Yes. A Baccalaureate - Bachillerato is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. High School Diploma.
Is a Cuban Licentiate - Licenciatura equal to a U.S. bachelor's degree?
Yes. A Licentiate - Licenciatura from Cuba is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's Degree.
How are Cuban grades converted to U.S. grades and GPA?
Each subject's mark or grade is converted to a U.S. letter grade using Cuba'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 Cuban 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.
