Nigerian Degrees and Grades: Your U.S. Equivalent
How Nigerian certificates, diplomas and degrees compare with U.S. education, and how Nigerian grades convert to U.S. grades. Certified evaluation within 24 Hours.
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Nigerian credentials at a glance
| Nigerian credential | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|
| West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) | High School Diploma |
| Senior School Certificate | High School Diploma |
| Bachelor of Science | Bachelor's Degree |
| Higher National Diploma | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master's Degree | Master's Degree |
| Master of Philosophy | Master's Degree |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Doctor of Philosophy |
How Nigerian grades convert to U.S. grades
The standard grading scale for Nigeria's schools and universities:
| Nigerian mark or grade | U.S. grade |
|---|---|
| 70-100 | A |
| 60-69 | B+ |
| 50-59 | B |
| 45-49 | C+ |
| 40-44 | C |
| 0-39 | F |
| A | A |
| AB | A |
| B | B+ |
| BC | B+ |
| C | B |
| CD | B |
| D | C+ |
| E | C |
| F | F |
Every Nigerian credential we evaluate (27)
Our evaluation data for Nigeria, by level. The U.S. equivalent on your evaluation also depends on your program, school and transcripts.
Secondary school (9)
| Nigerian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| General Certificate of Education - Advanced Level | 2 years | High School Diploma |
| General Certificate of Education - Ordinary Level | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| National Business Certificate | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| National Technical Certificate | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| National Vocational Certificate I | 1 year | Two Years of High School (10th grade) |
| National Vocational Certificate II | 2 years | Three Years of High School (11th grade) |
| National Vocational Certificate III | 3 years | High School Diploma |
| Senior School Certificate | 3-5 years | High School Diploma |
| West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) | 3-5 years | High School Diploma |
Undergraduate (13)
| Nigerian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | 4-5 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor of Engineering | 4-5 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor of Laws | 4-5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Law) |
| Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery | 6 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Medicine) |
| Bachelor of Science | 4-5 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4-5 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Diploma in Theology | 3 years | One Year Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
| Doctor of Optometry | 6 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Optometry) |
| Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | 5-6 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Veterinary Medicine) |
| Higher National Diploma | 2 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| National Diploma | 2 years | Two Years Towards Bachelor's Degree; Associate Degree |
| Nigerian Certificate of Education | 3 years | Associate Degree |
| Registered Nursing (RN) Certificate | 3 years | One Year Towards a Four Year Bachelor's Degree |
Graduate (4)
| Nigerian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration | 1-2 years | Master of Business Administration |
| Master of Philosophy | 1-2 years | Master's Degree |
| Master's Degree | 1-2 years | Master's Degree |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 1 year | Graduate Certificate |
Doctoral and professional (1)
| Nigerian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | 2-5 years | Doctor of Philosophy |
Nigerian credential evaluation: common questions
Is a West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) from Nigeria equal to a U.S. high school diploma?
Yes. A West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. High School Diploma.
Is a Nigerian Bachelor of Science equal to a U.S. bachelor's degree?
Yes. A Bachelor of Science from Nigeria is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's Degree.
How are Nigerian grades converted to U.S. grades and GPA?
Each subject's mark or grade is converted to a U.S. letter grade using Nigeria'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 Nigerian 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.
