Russian Degrees and Grades: Your U.S. Equivalent
How Russian certificates, diplomas and degrees compare with U.S. education, and how Russian grades convert to U.S. grades. Certified evaluation within 24 Hours.
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Russian credentials at a glance
| Russian credential | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education | High School Diploma |
| Bachelor's Diploma | Bachelor's Degree |
| Master's Diploma | Master's Degree |
| Diploma of Candidate of Sciences | Doctor of Philosophy |
How Russian grades convert to U.S. grades
The standard grading scale for Russia's schools and universities:
| Russian mark or grade | U.S. grade |
|---|---|
| 5 | A |
| 4 | B |
| 3 | C |
| P | PASS |
| 2 | F |
Every Russian credential we evaluate (15)
Our evaluation data for Russia, by level. The U.S. equivalent on your evaluation also depends on your program, school and transcripts.
Secondary school (4)
| Russian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education | 2 years | High School Diploma |
| Certificate of Basic General Education | 9 years | One Year of High School (9th grade) |
| Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education | 2-3 years | High School Diploma |
| Maturity Certificate | 2-3 years | High School Diploma |
Undergraduate (6)
| Russian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Diploma | 4 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Diploma of Intermediate Higher Education | 2-3 years | Two Years Towards Bachelor's Degree |
| Diploma of Secondary Professional Education | 2-4 years | Associate Degree |
| Specialist Diploma | 5-6 years | Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree |
| Specialist Diploma in Medicine | 5-6 years | Doctor of Medicine (First Professional Degree in Medicine) |
| Specialist Diploma in Law | 5-6 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Law) |
Graduate (3)
| Russian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Diploma | 2 years | Master's Degree |
| Postgraduate (Aspirantura) Diploma | 3 years | Master of Philosophy |
| Specialist Diploma | 5-6 years | Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree |
Doctoral and professional (2)
| Russian credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Doctor of Sciences | 3-5 years | Post-Doctoral Studies (equivalent hours only) |
| Diploma of Candidate of Sciences | 3-5 years | Doctor of Philosophy |
Russian credential evaluation: common questions
Is a Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education from Russia equal to a U.S. high school diploma?
Yes. A Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. High School Diploma.
Is a Russian Bachelor's Diploma equal to a U.S. bachelor's degree?
Yes. A Bachelor's Diploma from Russia is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's Degree.
How are Russian grades converted to U.S. grades and GPA?
Each subject's mark or grade is converted to a U.S. letter grade using Russia'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 Russian 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.
