Spanish Degrees and Grades: Your U.S. Equivalent
How Spanish certificates, diplomas and degrees compare with U.S. education, and how Spanish grades convert to U.S. grades. Certified evaluation within 24 Hours.
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Spanish credentials at a glance
| Spanish credential | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|
| Title of Baccalaureate - Título de Bachiller | High School Diploma |
| Licenciate - Título de Licenciado | Bachelor's Degree |
| University Master - Máster Universitario | Master's Degree |
| Specialized Graduate Diploma - Diploma de Estudios Superiores Especializados | Master's Degree |
| Doctorate - Título de Doctor | Doctor of Philosophy |
How Spanish university grades convert to U.S. grades
| Spanish mark or grade | U.S. grade |
|---|---|
| 9-10 | A |
| 7-8 | B |
| 5-6 | C |
| 0-4 | F |
Spanish secondary school grades in U.S. terms
| Spanish mark or grade | U.S. grade |
|---|---|
| 9 | A |
| 7-8 | B+ |
| 6 | B |
| 5 | C |
| 3-4 | D |
| 0-2 | F |
Every Spanish credential we evaluate (34)
Our evaluation data for Spain, by level. The U.S. equivalent on your evaluation also depends on your program, school and transcripts.
Secondary school (17)
| Spanish credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Compulsory Secondary Education - Graduado en Educación Secundaria Obligatoria | 4 years | Two Years of High School (10th grade) |
| Certificate of Schooling - Certificado de Escolaridad | 4 years | High School Diploma |
| Commercial Secondary School Graduate - Perito Mercantil | 2-3 years | High School Diploma |
| High School Diploma | 4 years | High School Diploma |
| Pre-University Certificate - Curso Pre-Universitario | 1 year | High School Diploma |
| Unified Secondary School Diploma - Bachillerato Unificado y Polyvalente | 2-3 years | High School Diploma |
| University Orientation Course - Curso de Orientación Universitaria | 1 year | High School Diploma |
| Secondary School Diploma - Bachillerato de Grado Superior | 10 years | Two Years of High School (10th grade) |
| Title of Baccalaureate - Título de Bachiller | 2 years | High School Diploma |
| Title/Diploma of Graduate in Secondary Education - Titulo de Graduado en Education Secundaria | 4 years | Four Years of High School (12th grade) |
| Title of Middle-Level Technician - Título de Técnico Grado Medio | 1-2 years | Three Years of High School (11th grade) |
| Title of Secondary School Graduate - Título de Graduado en Educacíon Secundaria | 2 years | Two Years of High School (10th grade) |
| Title of Secondary School Technician - Título de Técnico Superior | 2-3 years | High School Diploma |
| Title of Specialized Technician - Título de Técnico Especialista | 2-3 years | High School Diploma |
| Title of Teacher - Titulo de Maestro | 2-3 years | High School Diploma |
| Title of Technical Assistant - Título de Técnico Auxiliar | 2 years | Two Years of High School (10th grade) |
| Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate - Bachillerato/Bachiller Unificado y Polivalente (BUP) | 2 years | High School Diploma |
Undergraduate (12)
| Spanish credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Dentistry - Título de Licenciado en Odontología | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Dentistry) |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery - Título de Licenciado en Medicina y Cirugía | 6 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Medicine) |
| Bachelor of Pharmacy - Título de Licenciado en Farmacia | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Pharmacy) |
| Diploma - Diplomado | 3 years | Associate Degree |
| Engineering Diploma - Ingeniero Técnico | 3 years | Associate Degree |
| Licenciate - Título de Licenciado | 4-5 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Technical Architect - Arquitecto Técnico | 3 years | Associate Degree |
| Title of Architect - Título de Arquitecto | 4 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Title of Engineer - Título de Ingeniero | 4 years | Bachelor's Degree |
| Title of Graduate / Bachelor's Degree - Título de Graduado | 3-4 years | Bachelor's Degree or three years toward one, depending on the program |
| Title of Higher Technician - Título de Técnico Superior | 2 years | Associate Degree |
| Title of Licenciate in Veterinary Medicine - Título de Licenciado en Veterinaria | 5 years | Bachelor's Degree (First Professional Degree in Veterinary Medicine) |
Graduate (4)
| Spanish credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Education - Certificado de Aptitud Pedagógica | 0.5 years | Graduate Certificate |
| Master's Degree - Magister | 0.5-2 years | One Year Towards Master's Degree |
| Specialized Graduate Diploma - Diploma de Estudios Superiores Especializados | 2 years | Master's Degree |
| University Master - Máster Universitario | 1-2 years | Master's Degree |
Doctoral and professional (1)
| Spanish credential | Typical length | U.S. equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate - Título de Doctor | 3 years | Doctor of Philosophy |
Spanish credential evaluation: common questions
Is a Title of Baccalaureate - Título de Bachiller from Spain equal to a U.S. high school diploma?
Yes. A Title of Baccalaureate - Título de Bachiller is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. High School Diploma.
Is a Spanish Licenciate - Título de Licenciado equal to a U.S. bachelor's degree?
Yes. A Licenciate - Título de Licenciado from Spain is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor's Degree.
How are Spanish grades converted to U.S. grades and GPA?
Each subject's mark or grade is converted to a U.S. letter grade using Spain'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 Spanish 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.
