Country Specific Requirements

Click on one of the following countries to learn about specific required credentials for admissions purposes

All transcripts and school leaving exam certificates should be uploaded to your application profile here: apply.carrollu.edu/status

More English proficiency alternatives:  https://www.carrollu.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency-requirement

Please note: All documents submitted for admission purposes must be authentic. Any illegal alterations of academic and/or financial documents through omission or misstatement will result of immediate revocation of application to Carroll University. Every Student is personally responsible for the accuracy of all information contained in the student’s application for admission even if a consultant is employed in the application process.

Argentina

Required documents
  • Diploma Bachiller / Técnico Medio / Perito Mercantil + Certificado calificaciones tres últimos años de estudio de la Educación Secundaria
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

Azerbaijan

Required documents
  • Certificate of General Secondary Education issued by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan
  • Transcript including all years of Senior Secondary School (High School)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

bahamas

Required documents
  • Bahamas General Certificate of Examination (BGCSE) issued by The Ministry of Education in the Government of The Bahamas.
  • Transcript including all years of Senior Secondary School (High School)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

Bangladesh

Required documents
  • Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSC) – Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
  • Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (HSC)  – Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements More English proficiency alternatives:  https://www.carrollu.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency-requirement

Belize

Required documents
  • Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC):
  • Caribbean Advanced Placement Exam (CAPE):
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements More English proficiency alternatives:  https://www.carrollu.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency-requirement

Brazil

Required documents
  • Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio
  • Transcript of coursework and grades issued by school
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements More English proficiency alternatives:  https://www.carrollu.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency-requirement

Cameroon

Required documents
  • General Certificate of Education examination – Ordinary Level issued by the Cameroon General Certificate of Education board
  • General Certificate of Education examination – Advanced Level issued by the Cameroon General Certificate of Education board
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements *We do not waive this proficiency exam requirement based on grades in English or letters issued by school counselor/principal/teachers. Applications that are missing one of the above mentioned proficiency exams will not be processed. 

Canada

Required documents
  • Senior Secondary School diploma
    • For example: Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements
  • Waived for Canadian applicants

Chile

Required documents
  • Licencia Secundaria (Secondary Education License) OR
  • Licencia de Educacion Media (License of Secondary Education)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

Cote d'ivoire

Required documents
  • Baccalauréat Général
  • Transcript including all years of Senior Secondary School (High School)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)

*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

More English proficiency alternatives:  https://www.carrollu.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency-requirement

Ethiopia

Required documents
  • Secondary School Leaving Examination (SSLE).
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)

*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

*We do not waive this proficiency exam requirement based on grades in English or letters issued by school counselor/principal/teachers. Applications that are missing one of the above mentioned proficiency exams will not be processed.

France

Required documents
  • Baccalauréat Général
  • Transcript including all years of Senior Secondary School (High School)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)

*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

More English proficiency alternatives:  https://www.carrollu.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency-requirement

Gambia

Required documents
  • The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) issued by WAEC
  • Scratch card to verify score. (If applicable)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
    • *WAEC is not accepted as an alternative to our English proficiency requirement. All WAEC students must submit one of the approved English proficiency exams. This requirement cannot be waived at this time.
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

For applicants who’ve sat an exam from 1999 onwards, please send your qualifications through the WAEC Digital Certificate Platform.
 
Go to the West African Examinations Council Digital Certificate website and follow the steps for sharing your documents with Carroll University. Click on the Request For Confirmation button and share your documents with International@carrollu.edu.
 
Please include your Carroll University reference number in the additional information field (if applicable).

English proficiency requirements

*We do not waive this proficiency exam requirement based on grades in English or letters issued by school counselor/principal/teachers. Applications that are missing one of the above mentioned proficiency exams will not be processed.

Germany

Required documents
  • Transcripts from year 11 and 12 (Abitur (ABI)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

*We do not waive this proficiency exam requirement based on grades in English or letters issued by school counselor/principal/teachers. Applications that are missing one of the above mentioned proficiency exams will not be processed.

Ghana

Required documents
  • The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) issued by WAEC
  • Scratch card to verify score. (If applicable)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
    • *WAEC is not accepted as an alternative to our English proficiency requirement. All WAEC students must submit one of the approved English proficiency exams. This requirement cannot be waived at this time.
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

For applicants who’ve sat an exam from 1999 onwards, please send your qualifications through the WAEC Digital Certificate Platform.
 
Go to the West African Examinations Council Digital Certificate website and follow the steps for sharing your documents with Carroll University. Click on the Request For Confirmation button and share your documents with International@carrollu.edu.
 
Please include your Carroll University reference number in the additional information field (if applicable).

English proficiency requirements

*We do not waive this proficiency exam requirement based on grades in English or letters issued by school counselor/principal/teachers. Applications that are missing one of the above mentioned proficiency exams will not be processed.

India

Required documents

  • Secondary School Examination
  • Senior School Certificate Examination
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)

*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.
English proficiency requirements

More English proficiency alternatives:  https://www.carrollu.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency-requirement

Italy

Required documents

  • Diploma di Maturita
  • Pagelle Scolastiche (academic transcripts) for all years of secondary study – issued by the institution attended.
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.
English proficiency requirements

More English proficiency alternatives:  https://www.carrollu.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency-requirement

Italian high School Transfer credits

Eligibility: Italian students may transfer credits towards their degree based on a credential evaluation of their high school transcript.

Course Transfer: For specific course transfers, syllabi for each course classified as undergraduate level by the credential evaluator must be provided. Without syllabi, transferred credits will apply only towards general electives.

Credential Evaluation: Students are responsible for submitting their high school transcripts for evaluation through SpanTran, WES or ECE.

 

Jamaica

Required documents

  • Five CSEC/GCE O-Level subjects
  • Two CAPE/GCE A-Level
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)

*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.
English proficiency requirements

More English proficiency alternatives:  https://www.carrollu.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency-requirement

Kenya

Required documents

  • The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
  • Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) exam certificate
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)

*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

*We do not waive this proficiency exam requirement based on grades in English or letters issued by school counselor/principal/teachers. Applications that are missing one of the above mentioned proficiency exams will not be processed.

Liberia

Required documents

  • The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) issued by WAEC
  • Scratch card to verify score.
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
    • *WAEC is not accepted as an alternative to our English proficiency requirement. All WAEC students must submit one of the approved English proficiency exams. This requirement cannot be waived at this time.

*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

*We do not waive this proficiency exam requirement based on grades in English or letters issued by school counselor/principal/teachers. Applications that are missing one of the above mentioned proficiency exams will not be processed.

Malaysia

Required documents
  • Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
  • Transcript of coursework and grades issued by school
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements More English proficiency alternatives:  https://www.carrollu.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency-requirement

Mali

Required documents
  • Transcript of records of the Malian baccalaureate
  • Certificate of Malian baccalaureate – Issued by the Ministry of Education in the Republic of Mali
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements More English proficiency alternatives:  https://www.carrollu.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency-requirement

Mongolia

Required documents
  • The EEC – University (General) entrance examination (Elseltiin Yerunhii Shalgalt)
  • Certificate of complete secondary education (Buren Dund Bolovsroliin Unemleh)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

Myanmar

Required documents
  • Matriculation examination pass certificate - issued by the Department of Myanmar Examination
  • Marks obtained at the Myanmar Matriculation Examination - issued by the Department of Myanmar
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements More English proficiency alternatives:  https://www.carrollu.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency-requirement

Nepal

Required documents
  • Secondary Education Examination (SEE), Grade -10
  • School Leaving Certificate Examination (SLC), Grade 11 & 12
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements Visa preperations
Don't forget to reach out to your counselor for personalized assistance in preparing for your visa interview!

Documents to print for your visa interview
  • DS-160 confirmation page (first page)
  • Carroll University I-20
  • Passport (valid for over 6 months from your intended stay)
  • SEVIS fee receipt (I-901)
  • U.S. visa appointment confirmation (print from CGI account)
  • A 2x2 size photo
  • Latest degree transcript (including all transcripts from SLC/SEE)
  • Optional but strongly recomended: language test scores, financial documents, Scholarship offer

Nigeria

Required documents
  • The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) issued by WAEC
  • Scratch card to verify score. (If applicable)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
    • *WAEC is not accepted as an alternative to our English proficiency requirement. All WAEC students must submit one of the approved English proficiency exams. This requirement cannot be waived at this time.
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

For applicants who’ve sat an exam from 1999 onwards, please send your qualifications through the WAEC Digital Certificate Platform.
 
Go to the West African Examinations Council Digital Certificate website and follow the steps for sharing your documents with Carroll University. Click on the Request For Confirmation button and share your documents with International@carrollu.edu.
 
Please include your Carroll University reference number in the additional information field (if applicable).

English proficiency requirements

*We do not waive this proficiency exam requirement based on grades in English or letters issued by school counselor/principal/teachers. Applications that are missing one of the above mentioned proficiency exams will not be processed.

Norway

Required documents
  • Graduation certificate (Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole)
  • Transcript including all years of Senior Secondary School (High School)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements
  • B or Higher in Videregående Skole English
Norwegian high School Transfer credits

Eligibility: Norwegian students may transfer credits towards their degree based on a credential evaluation of their high school transcript.

Course Transfer: For specific course transfers, syllabi for each course classified as undergraduate level by the credential evaluator must be provided. Without syllabi, transferred credits will apply only towards general electives.

Credential Evaluation: Students are responsible for submitting their high school transcripts for evaluation through SpanTran, WES or ECE.

Pakistan

Required documents
  • Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
  • Higher Secondary school Certificate or the Intermediate Examination Certificate (HSSC
  • Transcript including all years of Senior Secondary School (High School)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
Or
  • Cambridge IGCSE/ Cambridge O-Level
  • Cambridge International A Levels
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

Peru

Required documents
  • Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa (Certificate of Completion of General Secondary Education)
  • Bachillerato Académico (Academic Baccalaureate)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements More English proficiency alternatives:  https://www.carrollu.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency-requirement
 

Philippines

Required documents
  • Complete High School transcript (Form 137A) and High School report card (Form 138A)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements More English proficiency alternatives:  https://www.carrollu.edu/admissions/international/english-proficiency-requirement
 

Russia

Required documents
  • Certificate of General Secondary Education (Attestat o srednem obshchem obrazovanii)
  • Transcript including all years of Senior Secondary School (High School)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

Rwanda

Required documents
  • Secondary Education Advance Level exam - Cambridge International
  • Proof of English proficiency (Can be waived with a B or higher in A-levels)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

Sierra Leone

Required documents
  • The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) issued by WAEC
  • Scratch card to verify score. (If applicable)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
    • *WAEC is not accepted as an alternative to our English proficiency requirement. All WAEC students must submit one of the approved English proficiency exams. This requirement cannot be waived at this time.
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

For applicants who’ve sat an exam from 1999 onwards, please send your qualifications through the WAEC Digital Certificate Platform.
 
Go to the West African Examinations Council Digital Certificate website and follow the steps for sharing your documents with Carroll University. Click on the Request For Confirmation button and share your documents with International@carrollu.edu.
 
Please include your Carroll University reference number in the additional information field (if applicable).

English proficiency requirements

*We do not waive this proficiency exam requirement based on grades in English or letters issued by school counselor/principal/teachers. Applications that are missing one of the above mentioned proficiency exams will not be processed.

Singapore

Required documents
  • Cambridge IGCSE/ Cambridge O-Level
  • Cambridge International A Levels
  • Proof of English proficiency can be waived with a B or higher in English.
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

South Korea

Required documents
  • Inmungye Kodung Hakkyo/High School Certificate
  • Senior Secondary School (High School) transcript including all 3 years.
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

Spain

Required documents
  • Transcript including all Semesters of senior secondary school.
  • Graduation certificate: Titulo de Bachiller/Titol de Batxiller
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

Sweden

Required documents
  • Graduation certificate and final transcript issued in English. (Avgångbetyg från Gymnasiet, Slutbetyg från Gymnasiet, Teknikerexamen)
    • Transcript should include all three years of Senior Secondary school (Gymnasiet, Gymnasium)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.
English proficiency requirements

Tanzania

Required documents
  • Certificate of Secondary Education (O-levels) issued by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania
  • Certificate of Advanced Secondary Education (A-levels) issued by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania
  • Transcript including all years of Senior Secondary School (High School)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.
English proficiency requirements *We do not waive this proficiency exam requirement based on grades in English or letters issued by school counselor/principal/teachers. Applications that are missing one of the above mentioned proficiency exams will not be processed.

Uganda

Required documents
  • Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
  • Uganda Advanced certificate of Education (UACE).
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.
English proficiency requirements *We do not waive this proficiency exam requirement based on grades in English or letters issued by school counselor/principal/teachers. Applications that are missing one of the above mentioned proficiency exams will not be processed. 

Uzbekistan

Required documents
  • O’rta Ma’lumot To’g’risida Shahodatnoma (Certificate of Secondary Education)
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.
English proficiency requirements *We do not waive this proficiency exam requirement based on grades in English or letters issued by school counselor/principal/teachers. Applications that are missing one of the above mentioned proficiency exams will not be processed. 

Vietnam

Required documents
  • Bằng tốt nghiệp Trung học Phổ thông (High School Diploma)
  • Transcript including all years of Senior Secondary School
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements

Zambia

Required documents
  • General Certificate of Education 'Ordinary' Level Examination
    • Or
  • Zambian School Certificate Examination
  • Proof of English proficiency (See English proficiency requirements for approved options)
*All documents not issued in English must be in the original language and include a certified, true (word-for-word) English translation.

English proficiency requirements *We do not waive this proficiency exam requirement based on grades in English or letters issued by school counselor/principal/teachers. Applications that are missing one of the above mentioned proficiency exams will not be processed.
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