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Required Documents from Schools Outside the United States

If any of your high school or college education occurred outside the United States, the following list
provides country-specific information about the required records admitted students must submit to
UC San Diego. These include transcripts and International Baccalaureate certification, among others.

Note that this information may be in addition to the items listed on your checklist on the
MyApplication status site.

Your admission to UC San Diego is provisional pending the receipt and review of your official
transcripts, records and exam results. You must successfully complete and pass all classes, subjects
and exams in your final year of secondary studies and earn the diploma, certificate or benchmark
exams appropriate to your educational system.

The deadlines for UC San Diego to receive your documents are July 1 and test scores (AP) by July 15.

Please see How to Send Transcripts and Certificates for our mailing address and how to address the
envelope at the end of this document.

COMBINED U.S. and INTERNATIONAL RECORDS

Authentic original records (transcripts) from your overseas school (or schools) must be sent
directly to UC San Diego from your former institution. All transcripts beginning from grade 9
must be submitted even if your current school has recorded them on your transcript. This includes
middle school records and any grades you may have repeated upon commencing your studies in
the United States.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

Full transcripts indicating your internal marks from your secondary school (including grades 912)
must be submitted by the July 1 deadline or before. All grade 12 classes must be passed with a C
result (or equivalent) or better, with an overall 3.0 grade point average, or equivalent.

IB certificates or diplomas must be requested from IBO directly. UC San Diego will receive these
electronically; these documents may not be available by the deadline.

Please request that internal marks and intermediate results/certificates from your school or
appropriate authority are sent to UC San Diego so they are received by July 1. Please have your
school authority provide predicted results if possible along with an explanation of when your final
marks and certificate will be available.

If the country where you studied is not listed on the following chart, or if you have questions
about what specific documentation is required in your situation, contact one of the International
Specialists in the UC San Diego Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools between 8:30 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m. PT. Contact by phone 858.534.4831 or by email at infointernational@ucsd.edu.
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Australia France Indonesia Malaysia Saudi Arabia Taiwan
Bangladesh French Patterned Systems Israel Mexico Singapore Thailand
Brazil Germany Italy New Zealand Spain Turkey
Canada Greece Japan Norway Sri Lanka UAE
China Hong Kong Korea Pakistan Sweden United Kingdom
Costa Rica India Kuwait Poland Switzerland Vietnam

Australia
Internal school marks (grades 9-12) and State/Territorial Year 12 certificate including external
exam results.

Bangladesh
Attested copies of your SSC and HSC (including marksheets) sent directly from the schools of
attendance. Copies sent by any other method will not be considered official.

Brazil
Certificado de 2. Grau or Certificado de Concluso do Ensino Mdio (certificate of secondary school
completion/diploma) issued by the Colegio or Ministrio da Educao and Histrico Escolar
(academic transcripts) issued by the institution attended.

Canada
Your admission will only be cleared upon receipt of the provincial or territorial Ministry of
Education (MOE) secondary school record and diploma. You may submit your internal school
transcripts until the MOE record is available. The MOE transcript must indicate that you earned the
provincial/territorial diploma. All grade 12 classes must be passed with a C result or better, with an
overall 3.0 (or equivalent).
(OSSD, Dogwood Diploma, Secondary School Diploma, DES+DEC, etc.)

China
Original records in English from middle school and high school grades 9-12. All grade 12 subjects
must be completed and you must earn and submit your Certificate of Graduation. All grade 12
classes must be passed with a C result or better, with an overall 3.0 (or equivalent). All transcripts
must be sent directly from the school to UCSD or via Parchment. Notarized translation booklets
will not be accepted. If you also completed an A level program at your school, see UK entry below.
Your admission to UC San Diego will be cleared only upon receipt and review of the following
documentation:
Lower Middle School record (grades 7-9)
Upper Middle School record (grades 10-12) this record must be cumulative; partial
incomplete documents with addendums/additions will not be accepted.
Photocopy of graduation certification (red book) including all required stamps
authenticated and sent directly to UCSD with the Upper Middle School record from the
school
Verification report for the General Education ExaminationHuikao or Xueye Shuiping
Ceshi sent directly to UCSD by the China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education
Development Center (CDGDC) http://cqv.chinadegrees.cn/

Costa Rica
Clear, legible photocopy of graduation certificate or diploma issued by Ministerio de Educacin
Pblica (Bachiller en Educacin Media, Tcnico Medio, Diploma de Conclusin de Estudios de
Educacin Diversificada) and Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones (academic transcripts) issued by
the institution attended sent directly to UC San Diego.

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 France and French Patterned Systems
Clear, legible photocopies of official Diplme du Baccalaurat and Relev de Notes de lExamen
Final (academic transcript) issued in French showing all subjects taken and grades obtained
certified by the French government, either by a local municipality or an overseas French
Embassy/Consulate [photocopie certifie conforme par le gouvernement Franais (soit par votre
Mairie soit par un Ambassade/Consulat)].

Germany
Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife or Abitur sent directly from institution attended.

Greece
Apolyti Lykeiou (School Leaving Certificate) indicating all exams taken and grades obtained sent
directly to UCSD from school attended.

Hong Kong
Old system: HKCEE & HKALE results sent directly from testing authority. You must sit for and pass
at least 3 A level exams with C results or better Advanced standing credit for A Level exams will
only be posted to your record upon receipt of this document.
New system: Official HKDSE Certificate and senior secondary academic transcripts issued by the
school.

India
Attested copies of the Statement of Marks for the STD X and XII Board exams (SSC, AISC, ISCE, HSC,
HSSC, AISSC etc) sent directly from the schools of attendance. Copies sent by any other method
will not be considered as official.

Indonesia
Surat Tanda Tanat Belajar (STTB) or Sekolah Menengah Unum Tingkat Atas (SMA) certified
true/attested copy sent from school.

Israel
Examination results for the Teudat Bagrut (matriculation certificates) issued by the institution
attended.

Italy
Diploma di Maturita and Pagelle Scolastiche (academic transcripts) for all years of secondary study
issued by the institution attended.

Japan
Original records in English from middle school and high school grades 9-12 including certification
of graduation. All grade 12 classes must be passed with a C result or better, with an overall 3.0 (or
equivalent). All transcripts must be sent directly from the school to UCSD or via Parchment.

Korea
Original records in English from middle school and high school grades 9-12 including certification
of graduation. All grade 12 classes must be passed with a C result or better, with an overall 3.0 (or
equivalent). All transcripts must be sent directly from the school to UCSD or via Parchment.

Kuwait
Examination results for the General Secondary Education Certificate issued in English and sent
directly to UCSD from the appropriate Regional Office of the Ministry of Education not from a
third-party agency or family member.

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 Malaysia
All examination results issued by the appropriate examining body (e.g. Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
(SPM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)). Full
completion of the entire 13 year secondary education program is required or comparable UK
credential of at least 3 A Level exams with C results or better.

Mexico
Academic transcripts/records for grades 9-12 and Certificado de Educacion Secundaria +
Certificado de Bachillerato sent directly from the schools attended.

New Zealand
External examination results for the Universities Entrance, Bursaries and Scholarships Examination
or National Certificate sent directly by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

Norway
Graduation certificate (Vitneml fra den Videregende Skolen) issued in English, indicating all
exams taken and grades obtained sent directly by the school. Please note that the University of
California does not grant advanced standing credit for the secondary diploma.

Pakistan
Certificate of Examination (SSC & HSC) issued by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary
Education and the corresponding Mark sheet/result card sent directly to UCSD from the Board and
verified by the Controller of Examinations.

Poland
Graduation Certificate (Swiadectwo Ukonczenia) indicating all exams taken and grades obtained
sent directly to UCSD from school attended.

Saudi Arabia
Intermediate School Certificate + General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihiyah) sent
directly to UCSD from the appropriate Regional Office of the Ministry of Education not from a
third-party agency, school or family.

Singapore
O level and A level Certificates sent directly by Singapore MOE. You must sit for and pass at least 3
A level exams with C results or better. Advanced standing credit for A Level (H2) exams will only be
posted to your record upon receipt of the official A level results from the Singapore MOE.

Spain
Graduation certificate (Ttulo de Bachiller ) showing all exams taken and grades obtained, sent
directly from school attended.

Sri Lanka
External examination results for the General Certificate of Education, O-Level and A-Level sent
directly from the department of examinations. No advanced standing credit is allowed for Sri
Lankan A Level exams.

Sweden
Graduation certificate or diploma issued in English (Avgngbetyg frn Gymnasiet, Slutbetyg frn
Gymnasiet, Teknikerexamen) showing all exams taken and grades obtained, sent directly from
school attended.

Switzerland
Graduation certificate (Maturittszeugnis/Certificat de Maturit/Attestato di Maturita) showing all
exams taken and grades obtained sent directly from school attended.

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 Taiwan
Original records in English from middle school and high school grades 9-12 including date of
graduation. All grade 12 classes must be passed with a C result (or equivalent) or better, with an
overall 3.0 (or equivalent). All transcripts must be sent directly from the school to UCSD or via
Parchment.

Thailand
Academic transcripts and Matayom Suksa VI (Certificate of Upper Secondary Education) issued in
English and sent directly by the school.

Turkey
Clear, legible photocopy of Graduation certificate issued by the Ministry of National Education (e.g.
Lise Diplomasi, Meslek Lise Diplomasi ) and academic transcript issued by the school.

UAE
Examination results for the General Certificate of Secondary Education issued in English sent
directly to UCSD from the appropriate Regional Office of the Ministry of Education not from a
third-party agency or family.

United Kingdom
By July 1 authentic GCSE/IGCSE certificate and all internal marks (forms 4,5,6). A Level Statement
of Results must be submitted as soon as they are available. You must pass at least 3 A Level exams
with a C result or better to finalize your UCSD admission. Official A Level results must be sent
directly from examining authority (Cambridge, OCR, Edexel etc) in the form of the Certifying
Statement of Results in the Autumn after A Level Certificates are released. Advanced standing
credit for A Level exams will only be posted to your record upon receipt of this document.

Vietnam
Academic transcripts (years 9-12) issued in English or exact word for word official translations and
Examination Results (im K Thi Tt Nghip THPT) for the High School Graduation Examination
(K thi tt nghip trung hc ph thng THPT) sent directly from the school attended.

HOW TO SEND TRANSCRIPTS and CERTIFICATES BY MAIL

Please make sure you provide our complete mailing address to the school or authorized agency that is sending your
transcripts and certificates by mail. Without all this information, your document may not be delivered on time.

Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools the name of our office must be included
ATTN: TRANSCRIPTS
University of California, San Diego
9500 Gilman Dr. # 0021 the numbers 0021 must appear on both lines
La Jolla, CA 92093-0021
United States

If your school is registered with Parchment, you may have your transcript sent electronically. Refer to the checklist in
MyApplication for instructions and links.

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