Université du Burundi
Burundi
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
Other names: University of Burundi.
First degree/qualification: Candidature (2-3 years) followed by the licence (2 more years) or other specialized degrees ( 3-4 more years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Mention of "distinction."
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year first degree.
Documents required: Official academic record (attestation de bulletin); official certification of degree and date awarded (attestation de diplôme). All documents in French and English.
Description: Instituted in 1960. Became the Université Officielle de Bujumbura in 1964. Acquired present name in 1974. Usual admission requirement is the Certificat d'humanités complètes (higher secondary certificate) (13 years of education).
Grading system:
Suggested U.S. equivalency | |||
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90-100% | Plus grande distinction | Excellent |
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80-89% | Grande distinction | Very good |
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70-79% | Distinction | Good |
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50-69% | Satisfaction | Satisfactory |
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0-49% | Échec | Failure |
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Language of instruction: French.
Advanced degree:
- Doctorat de spécialité (3e cycle).
Last updated: May 09, 2005