The discussion centers on the recognition of European three-year bachelor's degrees for admission to graduate schools in the United States. It explores the differences in degree length and educational requirements between European and American systems, as well as the implications for applicants from Europe.
Participants generally agree that a three-year European bachelor's degree can qualify for U.S. graduate school applications, but there are differing views on the implications of the additional coursework required in U.S. undergraduate programs and how it affects competitiveness in applications.
Limitations include the lack of consensus on specific graduate program requirements and the variability in how different universities assess international degrees.
Mr.Watson said:Lenght of bacherlos degree is 3 years in many countries in Europe like in UK, but in US usually 4 years.
jtbell said:This is because US undergraduates generally have to take a number of courses outside of their field of specialization, amounting to a year's worth or even more. We call these "general education requirements" or "distribution requirements." They generally don't matter for graduate school except in so far as they contribute to your overall grade point average (GPA). European undergraduates generally don't have these requirements.