Russian degree question for Mr Miller/Humphries
Nov 28th 2003, 1:41 pm
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Russian degree question for Mr Miller/Humphries
My question is about education points..I have a "Diploma" as it says in the translation, although it represents 5 years study at University in Russia..giving me 18 years full-time studies..now in England this is regarded as a Master of Arts degree even though it just says Diploma on the transcript...will I get full points or will they need something that tells them yes, this is equivelent to Masters? In Russia, if you get a Bachelors it just says "did not complete Higher Education" on the diploma.
Nov 28th 2003, 3:13 pm
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Re: Russian degree question for Mr Miller/Humphries
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My question is about education points..I have a "Diploma" as it says in the translation, although it represents 5 years study at University in Russia..giving me 18 years full-time studies..now in England this is regarded as a Master of Arts degree even though it just says Diploma on the transcript...will I get full points or will they need something that tells them yes, this is equivelent to Masters? In Russia, if you get a Bachelors it just says "did not complete Higher Education" on the diploma.
My question is about education points..I have a "Diploma" as it says in the translation, although it represents 5 years study at University in Russia..giving me 18 years full-time studies..now in England this is regarded as a Master of Arts degree even though it just says Diploma on the transcript...will I get full points or will they need something that tells them yes, this is equivelent to Masters? In Russia, if you get a Bachelors it just says "did not complete Higher Education" on the diploma.
From my own experience, regardless of how you assess your diploma, immigration will consider it a Bachelors degree. Russian 5 year university diploma does not qualify as Masters.
Nov 28th 2003, 9:25 pm
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Re: Russian degree question for Mr Miller/Humphries
That's what I feared, but does Mr Miller or Humpries have any other input?
Does anyone else have experience of the Russian University 5 year graduate diploma? Thanks
Does anyone else have experience of the Russian University 5 year graduate diploma? Thanks
Nov 29th 2003, 1:02 am
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Re: Russian degree question for Mr Miller/Humphries
It is impossible to say for sure what it is without knowing all details of
the university and program completed - nobody can draw any conclusions
without it. But if it doesn't say explicitly that it is a Master's degree
then most likely it is at best a Bachelor's. But again - nothing for sure
without knowing details and you should simply contact your university to
find out what exactly your diploma is. Note that processing officer will not
play any guessing games and will not give you any benefit of the doubt - it
is you who must conclusively prove claimed credentials.
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> That's what I feared, but does Mr Miller or Humpries have any
> other input?
> Does anyone else have experience of the Russian University 5 year
> graduate diploma? Thanks
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the university and program completed - nobody can draw any conclusions
without it. But if it doesn't say explicitly that it is a Master's degree
then most likely it is at best a Bachelor's. But again - nothing for sure
without knowing details and you should simply contact your university to
find out what exactly your diploma is. Note that processing officer will not
play any guessing games and will not give you any benefit of the doubt - it
is you who must conclusively prove claimed credentials.
--
../..
Andrew Miller
Immigration Consultant
Vancouver, British Columbia
email: [email protected]
(delete REMOVE from the above address before sending email)
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"elenadee" <member17788@british_expats.com> wrote in message
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> That's what I feared, but does Mr Miller or Humpries have any
> other input?
> Does anyone else have experience of the Russian University 5 year
> graduate diploma? Thanks
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Nov 30th 2003, 2:50 pm
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Re: Russian degree question for Mr Miller/Humphries
Well, its a diploma for five years university studies...if you leave after three you get a diploma saying "higher education not completed", if you complete five years its a diploma like mine and if you do two more years then its a Doctorate Diploma.
Nov 30th 2003, 8:27 pm
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Re: Russian degree question for Mr Miller/Humphries
I also studied in Russia (5 years university). US education consulting
organization rated it as a US Master's degree equivalent, which I had
submitted to apply for H1-B in US and it was accepted by US INS. I had
submitted the same diploma and equivalence certificate for Canada
Immigration and it was accepted as a master. Hopefully, this helps.
elenadee <member17788@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> My question is about education points..I have a "Diploma" as it says
> in the translation, although it represents 5 years study at University
> in Russia..giving me 18 years full-time studies..now in England this
> is regarded as a Master of Arts degree even though it just says
> Diploma on the transcript...will I get full points or will they need
> something that tells them yes, this is equivelent to Masters? In
> Russia, if you get a Bachelors it just says "did not complete Higher
> Education" on the diploma.
organization rated it as a US Master's degree equivalent, which I had
submitted to apply for H1-B in US and it was accepted by US INS. I had
submitted the same diploma and equivalence certificate for Canada
Immigration and it was accepted as a master. Hopefully, this helps.
elenadee <member17788@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> My question is about education points..I have a "Diploma" as it says
> in the translation, although it represents 5 years study at University
> in Russia..giving me 18 years full-time studies..now in England this
> is regarded as a Master of Arts degree even though it just says
> Diploma on the transcript...will I get full points or will they need
> something that tells them yes, this is equivelent to Masters? In
> Russia, if you get a Bachelors it just says "did not complete Higher
> Education" on the diploma.
Dec 1st 2003, 4:32 am
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elenadee <member17788@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> My question is about education points..I have a "Diploma" as it says
> in the translation, although it represents 5 years study at University
> in Russia..giving me 18 years full-time studies..now in England this
> is regarded as a Master of Arts degree even though it just says
> Diploma on the transcript...will I get full points or will they need
> something that tells them yes, this is equivelent to Masters? In
> Russia, if you get a Bachelors it just says "did not complete Higher
> Education" on the diploma.
why dont you apply in russia. the processing officials at the russian
processing center are more aware of the education system at russia.
> My question is about education points..I have a "Diploma" as it says
> in the translation, although it represents 5 years study at University
> in Russia..giving me 18 years full-time studies..now in England this
> is regarded as a Master of Arts degree even though it just says
> Diploma on the transcript...will I get full points or will they need
> something that tells them yes, this is equivelent to Masters? In
> Russia, if you get a Bachelors it just says "did not complete Higher
> Education" on the diploma.
why dont you apply in russia. the processing officials at the russian
processing center are more aware of the education system at russia.
Dec 1st 2003, 8:04 am
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Re: Russian degree question for Mr Miller/Humphries
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why dont you apply in russia. the processing officials at the russian
processing center are more aware of the education system at russia.
why dont you apply in russia. the processing officials at the russian
processing center are more aware of the education system at russia.
Processing times in Russia are 3 years and more.
Dec 1st 2003, 11:28 am
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Re: Russian degree question for Mr Miller/Humphries
I am a British citizen so will be applying to London
Dec 1st 2003, 6:19 pm
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question for Mr Miller/Humphries
If I get an organization to assess my credential is it better to use a Canadian one like BC's International Credential Assessment Service or Alberta's IQAS? Or one in England would be OK for London CHC?
Dec 2nd 2003, 11:39 pm
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Re: question for Mr Miller/Humphries
[QUOTE]Originally posted by elenadee
If I get an organization to assess my credential is it better to use a Canadian one like BC's International Credential Assessment Service or Albertas?? They can do it or should a UK one be alright??
If I get an organization to assess my credential is it better to use a Canadian one like BC's International Credential Assessment Service or Albertas?? They can do it or should a UK one be alright??
