Matric
Secondary School Certificate
O-Level
Ordinary Level (Cambridge system, equivalent to Matric)
Intermediate
Higher Secondary School Certificate (FSc / ICS / ICom)
A-Level
Advanced Level (Cambridge system, equivalent to Intermediate)
Bachelor
Undergraduate Degree
Associate Degree
2-year undergraduate degree
Master
Postgraduate Degree
MPhil
Master of Philosophy
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Diploma
Diploma Program
Postgraduate Diploma
Diploma after Bachelor but less than Master
Certificate
Certificate Program
Professional
Professional qualifications (CA, ACCA, CFA etc.)
Technical / Vocational
Technical institutes or polytechnic diplomas
📖 About Education Levels
Matriculation (SSC)
Secondary School Certificate, typically grades 9-10. Foundation level for higher education.
Intermediate (HSSC)
Higher Secondary School Certificate, grades 11-12. Specialization in Science, Arts, or Commerce.
Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate programs typically lasting 2-4 years. Includes BA, BSc, BBA, BEng, etc.
Master's Degree
Postgraduate programs lasting 1-2 years. Includes MA, MSc, MBA, MEng, etc.
PhD / Doctorate
Doctoral programs focusing on research and original contribution to knowledge.