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NB PNP: do you need your Bachelor's evaluated too, or is the Master's ECA enough?

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Documents Needed

  • ECA report covering all post-secondary credentials

    Evaluate both Bachelor's and Master's, not just the highest degree, by upgrading your existing WES report if needed.

Step-by-Step

If you've only had your Master's degree evaluated and are wondering whether your Bachelor's also needs an ECA for an NB PNP application:

  1. Get your Bachelor's evaluated as well — most PNP and Express Entry pathways expect an ECA covering all your post-secondary education, not just your highest credential.

  2. If you already used WES for your Master's, you can typically add the Bachelor's evaluation by upgrading your existing WES report, rather than starting a completely separate evaluation from scratch — this is usually faster and cheaper than a brand-new application.


Don't assume that evaluating only your highest degree satisfies the requirement; confirm NB PNP's specific documentation checklist, since requirements can vary slightly by program stream.

Dos, Don'ts & Tips

  • Do: Get an ECA for your Bachelor's degree in addition to your Master's, rather than assuming the highest credential alone is sufficient.
  • Tip: If you already have a WES report for one degree, you can often upgrade it to add the second rather than filing a fresh application.

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