SpanTran Number: *********
Name on Application: TOPI, Majlinda Ylli
Name on Documentation: TOPI, Majlinda Ylli
Date of Birth: December 16, 1984
Type of Evaluation: General Analysis
CREDENTIALS SUMMARY
Recommended U.S. Equivalency: Bachelor of Science in Physics from a regionally- accredited institution of higher education
CREDENTIAL I of I
Country of Study: Albania
Institution: Universiteti i Elbasanit ''Aleksandër Xhuvani''
(Aleksander Xhuvani University of Elbasan)
Foreign Credential: Diplomë e Integruar e Nivelit të Dytë, 2010
(Second-Level Integrated Diploma)
Program of Study: Physics
Length of Program: 4 years beyond 12 years of elementary-secondary education Dates of Attendance: 2003 - 2010
Verification: Verification in Progress – please visit SpanTran.com/verification-status for updates Recommended U.S. Equivalency: Bachelor of Science in Physics from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education Comments:
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