CFA Level I Eligibility
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CFA Level I Eligibility
CFA Level I Eligibility
CFA Institute requires candidates to satisfy its enrollment criteria before registering for Level I.
Education or professional experience
A candidate can qualify through one of the routes specified by CFA Institute:
- Completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree.
- Current undergraduate status where the selected Level I exam window is within 23 months or less before the candidate's graduation month.
- A combination of 4,000 hours of professional work experience and/or higher education acquired over a minimum of three sequential years, with education and professional work experience not overlapping.
Passport requirement
Every CFA Program candidate must have a valid international travel passport. Candidates without a valid qualifying passport cannot sit for the examination.
Language
CFA Program examinations are offered in English. Candidates therefore need sufficient English reading comprehension to understand financial and investment questions.
CFA Institute may request evidence supporting education or work-experience eligibility.
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Last verified: 01 October 2026
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