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CFA entry requirements

CFA Entry Requirements 2026: Criteria & Eligibility

Sophie Macon

16 Sep 2026

CFA, CFA Level 1

Quick summary: In 2026, there are five primary CFA entry requirements: 1) Meet the education and/or work experience requirement in one of the following ways: have a bachelor's degree, or be a university student within 23 months of graduation, or have 4,000 hours of professional work experience, or have a combination of 4,000 hours of professional work experience and higher education. 2) A valid international passport, 3) English proficiency, 4) Meeting professional conduct standards, and 5) residing in a participating country. ...