Grade Conversion using the Bavarian Formula
This grade conversion formula is a tool to help your convert grades earned in countries other than Germany. Please note that this tool is only intended to provide a first orientation and the results are in no way binding.
Converted grades are calculated using the “modified Bavarian formula”, as stipulated by the resolution of the Kultusministerkonferenz
Enter the maximum grade, the minimum passing grade, and your current overall grade in the grading system of your university.
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Sought-after converted German grade: ___
The result is the equivalent to your grade in the German grading system, where 1.0 is the maximum grade and 4.0 the minimum passing grade.
Please note: Please note: Internationally, the grading systems used by higher education institutions can vary considerably. The result given here is not binding as this grade converter can only provide a first general estimate.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
- How do I convert letter grades?Hide
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If the grading system of your university uses letter grades, you can assign a number to each letter grade.
To give an example:
Your grading system is A+, A, B, C, D and E (Fail). A+ is the highest possible grade, and the lowest grade to pass a course is D. So if you assign numerical values in ascending order starting with 1, the input for the grade conversion is as follows:
- A+ equals 1
- A equals 2
- B equals 3
- C equals 4
- D equals 5
- E equals 6
In the conversion tool, you enter 1 as maximum grade (corresponding to A+), and 5 as minimum passing grade (corresponding to D). The value for current overall grade is the numerical value corresponding to your current overall letter grade. The tool will then calculate your grade in the German grading system.
- What should I do if the minimum module pass grade differs from the grade required to pass the degree?Hide
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With international degrees, there is often a minimum passing grade with which you can pass individual modules (often declared as a ‘conditional pass’), but a better overall grade must be achieved in order to pass the degree. The grade entered for the conversion will depend on whether the overall degree grade or an individual achievement (eg a semester abroad) is to be converted.
If you want to convert the overall grade of the degree, you have to use the minimum pass grade that must be achieved to pass the degree.
Please clarify this issue with your examination office if you are converting individual achievements during a stay abroad.