Grading Systems Around the World: A Country-by-Country Comparison
Compare grading systems around the world, including GPA, percentages, degree classifications, and practical steps for interpreting international transcripts.
Sep 17, 202610 min read
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Country-Specific Grading Systems Guides & Resources
Country grading systems are not interchangeable. A 75 percent, 2.0, 8.0 CGPA, 1st class degree, or 14/20 can mean very different things depending on where it was awarded. This category maps country-level grading scales to common international reference points and links each guide back to GradeAtlas calculators, university profiles, and conversion tools.
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European Grading Systems and ECTS Explained for Applicants
Understand European grades, ECTS credits, grading tables, and conversion limits, with practical examples for international applicants comparing study options.
Sep 17, 20269 min read
CGPA Calculation in Qatar: 2026 Guide to Grading Scales & Formulas
Master CGPA calculation in Qatar with our 2026 guide. Understand the 4.0 scale at Qatar University, Education City institutions, and Doha Institute.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Russia: 2026 Guide to the 5-Point System
Master CGPA calculation in Russia for 2026. Learn about the 5-point scale, "Zachet" pass/fail credits, and how to convert grades at top.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Saudi Arabia: 2026 Guide to the 5.0 and 4.0 Scales
Master CGPA calculation in Saudi Arabia for 2026. Understand the differences between the 5.0 and 4.0 scales, letter grade weightings, and honors.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in South Korea: 2026 Guide to Grading Scales & Percentile Rankings
Master CGPA calculation in South Korea for 2026. Understand the 4.0, 4.3, and 4.5 GPA scales, credit weightings, and "Percentile Rank" at SNU.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Spain: 2026 Guide to the 10-Point Grading System
Master CGPA calculation in Spain for 2026. Learn about the 10-point scale, Matrícula de Honor, and how to convert grades at top universities like.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Sweden: 2026 Guide to Grading Scales & ECTS
Master CGPA calculation in Sweden for 2026. Understand the multiple grading scales (A-F, VG-G, 5-3), ECTS credit weightings, and how to convert.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Switzerland: 2026 Guide to the 6-Point Scale
Master CGPA calculation in Switzerland for 2026. Understand the 6-point scale, ECTS credits (30h/unit), and how to calculate weighted averages for.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Taiwan: 2026 Guide to the 4.3 Scale & Credits
Master CGPA calculation in Taiwan for 2026. Understand the 4.3 and 4.0 grading scales, passing thresholds for graduate vs. undergraduate students.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Australia: 2026 Guide to WAM & 7-Point Scales
Master CGPA calculation in Australia with our 2026 guide. Compare the 7-point GPA scale vs. WAM, understand honors classifications, and learn to.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Brazil: 2026 Guide to the 10-Point Scale & CR
Master CGPA calculation in Brazil for 2026. Understand the 0–10 grading scale, the Coeficiente de Rendimento (CR), credit weightings, and how to.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in China: 2026 Guide to Grading Scales & University Reforms
Master CGPA calculation in China for 2026. Learn about the 100-point scale, 4.0 and 5.0 GPA systems, and major ranking reforms at Peking and.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Canada: 2026 Guide to Grading Scales & Famous Universities
Master CGPA calculation in Canada with our 2026 guide. Compare grading scales (4.0, 4.33, 9.0) at UofT, UBC, and McGill. Learn to convert.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Thailand: 2026 Guide to the 4.0 Scale & Honors
Master the Thai university grading system for 2026. Understand the 4.0 GPA scale, grade point weightings at Chula and Mahidol, and how to convert.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Turkey: 2026 Guide to YÖK Grading Scales & ECTS
Master CGPA calculation in Turkey for 2026. Learn about the 4.0 scale, YÖK conversion tables, ECTS credits (30h/unit), and grading at METU.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation Variations in Different USA Universities: 2026 Guide
Understand CGPA calculation variations in different USA universities. Learn about 4.0 vs 4.3 scales, weighted GPAs, and grading nuances at MIT.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in the Netherlands: 2026 Guide to the 10-Point Scale
Master CGPA calculation in the Netherlands for 2026. Understand the Dutch 1–10 grading scale, ECTS credits (28h/unit), and how to convert grades.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in India: 2026 Guide to UGC Scales & Percentage Formulas
Master CGPA calculation in India for 2026. Learn the UGC 10-point scale, the percentage formula, and grading variations at IITs, NITs, and Delhi.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in New Zealand: 2026 Guide to the 9-Point Scale
Master CGPA calculation in New Zealand for 2026. Understand the 9-point grading scale, credit weightings, and how to convert grades at top.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Norway: 2026 Guide to the A–F Grading System
Master CGPA calculation in Norway for 2026. Understand the A–F letter scale, ECTS credits (27h/unit), and how to calculate weighted averages for.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in France: 2026 Guide to the 20-Point System
Master CGPA calculation in France for 2026. Understand the 20/20 grading scale, the ECTS credit system, and how to convert French grades to a US 4.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in the UK: 2026 Honours & Grading Guide
Master the UK university grading system for 2026. Learn how Honours classifications (1st, 2:1, 2:2) work, calculate your weighted average, and.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Poland: 2026 Guide to the 2.0–5.0 Scale
Master CGPA calculation in Poland for 2026. Learn about the 2.0–5.0 grading scale, ECTS credits (30/semester), and weighted averages for top.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Germany: 2026 Guide to the Modified Bavarian Formula
Master CGPA calculation in Germany for 2026. Learn how to use the Modified Bavarian Formula, understand the 1.0–5.0 scale, and convert Pakistani or.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Denmark: 2026 Guide to the 7-Point Scale
Master CGPA calculation in Denmark for 2026. Understand the unique 7-point scale (-3 to 12), ECTS credit system, and weighted average formulas for.
Sep 15, 20268 min read
CGPA Calculation in Portugal: 2026 Guide to the 20-Point Scale
Master CGPA calculation in Portugal for 2026. Understand the 20-point numerical scale, ECTS credits (28 hours/unit), and how to calculate weighted.
Sep 15, 20268 min read