Bulgaria GPA Calculator: 2–6 Scale to US 4.0 Scale
Convert Bulgarian university semester marks and state exam degrees from the 2–6 scale to US 4.0 GPA. Aligned with Otlichen (Отличен), Mnogo dobar (Много добър), and Dobar (Добър) thresholds for WES, Bologna ECTS, and German admissions.
To convert Bulgarian university grades (2–6 scale) to a US 4.0 GPA, evaluators align national marks with US letter grades. A score of 5.50–6.00 (Otlichen / Excellent) equals 4.0, 4.50–5.49 (Mnogo dobar) equals 3.5, 3.50–4.49 (Dobar) equals 3.0, and 3.00–3.49 (Sreden pass) equals 2.0. Grades below 3.00 fail.
Official Bulgaria GPA Conversion Tool
Passing grade in Bulgaria is 3.0. Grades at or above 3.0 confer academic degree credits.
German universities and uni-assist convert Bulgarian 2–6 marks using the Modified Bavarian Formula with N_max=6.0 and N_min=3.0.
Official Bulgaria to US 4.0 GPA Equivalence Table
Standard institutional benchmarks based on Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science statutory criteria.
| Bulgarian Grade (2–6) | US 4.0 GPA | US Letter | ECTS Grade | Bulgarian Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.50 – 6.00 | 4.0 | A / A+ | A | Otlichen (Отличен) |
| 4.50 – 5.49 | 3.5 | B+ / A- | B | Mnogo dobar (Много добър) |
| 3.50 – 4.49 | 3.0 | B | C | Dobar (Добър) |
| 3.00 – 3.49 | 2.0 | C | D / E | Sreden (Среден) |
| 2.00 – 2.99 | 0.0 | F | F | Slab (Слаб) |
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Bulgarian Higher Education Evaluation Guide
Understanding the 2 to 6 Numerical Span
Bulgaria uses a traditional 6-point scale originating in Eastern European university traditions, where 6 is the highest mark and 2 is the lowest. Crucially, grades below 3.00 (Слаб / Slab) indicate that no knowledge was demonstrated and fail the module.
A grade of 3.00 (Среден / Sreden) is the exact statutory pass mark. Evaluators map 3.00 to a US Grade C (2.00 GPA), ensuring students are not unfairly judged by the numeric appearance of a 3.0 on a 6-point span.
State Exams & Diploma Thesis Weighting
Under Bulgarian higher education law, degree conferral requires completing all semester course examinations followed by either defending a diploma thesis or passing comprehensive national state examinations.
Transcripts from Sofia University and TU Sofia provide two distinct averages: the GPA of semester coursework and the final state examination mark. WES and ECE combine these credit-weighted components to establish overall cumulative standing.
Bulgaria GPA Conversion Frequently Asked Questions
What is the passing grade in the Bulgarian university system?
The official minimum passing grade in Bulgaria is 3.00 (Среден / Sreden). Any grade between 2.00 and 2.99 is categorized as "Слаб" (Fail) and earns zero credits.
What is a 5.50 in the Bulgarian grading scale in US GPA?
A grade of 5.50 to 6.00 is classified as "Отличен" (Otlichen / Excellent) and is universally evaluated by credential evaluators as a 4.0 US GPA (Grade A).
How do Bulgarian degrees map to European ECTS?
Bulgarian universities participate fully in the Bologna Process. Standard Bachelor degrees (Бакалавър) consist of 240 ECTS credits, while Master degrees (Магистър) require 60 to 120 ECTS beyond the Bachelor level.
How are state examinations and diploma theses graded in Bulgaria?
Graduation in Bulgaria requires passing a state exam (Държавен изпит) or defending a diploma thesis (Дипломна работа), both graded on the same 2–6 scale and factored heavily into final diploma honors.
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