RADBOUD UNIVERSITY NIJMEGEN

Conversion of Grades
IO-MSO October 2011

at Radboud University Nijmegen

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Table of contents
0. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................... 5 1. CONVERSION SCHEME ........................................................................... 6 EXPLANATION OF THE INFORMATION AND THE TABLES .............................................. 6 EXPLANATION OF THE CONVERSION PROCEDURE ..................................................... 6 2. CONVERSION TABLES ............................................................................ 7 Argentina ...................................................................................................... 8

Australia ....................................................................................................... 9 Austria ........................................................................................................ 10 Belgium ...................................................................................................... 11

Brazil .......................................................................................................... 13 Canada ....................................................................................................... 14 Chili ............................................................................................................ 15 China (incl Hongkong) ................................................................................ 16 Czech Republic ........................................................................................... 18 Denmark ..................................................................................................... 19 Estonia........................................................................................................ 20

Finland ....................................................................................................... 21

France......................................................................................................... 23

Germany ..................................................................................................... 25 Greece ........................................................................................................ 28 Hungary ...................................................................................................... 29 Indonesia .................................................................................................... 30 Ireland ........................................................................................................ 31 Italy ............................................................................................................ 33

Japan .......................................................................................................... 35 Kazhakstan ................................................................................................. 36 Lithuania..................................................................................................... 37 Mexico ........................................................................................................ 38 New Zealand ............................................................................................... 39 Norway ....................................................................................................... 40 Peru ............................................................................................................ 41 Poland ........................................................................................................ 42 Portugal ...................................................................................................... 43

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Singapore ................................................................................................... 44 Slovenia ...................................................................................................... 45 South Africa ................................................................................................ 46 South Korea ................................................................................................ 47

Spain .......................................................................................................... 48 Sweden ....................................................................................................... 50 Switzerland ................................................................................................. 52 Taiwan ........................................................................................................ 53 Thailand ..................................................................................................... 55 Turkey ........................................................................................................ 56 United Kingdom .......................................................................................... 58 USA............................................................................................................. 60

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0. Introduction
Conversion of international grades How should grades obtained at universities abroad be converted to Dutch grades? What is the Dutch equivalent of an A obtained at Harvard, or of a 27 at the University of Siena? What does it mean to have an Indonesian B+ or a Lithuanian labai gerai? To aid such conversion, the Executive Board has created a document called Conversion of Grades at Radboud University Nijmegen. This document gives an overview of most of the countries and international universities that Radboud University collaborates with, and provides an overview of the grading systems used there. It serves as a useful guideline for converting grades obtained abroad, also called the outin conversion. This guideline can be used by examining boards, for instance, who want to evaluate an international grade to determine whether a student is eligible for the title cum laude. Students can also use it to evaluate their international grades on the basis of the Dutch grading system. Please be aware that this document is a guideline; the examining boards of Radboud University therefore remain responsible for all decisions concerning grades. Not on the diploma supplement The conversion document does not solve all conversion issues. Grading systems differ greatly from country to country, and may even differ between universities within a country. It is important that every grade can be traced back to the university where it was obtained. This information must never be lost. For this reason, the Executive Board has decided that grades obtained abroad will not be translated on the diploma supplement. Instead, the diploma supplement will state the original grades as well as the name of the university or universities where they were obtained. Conversion of grades obtained in Nijmegen The other question is: how should Radboud University grades be converted abroad? A tool is available for international universities and employers for this inout conversion. This tool is a frequency table that indicates how often the various grades are given at Radboud University. Every diploma supplement will include this frequency table. Click here for the Radboud University Nijmegen frequency table for the 2011/12 academic year.

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1. Conversion Scheme
Explanation of the information and the tables
For each country we have tried to indicate: The structure of the higher education system, i.e. the degrees of the different university levels (first stage, second stage, third stage), including the length of the programmes. A description of the grading system, including the highest and lowest possible results and the minimum result to pass an exam. A conversion scheme, indicating how the foreign grade should be converted into a Dutch grade. A list of partner universities has been added. For each country we have used the same lay-out, in order to simplify the comparison.

Explanation of the conversion procedure

In the conversion procedure we started with the highest possible foreign grade and the pass/fail level. These have been converted in the corresponding Dutch grades, 10/9 and 6 respectively. In-between grades have been scaled out to a linear scale. Adaptations to this procedure have been made wherever deemed necessary. This occurred mainly when the resulting Dutch grades were judged too high. The workgroup has decided that when a specification, Letter symbol, Point value and/or Percentage, is missing, the lowest Dutch grade -within the range of the awarded grade - will be awarded. For example Brazil (p.13): if an A (superior superior) has been awarded without further specification, like A+, A, A-, the workgroup decided to convert to 9.0 and not to 9.5 or 10. In certain cases, we have added personal experiences with specific universities.

Disclaimer
This document serves as a guideline for converting grades obtained abroad by students of Radboud University Nijmegen. As a guideline, it is not binding. The examining boards of Radboud University Nijmegen remain responsible for all decisions concerning grades, e.g. pass or fail and the title cum laude. This document will be adapted periodically based on requests by examining boards in order to be as accurate as possible.

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2. Conversion tables

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Argentina
Structure of higher education University level first stage: Licenciatura, Professional Title; 4 to 6 years. University level second stage: Especializacin, Maestra:1 to 2 years University level third stage: Doctorado Description of grading system 10 Sobresaliente; 9 Muy Bueno; 7-8 Distinguido; 5-6 Bueno; 4-4.9 Aprobado; 2-3 Insuficiente; 0-1 Reprobado Highest on scale: 10 Pass/fail level: 4 Lowest on scale: 0 Argentina conversion scheme Grade Letter symbol Point value Dutch Grade Sobresaliente A Muy bueno Distinguido Distinguido Bueno Bueno Aprobado Insuficiente Reprobado AB+ B BC+ C D F 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 2-3 0-1 10 9.0 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 Onvoldoende Onvoldoende

Partner universities Universidad de Buenos Aires Universidad del Salvador

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Australia
Structure of higher education University level first stage: Undergraduate Studies Leads to the Bachelor's Degree. Undergraduate studies last between three years (Arts, Science, Commerce), four years (Education, Engineering), five years (Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Architecture) and five or six years (Medicine and Surgery) full-time. University level second stage: Postgraduate Studies Master degrees typically require two years following a three-year Bachelor degree and one or two years following an Honours or four-year Bachelor degree and are normally by coursework and project/research work or by research and thesis. University level third stage: Doctorate The holder of a four-year Bachelor degree with Honours at a sufficiently high level, or a Master degree may proceed to a Doctoral programme. The most common Doctoral programme in Australia is the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Description of grading system For undergraduate degree subjects and postgraduate coursework degree subjects there are generally five grades: High Distinction (HD), Distinction (D), Credit (C), Pass (P) and Fail (F). Grading scales vary between institutions. Highest on scale: High Distinction (HD) 80-100% Pass/fail level: Pass (P) 50-60% Lowest on scale: Fail (F) Below 50% Australia conversion scheme Grade Letter symbol Percentage Dutch Grade High Distinction HD High Distinction HD High Distinction HD High Distinction HD Distinction Distinction Credit Credit Pass D D C C P 98-100 93-97 88-92 83-87 78-82 73-77 68-72 63-67 50-62 10 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0

Partner universities: University of Sydney University of Brisbane. University of Queensland. University of Perth University of Melbourne

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Austria
Structure of higher education University level first stage: Bachelor: University level second stage: Master: 1-2 years University level third stage: Doktoratstudien: 4-8 semesters Description of grading system Grades 1-5: 1. sehr gut/excellent 2. gut/good 3. befriedigend/satisfactory 4. gengend/sufficient 5. nicht gengend/failure Highest on scale: 1 Pass/fail level: 4 Lowest on scale: 5 Austria conversion scheme Grade Point value Dutch Grade Sehr gut Gut Befriedigend Gengend 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 Nicht Gengend 5 10 9.0 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 Onvoldoende

Partner universities Karl-Franzens Universitt Graz Medizinische Universitt Innsbruck Johannes-Kepler-Universitt Linz Katholisch-Theologische Privatuniversitt Linz Universitt Wien Wirtschaftsuniversitt Wien Medizinische Universitt Wien

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Belgium
Structure of higher education University first level stage (bachelor) = 3 years University second level (master) = 1 or 2 years Description of grading system Percentage Met voldoening: satisfactory (60%) Met onderscheiding: distinction (70%) Met grote onderscheiding: high distinction (80%) Met grootste onderscheiding: highest distinction (90%) Highest on scale: met grootste onderscheiding Pass/fail level: met voldoening Point value Highest on scale: 20 Pass/fail level: 12 Lowest on scale: 11 Belgium conversion scheme Grade Point Percentage Katholieke value Universiteit Leuven Excellent 20 19 18 Outstanding 17 16 Good 15 14 Satisfactory 13 12 Fail Remarks:
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven uses its own grading system, as indicated in the scheme University of Antwerp considers 11 to be a pass so in that case 11 6.

Dutch Grade

Information

90-100%

20 19

10 9.5 9 8.5 8 7.5 7 6.5 6

Uitmuntend

80-89%

18 17 16/15

Zeer goed

70-79% 60-69%

14 13/12 11/10 0-9

Goed Voldoende

11

Onvoldoende Onvoldoende

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Partner universities Universiteit Antwerpen Hogeschool Antwerpen Lessius Hogeschool Vrije Universiteit Brussel Facults Universitaires St-Louis Universit Libre de Bruxelles Haute Ecole de Bruxelles - Institut Suprieur de Traducteurs et Interprtes Institut Catholique des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (ICHEC) Universiteit Hasselt Universiteit Gent Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Universit de Lige Universit Catholique de Louvain Universit de Mons Facults Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix, Namur

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Brazil
Structure of higher education University level first stage: Bacharelado Licenciatura: 4-6 years (HBO-opleiding) University level second stage: Mestrado: minimum 1 year University level third stage: Doutorado: 3-4 year Description of grading system Different grading systems are used. Generally, a 0-10 grading system is used for course and research work. Some degrees require a final exam, such as in Medicine, Engineering and Law. Point scale 0-10 9-10: superior superior 7-8: media superior 5-6: media media 3-4: media inferior 1-2: inferior inferior 0: sin rendimento Highest on scale: 10 Pass/fail level: 5 Lowest on scale: 0 Brazil conversion scheme Grade Letter symbol Point value Dutch Grade Superior superior A+ Superior superior A Superior superior ASuperior superior B+ Media superior Media superior Media superior Media superior Media media Media media Media media Media media B BC+ C CD+ D DFail 10 9.5-10 9.5 (9.6) 9.0 (8.8) 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 5.5 5.0 < 5.0 10 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 Onvoldoende

Partner universities: Pontificia Universidade Catlica do Rio de Janeiro Universidade de Sao Paulo Universidade Estadual Paulista Pontifcia Universidade Catlica de Sao Paulo - PUC/SP

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Canada
Structure of higher education University level first stage: Bachelor's Degree: 3-4 years University level second stage: Master's Degree: 1-2 years University level third stage: Doctorate: minimum 3 years Description of grading system The "most common scales" are: A (80-100%, or 75-100%), B (70-80%), C (6070%) to F (below 50%) Highest on scale: A Pass/fail level: D (50-59%) Lowest on scale: F (Below 50%) Canada conversion scheme *) Letter symbol Dutch Grade Information A++ A++ A+ A+ A / AA /AA- /B+ B+ / B B / B- /C D F
*)

10 9.5 9 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 6.0 Onvoldoende

No equivalent No equivalent

Based on the Nuffic table (www.nuffic.nl)

Partner universities University of Ottawa University of Guelph University of Vancouver University of Toronto University of Montreal

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Chili
Structure of higher education University level second stage: Licenciatura, Professional title: 4 7 years (bachelor) University level third stage: Magister: 2 years University level fourth stage: Doctorado: 3-5 years Description of grading system Point value: 1-7 6-7: very good 5-5.9: good 4-4.9: average 1-3.9: fail Highest on scale: 7 Pass/fail level: 4 Lowest on scale: 1 Chili conversion scheme Grade Point value Dutch Grade Very good 7 Very good 6.7-6.9 Very good 6.3-6.6 Very good 6.0-6.2 Good Good Good Average Average Average Fail 5.6-5.9 5.3-5.5 4.9-5.2 4.6-4.8 4.2-4.5 4.0-4.1 1.0-3.9 10 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 6.0 Onvoldoende

Partner universities Universidad de Concepcin Universidad Catolica Silva Henriquez Universidad Academia Humanismo Cristiano

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China (incl Hongkong)

Structure of higher education University level first stage: Undergraduate education: 4 years University level second stage: Postgraduate education: 2-3 years University level third stage: Doctoral post graduate education: 3-4 years Description of grading system Percentage scale Pass/fail level: 60 Other main grading system: pass or fail basis. A,B,C,D: pass; F: fail China conversion scheme Grade Letter symbol Percentage Dutch Grade (Bejing/ Shanghai) (Bejing/Shanghai) Excellent Excellent A Excellent Good Good Good Fair Fair Fair Pass Pass Pass D C B 98-100 93-97 90-92 88-89 83-87 80-82 78-79 73-77 70-72 68-69 63-66 60-62 10 9.5 9 8.5 8 8 7.5 7 6.5 6.0 6 6

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Hongkong conversion scheme Grade Letter symbol Dutch Grade Excellent Excellent Excellent Good Good Good Fair Fair Fair Pass Pass Pass A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D D10 9.5 9 8.5 8 8 7.5 7 6.5 6.0 6 6

Partner universities Hebei Academy of Medical Sciences Peking University Tsinghua University Chinese Academy of Sciences Chinese Academy of Sciences, Research Center for Aquatic Ecosystems Shanghai Normal University Renmin University of China

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Czech Republic
Structure of higher education University first level stage (bachelor): 3 to 4 years University second level (master): 1 to 3 years If there is no bachelor or master system: 4 to 6 years Description of grading system Point scale 1-4 1-vborn (excellent) 2-velmi dobe (very good) 3-dobe (good) 4-nevyhovl (unsatisfactory/fail) Highest on scale: 1 Pass/fail level: 3 Lowest on scale: 4 Czech Republic conversion scheme Grade Letter symbol Point value Percentage Dutch Grade Excellent Good Acceptable A C E 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 60%-75% 75%-90% >90% 10 9 8 7 6 Outstanding B Satisfactory D

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Denmark
Structure of higher education University level first stage: Bachelorgrad (B.A or B.Sc): 3 years University level second stage: Kandidatgrad/Candidatus (cand.+ field of study, in English: usually MA or MSc + field), Magistergrad (Mag.Art.): 2 years University level third stage: PhD grad: 3 years Description of grading system Point scale 00-12 12: outstanding 10: excellent 7: good 4: fair 02: adequate 00: inadequate Highest on scale: 12 Pass/fail level: 02 Lowest on scale: 00 Denmark conversion scheme Grade Point value Dutch Grade Outstanding 12 Excellent Good Fair Adequate Inadequate 10 7 4 02 00 10 9 8 7 6 Onvoldoende

Remark:The system in Denmark has been revised in 2007/2008. Therefore it has to be taken into account that there exist lists of grades of previous years.

Partner universities Aalborg Universitet Aarhus Universitet Handelshjskolen i rhus Ingeniorhojskloen i Arhus (IHA) Kbenhavns Universitet Handelshjskolen I Kbenhavn Syddansk Universitet Roskilde Universitetscenter

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Estonia
Structure of higher education The nominal length of the first stage (Bakalaureus level study) is generally three years (120 AP) , in certain disciplines it is four years (160 AP). The nominal length of the second stage is one to two years (40-80 APs) but along with the first stage at least five years (200 AP). Universiteit 4-5 years Description of grading system A six- point scale is used: 5 or A (excellent) 4 or B (very good) 3 or C (good) 2 or D (satisfactory) 1 or E (insufficient) 0 or F (insufficient). Highest on scale: 5 or A Pass/fail level: 1 or E Lowest on scale: 0 or F Estonia conversion scheme Grade Letter symbol Point value Percentage Dutch Grade Excellent Good Fair Passed Fail A C D E FX and F 5 4 3 2 1 0 91-100% 81-90% 71-80% 61-70% 51-60% 0-50% 10 9 8 7 6 Onvoldoende Very Good B

Partner universities Sisekaitseakadeemia Tartu likool

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Finland
Structure of higher education University level first stage: Universities: kandidaatti/kandidat (first cycle) First-cycle university degrees consist of at least 180 credits (3 years of full-time study). University level second stage: Universities: maisteri/magister (second cycle) The second-cycle university degree consists of at least 120 credits (two years of full-time study). University level third stage: Universities: lisensiaati/licenciat; tohtori/doktor (third cycle): 4 years Description of grading system At some institutions a six-point scale is used; or a percentage scale: 40-100 5 or A (excellent) 4 or B (very good) 3 or C (good) 2 or D (satisfactory) 1 or E (sufficient) 0 or F (insufficient). Highest on scale: 5 or A or 100 Pass/fail level: 1 or E or 40 Lowest on scale: 0 or F or below 40 Finland conversion scheme Grade Letter Point symbol value (Turku) Excellent Very good Good A/K/HP B C/H 5 4 3 2 1 0

Point value (other) 3 2.5 (2+) 2 1.5 (1+) 1

Point value (other) ET HT+ HT TT

Percentage Dutch Grade (Helsinki) 94-100 86-93 78-85 70-77 64-69 61-63 54-60 47-53 40-46 < 40 10 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 Onvoldoende

Satisfactory D/T Sufficient Insufficient E F

Partner universities Helsinki University of Technology University of Helsinki University of Joensuu Jyvskyln Yliopisto Oulun Yliopisto Lapin Yliopisto University of Tampere

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Tampere University of Technology University of Turku

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France
Structure of higher education University first level stage (bachelor): 3 to 4 years (undergraduate) University second level (master): 1 year (postgraduate) Description of grading system Point scale 0-20: 16-20 Trs Bien 14-16 Bien 12-14 Assez-Bien 10-12 Passable Highest on scale: 20 Pass/fail level: 10 Lowest on scale: 0 France conversion scheme Grade Letter Point value Dutch Grade symbol Tres bien A A A A A Bien B B Assez bien C C Passable Ajourn D E F 20 19-19.99 18-18.99 17-17.99 16-16.99 15-15.99 14-14.99 13-13.99 12-12.99 11-11.99 10-10.99 9 8 10 9.5 9 9 8.5 8 7.5 7 7 6.5 6 Onvoldoende Onvoldoende Onvoldoende Onvoldoende Voldoende Ruim voldoende Goed Zeer goed

Informatie Uitstekend

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Partner universities Universit d'Angers Universit Catholique de l'Ouest Universit d'Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse Universit Michel de Montaigne - Bordeaux III Universit de Bourgogne Groupe Ecole Suprieure de Commerce Dijon Bourgogne Universit Stendhal - Grenoble III Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Grenoble Universit Charles de Gaulle - Lille III Universit Claude Bernard - Lyon I Universit Jean Moulin (Lyon III) Emlyon Business School Universit de Provence - Aix-Marseille I Institut d'Etudes Politiques, Aix-en-Provence Universit de Montpellier I Universit des Sciences et Techn. du Languedoc, Montpellier II Universit Paul Valery Universit de Nancy I Universit de Nice Universit Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris 3 Universit de Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV) Universit Ren Descartes (Paris V) Universit Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI) Universit de Paris VII Denis Diderot Universit de Paris-Nanterre (Paris X) Univserit de Paris-Ouest-Nanterre-La Dfense Universit de Paris Val de Marne, Crteil (Paris XII) Universit de Paris-Nord (Paris XIII) Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris Institut Catholique de Paris Institut Suprieur des Biotechnologies de Paris Universit de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA) Universit de Perpignan Universit de Poitiers Universit de Reims Champagne-Ardenne Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Rennes Universit de Rouen Haute-Normandie Universit de Strasbourg Universit Toulouse I Capitole Universit de Toulouse II - Le Mirail Universit Paul Sabatier, Toulouse III Universit Franois Rabelais (Tours)

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Germany
Description of grading system Point scale 1-5: 1. sehr gut/excellent 2. gut/good 3. befriedigend/satisfactory 4. gengend/sufficient 5. nicht gengend/failure Intermediate values possible Percentages scales also used Bestanden = voldoende; Nicht bestanden = onvoldoende Highest on scale: 1 Pass/fail level: 4 Lowest on scale: 5

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Germany conversion scheme Grade Point value in % Sehr gut 100 98-99 96-97 94-95 92-93 Gut 90-91 88-89 86-87 84-85 82-83 80-81 79 78 77 76 Befriedigend 75 74 73 72 71 70 Satisfactory (average performance) 68-69 66-67 64-65 62-63 Genugend/ Sufficient 60-61 58-59 56-57 54-55 52-53 50-51 Nicht genugend 0-49

Point value Dutch Grade 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1-6.0 10 10 9.5 9.5 9.5 9 9 9 9 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8 8 8 8 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7 7 7 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6 6 6 Onvoldoende

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Partner universities Rheinisch Westflische Technische Hochschule Aachen Otto-Friedrich-Universitt Bamberg Universitt Bayreuth Freie Universitt Berlin Technische Universitt Berlin Humboldt-Universitt zu Berlin Universitt Bielefeld Ruhr Universitt Bochum Hochschule Bremen Technische Universitt Chemnitz-Zwickau Technische Universitt Darmstadt Technische Universitt Dortmund Heinrich-Heine-Universitt Dsseldorf Heinrich-Heine-Universitt Katholische Universitt Eichsttt Friederich-Alexander-Universitt Erlangen-Nrnberg, Erlangen Universitt Duisburg-Essen Universitt Flensburg Albert-Ludwigs-Universitt Freiburg im Breisgau Universitt Hamburg Leibniz Universitt Hannover Medizinische Hochschule Hannover Ruprecht-Karls-Universitt Heidelberg European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) SRH Hochschule Heidelberg Universitt Hildesheim Friedrich-Schiller-Universitt Jena Christians-Albrechts-Universitt zu Kiel Universitt zu Kln Universitt Konstanz Universitt Leipzig Johannes-Gutenberg-Universitt Mainz Universitt Mannheim Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitt Mnchen Westflische Wilhelms-Universitt Mnster Universitt Osnabrck Universitt Paderborn Universitt Potsdam Universitt Regensburg Universitt des Saarlandes, Saarbrcken Eberhard-Karls-Universitt Tbingen Fachhochschule Worms Julius Maximilians Universitt Wrzburg Bayerische Julius-Maximilians Universitt Wrzburg Hochschule Zittau/Grlitz Hamburg Hochschule

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Greece
Description of grading system Point value 0 10 Highest on scale: 10 Pass/fail level: 5 Lowest on scale: 0 Greece conversion scheme Point value Dutch Grade 10 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 5.5 5.0 < 5.0 10 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 Onvoldoende

Partner universities Ethniko kai Kapodistriako Panepistimio Athinon, Athina Ikonomiko Panepistimio Athinon, Athine Charokopeio Panepistimio Pantion Panepistimio Kinonikon ke Politikon Epistimon Dimokritio Panepistimio Thrakis, Komotini Panepistimio Kritis Aristoteleio Panepistimio Thessalonikis

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Hungary
Structure of higher education Hungary has a dual system with colleges and universities, but colleges exists as faculties within the universities and some universities give collegelevel subjects. All universities use the EC system since 2003 and since 2006 the programmes have been classified according to the bachelor-master system. The grading system is nationally recognized. Universiteit 4-5 years (undergraduate, maar soms ook master genoemd) Description of grading system Point scale 5-1 5: jeles / kivlan megfelelt (excellent) 4: j (good) 3: kzepes / megfelelt (fair) 2: elgsges (satisfactory) 1: elgtelen/ nem felelt meg (fail) Highest on scale: 5 Pass/fail level: 2/1 Lowest on scale: 1 Hungary conversion scheme Grade Letter symbol Point value Dutch Grade Excellent A 5 of A1 A2 4 3 2 1 10 9 8.0 7.0 6 Onvoldoende

Good Satisfactory Acceptable/pass

B C D

Unacceptable/fail E

Partner universities Etvs Lornd Tudomnyegyetem Budapesti Corvinus Egyetem Pzmny Peter Katolikus Egyetem Kozep-Europai Egyetem Debreceni Egyetem Pcsi Tudomnyegyetem

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Indonesia
Main credit system used by higher education institutions A credit system is used. It is essential to see the academic transcript in addition to the degree certificate. Akademi (Diploma) 120 credits Politeknik (Diploma) 120 credits Sekolah Tinggi 144-160 credits Institut 144-160 credits Universities S1 144-160 credits S2 180-194 credits S3 230 credits Indonesia conversion scheme Grade Letter Point value Dutch Grade symbol Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Fail Fail Fail A AB+ B BC+ C CD E 4.0 3.7 3.3 3 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.0 0 10 9 8.5 8 7 6.5 6 Onvoldoende Onvoldoende Onvoldoende

Partner universities Universitas Padjadjaran Universitas Katolik Parahyangan Universitas Indonesia Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya Universitas Kristen Indonesia Universitas Katolik Soegijapranata Universitas Diponegoro Universitas Gadjah Mada Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana

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Ireland
Structure of higher education University first level stage (bachelor): 3 to 4 years (undergraduate) University second level (master): 1 year (postgraduate) Description of grading system Letter symbol and percentage scales A: excellent/outstanding B: above average C: average D: below average E: fail *) Highest on scale: A Pass/fail level: D/E Lowest on scale: F Ireland conversion scheme Grade Letter UCD symbol Excellent A A A+ A AVery Good B B B Good C C Satisfactory D D Sufficient Fail E F B+ B BC+ C CD+ D/ DE+/ E/ EF+/ F/ F-

Percentage UC Dublin 76.67%100.00% 73.33%76.66% 70.00%73.32% 66.67%69.99% 63.33%66.66% 60.00%63.33% 56.67%59.99% 53.33%56.66% 50.00%53.33% 46.67%49.99% 40.00%46.67% 30.00%39.99% 20.00%29.99%

Dutch Grade 10 9.5 9 9 8.5 8.0 7.5 7 7 6.5 6

Information

Onvoldoende E- scores: with compensation possibly Voldoende Onvoldoende

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*) Remark The grading scale in Ireland goes from A until F. The letters are also divided in three parts. This is not the same for each Irish university. In contradiction with the EC grading system an E at an Irish university is a Fail, but with compensation it can become a Sufficient.

Partner universities University College Dublin Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Medical School Dublin Institute of Technology University College Cork National University of Ireland

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Italy
Structure of higher education Laurea = bachelor = 3 years (180 EC) Laurea Specilistica = master = 2 years (120 EC) Corsi di Specializzazione di 1 livello = master = 2 to 3 years (120 180 EC) Corsi di Master Universitario di 1 livello = master = 1 year (60 EC) Description of grading system For Laurea: 0-110 (66 as min. passing grade) + con lode/cum laude. For examinations during the degree: 0-30 with 18 as the pass mark. For specialist diploma, the most common scale is: 0-70, 42 being the qualifying grade. AFAM institutions use the same grading scale as universities: 0-110 ( 66 as minimum passing grade) + code lode/cum laude, to assess performance in the final degree examinations; 0-30 with 18 as the passing grade to assess individual subject exams during the degree course. Italy conversion scheme Grade Letter symbol Point value Dutch Grade Excellent Very Good Good A B C 30 e lode 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 Satisfactory D 23 22 21 Sufficient E 20 19 18 Fail F < 18 10 9.0 8.5 8.0 8.0 7.5 7.5 7.0 7.0 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 Onvoldoende

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Partner universities Universit degli studi di Bergamo Universit di Bologna Universit degli studi di Camerino Universit Carlo Cattaneo (LIUC) Universit degli studi di Ferrara Universit degli studi di Firenze Universit degli studi di Genova Universit degli studi di Macerata Universit degli studi di Milano Politecnico di Milano Universit Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Milano Universit di Milano "II Bicocca" Universit degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia Universit degli studi di Padova "Il Bo" Universit degli studi di Palermo Universit degli studi di Parma Universit degli studi di Pavia Universit degli studi di Perugia Sapienza Universit di Roma LUISS, Libera Universit Internazionale di Studi Sociali Roma Universit degli studi Roma Tre Universit degli studi di Sassari Universit degli studi di Siena Universit degli studi di Torino Universit degli studi di Trento Universit degli studi di Trieste Universit degli studi di Udine Universit degli studi di Venezia Universit degli studi di Verona

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Japan
Description of main grading systems A variety of grading systems is used, but the most common is the percentage scale with 60 per cent as the pass mark. A=80-100% B=70-79% C=60-69% F= (fail)0-59% Highest on scale: 100% Pass/fail level: 60% Lowest on scale: 0% Other main grading systems Marking: yu (excellent), ryou (good), ka (pass), huka (fail). Japan conversion scheme Grade Letter symbol Percentage Dutch Grade Yu Yu Yu Yu Yu Ryou Ryou Ka Ka Huka A A A A A B B C C F 100 95-99 90-94 85-89 80-84 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-64 0-59 10 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 Onvoldoende

Partner universities Kansai Gadai University Kwansei Gakuin University Rikkyo University

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Kazhakstan
Structure of higher education University level first stage: Diploma of Specialist, Bachelor A Diploma of Specialist or Diploma of Specialized Higher Education in a particular field of study is generally awarded at the end of a five-year course (former system). Bachelor's Degrees are now also conferred after four years studies. University level second stage: Aspirantura, Master Full-time postgraduate studies (Aspirantura) leading to the qualification of Candidate of Sciences (Kandidat Nauk) normally last for three years. The submission of a thesis is required. Master's Degrees are also conferred after a further two years study beyond the Bachelor's Degree. University level third stage: PhD, Doctorate (Doktoratura) In the new system, a PhD is conferred after two to three years further study beyond the Master's Degree. The Doctor of Sciences (Doktor Nauk) is awarded after the Kandidat Nauk after completion of a thesis based on original research. Description of main grading system Point scale 1 5 5: excellent 4: good 3: satisfactory 2: unsatisfactory 1: totally unsatisfactory Highest on scale: 5 Pass/fail level: 3/2 Lowest on scale: 1 Other main grading systems In 1999-2000, most higher education establishments adopted the percentage rating system. Highest rating: 100%-90%; Pass/fail level: 90%-60% / 60%-40%. Kazachstan conversion scheme Grade Point value Dutch Grade Excellent Good Satisfactory 5 4 3 9.0 8.0 6.0 Onvoldoende

Unsatisfactory 2

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Lithuania
Structure of higher education University-level studies are organized in three cycles: first cycle (undergraduate); second cycle (graduate); and third cycle (post-graduate). The national credit system is based on an average of 1600 working hours per academic year, one credit corresponding to 40 hours or one week of work. University first level stage (bachelor): University undergraduate (first cycle) studies (universitetins pagrindins (pirmosios pakopos) studijos): 4 to 5.5 years (140 to 180 national credits). Description of grading system Point scale: 1-10 10 (puikiai): excellent 9 (labai gerai): very good 8 (gerai): good 7 (pakankamai): highly satisfactory 6 (patenkinamai): satisfactory 5 (silpnai): sufficient 4-1: insufficient Pass/fail level: 5/4 Lowest on scale: 1 Other main grading systems Alongside the 10 point system, institutions may use the pass/fail system. Examinations and work defence evaluations, as a rule, are graded. For the courses that do not end with an examination, the pass system is used to test if students have earned the credits allocated to it. Students succeed when they prove they have assimilated not less than 50% of the required knowledge. Lithuania conversion scheme Grade Point value Dutch Grade puikiai labai gerai gerai pakankamai 10 9 8 7 10 9 8.0 7.5 7 6

Information excellent very good good highly satisfactory satisfactory sufficient

patenkinamai 6 silpnai 5 4

Onvoldoende insufficient

Partner universities Kauno technologijos universitetas Mykolo Romerio Universitetas

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Mexico
Description of grading system Point scale 10-5 10: excelente (excellent) 9: muy bien (very good) 8: bien (good) 7: suficiente (pass) 5: reprobado/no suficiente (fail) Highest on scale: 10 Pass/fail level: 7 Lowest on scale: 0 Mexico conversion scheme Grade Point value Dutch Grade 10 9.0 98-100 94-98 90-93 87-89 84-86 8.0 81-83 77-80 74-76 7.0 < 7.0 70-73 10 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 Onvoldoende

Partner universities Universidad de Guanajato Universidad de las Amricas

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New Zealand
Description of grading system In general the higher education institutions use a scale of 9 passing grades: A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, and 2 failing grades: D, E. Highest on scale: A+ Pass/fail level: C Lowest on scale: E New Zealand conversion scheme Grade Letter symbol Percentage Excellent Excellent Excellent Good Good Good A+ A AB+ B B-

Dutch Grade

Set by individual school 10 Set by individual school 9.0 Set by individual school 8.5 70-74% 65-69% 60-64% 55-59% 50-54% 40-49% 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 Onvoldoende

Satisfactory C+ Satisfactory C Fail D/F

Partner universities University of Otago University of Auckland

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Norway
Description of grading system A common system based on the ECTS system (A-F) has been introduced. Highest on scale: A Pass/fail level: E Lowest on scale: F Norway conversion scheme Grade Letter symbol Dutch Grade excellent very good Good sufficent Fail A B C E F 10 9 8 7 6 Onvoldoende

satisfactory D

Partner universities Universitet i Bergen Universitetet i Agder Universitetet i Oslo University of Trondheim Instituut NIFES, Bergen

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Peru
Description of grading system Point value: 0-20 Highest on scale: 20 Pass/fail level: 11 Lowest on scale: 0 Peru conversion scheme Point value Dutch Grade 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 11 <11 10 9,5 9 8,5 8 7,5 7 6,5 6 Onvoldoende

Partner universities: Pontificia Universidad Catlica del Per

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Poland
Description of grading system Point scale: 5 2 5. very good 4. good 3. satisfactory 2. unsatisfactory Highest on scale: 5 (very good) Pass/fail level: 3 (satisfactory) Lowest on scale: 2 (unsatisfactory) Other main grading systems For non-final exams, the marks '+' and '-' are often added to the principal grade. In some schools, the grade 6 (excellent) exists. Poland conversion scheme Grade Point Dutch Grade value excellent very good good satisfactory sufficent fail 5,5 5 4,5 4 3,5 3 10 9.0 8.5 8 7 6

2 Onvoldoende

Partner universities Uniwersytet w Bialymstoku Akademia Polonijna Uniwersytet Slaski Uniwersytet Jagiellonski Akademia Grniczo-Hutnicza Krakowska akademia im. Andrzeja Frycza Modrzewskiego Uniwersytet Ldzki Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lodzi Uniwersytet Marii Curie - Sklodowskiej Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawla II Uniwersytet Im. Adama Mickiewicza Uniwersytet Ekonomiczna Uniwersytet Warszawski Szkola Glwna Handlowa Szkola Wyzsza Psychologii Spolecznej Uniwersytet Wroclawski Jagiellonski in Krakau

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Portugal
Structure of higher education Bachelor = Licenciado (4 to 5 years) Master = Mester (2 years), at least a grade of 14 Description of grading system The result achieved in a subject, whether through continuous assessment or in an examination is generally expressed in a scale from 0 to 20. Highest on scale: 20 Lowest on scale: 0 EC grades (A-F) are given based on percentage of successful students normally achieving the grade (like the American based grading). Portugal conversion scheme Grade Muito bom com distincao Bom com distincao Bom Suficiente

Letter symbol Point value Dutch Grade 20 19 18 Good Satisfactory Sufficient 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 10 9.5 9 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.5 7 7 6.5 6 Onvoldoende Onvoldoende Very Good

Muito bom com distincao e louvor Excellent

Mediocre/reprovado Mau/Reprovado

Fail Fail

7-9 0-6

Partner universities Universidade de Aveiro Universidade do Minho Universidade de Coimbra Universidade Catlica Portuguesa Universidade Catlica Portuguesa - Centro Regional das Beiras - Viseu Universidade de Lisboa Universidade Nova de Lisboa Universidade Lusfona de Humanidades e Tecnologias Universidade do Porto Universidade Fernando Pessoa

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Singapore
Structure of higher education University level first stage: Bachelor's Degree (Pass or Pass with Merit or Honours): 3 to 5 yrs. Bachelor degrees in Law require four years. University level second stage: Master's Degree: 1 to 3 yrs The Master's degree is obtained after one to three years of postgraduate study. Candidates for a Master's by research must hold a good Honours degree and submit a thesis. The minimum entry qualification for a Master's by course work and dissertation is a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, although requirements vary from course to course. Description of main grading systems For Polytechnics Distinction: for the top 5% A: excellent: 80-100% B: very good: 70-79% C: good: 60-69% D: pass: 50-59% E: subsidiary pass For ITE A: excellent: 80-100% B: very good: 70-79% C: good:60-69% D: pass: 50-59% E: subsidiary pass Singapore conversion scheme Grade Letter Percentage symbol Distinction A+ Excellent A AVery good B+ B Good Pass Fail C+ C D+ D F 95-100% 90-94% 80-89% 75-79% 70-74% 65-69% 60-64% 55-59% 50-54%

Dutch Grade 10 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 Onvoldoende

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Slovenia
Description of grading system Point value 10-1 10: excellent 9: very good 8: very good 7 good 6: sufficient 5-1: insufficient Highest on scale: 10 Pass/fail level: 6/5 Lowest on scale: 1 Slovenia conversion scheme Grade Point value Dutch Grade distinction / excellent 10 very good good fair pass fail 9 8 7 6 10 9 8 7 6

5.0 or lower Onvoldoende

Partner universities Univerza na Primorskem Universita del Litorale Univerza v Ljubljani ISH (Institutum Studiorum Humanitatis) Univerza v Mariboru

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South Africa
Description of main grading system Percentage system 1st class (75-100%) 2nd class division 1 (70-74) 2nd class division 2 (60-69) 3rd class (50-59) fail (below 50) Highest on scale: 1st class Pass/fail level: 3rd class Lowest on scale: F Other grading systems Other universities only distinguish between Distinction (75-100%) and Pass (5074%). South Africa conversion scheme Percentage Percentage Dutch Grade (Cape Town) (Stellenbosch) 90-100 80-89 75-79 70-74 67-69 63-66 60-62 57-59 50-56 95-100 90-94 85-89 80-84 74-79 70-73 64-69 58-63 50-57 10 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0

Partner universities University of the Free State, Bloemfontein University of Limpopo Noordwes-universiteit University of Pretoria University of South Africa Universiteit Stellenbosch University of Kwazulu-Natal University of Cape Town

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South Korea
Description of grading system Letter symbols A-D: A indicates distinguished levels of mastery of the course B indicates good mastery C indicates acceptable mastery D indicates minimum acceptable achievement. A student's grade point average is determined by the ratio of quality points earned in semester hours. A = 4 points; B = 3 points; C = 2 points; and D = 1 point Highest on scale: A Pass/fail level: D Lowest on scale: D South Korea conversion scheme Grad Grade GPA Dutch Grade e A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DD C B A 4.3 4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.7 10 9,5 9 8,5 8 8 7,5 7 7 6,5 6 6

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Spain
Description of grading system Point value 10-5 10: matrcula de honor 9-9.9: sobresaliente 7-8.9: notable 5-6.9: aprobado below 5: suspenso Highest on scale: 10 matrcula de honor Pass/fail level: 5 aprobado Lowest on scale: 4-0 suspenso Other main grading systems For theses: no apto; aprobado; notable; sobresaliente; 'cum laude' Spain conversion scheme Grade Point Point Point Point Letter value (a) value (b) value (c) value (d) symbol (e) Matrcula de honor Sobresaliente (honor) Sobresaliente Sobresaliente Notable Notable Notable Notable Aprobado Aprobado Aprobado Aprobado Suspendo A 10 10 9,5 9 8,5 8 7,5 7 6,5 6 5,5 5 0-4.9 0 5-6.9 1 7-8.9 2 9-10 3 10+ 4 10 9,5 9 8,5 8 7,5 7 7 6,5 6 6 6 F D&E C B 10 9,5 9 8,5 8 7,5 7 6,5 6,5 6 6 6 Onvoldoende

Dutch Grade

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Partner universities (a) Autnoma Barcelona Pontifica Comillas (b) Carlos III de Madrid Universidad de Zaragoza (c) Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM); (d) Universidad Pblica de Navarra (e) Other Partner universities Universidad de Alicante Universidad de Almera Universidad de Extremadura, Cceres Universitat de Barcelona Universidad Pompeu Fabra Barcelona Universitat Abat Oliba Universidad de Deusto Universidad de Cdiz Universidad Jaume I de Castellon Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha Universidad de Crdoba Universidad de Granada Universidad de Huelva Universitat de Lleida Universidad Autnoma de Madrid Universidad Europea de Madrid Universidad de Mlaga Universidad de Murcia Universitat de les Illes Balears Universidad de Sevilla Universidad Pablo de Olavide Universitat de Valencia (Estudio General) Universidad Politcnica de Valencia Universidad de Valladolid

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Sweden
Structure of higher education University first level stage (bachelor): 3 year (undergraduate) - kandidatexamen University second level (master): 1 year (postgraduate) - magisterexamen met nmesdjup Description of grading system Symbol system Vl Godknd (distinction) Godknd (pass) Underknd (fail) Highest on scale: VG Vl Godknd (distinction) Pass/fail level: G Godknd (pass) Lowest on scale: U Underknd (fail) Sweden conversion scheme; General/Lund Grade Letter Dutch Grade Information symbol Vl Godknd VG VG+ VG Godknd G+ G GUnderknd U 10 9.0 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.0 Onvoldoende fail B pass BA

Law system

Only in combination with AB distinction

Sweden conversion scheme; Uppsala/ ECsystem Grade Letter Dutch symbol Grade Excellent Very good Good Sufficient Fail A B C E F 10 9.0 8.0 7.0 6.0 <5.0

Satisfactory D

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Partner universities Gteborgs Universitet Sdertrns Hgskola Blekinge Tekniska Hgskola Lunds Universitet Stockholms Universitet Karolinska Institutet University of Ume Uppsala Universitet Linnaeus University

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Switzerland
Description of main grading system There are three numerical grading systems used by Universities: a 1-6 scale, a 61 scale (sometimes a 5-1 scale), and the 10-point scale. Highest on scale: 6/1/10 Pass/fail level: 4/3(3)/6 (pass mark); 2(1)/6(5)/2 (fail mark) Lowest on scale: 1/6(5)/1 Other main grading systems The grading system for PhD and Doctorate is: gengend/passable/rite (pass); ziemlich gut/assez bien/cum laude; gut/bien/magna cum laude; sehr gut/trs bien/insigni cum laude; ausgezeichnet/excellent; summa cum laude. Switzerland conversion scheme for the 6-1 scale Point value Dutch Grade 6 5,5 - 6 5 - 5,5 4,5 - 5 4 - 4,5 10 9 8 7 6

< 4 Onvoldoende Partner universities Universitt Bern Universit de Fribourg Universit de Genve Universit de Lausanne Universit della Svizzera italiana (USI) Universitt Zrich Eidgenssische Technische Hochschule Zrich

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Taiwan
Structure of higher education University level first stage: Bachelor's Degree Admission to the first stage is based on the results obtained in the Universities and Colleges Joint Entrance Examination. Most Bachelor's Degree courses last for four years. The exceptions are Medicine (seven years), Dentistry (six years), Veterinary Medicine (five years). A total of 128 credits are required for a Bachelor's Degree. At the Open University, Bachelor's courses last seven to eight years. University level second stage: Master's Degree Further specialization leads to Master's Degrees which normally require two years study following upon a Bachelor's Degree. University level third stage: Specialization and individual research, Doctorate The third stage leads to the highest university degree, the Doctorate, which requires a minimum of a further two years study. Description of grading system A percentage grading system is in use at all levels. 70% is the minimum pass mark in postgraduate courses and 60% in undergraduate courses. Highest on scale: A 80-100% Pass/fail level: B 70-79%; C 60-69% Lowest on scale: D 50-59% Taiwan conversion scheme for postgraduate courses Grade Percentage Dutch Grade A A A A A B B C 100 95-99 90-94 85-89 80-84 75-79 70-74 60-69 10 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.0 6.0 Onvoldoende

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Taiwan conversion scheme for undergraduate courses Grade Percentage Dutch Grade A A A A A B B C C D 100 95-99 90-94 85-89 80-84 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-69 50-59 10 9.5 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 Onvoldoende

Partner universities National Chiao Tung University

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Thailand
Description of grading system Grading at all universities is based on credit points system. Evaluation for each subject is done by grade and grade points for the course's credit hours as follows: A = Excellent (GP = 4) B+ = Very Good (GP = 3.5) B = Good (GP = 3) C+ = Fairly Good (GP = 2.5) C = Fair (GP = 2) D+ = Poor (GP = 1.50) D = Very Poor (GP = 1) F = Fail (GP = 0). Highest on scale: 4 Lowest on scale: 1 Thailand conversion scheme Grade Letter symbol Point value Dutch Grade Excellent Very good Good Fairly good Fair Poor Very poor Fail A B+ B C+ C D+ D F 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 10 9 8,0 7,5 7 6 6

0.00 Onvoldoende

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Turkey
Structure of higher education Bachelor = Lisans Diplomasi (4 years) Master = Yksek Lisans Diplomasi (1.5 to 2 years) Description of grading systems Turkish universities use different grading systems: o 0-10 (in which 5 = pass) o 0-20 (in which 10 = pass) o 0-100 ((in which 50 = pass) Some universities use letter symbols (A-F) or doubled letter symbols (AA-FF) Turkey conversion scheme Grade Letter Bilkent Koc symbol Excellent A A B Very Good B B Good C C C Satisfactory D D Sufficient Fail Fail Grade Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Fail E FX F A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DFX F F F Bogazici AA BA BB CB CC DC DD F D D A AB+ B BC+ C CD+

Sabanci Dutch Grade A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ 10 9.5 9 9 8.5 8 7.5 7 7 6.5 6 5 Onvoldoende Dutch Grade 10 9.5 9 8 7.5 7 6.5 6 Onvoldoende

Percentage METU 90-100 85-89 80-84 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-64 50-59 < 49 AA BA BB CB CC DC DD FD FF

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Partner universities Ankara Universitesi Middle East Technical University (METU) Bilkent niversitesi University of Akdeniz Uludag niversitesi Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University Bogazii niversitesi Istanbul niversitesi Fatih niversitesi Sabanci niversitesi Yeditepe niversitesi Acibadem niversitesi Ege niversitesi Kocaeli University Cumhuriyet niversitesi KOC

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United Kingdom
Structure of higher education University first level stage (bachelor) = 3 year (undergraduate) University second level (master) = 1 year (postgraduate) Main grading system used by higher education institutions Alphabetical system A to E A: excellent/outstanding B: above average C: average D: below average E: fail Highest on scale: A Pass/fail level: D/E Lowest on scale: E United Kingdom conversion scheme *) Letter symbol Percentage Dutch Grade A++ A++ A+ A+ A / AB+ / B B / BC+ C/D Pass F
*)

Information No equivalent No equivalent

96% - 100% 90% - 95% 80% - 89% 70% - 79% 60% - 69% 54% - 59% 50% - 53% 45% - 49% 40% - 44% 35% - 39% 30% - 34%

10 9.5 9 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.0 6.0 Onvoldoende

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Partner universities University College of North Wales, Bangor Queen's University of Belfast University of Sussex, Brighton University of West England University of Cambridge University of Kent at Canterbury Cardiff University University of Essex University of Warwick, Coventry University of Dundee Durham University University of Edinburgh University of Glasgow University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield University of Hull Keele University University of Lancaster Institute of Education (IOE) - University of London Imperial College London King's College - University of London Middlesex University University of Greenwich Loughborough University University of Manchester Manchester Metropolitan University University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne University of Nottingham University of Oxford (University Offices) University of Reading University of Sheffield University of Southampton Swansea University University of Winchester University of Wolverhampton University of York

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USA
Description of main grading system Many institutions use either a letter grading system similar to that described for secondary school linked to a numerical system based upon points earned. The latter system is typically based on a five-, four-, or three-point scale. Some institutions do not use grades or provide them only upon request. Grading systems are determined by each institution. Highest on scale: A, 4.0 (Excellent) Pass/fail level: C, 2.0 (Marginal) Lowest on scale: D or F, 1.0 or below (Failure) Other grading systems Advanced research studies (Masters thesis, Doctoral dissertations), practica and projects or presentations in the fine or performing arts are often not assigned letter or numerical grades but rather evaluated on an "honours", "pass", or "fail" basis by the supervising faculty. NOTE US grading systems at both the secondary and higher education levels are generally based on the principle of starting with an assumption of a perfect grade and then subtracting points for errors, omissions, poor expression, unsound reasoning, etc. Numerical scores are often converted into letter grades, or vice-versa. Since there are five common letter grades (A,B,C,D,F) and ten-point score ranges are frequently issued to denote letter grade separations, it is common for any score/grade of less than 60 (D) to be considered unsatisfactory. This is an important difference from systems where scoring begins at zero and points are added to achieve a final grade. USA conversion scheme *) Letter symbol Dutch Grade A++ A++ A+ A+ A / AA /AA- /B+ B+ / B B / B- /C D F
*

Information No equivalent No equivalent

10 9.5 9 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 6.5 6.0 Onvoldoende

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Partner universities University of California Boston College Humboldt State University Loyola University New Orleans University of Tampa The University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Dayton University of San Diego Pennsylvania State University DePaul University University of Minnesota - Twin Cities University of Wyoming Iowa State University of Science and Technology University of Southern Maine Washington & Jefferson College University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Central Florida Washington & Jefferson College University of Hawa

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