Europe Grade Equivalencies
These guidelines have been developed based on information provided by the partner institutions and by professional credential evaluation organizations. This should be taken as a guide rather than an absolute standard.
AUSTRIA GRADE EQUIVALENCY
| Austria | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|
| Sehr Gut (Very Good) | A |
| Gut (Good) | A |
| Befriedigend (Satisfactory) | B |
| Genügend (Sufficient) | C |
| Nicht Genügend (Insufficient) | F |
European Credit Transfer System
NOTE: The ECTS system has been developed as a part of the intra-European exchange system to allow European students to transfer credits taken in another European country to their home university. Because this system is standardized throughout Europe, many institutions now issue transcripts for all exchange students (even those from non-European countries) using ECTS grades and credits, or showing both the local grade and credit system and the ECTS system.| ECTS | Description | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| A | EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors | A |
| B | VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors | B+ |
| C | GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors | B |
| D | SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings | C |
| E | SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria | C |
| FX | FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded | F |
| F | FAIL - considerable further work is required | F |
CZECH REPUBLIC GRADE EQUIVALENCY
| University of Economics, Prague | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|
| 1, Výborne (Excellent) | A |
| 2, Vel'mi Dobre (Very Good) | B |
| 3, Dobre (Good) | C |
| 4, Nevyhovél (Fail) | F |
European Credit Transfer System
NOTE: The ECTS system has been developed as a part of the intra-European exchange system to allow European students to transfer credits taken in another European country to their home university. Because this system is standardized throughout Europe, many institutions now issue transcripts for all exchange students (even those from non-European countries) using ECTS grades and credits, or showing both the local grade and credit system and the ECTS system.| ECTS | Description | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| A | EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors | A |
| B | VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors | B+ |
| C | GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors | B |
| D | SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings | C |
| E | SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria | C |
| FX | FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded | F |
| F | FAIL - considerable further work is required | F |
DENMARK GRADE EQUIVALENCY
| Denmark | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|
| 12 | A |
| 10 | B+ |
| 7 | B |
| 4 | C+ |
| 02 | C |
| 00 | F |
European Credit Transfer System
NOTE: The ECTS system has been developed as a part of the intra-European exchange system to allow European students to transfer credits taken in another European country to their home university. Because this system is standardized throughout Europe, many institutions now issue transcripts for all exchange students (even those from non-European countries) using ECTS grades and credits, or showing both the local grade and credit system and the ECTS system.| ECTS | Description | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| A | EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors | A |
| B | VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors | B+ |
| C | GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors | B |
| D | SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings | C |
| E | SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria | C |
| FX | FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded | F |
| F | FAIL - considerable further work is required | F |
FINLAND GRADE EQUIVALENCY
| Finland | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|
| 5, Excellent | A |
| 4, Very Good | B+ |
| 3, Good | B |
| 2, Satisfactory | C+ |
| 1, Sufficient | C |
| 0, Fail | F |
European Credit Transfer System
NOTE: The ECTS system has been developed as a part of the intra-European exchange system to allow European students to transfer credits taken in another European country to their home university. Because this system is standardized throughout Europe, many institutions now issue transcripts for all exchange students (even those from non-European countries) using ECTS grades and credits, or showing both the local grade and credit system and the ECTS system.| ECTS | Description | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| A | EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors | A |
| B | VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors | B+ |
| C | GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors | B |
| D | SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings | C |
| E | SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria | C |
| FX | FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded | F |
| F | FAIL - considerable further work is required | F |
FRANCE GRADE EQUIVALENCY
| France | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|
| 14-20 | A |
| 12-13.9 | B+ |
| 11-11.9 | B |
| 10.5-10.9 | B- |
| 10.1-10.4 | C+ |
| 10 | C |
| 9-9.9 | C- |
| 8-8.9 | D |
| 0-7.9 | F |
European Credit Transfer System
NOTE: The ECTS system has been developed as a part of the intra-European exchange system to allow European students to transfer credits taken in another European country to their home university. Because this system is standardized throughout Europe, many institutions now issue transcripts for all exchange students (even those from non-European countries) using ECTS grades and credits, or showing both the local grade and credit system and the ECTS system.| ECTS | Description | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| A | EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors | A |
| B | VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors | B+ |
| C | GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors | B |
| D | SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings | C |
| E | SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria | C |
| FX | FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded | F |
| F | FAIL - considerable further work is required | F |
GERMANY GRADE EQUIVALENCY
| Germany | Germany | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1.5 | Sehr Gut (Very Good) | A |
| 1.6-2.5 | Gut (Good) | A |
| 2.6-3.5 | Befriedigend (Satisfactory) | B |
| 3.6-4.0 | Ausreichend (Sufficient) | C |
| 4.1-6 | Nicht Ausreichend (Insufficient) | F |
European Credit Transfer System
NOTE: The ECTS system has been developed as a part of the intra-European exchange system to allow European students to transfer credits taken in another European country to their home university. Because this system is standardized throughout Europe, many institutions now issue transcripts for all exchange students (even those from non-European countries) using ECTS grades and credits, or showing both the local grade and credit system and the ECTS system.| ECTS | Description | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| A | EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors | A |
| B | VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors | B+ |
| C | GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors | B |
| D | SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings | C |
| E | SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria | C |
| FX | FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded | F |
| F | FAIL - considerable further work is required | F |
ICELAND GRADE EQUIVALENCY
| Iceland | U.S. Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 7.25-10 | A |
| 6-7.24 | B |
| 5-5.99 | C |
| 0-4.99 | F |
European Credit Transfer System
NOTE: The ECTS system has been developed as a part of the intra-European exchange system to allow European students to transfer credits taken in another European country to their home university. Because this system is standardized throughout Europe, many institutions now issue transcripts for all exchange students (even those from non-European countries) using ECTS grades and credits, or showing both the local grade and credit system and the ECTS system.| ECTS | Description | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| A | EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors | A |
| B | VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors | B+ |
| C | GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors | B |
| D | SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings | C |
| E | SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria | C |
| FX | FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded | F |
| F | FAIL - considerable further work is required | F |
IRELAND GRADE EQUIVALENCY
| Ireland | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|
| 70-100 | A |
| 66-69 | A- |
| 62-65 | B+ |
| 50-61 | B |
| 45-49 | B- |
| 40-44 | C |
| 0-39 | F |
ITALY GRADE EQUIVALENCY
European Credit Transfer System
NOTE: The ECTS system has been developed as a part of the intra-European exchange system to allow European students to transfer credits taken in another European country to their home university. Because this system is standardized throughout Europe, many institutions now issue transcripts for all exchange students (even those from non-European countries) using ECTS grades and credits, or showing both the local grade and credit system and the ECTS system.| ECTS | Description | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| A | EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors | A |
| B | VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors | B+ |
| C | GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors | B |
| D | SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings | C |
| E | SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria | C |
| FX | FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded | F |
| F | FAIL - considerable further work is required | F |
MALTA GRADE EQUIVALENCY
| Malta | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|
| First Class Honours | A |
| Second Class Honours, Upper Division | A-/B+ |
| Second Class Honours, Lower Division | B |
| Third Class Honours | B- |
| Pass | C |
NETHERLANDS GRADE EQUIVALENCY
| Netherlands | U.S. equivalency |
|---|---|
| 8.0 - 10.0 | A+ |
| 7.0 - 7.75 | B |
| 6.0 - 6.75 | C |
| 5.0 - 5.75 | * |
| 0-4.75 | F |
European Credit Transfer System
NOTE: The ECTS system has been developed as a part of the intra-European exchange system to allow European students to transfer credits taken in another European country to their home university. Because this system is standardized throughout Europe, many institutions now issue transcripts for all exchange students (even those from non-European countries) using ECTS grades and credits, or showing both the local grade and credit system and the ECTS system.| ECTS | Description | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| A | EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors | A |
| B | VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors | B+ |
| C | GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors | B |
| D | SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings | C |
| E | SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria | C |
| FX | FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded | F |
| F | FAIL - considerable further work is required | F |
POLAND GRADE EQUIVALENCY
| Poland | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|
| 5, Bardzo Dobry (Very Good) | A |
| 4+, Dobry Plus (Fairly Good) | B+ |
| 4, Dobry (Good) | B |
| 3+, Dostateczny Plus (Satisfactory Plus) | C+ |
| 3, Dostateczny (Satisfactory) | C |
| 2, Niedostateczny (Failure) | F |
European Credit Transfer System
NOTE: The ECTS system has been developed as a part of the intra-European exchange system to allow European students to transfer credits taken in another European country to their home university. Because this system is standardized throughout Europe, many institutions now issue transcripts for all exchange students (even those from non-European countries) using ECTS grades and credits, or showing both the local grade and credit system and the ECTS system.| ECTS | Description | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| A | EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors | A |
| B | VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors | B+ |
| C | GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors | B |
| D | SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings | C |
| E | SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria | C |
| FX | FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded | F |
| F | FAIL - considerable further work is required | F |
PORTUGAL GRADE EQUIVALENCY
| Portugal | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|
| 15-20 | A |
| 12-14 | B |
| 10-11 | C |
| 0-9 | F |
SPAIN GRADE EQUIVALENCY
| Spain | Spain Nota | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| Matricula de Honor (with Honors) or Sobresaliente (Outstanding) | 9-10 | A |
| 8-8.9 | A- | |
| Notable (Notable) | 7-7.9 | B+ |
| 6-6.9 | B | |
| Aprobado (Pass) | 5.5-5.9 | B- |
| 5.0-5.4 | C | |
| Suspenso (Failure) | 4.9 and below | F |
European Credit Transfer System
NOTE: The ECTS system has been developed as a part of the intra-European exchange system to allow European students to transfer credits taken in another European country to their home university. Because this system is standardized throughout Europe, many institutions now issue transcripts for all exchange students (even those from non-European countries) using ECTS grades and credits, or showing both the local grade and credit system and the ECTS system.| ECTS | Description | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| A | EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors | A |
| B | VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors | B+ |
| C | GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors | B |
| D | SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings | C |
| E | SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria | C |
| FX | FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded | F |
| F | FAIL - considerable further work is required | F |
SWEDEN GRADE EQUIVALENCY
European Credit Transfer System
NOTE: The ECTS system has been developed as a part of the intra-European exchange system to allow European students to transfer credits taken in another European country to their home university. Because this system is standardized throughout Europe, many institutions now issue transcripts for all exchange students (even those from non-European countries) using ECTS grades and credits, or showing both the local grade and credit system and the ECTS system.| ECTS | Description | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| A | EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors | A |
| B | VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors | B+ |
| C | GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors | B |
| D | SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings | C |
| E | SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria | C |
| FX | FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded | F |
| F | FAIL - considerable further work is required | F |
SWITZERLAND GRADE EQUIVALENCY
| Switzerland | Switzerland | Switzerland | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-10 | 5.5-6 | 1.5-1 | A |
| 6 | 4.5-5.4 | 2.5-1.6 | B |
| 5 | 4.0-4.4 | 3.0-2.6 | C |
| 0-4 | 0.0-3.9 | Above 3 | F |
European Credit Transfer System
NOTE: The ECTS system has been developed as a part of the intra-European exchange system to allow European students to transfer credits taken in another European country to their home university. Because this system is standardized throughout Europe, many institutions now issue transcripts for all exchange students (even those from non-European countries) using ECTS grades and credits, or showing both the local grade and credit system and the ECTS system.| ECTS | Description | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| A | EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors | A |
| B | VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors | B+ |
| C | GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors | B |
| D | SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings | C |
| E | SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria | C |
| FX | FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded | F |
| F | FAIL - considerable further work is required | F |
UNITED KINGDOM GRADE EQUIVALENCY
| UK | UK | U.S. Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| 70-100 | First Class Honours | A |
| 65-69 | Second Class Honours, Upper Division | A- |
| 60-64 | Second Class Honours, Upper Division | B+ |
| 50-59 | Second Class Honours, Lower Division | B |
| 45-49 | Third Class Honours | C+ |
| 40-44 | Pass | C |
| 0-39 | F |