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Can you share a screenshot of the grading scale used by universities, as some have different grading systems in Germany/France?

31 Jul 2026 · Answered by Tharun Kumar U · 1 min read
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No, I can't provide a screenshot, but here’s a clear summary of the typical grading scales:

- Germany: Most universities use a scale from 1.0 (best) to 5.0 (fail), with grades like 1.0, 1.3, 1.7, 2.0, etc. 1.0 - 1.5 = excellent, 1.6 - 2.5 = good, 2.6 - 3.5 = satisfactory, 3.6 - 4.0 = sufficient, 4.1 - 5.0 = fail.
- France: The common system is 0 - 20, where 16 - 20 = very good, 14 - 15.9 = good, 12 - 13.9 = satisfactory, 10 - 11.9 = pass, 0 - 9.9 = fail.

Some universities or programs may use different scales, but these are the most widely used systems.

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