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German Bavarian GPA Calculator
Official Modified Bavarian Formula for German University Admissions (TUM, LMU, RWTH Aachen, Heidelberg)
Modified Bavarian Formula:
German Grade = 1 + 3 × (Nmax - Nd) / (Nmax - Nmin)
In Germany, 1.0 is the highest possible grade (Top 5%), and 4.0 is the passing threshold.
Converted German Grade
1.8/ 1.0 Best
Gut (Good)
Solid, competitive profile. Meets the admission prerequisites for over 90% of public German Master's programs.
German Grade Scale & University Admission Requirements
| German Grade | Classification | US Grade | German University Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 – 1.5 | Sehr Gut (Excellent) | A+ / A (3.8 – 4.0) | Top TU9 Universities (TUM, LMU, RWTH), NC Restricted, DAAD Scholarships |
| 1.6 – 2.5 | Gut (Good) | B+ / B (3.0 – 3.7) | Over 90% of public German universities, English-taught Master's degrees |
| 2.6 – 3.0 | Befriedigend (Satisfactory) | C (2.5 – 2.9) | Open-admission courses, Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen) |
| 3.1 – 4.0 | Ausreichend (Sufficient) | D (2.0 – 2.4) | Passing minimum. Requires strong work experience, portfolio, or GRE |
| 4.1 – 5.0 | Nicht Bestanden (Fail) | F (< 2.0) | Not eligible for direct university admission in Germany |