How do I calculate my GPA from UK to US?

A rough conversion of British grades to GPAs looks like this:

1. +70\% = 4.0.
2. 60-69\% = 3.3-3.9.
3. 50-59\% = 2.7-3.2.
4. 40-49\% = 2.0-2.6.
5. Below 40\% = 1.0-1.9 – This is not necessarily a failure; at some universities, it might be equivalent to receiving an ordinary degree in the UK.

What is a 2.1 degree UK?

Second-class honours, upper division (2.1): usually, the average overall exam score of 60\%+ Second-class honours, lower division (2.2): usually, the average overall score of 50\%+ Third-class honours (3rd): usually, the average overall score of 40\%+

What is a UK 2 1 honours degree?

Upper Second-Class Honours (60-70\%): there are two levels of second class degree. An upper second class, known as a 2:1 or two-one, is the higher of the two levels. Lower Second-Class Honours (50-60\%): a 2.2 or two-two is the lower level of the second class degree.

Are UK degrees Recognised in the US?

US universities recognise the quality of UK degrees. Depending on the university, there may be a need to pay for a commercial company to certify the “equivalence” of your degree, but most universities these days are used to accepting international students into graduate programs.

What is a UK first class degree in GPA?

First class honours. 4. 3.7. 65-69. Upper-second class honours.

How do you convert English grades to GPA?

There’s no set standard, but according to Fullbright US UK Commission, here’s the comparable scale to convert UK grades to a 4.0 GPA scale….

1. 70–80+ Excellent (First Class)
2. 60–69 Very Good (Upper Second)
3. 50–59 Good (Lower Second)
4. 40–49 Satisfactory (Third)
5. <39 Fail (Sometimes 35–39 is unclassed pass)

Does UK use GPA?

We don’t have GPA at schools because we have a system of independently set and marked exams that are recognised in many countries, not just England and Wales. Universities do, however, have a form of a GPA system.

Is a 2.1 degree good UK?

Usually, the average overall score of 70\%+ Second-class honours, upper division (2.1): usually, the average overall exam score of 60\%+ Second-class honours, lower division (2.2): usually, the average overall score of 50\%+ Third-class honours (3rd): usually, the average overall score of 40\%+

What is a 2 1 GPa equivalent to in the UK?

This seems to be the official education website and you scroll down to the usa Page on education.gov.uk. according to that website a 2:1 is the equivalent of 3.3-3.7 US GPA.

What is a 2-1 GPA for a Fulbright?

A US school will probably use the grades you received in your classes and recalculate your GPA using the formula A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, E/F = 0. According to the Fulbright Commission, a 2:1 would roughly convert to a 3.0 – 3.33. Note that for any postgraduate work in the US (not just MBA but also PhD, MS,…

What is a good score for postgraduate studies in the UK?

Postgraduate: University of the West Indies – A score of 75-85 or B+ from a well ranked public institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1 while a score of 55-75 or C is considered comparable to a UK 2.2.

Is there a simple translation of degree classes and GPA’s?

You can’t make a simple translation. Degree classes and GPAs, due to the quality of different institutions and the structure of the courses, hold more or less weight across different schools in the same country. That’s why US institutions place a large degree of emphasis on standardized tests to evaluate candidates for graduate places.