Grade transfer

In the event of recognition and credit transfer, the grade is also adopted. 

If recognition of a graded examination achievement has been approved for a module that is ungraded according to the examination regulations, the module is accepted with the grade "passed".

If recognition of a graded examination achievement has been approved for a module that is graded according to the examination regulations, the module is accepted with the grade "passed". The module will then not be included in the calculation of the average grade. If an ungraded module is not taken into account, the weighting of the remaining grades is increased when calculating the final grade.

If the grading scale from which the grades are transferred is not compatible with the KU grading scale , conversion is carried out using the Bavarian formula. The rounding of the grade is carried out in accordance with Section 25 (3) sentence 3 of the General Examination Regulations (APO). 

If conversion is not possible, the recognized achievement is marked as "passed". 

The foreign grade values are converted according to the so-called modified Bavarian formula, unless otherwise regulated by a cooperation agreement or in the respective examination regulations of the degree program. The highest grade to be achieved and the lowest pass mark in the foreign grading system are taken as the basis for the conversion. The specific grading scale used in a degree program is usually specified in the examination regulations of the respective university and stated in the Diploma Supplement or the Transcript of Records. 

General information on foreign grading systems is also provided in the anabin database of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder.

At the KU, lower maximum values currently apply for the following countries than those stated in the sources mentioned:

- Belgium (highest value 17)
- France (highest value 17)
- Great Britain (highest value 74)
- Ireland (highest value 74)
- Portugal (highest value 18)
- Spain (highest value 9.5)
- Stellenbosch University, South Africa (highest value 80)
- University of Stirling, Scotland (highest value 75) 

This grade conversion tool helps you to convert your grades earned abroad to the German grading system accurately.

Please note: International assessment and grading systems vary considerably. The result of this calculation is therefore non-binding and only serves as an initial orientation.