Table of Contents
- 1 What is C grade in Norway?
- 2 How is GPA calculated in Norway?
- 3 What is the grading scale in Norway?
- 4 What is a 4.0 GPA in Norway?
- 5 How do grades work in Norway?
- 6 What is an A in Norwegian grades?
- 7 Is a Norwegian C better than a B in the US?
- 8 What is the minimum GPA required for admission to BI Norwegian Business School?
What is C grade in Norway?
Norwegian grading scale
| Letter grade | Numerical grade from former system | Numerical value |
|---|---|---|
| B | 2,3 – 2,5 | 4 |
| C | 2,6 – 2,7 | 3 |
| D | 2,8 – 3,0 | 2 |
| E | 3,1 – 4,0 | 1 |
How is GPA calculated in Norway?
To calculate the GPA: Multiply the grade (A=5, B=4…) by the number of ECTS credits. Multiple the number of courses with the same grade and add them together-> in this example (5x6x10)+(4x6x5)+(3x6x15)=690. Divide the total by the total ECTS credits to find the grade per ECTS, the Grade Point Average -> 690/180=3,83.
Is a 3.0 GPA C average?
A 3.0 GPA, or Grade Point Average, is equivalent to a B letter grade on a 4.0 GPA scale, and a percentage grade of 83–86….List of Common GPA Conversions.
| Letter Grade | Percent Grade | 4.0 GPA Scale |
|---|---|---|
| B | 83–86 | 3.0 |
| B- | 80–82 | 2.7 |
| C+ | 77–79 | 2.3 |
| C | 73–76 | 2.0 |
What is the grading scale in Norway?
The Norwegian grading system
| International scale | Norwegian scale |
|---|---|
| A (excellent) | 6 |
| B (very good, with few errors) | 5 |
| C (good, with some errors) | 4 |
| D (satisfactory, with many errors) | 3 |
What is a 4.0 GPA in Norway?
Most Common Post-Secondary (pre-2002)
| Grade | Scale | US Grade |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1.51 – 2.50 | A |
| C | 2.51 – 3.25 | B |
| D | 3.26 – 4.00 | C |
| F | 4.01 – 6.00 | F |
What is considered a good GPA?
Usually, a GPA of 3.0 – 3.5 is considered good enough at many high schools, colleges, and universities. Top academic institutions usually require GPAs higher than 3.5.
How do grades work in Norway?
Lower levels of education use a scale running from 1 through 6, with 6 being the highest and 2 the lowest passing grade. For non-final tests and mid-term evaluations the grades are often postfixed with + or – (except 6+ and 1-) and it is also common to use grades such as 5/6 or 4/3 indicating borderline grades.
What is an A in Norwegian grades?
ECTS
| Grade | Scale | US Grade |
|---|---|---|
| A | 90.00 – 100.00 | A |
| B | 80.00 – 89.00 | B+ |
| C | 70.00 – 79.00 | B |
| D | 60.00 – 69.00 | C+ |
What is a Norwegian GPa equivalent to a US GPA?
Well, in the US, the GPA only goes to 4.0. A Norwegian range of 2.5–3.5 is equivalent to a US range of 1.67–2.66. Norway introduced its grading system in 2003, replacing the German system that was used previously. The motivation was to be able to compare Norwegian grades to grades in other countries, in particular the United States.
Is a Norwegian C better than a B in the US?
TL;DR: A Norwegian C is slightly better than a B in the United States. The Norwegian grade system goes from A to F, but only passing grades (A-E) are calculated in the GPA. The grades are converted to numeric values (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) and weighted against the ECTS credits.
What is the minimum GPA required for admission to BI Norwegian Business School?
The minimum grade requirement for acceptance to one of BI Norwegian Business School’s Master of Science programmes is a GPA of at least 3.50 on an ECTS scale where A=5.0, B=4.0, C=3.0, D=2.0 and E=1.0. Calculation of GPA based on diplomas with alphabetical grades on the ECTS scale
What is a “Norwegian C”?
A GPA between 2.5 and 3.5 is considered a “Norwegian C”. Sometimes, we talk about a “pure C” GPA which is above 3.0. Now how does this translate to the US system for instance?