German Grading Scale

• Used by German universities and programs to record module, exam, and degree performance.
• Often appears alongside ECTS credits in European transcript contexts.
• Admission and recognition processes may apply program-specific formulas or minimums.

• Lower is better in the common German numeric direction.
• A grade around 4.0 is commonly associated with passing, while 5.0 is commonly failing.
• Intermediate descriptions and cutoffs can differ by institution or assessment rule.

• Do not reverse-convert German grades into US GPA points without the receiving institution's rule.
• The modified Bavarian formula or other methods may be used in specific admissions contexts, but they are not universal.
• Use original German grades and official documents whenever possible.

• This page is not a German university admissions policy.
• State, institution, degree, and course rules can differ.
• Some assessments use pass/fail or ungraded credits that do not fit the numeric range.

GradeTally is an independent planning tool. This page explains common grading-system context only. It does not replace your school, university, credential evaluator, admissions office, or official transcript policy.

Is 1.0 good in Germany?

Yes. In the common German direction, lower numeric grades are stronger, so 1.0 is near the top of the scale.

Is 4.0 a passing German grade?

Often yes in common university grading, but the exact passing rule should be checked in the course or program regulation.

Can I convert a German grade to a US GPA here?

No. GradeTally explains the system for planning; official conversion depends on the receiving institution or evaluator.