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0–20Iran grade
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Scale: 0–20 (pass 10)Method: WES-style bandStatus: estimateUpdated: 2026-07-22
Unofficial estimate for planning only. Official US/Canada applications require a WES/ECE (or IQAS/ICES for Canada) credential evaluation.
How Iranian marks convert to US GPA
Iranian universities grade out of 20 (passing is usually 10 for undergrad, 12 for graduate). Marks run strict — a 16–20 is excellent. US evaluators map bands: roughly 17–20 → A/4.0, 14–16 → B, 12–13 → C.
Iran grade equivalents
| Iran mark (/20) | US GPA (est.) |
|---|---|
| 17–20 | ~4.0 |
| 15–16.9 | ~3.7 |
| 14–14.9 | ~3.3 |
| 12–13.9 | ~2.7–3.0 |
| 10–11.9 | ~2.0 |
| Below 10 | Fail |
Is it competitive?
Because Iranian marking is strict, a 14–16/20 (roughly a US 3.3–3.7) is a strong result and competitive for most US and Canadian master's programmes.
Credential evaluation
Use WES or ECE for the US and WES Canada / IQAS / ICES for Canada; Iranian degrees often need sealed, university-issued English transcripts and diploma verification.
Convert to other destinations from the grade conversion matrix, or plan your move with the Study in the US and Study in Canada guides.