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From: Germany (1.0–5.0 (1=best))To: Australian GPAStatus: estimate
Unofficial estimate for planning. Different systems mark differently, so we map achievement level (not raw percentage). Official applications need a credential evaluation.
Converting Germany grades for study in Australia
Applying to a Australia university with a Germany transcript means translating your marks into the local system: Australian GPA. Enter your grade above for an instant estimate, and use the full table below to see how each band maps.
Germany → Australia at a glance
| 1.0–5.0 (1=best) | Australian GPA (est.) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7.0 · High Distinction |
| 1.7 | 6.0 · Distinction |
| 2.3 | 5.0 · Credit |
| 3 | 4.0 · Pass |
| 4 | 0 · Fail |
How the Australia system works
Australian universities assess overseas qualifications directly, guided by the Country Education Profiles; there is no single national GPA, so most use a 7-point scale or a Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
Is it competitive?
Most Australia master's programmes look for the equivalent of a US 3.0+ (an upper-second / good average), with competitive and funded programmes wanting more. Convert first, then check each programme's stated minimum. For a credit-weighted multi-course result, use the WES iGPA calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How do Germany grades convert to the Australia system?
We map your Germany grade to a US 4.0 equivalent, then into Australia's own scale (Australian GPA) using standard credential-evaluation bands. It's an unofficial estimate — see the table above for the full mapping.
Is this an official conversion?
No. Use it for planning and shortlisting. Australian universities assess overseas qualifications directly, guided by the Country Education Profiles; there is no single national GPA, so most use a 7-point scale or a Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
What Germany grade do I need to study in Australia?
It depends on the programme, but a strong upper-tier %s result (roughly a US 3.0+ equivalent) is competitive for most master's programmes; selective and funded programmes expect more.