Germany → South KoreaGermany grade
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From: Germany (1.0–5.0 (1=best))To: Korean GPASource: Germany grading scaleStatus: 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 South Korea
Applying to a South Korea university with a Germany transcript means translating your marks into the local system: Korean GPA. Enter your grade above for an instant estimate, and use the full table below to see how each band maps.
Germany → South Korea at a glance
| 1.0–5.0 (1=best) | Korean GPA (est.) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.4 · A+ |
| 1.7 | 3.5 · B+ |
| 2.3 | 3.2 · B0 |
| 3 | 2.8 · C+ |
| 4 | 1.3 · D |
How the South Korea system works
Korean universities assess transcripts directly and usually require Apostille-certified documents. Most use a 4.5 scale (some 4.3 or 4.0).
Is it competitive?
Most South Korea 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. The Germany grading scale page has the grade table behind this estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How do Germany grades convert to the South Korea system?
We map your Germany grade to a US 4.0 equivalent, then into South Korea's own scale (Korean 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. Korean universities assess transcripts directly and usually require Apostille-certified documents. Most use a 4.5 scale (some 4.3 or 4.0).
What Germany grade do I need to study in South Korea?
It depends on the programme, but a strong upper-tier Germany result (roughly a US 3.0+ equivalent) is competitive for most master's programmes; selective and funded programmes expect more.