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From: South Korea (4.5-scale GPA)To: German gradeStatus: estimate
Unofficial estimate for planning. Different systems mark differently, so we map achievement level (not raw percentage). Official applications need a credential evaluation.
Converting South Korea grades for study in Germany
Applying to a Germany university with a South Korea transcript means translating your marks into the local system: German grade. Enter your grade above for an instant estimate, and use the full table below to see how each band maps.
South Korea → Germany at a glance
| 4.5-scale GPA | German grade (est.) |
|---|---|
| 4.4 | 1.0 · sehr gut (1=best) |
| 4 | 1.0 · sehr gut (1=best) |
| 3.5 | 1.3 · sehr gut (1=best) |
| 3 | 2.3 · gut (1=best) |
| 2.5 | 2.7 · befriedigend (1=best) |
How the Germany system works
uni-assist evaluates foreign qualifications for most German universities and converts your grade with the modified Bavarian formula. Lower is better — 1.0 is the top mark.
Is it competitive?
Most Germany 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 South Korea grades convert to the Germany system?
We map your South Korea grade to a US 4.0 equivalent, then into Germany's own scale (German grade) 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. uni-assist evaluates foreign qualifications for most German universities and converts your grade with the modified Bavarian formula. Lower is better — 1.0 is the top mark.
What South Korea grade do I need to study in Germany?
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.