South Korea → GermanySouth Korea grade
South Korea grade
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From: South Korea (4.5-scale GPA)To: German gradeSource: South Korea 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 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. The South Korea grading scale page has the grade table behind this estimate.
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 South Korea result (roughly a US 3.0+ equivalent) is competitive for most master's programmes; selective and funded programmes expect more.