Revised October 2017

List of grade conversion tables for study abroad

Translation of Grades Working Group July 2017

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Argentina

Argentina Glasgow Grade

10 A1 9 A4 8 B1 7 B3 6 C2 5 D1 4 D3 3 E2 2 F2 1 G2

Rationale The table is based on the current partnership with Universidad del Salvador.

Subjects with Partners in Argentina: University-wide

Australia Australia Glasgow Grade 90-100% A1 85-89 A3 80-84 A5 75-79 B1 70-74 B2 65-69 B3 60-64 C1 55-59 C3 50-54 D2 44-49 E1 39-43 E2 34-38 E3 29-33 F1 24-28 F2 19-24 F3 14-18 G1 9-13 G2 0-8 H

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University of Queensland Grade Glasgow Grade 7 (High Distinction) A2 6 (Distinction) B1 5 (Credit) B3 4 (Pass) C2 3 (Limited Pass) D2 2 (Fail) E2 1 (Fail) F/ G

Queensland University of Technology Grade Glasgow Grade 7 (85-100%) A1 6 (80-84%) A4 6 (75-79%) B1 5 (70-74%) B2 5 (65-69%) B3 4 (60-64%) C1 4 (50-59%) C3 3 (47-49%) D2 2 (35-46%) E2 2 (25-34%) F2 1 (0-24%) G1

Rationale The University of Queensland uses a different scale which precludes it from the national table above. Currently, Glasgow uses a unique conversion table for each of its Australian partners, notably with varying cut off points for failing grades (see QUT 7-point scale). Generally, Glasgow is more lenient particularly in the lower part of the spectrum than other UK institutions and so this national table attempts to standardise the grade classifications.

Subjects with Partners in Australia University-wide

Austria Austria Glasgow Grade

1 A1 2 B1 3 C2 4 D2 5 E2

Rationale The table is in line with Glasgow - ECTS – Austria conversion. This also brings Glasgow more in line with other institutions.

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Subjects with Partners in Austria: Education, Accounting and Finance, Economics, Business and Management

Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Glasgow Grade

A+ (4.0) A2 A (4.0) A3 A- (3.7) A5 B+ (3.3) B1 B (3.0) B2 B- (2.7) B3 C+ (2.3) C1 C (2.0) C2 C- (1.7) C3 D+ (1.3) D1 D (1.0) D2 D- (0.0) D3 F (0.0) E2

Rationale The table is based on Glasgow’s only partnership in Azerbaijan with Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy University.

Subjects with Partners in Azerbaijan: University-wide

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Belgium Belgium Glasgow Grade 20 A1 19 A2 18 A3 17 A4 16 A5 15 B1 14 B2 13 B2 12 B3 11 C2 10 D2 9 E1 8 E2 7 E3 6 F1 5 F2 4 F3 3 G1 2 G2 1 H

Subjects with Partners in Belgium: Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Economics, Law, Psychology

Brazil Brazil Glasgow Grade

9.5-10 A2 8.6-9.4 A5 8.0-8.5 B1 7.0-7.9 B3 6.0-6.9 C2 5.0-5.9 D2 3.0-4.9 E2 <3.0 F1

Rationale Based on the current Glasgow partnership with Sao Paolo State University.

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Subjects with Partners in Brazil: University-wide

Canada Majority of Partners Canada Glasgow Grade

A+ (4.0) A1 A (4.0) A3 A- (3.7) A5 B+ (3.3) B1 B (3.0) B2 B- (2.7) B3 C+ (2.3) C1 C (2.0) C2 C- (1.7) C3 (D+ (1.3)) (D1) D (1.0) D2 (D- (0.0)) (D3) F (0.0) E2

McGill University McGill Grade Glasgow Grade

A A1 A- A3 B+ A5 B B2 B- C1 C+ C3 C D1 D D2 F E/F/G

University of Toronto – Law University of Toronto Glasgow Grade

A A2 B+ A5 B B2 C+ C1 C C3 D D2 F E2

Rationale Based on the current Glasgow partnerships in Canada.

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Subjects with Partners in Canada: University-wide

Chile Chile Glasgow Grade

6.75-7.0 A1 6.25-6.74 A3 6.00-6.24 A5 5.75-5.99 B1 5.25-5.74 B2 5.0-5.24 B3 4.75-4.99 C1 4.25-4.75 C3 4.0-4.25 D2 1.0-3.99 E2

Rationale Based on the current Glasgow partnership with PUC.

Subjects with Partners in Chile University-wide

China and Hong Kong Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Sun Yat-Sen University, University of Hong Kong China and Hong Kong Grade Glasgow Grade

A+ A1 A A3 A- A5 B+ B1 B B2 B- B3 C+ C1 C C2 C- C3 D D2 F E2

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Chinese University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Grade Glasgow Grade A A2 A- A5 B+ B1 B B2 B- B3 C+ C1 C C2 C- C3 D+ D1 D D3 F E2

University of Nottingham, Ningbo China Grade Glasgow Grade

86-100 A1 75-85 A3 70-74 A5 67-69 B1 64-66 B2 60-63 B3 57-59 C1 54-56 C2 50-53 C3 47-49 D1 44-46 D2 40-43 D3 30-39 E2 <30 F2

Rationale Based on the current Glasgow partnerships in China and Hong Kong.

Subjects with Partners in China and Hong Kong University-wide

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Czech Republic Czech Republic Glasgow Grade

1 A3 1.5 B1 2 B3 2.5 C2 3 D2 4 F3

Charles University in Prague Charles University in Prague Grade ECTS Grade Glasgow Grade

1 výborně/excellent A (top 10%) A3 2 velmi dobře/very good B (next 25%) B1 3 dobře /good C (next 30%) B3 3 dobře /good D (next 25%) C2 3 dobře /good E (bottom 10%) D3 4 nevyhověl/fail FX E2

Rationale Czech universities use a 1-4 grading scale, however, Charles University is different as it does not use decimal points. Grades at Czech universities have been assigned with corresponding ECTS grades, which are then converted into Glasgow grades.

Subjects with Partners in the Czech Republic Chemistry, Engineering, Law, Life Sciences, Physics, Slavonic Studies, Theology and Religious Studies

Denmark Denmark Glasgow Grade

12 A3 10 B1 7 B3 4 C2 2 D2 0 E2 -3 G2

Rationale Based on the current Glasgow partnerships in Denmark.

Subjects with Partners in Denmark Accounting and Finance, Economics, Business and Management, Law, Politics, Sociology

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Estonia Estonia Grade Glasgow Grade

A (5) A3 B (4) B1 C (3) B3 D (2) C2 E (1) D2 F (0) E2

Rationale Based on the current Glasgow partnership in Estonia.

Subjects with Partners in Estonia Central and East European Studies

Finland Finland Glasgow Grade

5 A3 4 B1 3 B3 2 C2 1 D2 0 E2

Rationale Based on the current Glasgow partnerships in Finland.

Subjects with Partners in Finland Central & East European Studies, Computing Science, Economics, Education, English Language, Law, Life Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Politics, Sociology

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France France Glasgow Grade

20 A1 19 A1 18 A2 17 A3 16 A4 15 A5 14 B1 13 B2 12 B3 11 C1 10 C2 9 C3 8 D1 7 D2 6 E1 5 E2 4 E3 3 F1 2 F2 1 G1 0 H

Rationale Based on the majority of current Glasgow partnerships.

Subjects with Partners in France Accounting and Finance, Aerospace Engineering, Business and Management, Civil Engineering, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Geography, History, History if Art, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Politics, Statistics,

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Germany Germany Glasgow Grade

1.0 -1.2 A2 1.3 -1.6 A4 1.7 A5 1.8 - 2.2 B1 2.3 - 2.7 B2 2.8 - 3.0 B3 3.1 - 3.3 C1 3.4 - 3.7 C3 3.8 - 4.0 D2 4.1 - 4.3 E1 4.4 - 4.7 E2 4.8 - 5.0 E3

Germany (Law) Glasgow Grade

18 A1 17 A2 16 A2 15 A3 14 A4 13 A5 12 A5 11 B1 10 B2 9 B2 8 B3 7 C1 6 C2 5 C3 4 D2 1-3 E / F 0 G

Rationale These conversion tables cover all of the possible grades received in Germany.

Subjects with Partners in Germany Accounting and Finance, Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, German Studies, History, History of Art, Law, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, Theatre Studies, Theology and Religious Studies

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Hungary

Hungary Glasgow Grade 5 A3 4 B2 3 C2 2 D2 1 E2

Rationale Based on the current Glasgow partnerships.

Subjects with Partners in Hungary Central & East European languages, Electrical Engineering

Iceland Iceland Glasgow Grade

9-10 A2 8.5-8.9 A5 8.0-8.4 B1 7.0-7.9 B3 6.0-6.9 C2 5.0-5.9 D2 <5.0 E2

Rationale Based on the current Glasgow partnerships in Iceland.

Subjects with Partners in Iceland Accounting & Finance, Archaeology, Geography, Law, Management

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Indonesia Indonesia Glasgow Grade

A A1 A- A3 B+ A5 B B1 B- B3 C+ C1 C D1 D F2 E H

Rationale See attached rationale document

Subjects with Partners in Indonesia Politics

Ireland Ireland Glasgow Grade

92 A1 85 A2 79 A3 74 A4 70 A5 67 B1 64 B2 60 B3 57 C1 54 C2 50 C3 47 D1 44 D2 40 D3 37 E1

34 E2 30 E3 27 F1 24 F2 20 F3 15 G1 10 G2 0 H

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Rationale Based on the current Glasgow partnerships. Irish universities follow the same grade classifications as the UK.

Subjects with Partners in Ireland Archaeology, Celtic Studies, Computing

Italy Italy Glasgow Grade

30 e Lode A1 30 A4 28-29 B1 26-27 B2 25 B3 24 C1 22-23 C2 21 C3 20 D1 19 D2 18 D3 16-17 E1 14-15 E2 12-13 E3 10-11 F1 8-9 F2 6-7 F3 3-5 G1 0-2 G2

Rationale Based on the majority of current Glasgow partnerships in Italy.

Subjects with Partners in Italy Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Law, Mathematics, Scottish Literature

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Japan Hitotsubashi Hitotsubashi, Japan Glasgow Grade

96-100 (A) A1 94-95 (A) A2 89-93 (A) A3 84-88 (A) A4 80-83 (A) A5 76-79 (B) B1 73-75 (B) B2 70-72 (B) B3 66-69 (C) C1 63-65 (C) C2 60-62 (C) C3 56-59 (D) D1 53-55 (D) D2 50-52 (D) D3 45-49 (E) E2 35-44 (F) F2 25-34 (G ) G1 0-24 (G) G2

Keio Keio, University Grade Glasgow Grade

S A3 A B1 B B3 C C2 D D2 F E2

Kyoto Kyoto University Grade Glasgow Grade A+ A1 A A4 B B2 C C2 D D2 F E2

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Tokyo and Waseda Japan Glasgow Grade

96-100 (A+) A1 94-95 (A+) A2 92-93 (A+) A3 91 (A+) A4 90 (A+) A5 86-89 (A) B1 83-85 (A) B2 80-82 (A) B3 76-79 (B) C1 73-75 (B) C2 70-72 (B) C3 66-69 (C) D1 63-65 (C) D2 60-62 (C) D3 45-59 (F) E2 35-44 (F) F2 25-34 (F ) G1 0-24 (F) G2

Rationale See attached rationale document

Subjects with Partners in Japan University-wide

Latvia Latvia Glasgow Grade

10 A2 9 B1 8 B3 7 C2 6 C3 5 D2 4 D3 1-3 E2

Rationale Based on the conversion table for Glasgow’s only partner in Latvia, Daugavpils University.

Subjects with Partners in Latvia Central & East European Studies

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Lithuania Lithuania Glasgow Grade

10 A3 9 B1 8 B3 7 C1 6 C3 5 D2 4 E2 3 E3 2 F2 1 H

Rationale Based on the current Glasgow partnership.

Subjects with Partners in Lithuania Central and East European Studies, Law

Malaysia Nottingham, Malaysia Glasgow Grade

86-100 A1 75-85 A3 70-74 A5 67-69 B1 64-66 B2 60-63 B3 57-59 C1 54-56 C2 50-53 C3 47-49 D1 44-46 D2 40-43 D3 30-39 E2 <30 F2

Rationale Based on the current Glasgow partnership.

Subjects with Partners in Malaysia University-wide

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Mexico Mexico Glasgow Grade

98-100 A1 96-97 A2 94-95 A3 92-93 A4 90-91 A5 87-89 B1 84-86 B2 81-83 B3 79-80 C1 77-78 C2 75-76 C3 73-74 D1 71-72 D2 70 D3 60-70 E2 40-60 F2 0-40 H

Rationale See attached rationale document

Subjects with Partners in Mexico University-wide

The Netherlands The Netherlands Grade Glasgow Grade

10 A1 9.5 A2 9 A3 8.5 A4 8 B1 7.5 B2 7 B3 6.5 C1 6 C3 5.5 D2 5 E1 0-4 F2

Rationale Based on the majority of Glasgow contracts in the Netherlands.

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Subjects with Partners in The Netherlands Accounting and Finance, Aerospace Engineering, Business and Management, Central and East European Studies, Computing Science, Digital Media and Information Studies, Economics, Economic and Social History, Education, English Language, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Law, Life Sciences, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Urban Studies,

New Zealand University of Auckland University of Auckland Grade Glasgow Grade A+ A1 A A3 A- A5 B+ B1 B B2 B- B3 C+ C1 C D1 C- D2 D+ E2 D F2 D- G2

University of Otago University of Otago Glasgow Grade

Grade %

A+ (distinction) 90-100 A1 A (distinction) 85-89 A3 A- (distinction) 80-84 A5 B+ (Div 1, 73-79) 75-79 B1 B (Div 1, 73-79) 70-74 B3 B- (Div 2, 65-72) 65-69 C1 C+ 60-64 C3 C 55-59 D2 C- 50-54 D3 D Fail 40-49 E2 E Fail 0-40 F2

Rationale Each of Glasgow’s partners use different grading scales. These conversions are based on the existing tables.

Subjects with Partners in New Zealand University-wide

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Norway Norway Glasgow Grade

A A3 B B1 C B3 D C2 E D2 F E/ F/ G

Rationale Based on the current Glasgow partnerships in Norway.

Subjects with Partners in Norway Design Engineering, Geography, Law, Life Sciences, Mechanical Engineering

Poland Poland Glasgow Grade (5.0! Excellent) (A1) 5.0 Excellent A3 4.5 Very good B1 4.0 Good B3 3.5 Satisfactory C2 3.0 Sufficient D2 (2.5 Fail) (E2) 2.0 Fail F1

Rationale This conversion table is a hybrid of the tables for Warsaw University and Kozminski University. Polish universities use a 5-point scale. However, the University of Warsaw awards a higher distinction grade 5 and so an A1 mark has been utilised for the Glasgow conversion table. Furthermore, Kozminski University has two distinct fail grades and so both of these grade classifications have been included.

Subjects with Partners in Poland Accounting and Finance, Central & East European Studies, Economics, Management, Slavonic Studies

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Portugal Portugal Glasgow Grade

20 A1 19 A2 18 A3 17 A4 16 A5 15 B1 14 B2 13 B3 12 C1 11 C3 10 D2 9 E1 8 E3 7 F2 0-6 F3 / G

Rationale This conversion table is based on the existing table for Catolica Lisbon SBE. Note that this will put the passing grade at the University of Coimbra in line with the other Portuguese universities.

Subjects with Partners in Portugal Economics, Management, Mechanical Engineering

Romania Romania Definition ECTS Grade Glasgow Grade

10 EXCELLENT A A3 9 VERY GOOD B B1 8 GOOD C B3 7 GOOD C C1 6 SATISFACTORY D C2 5 SUFFICIENT E D2 4 FAILED X E2 1-3 FAILED F F3

Rationale The Romanian grading system is based on a 10-point scale. The Glasgow grades reflect the direct ECTS conversion. A 7-8 grade in Romania is equivalent to an ECTS grade C. These have been separated into upper (8 = B3) and lower (7 = C2) classifications.

Subjects with Partners in Romania Geography

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Singapore (5.0 scale) Singapore (5.0 scale) Number Glasgow Grade

A+ 5 A1 A 5 A3 A- 4.5 A5 B+ 4 B1 B 3.5 B3 B- 3 C1 C+ 2.5 C3 C (pass) 2.0 D2 D+ 1.5 E2 D 1.0 F1 F 0 H

(4.3 Scale) Singapore (4.3 Scale) Number Glasgow Grade A+ 4.3 A1 A 4.0 A3 A- 3.7 A5 B+ 3.3 B1 B 3.0 B2 B- 2.7 B3 C+ 2.3 C1 C 2.0 C3 C- 1.7 D2 D+ 1.3 E2 D 1.0 F2 F 0.0 G2

Rationale Based on current partnerships in Singapore.

Subjects with Partners in Singapore University-wide

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Slovenia Slovenia ECTS Grade Glasgow Grade

10 (excellent) A A3

9 (very good) B B1

8 (very good) C B3

7 (good) D C2

6 (satisfactory) E D2

1-5 (fail) F E2

Rationale Based on the current conversion tables for both Slovenian partners.

Subjects with Partners in Slovenia Accounting and Finance, Economics, Management, Mechanical Engineering

South Africa South Africa Glasgow Grade

90-100 A1 85-89 A2 80-84 A3 77-79 A4 75-76 A5 72-74 B1 71 B2 70 B3 67-69 C1 64-66 C2 60-63 C3 57-59 D1 55-56 D2 50-54 D3 45-49 E2 40-44 F1 35-39 F3 30-34 G1 29 or less G2

Rationale Based on the current conversion table for Glasgow’s only South African partner, the University of Cape Town.

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Subjects with Partners in South Africa University-wide

South Korea (4.3 Scale) South Korea (4.3 Scale) Grade Point Glasgow Grade A + 4.3 A1 A 0 4.0 A3 A - 3.7 A5 B + 3.3 B1 B 0 3.0 B2 B - 2.7 B3 C + 2.3 C1 C 0 2.0 C2 C - 1.7 C3 D + 1.3 D1 D 0 1.0 D2 D - 0.7 D3 Failure 0 E2/CR*

(4.5 scale) Korea University (4.5 Scale) Grade Point Glasgow Grade A+ 4.50 A3 A 4.00 A5 B+ 3.50 B2 B 3.00 B3 C+ 2.50 C2 C 2.00 C3 D+ 1.50 D1 D 1.00 D2 F 0.00 E2

Rationale Korea University is unlike the Seoul National University and Yonsei University because it uses a 4.5 scale rather than a 4.3 scale. The Glasgow grades have been produced based on the current national conversion table for USA/Korea and the percentage worth of the Korea University grades.

For more detail, see the attached rationale document.

Subjects with Partners in South Korea University-wide

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Spain Spain Glasgow Grade 10 A1 9.75-9.9 A2 9.5-9.74 A3 9.25-9.49 A4 9-9.24 A5 8.5-8.9 A5 8-8.5 B1 7-7.9 B3 6-6.9 C2 5-5.9 D2 4 E2 0-3.9 F2

Rationale In Spain, universities use a standardised 10-point scale. This table is based on the existing conversion tables, while being more precise than some of those currently used.

Subjects with Partners in Spain Accounting & Finance, Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, English Language, Law, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology

Sweden Jonkoping Grade ECTS Grade Glasgow Grade

Utmärkt A A3 Excellent Mycket bra B B1 Very good Bra C B3 Good Tillfredsställande D C2 Satisfactory Tillräckligt E D2 Sufficient Otillräckligt FX E2 Fail Helt otillräckligt F F/G Fail

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University of Lund Grade ECTS Grade Glasgow Grade

AB A A3 AB B B1 BA C B3 BA D C2 B E D2 U FX E2 U F F/ G

Stockholm University Grade ECTS Grade Glasgow Grade AB A A3 AB B B1 AB/BA C B3 BA D C2 B E D2 U FX E2 U F F/ G

University of Gothenburg Grade ECTS Grade Glasgow Grade

AB or VG (+) A A3 AB or VG B B1 Ba or G (+) C B3 B or G D C2 B or G (-) E D3 U FX E2 U F F2

University of Uppsala ECTS Grade Glasgow Grade AB A A3 AB B B1 BA C B3 B D C2 B E D2 U FX E2 U F F2

Rationale Swedish universities use unique grading scales and so there are a range of practices. Therefore, each partner requires a specific table.

Subjects with Partners in Sweden Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Economics, Electrical Engineering, English Language, English Literature, Film Studies, Geography, Law, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Politics, Sociology, Theatre Studies Sociology, Theology & Religious Studies

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Switzerland Switzerland ECTS Grade Glasgow Grade 6 A (Excellent) A1 5.75 A (Excellent) A2 5.5 A (Excellent) A4 5.25 A (Excellent) A5 5.00 B (Very Good) B1 4.75 B (Very Good) B3 4.50 C (Good) C1 4.25 D (Satisfactory) C3 4.0-4.24 E (Pass) D2 3.0-4.0 F (Fail) E2 < 3.0 F (Fail) F2

Rationale This table is based on the conversion table for the University of Geneva. Note that this table is more specific and also more lenient than the current table for the University of Fribourg. This puts Glasgow’s conversions in line with the University of Bristol.

Subjects with Partners in Switzerland English Language, English Literature, Law

Turkey Turkey Grade Point Glasgow Grade

A+ 4.0 A1 A 4.0 A3 A- 3.67 A5 B+ 3.33 B1 B 3.0 B2 B- 2.67 B3 C+ 2.33 C1 C 2.0 C2 C- 1.67 C3 D+ 1.33 D1 D 1.0 D2 D- 0.67 D3 F 0.0 E2

Rationale Bilkent University is Glasgow’s only partner in Turkey. The grading scale used at Bilkent University is the same as the US 4.0 scale.

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Subjects with Partners in Turkey Politics

USA

USA (System 1) Grade Point Glasgow Grade

A+ 4.0 A1 A 4.0 A3 A- 3.67 A5 B+ 3.33 B1 B 3.0 B2 B- 2.67 B3 C+ 2.33 C1 C 2.0 C2 C- 1.67 C3 D+ 1.33 D1 D 1.0 D2 (D-) (0.67) (D3) F 0.0 E2

USA (System 2) Grade Point Glasgow Grade A 4.0 A3 A- 3.67 A5 B+ 3.33 B1 B 3.0 B2 B- 2.67 B3 C+ 2.33 C1 C 2.0 C2 C- 1.67 C3 D+ 1.33 D1 D 1.0 D2 D- 0.67 D3 F 0.0 E2

USA (System 3) Grade Point Glasgow Grade A 4.0 A3 AB 3.5 B1 B 3.0 B2 BC 2.5 C1 C 2.0 C2 D 1.0 D2 F 0.0 E2

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USA (System 4) Glasgow Grade

A A3 B B2 C C2 D D2 F E2

Rationale Grade Systems 1-4 – These tables are based on the majority of Glasgow contracts using these grading scales. Note that there are a number of universities with slight variations to these general grading. These include:

System 1 - University of Miami, University of North Carolina [Law], St John’s University (No D- Grade)

System 2 – SUNY Buffalo [Law] (No C+, C-, D+, D- grades)

System 2 – Boston College (No B grade)

System 2 - University of Massachusetts, Northland College (No D- grade)

System 2 – American University, Washington (No D+, D- grades)

Subjects with Partners in the USA University-wide