ECTS Credit
Calculator
Calculate your CGPA and convert it to German grading system. Perfect for students applying to German universities who need to understand their academic standing.
Add your courses with credits and grades to calculate your CGPA
Total Credits
ECTS Grade
German Equivalent
Standard German Scale (1.0 - 5.0)
Scale Comparison
Understanding how your local grades translate to the European standard.
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What is ECTS?
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a standard for comparing the study attainment and performance of students across European higher education institutions.
"One ECTS credit represents approximately 25-30 hours of total student workload."
Master's Admission
Most German universities require a minimum grade equivalent to German 2.5 or better for master's programs. Some highly competitive STEM programs may require 2.0 or better.
- TUM: Usually 2.0 or better
- RWTH: High focus on course matching
- Public Univesities: 2.5 standard cut-off