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Updated 5/2016 ISA Credit and Grade Equivalency Recommendations Africa MOROCCO - MEKNES ISA Meknes Study Center Credits and grades are awarded by Carroll College, ISA’s School of Record for this program. The credits listed on the transcript are U.S. semester credits. SOUTH AFRICA – CAPE TOWN University of Cape Town 18 HEQF credits = 3 U.S. semester credits 24 HEQF credits = 4 U.S. semester credits 36 HEQF credits = 6 U.S. semester credits A = 75+ F = 0-49 B+ = 70-74 F = AB (absent from examination) B = 60-69 DE = Deferred examination C = 50-59 University of the Western Cape 10 UWC credits = 3 U.S. semester credits 15 UWC credits = 4 U.S. semester credits A = 75-100 B = 70-74 C = 60-69 D = 50-59 F = 0-49 SOUTH AFRICA - PORT ELIZABETH Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University 4 NQF credits = 1 U.S. semester credit 80-100 = A+ 57-59 = C+ 75-79 = A 54-56 = C 70-74 = B+ 51-53 = C- 65-69 = B 50 = D 60-64 = B- 0-49 = F

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ISA Credit and Grade Equivalency

Recommendations

Africa MOROCCO - MEKNES

ISA Meknes Study Center

Credits and grades are awarded by Carroll College, ISA’s School of Record for this program. The credits listed on the transcript are U.S. semester credits.

SOUTH AFRICA – CAPE TOWN

University of Cape Town

18 HEQF credits = 3 U.S. semester credits 24 HEQF credits = 4 U.S. semester credits 36 HEQF credits = 6 U.S. semester credits

A = 75+ F = 0-49

B+ = 70-74 F = AB (absent from examination)

B = 60-69 DE = Deferred examination

C = 50-59

University of the Western Cape

10 UWC credits = 3 U.S. semester credits 15 UWC credits = 4 U.S. semester credits

A = 75-100

B = 70-74

C = 60-69

D = 50-59

F = 0-49

SOUTH AFRICA - PORT ELIZABETH

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

4 NQF credits = 1 U.S. semester credit

80-100 = A+ 57-59 = C+

75-79 = A 54-56 = C

70-74 = B+ 51-53 = C-

65-69 = B 50 = D

60-64 = B- 0-49 = F

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Asia CHINA - CHENGDU

Sichuan University

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

95-100 A 70-74 C+

90-94 A- 65-69 C

85-89 B+ 60-64 C-

80-84 B 0-59 F

75-79 B-

CHINA - SHANGHAI

East China Normal University

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

90-100 A 70-72 C

87-89 A- 60-69 D

83-86 B+ 0-59 F

80-82 B

77-79 B-

73-76 C+

JAPAN - BEPPU

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

The credits listed on the transcript are U.S. semester credits.

JAPAN - TOKYO

Musashi University

The Musashi University transcript lists 4 credits per course, ISA recommends a minimum of 3 U.S. semester credits per course except for language courses, for which ISA recommends 4 U.S. semester credits.

MUSASHI U.S.

S = 90-100 A+

A = 80-89 A

B = 70-79 B

C = 60-69 C (minimum passing mark)

F = 0-59 F

P Pass

APU U.S.

A+ (90-100) A+

A (80-89) A

B (70-79) B

C (60-69) C

F (below 60) F

P PASS

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SOUTH KOREA - SEOUL

Konkuk University

The credits listed on the transcript are U.S. semester credits.

95-100 A+ 65-69 D+

90-94 A 60-64 D

85-89 B+ 0-59 F

80-84 B Pass P

75-79 C+ 60 and above Pass

70-74 C

Korea University

1 KU credit =1 U.S. semester credit

KU U.S. KU U.S.

A+ A D+ D

A A D D

B+ B F/NA F

B B P PASS

C+ C

C C

THAILAND - BANGKOK

Mahidol University

4 Mahidol credits = 3 U.S. semester credits

A = 4 (Excellent) D+ = 1.5 (Rather poor)

B+ = 3 .5 (Very good) D = 1 (Poor)

B = 3 (Good) F = 0 (Fail)

C+ = 2.5 (Fairly good) I = Incomplete

C = 2 (Fair) W = Withdrawal

Europe BELGIUM - BRUSSELS

Vesalius College

6 ECTS credits = 3 U.S. semester credits

85 and above = A 73-76 = B 62-65 = C 50-53 = D

81-84 = A- 69-72 = B- 58-61 = C- Below 50 = F

77-80 = B+ 66-68 = C+ 54-57 = D+ WP = Withdrawal Pass (not included in GPA)

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CZECH REPUBLIC - PRAGUE

Charles University

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

96 - 100 = A 76 - 79 = C+

90 - 95 = A- 70 - 75 = C

87 - 89 = B+ 60 - 69 = D

83 - 86 = B 0 - 59 = F

80 - 82 = B-

University of Economics Prague

The credits listed on the transcript are U.S. semester credits.

A = 90-100 B = 75-89 C = 60-74 F = 0-59

ENGLAND - LONDON

King’s College London

15 UK credits = 4 U.S. semester credits

70 and above = A 55-59 = B 41-44 = C

65-69 = A- 50-54 = B- 40 = C-

60-64 = B+ 45-49 = C+ 0-39 = F

Kingston University

The credits listed on the transcript are U.S. semester credits.

80+ = A+ 60-64 = B+ 47-49 = C+ 35-39 = D W = Withdrawn

70-79 = A 55-59 = B 43-46 = C 0-34 = F

65-69 = A- 50-54 = B- 40-42 = C- I = Incomplete

Queen Mary, University of London

15 UK credits = 4 U.S. semester credits

QM Letter Grade

QM Mark US Letter Grade

QM Letter Grade

QM Mark US Letter Grade

A 75-100 A+ C 50-54 C+

A 70-74 A D 45-49 C

B 66-69 A- E 42-44 C-

B 63-65 B+ E 40-41 D

B 60-62 B F 0-39 F

C 55-59 B-

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University of Roehampton

10 UK credits = 3 U.S. semester credits 20 UK credits = 4-5 U.S. semester credits

70+ = A+ 50-53 = B- 36-37 = D

66-69 = A 46-49 = C+ 35 = D-

64-65 = A- 44-45 = C 0-34 = F

60-63 = B+ 40-43 = C-

54-59 = B 38-39 = D+

University of Westminster

15 UK credits = 4 U.S. semester credits

70+ = A+ 60-63 = B+ 46-49 = C+ 38-39 = D+ 0-34 = F

66-69 = A 54-59 = B 44-45 = C 36-37 = D

64-65 = A- 50-53 = B- 40-43 = C- 35 = D-

ENGLAND - READING

University of Reading

5 ECTS credits = 3 U.S. semester credits

A = 70+ B = 55-59 C = 41-44

A- = 65-69 B- = 50-54 C- = 40

B+ = 60-64 C+ = 45-49 D/Fail = 0-39

FRANCE - LILLE

Université Catholique de Lille

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

French Grading System U.S

20-16 A+

15.99-14 A

13.9-13 A-

12.99-12 B+

11.99-11 B

10.99-10 B-

9.99-9 C+

8.99-8 C

7.99-6 D

5.99-0.00 F/Insufficient

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FRANCE - PARIS

Institut Catholique de Paris

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

French Grading System U.S.

20-16 A+

15.9-14 A

13.9-12 B

11.9-10 C

9.9-8 D

7.8 and below F

ABSNJ or 0 Insufficient Attendance

ABSJ N/A or No Grade Given

The American Business School Paris

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

A = 4.0 B+ = 3.33 C+ = 2.33 D+ = 1.33* F = 0.00*

A- = 3.67 B = 3.00 C = 2.00 D = 1.00* W = Withdrawal

B- = 2.67 C- = 1.67* D- = 0.67* I = Incomplete

The Sorbonne - Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

French Grading System U.S.

20-16 A+

15.9-14 A

13.9-12 B

11.9-10 C

9.9-8 D

7.8 and below F

ABSJ or 0 Insufficient Attendance

GERMANY - BERLIN

Freie Universität Berlin

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

FREIE U.S. FREIE U.S.

1,0 A 3,0 C+

1,3 A 3,3 C

1,7 A- 3,7 C-

2,0 B+ 4,0 D

2,3 B Fail (> 4,0) F

2,7 B-

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GREECE - THESSALONIKI

American College of Thessaloniki

The credits listed on the transcript are U.S. semester credits.

A = 4.00 C = 2.00

A- = 3.67 C- = 1.67

B+ = 3.33 D+ = 1.33

B = 3.00 D = 1.00

B- = 2.67 D- = 0.67

C+ = 2.33 F = 0.00

IRELAND - DUBLIN

Maynooth University

5 ECTS = 2.5-3 U.S. semester credits

90+ = A+ 65-67 = B 50-54 = C- 0-39 = F

80-89 = A 60-64 = B- 48-49 = D+

70-79 = A- 58-59 = C+ 45-47 = D

68-69 = B+ 55-57 = C 40-44 = D-

Trinity College Dublin

5 ECTS = 2.5- 3 U.S. semester credits

70+ = A 50-59 = C 0-39 = F

60-69 = B 40-49 = D

University College Dublin

5 ECTS = 3 U.S. semester credits at UCD’s Quinn School of Business 5 ECTS = 2.5-3 U.S. credits at all other UCD colleges

UCD U.S. UCD U.S. UCD U.S.

A+ (76.67-100) A+ C+ (56.67-59.99) B- E F

A (73.33-76.66) A+ C (53.33-56.66) C+ F F

A- (70.00-73.32) A C- (50.00-53.32) C G F

B+ (66.67-69.99) A- D+ (46.67-49.99) C- NG F

B (63.33-66.66) B+ D (43.33-46.66) D+

B- (60.00-63.32) B D- (40.00-43.32) D

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IRELAND - GALWAY

National University of Ireland, Galway

5 ECTS = 2.5-3 U.S. semester credits

70+ = A 50-59 = B 0-39 = F

65-69 = A- 45-49 = B-

60-64 = B+ 40-44 = C

IRELAND - LIMERICK

University of Limerick

6 ECTS = 3 U.S. semester credits

Limerick U.S. Limerick U.S. Limerick U.S.

A1 – First Honors A C1 – Third Class Honors C+ F – Fail F

A2 – First Honors A- C2 – Third Class Honors C NG – No Grade F

B1 – Honors 2.1 B+ C3 – Third Class Honors C-

B2 – Honors 2.1 B D1 – Compensating Fail D+

B3 – Honors 2.2 B- D2 – Compensating Fail D

ITALY - FLORENCE

Florence University of the Arts and Apicius International School of Hospitality

The credits listed on the transcript are U.S. semester credits.

A = 93-100 C- = 70-72

A- = 90-92 D = 60-69

B+ = 87-89 F = 0-59

B = 83-86 W = Withdrawal

B- = 80-82 W/F = Failing to withdraw within the designated date

C+ = 77-79 NC = Not for Credit

C = 73-76

ITALY - MILAN

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

A+ = 100 = 30 C = 65-69 = 23

A = 95-100 = 29-30 C- = 60-64 = 22

A- = 90-94 = 28 D+ = 55-59 = 21

B+ = 85-89 = 27 D = 50-54 = 20

B = 80-84 = 26 D- = 45-49 = 18-19

B- = 75-79 = 25 F = 0-44 = <18

C+ = 70-74 = 24

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ITALY - ROME

The American University of Rome

The credits listed on the transcript are U.S. semester credits.

A = 4.0 B+ = 3.3 B- = 2.7 C = 2.0 WU (Unofficial Withdrawal) = F = 0.0

A- = 3.7 B = 3.0 C+ = 2.3 D = 1.0 W = Withdrawal

AU = Audited F = 0.0 I = Incomplete

SCOTLAND - GLASGOW

University of Glasgow

10 Glasgow credits = 2.5-3 U.S. semester credits

A (Excellent) = A D (Satisfactory) = C

B (Very Good) = B+ E - H = F

C (Good) = B

SCOTLAND - STIRLING

University of Stirling

20 SCQF credits = 5 U.S. semester credits

Sterling U.S. Sterling U.S.

90-100 = A+ 53-55 = B-

70-89 = A 50-52 = C+

66-69 = A- 43-49 = C

63-65 = B+ 40-42 = C-

56-62 = B 0-39 = F

SPAIN - BARCELONA

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

Universitat de Barcelona

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

Sobresaliente = A Suspenso = F

Notable = B No Presentado = Incomplete (excessive absences or student did not take the final exam) Aprobado = C

Elective Courses Spanish Language Courses

9.0-10.0 = A+ 5.0-5.4 = C 9.0-10.0 = A+ 3.0-4.9 = D-

8.5-8.9 = A 3.0-4.9 = D 8.5-8.9 = A 0.0-2.9 = F

8.0-8.4 = A- 0.0-2.9 = F 8.0-8.4 = A- NP = INC

7.5-7.9 = B+ NP = INC 7.5-7.9 = B+

6.5-7.4 = B 7.0-7.4 = B

6.0-6.4 = B- 6.0-6.9 = C

5.5-5.9 = C+ 5.0-5.9 = D

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Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo - Barcelona

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

Universitat Pompeau Fabra

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

Matrícula de Honor (9-10) = A+ Suficiente/Aprobado (5-6.9) = C

Sobresaliente (9-10) = A Insuficiente/Suspenso (0-4.9) = F

Notable (7-8.9) = B No Presentado = Incomplete

SPAIN - BILBAO

Universidad de Deusto

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

A = 93 – 100 C+ = 77 - 79 D- = 60 - 62

A- = 90 – 92 C = 73 - 76 F = 0 - 59

B+ = 87 – 89 C- = 70 - 72 AD = Audit

B = 83 – 86 D+ = 67 - 69 W = Withdrawal

B- = 80 – 82 D = 63 - 66

SPAIN - GRANADA

Universidad de Granada

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

10.0 = A+ 6.5-6.99 = C+

9.0-9.99 = A 5.5-6.49 = C

8.5-8.99 = A- 5.0-5.49 = C-

8.0-8.49 = B+ 0-4.99 = F

7.5-7.99 = B No Presentado/Asistencia Insuficiente = Incomplete

7.0-7.49 = B-

SPAIN - MADRID

Universidad Antonio de Nebrija

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

10 = A+ 8.5 - 8.9 = B+ 6.5 - 6.9 = C+ 0 - 4.9 = F

9.5 - 9.9 = A 7.5 - 8.4 = B 6 - 6.4 = C NP = INC

9 - 9.4 = A- 7 - 7.4 = B- 5 - 5.9 = C-

Sobresaliente 9.0 - 10 = A Suficiente 6.0 - 6.4 = C+

Sobresaliente 8.5 - 8.9 = A- Suficiente 5.5 - 5.9 = C

Notable 7.5 - 8.4 = B+ Suficiente 5.0 - 5.4 = C-

Notable 7.0 - 7.4 = B Insuficiente 0 - 4.9 = F

Notable 6.5 - 6.9 = B- No Presentado Incomplete (INC)

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Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Credits awarded are ECTS credits

Matrícula de Honor = A+ 0- 4.9 = F

9-10 = A APTO & Créditos Reconocidos = Pass

7-8.9 = B No Presentado/Asistencia Insuficiente = Incomplete

5-6.9 = C

SPAIN - MALAGA

Universidad de Málaga

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

91-100 = A 75-79 = B 60-64 = C 30-39 = D

85-90 = A- 70-74 = B- 50-59 = C- 20-29 = D-

80-84 = B+ 65-69 = C+ 40-49 = D+ 00-19 = F

SPAIN - SALAMANCA

Universidad de Salamanca

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

9,5 / 10 = Sobresaliente (A+) 7 / 7,49 = Notable (B-)

9 / 9,49 = Sobresaliente (A) 6,5 / 6,9 = Aprobado (C+)

8,5 / 8,9 = Sobresaliente (A-) 6 / 6,49 = Aprobado (C)

8 / 8,49 = Notable (B+) 5 / 5,9 = Aprobado (C-)

7,5 / 7,9 = Notable (B) 0 / 4.9 = Suspenso, Asistencia (F)

SPAIN - SANTANDER

Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

Matrícula de Honor = A+ Bien/Aprobado = C No Presentado = Incomplete (attended class but did not take final exams, or enrolled in the course but did not attend class)

Sobresaliente = A Suspenso/Insuficiente = F

Notable = B

SPAIN - SEVILLA

ISA Study Center with Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

Matrícula de Honor (10) = A+ Suspenso (0-4.9) = F

Sobresaliente (9.0-9.9) = A No Presentado/No Asistencia = F (not present to the final exam or exceeded the number of allowed absences Notable (7.0-8.9) = B

Aprobado (5.0-6.9) = C

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Universidad de Sevilla

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

Matrícula de Honor = A+ Suspenso = F

Sobresaliente = A No Presentado = Incomplete (attended class but did not take final

Notable = B exams, or enrolled in the course but did not attend class)

Aprobado = C

Universidad Pablo de Olavide

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

10.0 = A+ 9.0-9.4 = A- 7.5-8.4 = B 6.5-6.9 = C+ 5.0-5.4 = C- No Presentado = INC

9.5-9.9 = A 8.5-8.9 = B+ 7.0-7.4 = B- 5.5-6.4 = C 0.0-4.9 = F

SPAIN - VALENCIA

Florida State University Study Center-Valencia

Credits and grades are awarded by Florida State University, ISA’s School of Record for this program. The credits listed on the transcript are U.S. semester credits.

Universidad Católica de Valéncia

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

A+ B-

A C+

A- C

B+ C-

B F

Universitat de Valencia

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

9-10 = A 5-6.9 = C NP (No Presentado) = Incomplete (student did not show up for final exam or had excessive absences) 7-8.9 = B Below 5 = F

Universitat Politecnica de Valencia

Credits awarded in U.S. credits

Matrícula de Honor = A+ 5- 6.9 = C

9- 10 = A 0- 4.9= F

7- 8.9 = B

Latin America ARGENTINA – BUENOS AIRES

Universidad Argentina de la Empresa Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

A+ = 10 B+ = 7 C = 4 F = 1

A = 9 B = 6 F = 3 F = 0

A- = 8 B- = 5 F = 2 Aus (Ausente) = Incomplete

Recursa = F

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Universidad de Belgrano

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

A+ = 10 B = 6 F = 2 Aus (Ausente) = Incomplete (excessive absences or failed to take final exam)

A = 9 B- = 5 F = 1

A- = 8 C = 4 F = 0

B+ = 7 F = 3

BRAZIL - FLORIANOPOLIS

Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

A = 9.3-10.0 B = 8.3-8.6 C = 7.3-7.6 D = 6.3-6.6

A- = 9.0-9.2 B- = 8.0-8.2 C- = 7.0-7.2 D- = 6.0-6.2

B+ = 8.7-8.9 C+ = 7.7-7.9 D+ = 6.7-6.9 F = 0-5.9

S/F = F (Due to excessive absences)

CHILE - VALPARAISO AND VINA DEL MAR

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

A+ = 7.0 B+ = 5.5 – 5.9 C = 4.0 – 4.4

A = 6.5 – 6.9 B = 5.0 – 5.4 F = 0.0 – 3.9

A- = 6.0 – 6.4 B- = 4.5 – 4.9 RT = W

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

A+ = 7.0 B+ = 5.5 – 5.9 C = 4.0 – 4.4

A = 6.5 – 6.9 B = 5.0 – 5.4 F = 0.0 – 3.9

A- = 6.0 – 6.4 B- = 4.5 – 4.9

COLUMBIA - BARRANQUILLA

Universidad del Norte

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

A = 4.6-5.0 C+ = 3.3-3.5 F = 0.0-2.0

B+ = 4.1-4.5 C = 3.0-3.2

B = 3.6-4.0 D = 2.1-2.9

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COSTA RICA - HEREDIA

Universidad Latina, Heredia

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

A+ = 97-100 B+ = 87-89 C+ = 77-79 D = 60-69

A = 93-96 B = 83-86 C = 73-76 F = Below 60

A- = 90-92 B- = 80-82 C- = 70-72

COSTA RICA - SAN JOSE

Universidad Veritas

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

A+ = 97-100 B+ = 87-89 C+ = 77-79 P = Pass INC = Incomplete

A = 93-96 B = 83-86 C = 75-76 NP = No Pass

A- = 90-92 B- = 80-82 F = Below 75 W = Withdrew

CUBA - HAVANA

Universidad de las Artes

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

5 (Excelente) = A 3 (Regular) = C

4 (Bien) = B 0-2 (Suspenso) = F

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - SANTIAGO

Pontificia Universidad Católica "Madre y Maestra"

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

A = 90-100 (Excelente) C = 70-79 (Bueno) F = 0-59 (Reprobado) R = Withdrew

B = 80-89 (Muy bueno) D = 60-69 (Suficiente) FN = Failed due to excessive absences

I = Incomplete

PERU - CUSCO

Universidad de Salamanca Cursos Internacionales en Cusco

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

9,5 / 10 = Sobresaliente (A+) 7 / 7,49 = Notable (B-)

9 / 9,49 = Sobresaliente (A) 6,5 / 6,9 = Aprobado (C+)

8,5 / 8,9 = Sobresaliente (A-) 6 / 6,49 = Aprobado (C)

8 / 8,49 = Notable (B+) 5 / 5,49 = Aprobado (C-)

7,5 / 7,9 = Notable (B) 0 / 4.9 = Suspenso, Asistencia, No Asistencia (F)

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PERU - LIMA

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

16 - 20 = A 13 - 15 = B 11- 12 = C Below 11 = F Retirado = Withdrawn

Universidad del Pacífico

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

19 - 20 (Excellent) = A+ 11 - 13 (Satisfactory) = C

17 - 18 (Outstanding) = A Below 11 (Fail) = F

14 - 16 (Notable) = B REC = Pass

Middle East

JORDAN - AMMAN

Princess Sumaya University for Technology

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits

85-100 = A 50-67 = D

76-84 = B 0-49 = F

68-75 = C

University of Jordan

Contact hours ÷ 15 = U.S. semester credits Grading scale pending

Pacific AUSTRALIA - ADELAIDE

University of Adelaide

3 Units = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

ADELAIDE U.S. ADELAIDE U.S.

High Distinction (85-100) A+ Pass (50-64) C

Distinction (75-84) A Fail (0-49) F

Credit (65-74) B

AUSTRALIA - BRISBANE

Griffith University – Brisbane

10 credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

GRIFFITH U.S. GRIFFITH U.S.

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7: HD (High Distinction) 85-100 A+ 4: P (Pass) 50-64 C

6: D (Distinction) 75-84 A 0-3: F (Fail) 0-49 F

5: C (Credit) 65-74 B

Queensland University of Technology

12 QUT credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

QUT U.S.

7: High Distinction A+

6: Distinction A

5: Credit B

4: Pass C

1-3: Fail F

University of Queensland

1 UQ credit point = 3 U.S. semester credits 2 UQ credit points = 4 U.S. semester credits

UQ U.S.

7 (High Distinction) A+

6 (Distinction) A

5 (Credit) B

4 (Pass) C

1-3 (Fail) F

AUSTRALIA - CAIRNS

James Cook University – Cairns

3 JCU credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

JCU U.S. JCU U.S.

HD (High Distinction) 85-100 A PC/P- (Pass Conceded/Pass Minus) D

D (Distinction) 75-84 A N/WF/X/NS (Fail) 0-49 F

C (Credit) 65-74 B

P (Pass) 50-64 C

AUSTRALIA - CANBERRA

University of Canberra

1 credit point = 1 U.S. semester credit

CANBERRA U.S. CANBERRA U.S.

HD (High Distinction) 85-100 A+ P (Pass) 50-64 C

DI (Distinction) 75-84 A NW/NX/NC/NN (Fail) 0-49 F

CR (Credit) 65-74 B

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AUSTRALIA - GOLD COAST

Bond University

10 credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

BOND U.S. BOND U.S.

HD (High Distinction) 85-100 A+ P (Pass) 50-64 C

D (Distinction) 75-84 A F (Fail) 0-49 F

C (Credit) 65-74 B

Griffith University - Gold Coast

10 credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

GRIFFITH U.S. GRIFFITH U.S.

7: HD (High Distinction) 85-100 A+ 4: P (Pass) 50-64 C

6: D (Distinction) 75-84 A 0-3: F (Fail) 0-49 F

5: C (Credit) 65-74 B

AUSTRALIA - HOBART, TASMANIA

University of Tasmania

12.5 credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

UTAS U.S. UTAS U.S.

HD (High Distinction) 80-100 A+ PP (Pass) 50-59 C

DN (Distinction) 70-79 A NN/AN (Fail) 0-49 F

CR (Credit) 60-69 B

AUSTRALIA - MELBOURNE

La Trobe University

15 credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

La Trobe U.S. La Trobe U.S.

80-100 A 50-59 D

70-79 B 0-49 F

60-69 C

University of Melbourne

12.5 credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

Melbourne U.S. Melbourne U.S.

H1 (80-100) First Class Honors A H3 (65-69) Third Class Honors B

H2A (75-79) Second Class Honors Division A A- P (50-64) Pass C

H2B (70-74) Second Class Honors Division B B+ N/NH (0-49) Fail F

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AUSTRALIA - NEWCASTLE

University of Newcastle

10 credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

NEWCASTLE U.S. NEWCASTLE U.S.

HD (High Distinction) 85-100 A+ FF (Fail) 0-49 F

D (Distinction) 75-84 A I (incomplete) INC

C (Credit) 65-74 B

P (Pass) 50-64 C

AUSTRALIA - PERTH

Murdoch University

3 credit points = 4 U.S. semester credits 4 credit points = 5 U.S semester credits

MURDOCH U.S. MURDOCH U.S.

High Distinction 80-100 A+ Pass 50-59 C

Distinction 70-79 A Fail 0-49 F

Credit 60-69 B Withdrawn W

University of Western Australia

6 UWA credit points = 3-4 U.S semester credits

UWA U.S. UWA U.S.

HD (High Distinction) 80-100 A+ P (Pass) 50-59 C

D (Distinction) 70-79 A N/N+ (Fail) 0-49 F

CR (Credit Pass) 60-69 B

AUSTRALIA - SYDNEY

International College of Management Sydney (ICMS)

3 ICMS credit points = 3 U.S. semester credits

ICMS U.S. ICMS U.S.

HD (High Distinction) 85-100 A+ P (Pass) 50-64 C

D (Distinction) 75-84 A F (Fail) 0-49 F

CR (Credit) 65-74 B

Macquarie University

3 Macquarie credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

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Macquarie U.S. Macquarie U.S.

HD (High Distinction) 85-100 A P (Pass) 50-64 C

D (Distinction) 75-84 A F (Fail) 0-49 F

CR (Credit) 65-74 B

University of New South Wales

1 course at UNSW = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

UNSW U.S. UNSW U.S.

HD (High Distinction) 85-100 A+ P (Pass) 50-64 C

D (Distinction) 75-84 A F (Fail) 0-49 F

CR (Credit) 65-74 B

University of Sydney

6 credit points = 4 U.S. semester credits

USYD U.S. USYD U.S.

HD (High Distinction) 85-100 A+ F (Fail) 0-49 F

D (Distinction) 75-84 A DF (Discontinued – Fail) F

CR (Credit) 65-74 B DC (Discontinued – Not Fail) DC/W

P (Pass) 50-64 C

University of Technology, Sydney (UTS)

6 credit points = 4 U.S. semester credits 8 credit points = 5 U.S. semester credits

UTS U.S. UTS U.S.

High Distinction 85-100 A+ Pass 50-64 C

Distinction 75-84 A Fail 0-49 F

Credit 65-74 B

AUSTRALIA - TOWNSVILLE

James Cook University – Townsville

3 JCU credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

JCU U.S. JCU U.S.

HD (High Distinction) 85-100 A PC/P- (Pass Conceded/Pass Minus) D

D (Distinction) 75-84 A N/WF/X/NS (Fail) 0-49 F

C (Credit) 65-74 B

P (Pass) 50-64 C

AUSTRALIA - WOLLONGONG

University of Wollongong

6 credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits 8 credit points = 4-5 U.S. semester credits

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UOW U.S. UOW U.S.

HD (High Distinction) 85-100 A+ P (Pass) 50-64 C

D (Distinction) 75-84 A F (Fail) 0-49 F

C (Credit) 65-74 B

FIJI - SUVA

University of the South Pacific

1 course at USP = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

USP Grade Description U.S.

A+ (85+) Pass with Distinction A+

A (78-84) Pass with Distinction A

B+ (71-77) Pass with Credit B+

B (64-70) Pass with Credit B

C+ (57-63) Pass C+

C (50-56) Pass C

D/E (0-49) Failed to meet course minimum requirement

F

I Incomplete

NEW ZEALAND - AUCKLAND

AUT University

15 AUT credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

A+ (Pass with Distinction) C+ (Pass)

A (Pass with Distinction) C (Pass)

A- (Pass with Distinction) C- (Pass)

B+ (Pass with Merit) D (Fail)

B (Pass with Merit) E (Fail)

B- (Pass with Merit) F (Fail)

The University of Auckland

15 UA credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

A+ (90-100) C+ (60-64.9)

A (85-89.9) C (55-59.9)

A- (80-84.9) C- (50-54.9)

B+ (75-79.9) D+, D, D-, F (0-49.9)

B (70-74.9)

B- (65-69.9)

NEW ZEALAND - CHRISTCHURCH

The University of Canterbury

15 UC credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

A+ (90-100) C+ (60-64.9)

A (85-89.9) C (55-59.9)

A- (80-84.9) C- (50-54.9)

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B+ (75-79.9) F (0-49.9)

B (70-74.9) P (Pass)

B- (65-69.9)

NEW ZEALAND - DUNEDIN

University of Otago

18 credit points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

Otago U.S. Otago U.S.

90-100 = A+ 60-64 = C+

85-89 = A 55-59 = C

80-84 = A- 50-54 = C-

75-79 = B+ 0-49 = F

70-74 = B

65-69 = B-

NEW ZEALAND - HAMILTON

University of Waikato

15 credit points

UW U.S. UW U.S.

85-100 = A+ 55-59 = C+

80-84 = A 50-54 = C

75-79 = A- 0-49 = F

70-74 = B+ IC/X = INC

65-69 = B NC = NO CREDIT

60-64 = B- F = F

NEW ZEALAND - PALMERSTON NORTH

Massey University - Palmerston North

15 MU credits = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

A+ (1st Class Pass) C+ (Pass)

A (1st Class Pass) C (Pass)

A- (1st Class Pass) D (Fail)

B+ (2nd Class Pass) F (Fail)

B (2nd Class Pass) WD (Withdrawn)

B- (2nd Class Pass) DNC (Incomplete)

NEW ZEALAND - WELLINGTON

Massey University – Wellington

15 MU credits = 3-4 U.S. semester credits

A+ (1st Class Pass) C+ (Pass)

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A (1st Class Pass) C (Pass)

A- (1st Class Pass) D (Fail)

B+ (2nd Class Pass) F (Fail)

B (2nd Class Pass) WD (Withdrawn)

B- (2nd Class Pass) DNC (Incomplete)

Victoria University of Wellington

15 VUW points = 3-4 U.S. semester credits 20 VUW points = 5 U.S. semester credits

VUW U.S. VUW U.S

90-100 = A+ 60-64 = C+

85-89 = A 55-59 = C

80-84 = A- 50-54 = C-

75-79 = B+ 40-49 = D (Fail)

70-74 = B 0-39 = F

65-69 = B-