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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
Updated 5/2016
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
Updated 5/2016
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)
Updated 5/2016
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-
Updated 5/2016
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
Updated 5/2016
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-
Updated 5/2016
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
Updated 5/2016
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
Updated 5/2016
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
Updated 5/2016
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)
Updated 5/2016
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
Updated 5/2016
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
Updated 5/2016
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
Updated 5/2016
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)
Updated 5/2016
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.
Updated 5/2016
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
Updated 5/2016
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
Updated 5/2016
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
Updated 5/2016
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
Updated 5/2016
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)
Updated 5/2016
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)
Updated 5/2016
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-