Calculate your Cyprus university cumulative grade
Default for Cyprus public and private universities (UCY, CUT, Frederick, UNic, EUC, Cyprus International). Enter each course grade on the 0 to 10 scale in 0.5 increments. Minimum pass is 5.0.
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Cyprus university grading scale reference (UCY, CUT, UNic, EUC)
| Grade range | English classification | Greek | US 4.0 | UK honours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.50 to 10.00 | Excellent with Distinction | Άριστα με Διάκριση | 4.0 | First-Class |
| 8.50 to 9.49 | Excellent | Άριστα | 3.5 to 3.99 | First-Class |
| 6.50 to 8.49 | Very Good | Πολύ Καλά | 2.5 to 3.49 | Upper Second (2:1) |
| 5.50 to 6.49 | Good | Καλά | 2.17 to 2.49 | Lower Second (2:2) |
| 5.00 to 5.49 | Satisfactory | Ικανοποιητικά | 2.0 to 2.16 | Third / Pass |
| below 5.00 | Fail | Απορρίπτεται | 0.0 | Fail |
Canonical Cyprus university grading scale per the UCY General Rules of Study and the Cyprus University of Technology grading policy. ECTS credits weight the cumulative grade across every completed module.
How a Cyprus University GPA Is Calculated (0-10 Scale, ECTS Credits)
Cyprus universities use the same credit-weighted average that drives a US 4.0 GPA, only the scale changes. The grading calculator above multiplies every course grade (on the 0 to 10 scale) by the course's ECTS credits, sums the weighted points across every completed module, and divides by total ECTS credits attempted. The result is the cumulative grade that appears on the official transcript and drives the degree classification on graduation. The same formula runs at the University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology, Frederick University, University of Nicosia, European University Cyprus, Cyprus International University, the Open University of Cyprus, and Neapolis University Pafos.
The grade percentage calculator inside the widget switches modes if your transcript came from a private college that reports percentages instead of 0 to 10 marks. Percentage mode anchors 50 percent to the 5.0 pass mark and 100 percent to the 10.0 maximum, then runs the same weighted-average math. The class grade calculator output, the overall grade calculator output, and the semester grade calculator output all read from this same engine. Per-course contribution appears in the chart below the result so you can see which 7.5 ECTS module is carrying or dragging the cumulative average.
- Grade = numeric grade on the 0 to 10 scale (5.0 pass, 10.0 maximum) per UCY and CUT regulations
- ECTS Credits = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System units (typically 5 to 7.5 per undergraduate module)
- Sum = total across every completed module in the semester or degree
Cyprus University Grading Scale and Degree Classifications
Cyprus universities classify undergraduate degrees using five official bands, fixed by the UCY General Rules of Study and the Cyprus University of Technology grading policy. Every accredited university in Cyprus, public and private, follows the same numeric thresholds, which makes credit transfer and degree recognition simple across the system.
The five official classifications run from a 5.0 pass mark to a 10.0 maximum. A grade of 9.5 or above earns the highest honour, Excellent with Distinction (Άριστα με Διάκριση), awarded sparingly across UCY and CUT graduating classes each year. The Excellent (Άριστα) range from 8.5 to 9.49 is the typical Dean's List threshold at UCY, CUT, UNic, and EUC. The Very Good (Πολύ Καλά) range from 6.5 to 8.49 covers most strong students and competes well for UK 2:1 and US graduate school admissions. Good (Καλά) and Satisfactory (Ικανοποιητικά) cover the pass-band from 5.5 down to 5.0; below 5.0 the course fails and no ECTS credits are awarded.
UCY and CUT Passing Grade and Honours Thresholds
The minimum passing grade at the University of Cyprus and Cyprus University of Technology is 5.0 in every undergraduate module. CUT regulations let students repeat any module once to improve a grade of 5.0 or higher, with the most recent attempt counting toward the cumulative average. UCY allows a maximum of two retakes per module across most degree programmes. Failed modules (below 5.0) must be retaken until the student secures a pass; the failing attempt does not count toward total ECTS credits attempted in the final transcript. Postgraduate programmes set the bar higher: most UCY master programmes require 6.0 in core modules, and PhD-level coursework usually requires 6.5 or above.
ECTS Credits at Cyprus Universities
Cyprus is a full signatory to the Bologna Process, so every accredited university uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. One ECTS credit represents 25 to 30 hours of total student workload, including contact hours, self-study, lab time, and assessment. A typical UCY or CUT undergraduate module carries 5 to 7.5 ECTS. A full academic year is 60 ECTS. A three-year bachelor degree requires 180 ECTS, a four-year degree requires 240 ECTS, and most master programmes range from 90 to 120 ECTS. The ECTS weighting is what makes a 7.5 ECTS major-related module count roughly 1.25 times as much as a 6 ECTS elective when the grading calculator computes the cumulative average.
Cyprus 0-10 GPA to US 4.0 Conversion for Graduate School
Cyprus university graduates applying to US graduate programmes need their cumulative grade expressed on the US 4.0 scale. The anchored conversion below ties the Cyprus pass mark (5.0) to a US C (2.0) and the Cyprus maximum (10.0) to a US A (4.0), with piecewise linear segments at the Very Good (6.5) and Excellent (8.5) classification thresholds. This is the same conversion method World Education Services and Educational Credential Evaluators apply to Cypriot transcripts.
| Cyprus grade | Cyprus classification | US 4.0 GPA | US letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.50 to 10.00 | Excellent with Distinction | 4.0 | A |
| 9.00 to 9.49 | Excellent | 3.75 | A minus |
| 8.50 to 8.99 | Excellent | 3.5 | A minus |
| 8.00 to 8.49 | Very Good (upper) | 3.25 | B plus |
| 7.50 to 7.99 | Very Good | 3.0 | B plus |
| 7.00 to 7.49 | Very Good (lower) | 2.75 | B |
| 6.50 to 6.99 | Very Good (threshold) | 2.5 | B minus |
| 5.50 to 6.49 | Good | 2.17 to 2.49 | C plus |
| 5.00 to 5.49 | Satisfactory | 2.0 to 2.16 | C |
| below 5.00 | Fail | 0.0 | F |
For binding US graduate school applications, World Education Services (WES) issues an authoritative course-by-course US 4.0 transcript from your UCY, CUT, or other Cypriot transcript. The 2026 fee runs roughly 200 to 250 USD with a 7 to 14 business-day turnaround. Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), Scholaro, and the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KYSATS) all issue credential reports accepted at US and EU graduate schools. The calculator above produces a planning estimate; the WES or ECE report is the canonical source for actual admission decisions.
Cyprus Cumulative Grade to UK Honours Classification
Cyprus is one of the most common feeder countries for UK postgraduate study, especially for Cypriot students returning to family ties in London and Manchester. The UK National Recognition Information Centre (UK ENIC) recognises Cyprus university degrees as comparable to UK Bachelor honours degrees, mapped to the standard four-tier honours system below.
| Cyprus cumulative grade | Cyprus classification | UK honours | UK ENIC notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.50 to 10.00 | Excellent / Distinction | First-Class Honours | Top end of UK first; competitive for Russell Group MPhil |
| 6.50 to 8.49 | Very Good | Upper Second (2:1) | Standard cutoff for funded UK master programmes |
| 5.50 to 6.49 | Good | Lower Second (2:2) | Accepted at most UK conversion master programmes |
| 5.00 to 5.49 | Satisfactory | Third / Pass | Limited UK postgraduate options without supplementary qualifications |
| below 5.00 | Fail | Fail | No UK equivalence |
A Cyprus cumulative grade of 6.5 (the Very Good threshold) is the soft cutoff for most UK 2:1 entry requirements, which covers the majority of funded master programmes at Russell Group universities. A Cyprus grade of 8.5 or above (Excellent) is competitive for Oxbridge MPhil and PhD entry. The UK degree-conversion tools at /gpa-uk/ handle the reverse mapping for UK students entering Cypriot universities.
Apolyterion: Cyprus Secondary School Grading and Pancyprian Exams
Cyprus secondary education uses a different scale from the universities. The Apolyterion (Απολυτήριο) is the upper-secondary leaving certificate, graded on a 1 to 20 scale where 10 is the minimum passing mark. The English equivalents are: 19 to 20 Excellent (A), 16 to 18.99 Very Good (B), 13 to 15.99 Average (C), 10 to 12.99 Below Average (D), and below 10 Fail (F). The Apolyterion does not directly produce a university GPA, but it is the primary entry credential for Cyprus public university admissions via the Pancyprian Examinations (Παγκύπριες Εξετάσεις).
The Pancyprian Examinations operate on a separate 0 to 20 scale per subject, and university faculties at UCY, CUT, and other public institutions set per-programme cutoffs from those Pancyprian scores. The Faculty of Medicine at UCY typically requires Pancyprian totals above 19, the Faculty of Engineering above 17, and most Social Sciences and Humanities programmes above 14. Private universities admit on a mix of Apolyterion, A-Levels, IB Diploma, and direct application; the calculator above handles the university-level cumulative average once you start coursework, not the secondary credentials.
What Counts as a Good GPA at a Cyprus University
On the Cyprus 0 to 10 scale, academic standing thresholds follow a consistent pattern across UCY, CUT, and the private institutions:
- Dean's List or President's List: 8.5 and above at UCY, CUT, and UNic. Some private institutions set the threshold at 8.0.
- Honours classifications: UCY and CUT award Excellent with Distinction at 9.5 and above on the graduating transcript. Excellent (8.5 to 9.49) appears as the standard honours marker. Public universities issue these on the certified degree certificate.
- Good Academic Standing: 5.0 and above at every accredited Cyprus university. A cumulative grade below 5.0 triggers academic probation with one or two semesters to recover, depending on the institution.
- Graduation minimum: 5.0 cumulative across the full degree, with no failed modules outstanding. Engineering and Medicine programmes at UCY and CUT enforce additional minimums in core technical modules (typically 6.0).
For graduate school applications, a Cyprus cumulative grade of 7.0 (lower Very Good) is competitive for most international programmes. A grade of 8.0 (mid Very Good) is competitive for top-tier UK, Irish, German, and US graduate schools. Cyprus State Scholarships, Erasmus Plus mobility grants, and the A. G. Leventis Foundation scholarships typically require a final bachelor grade of 7.0 to 7.5 or above.
Cyprus University GPA Directory
The accredited Cyprus universities below all use the official 0 to 10 ECTS-weighted scale described above, with institution-specific assessment patterns (continuous assessment versus final-exam weighting, lab versus theory split, dissertation credit allocation). Every institution is accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) and recognised by the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KYSATS). Per-university dedicated pages are coming soon for UCY, CUT, UNic, EUC, Frederick, and Cyprus International.
Last verified: 2026-05-25. This Cyprus GPA calculator estimates your cumulative grade on the official 0 to 10 scale used at all accredited Cyprus universities, plus the US 4.0 and UK honours equivalents, using the credit-weighted average formula documented above. Universities apply institution-specific rules for module repeats, supplementary assessments, credit transfers, and progression decisions; always verify against your programme regulations and your registrar's office. For binding US graduate school applications, see the US GPA calculator for the 4.0 scale and consult World Education Services (WES) for the canonical credential evaluation report. UK applicants can cross-check with the UK GPA calculator and the UK ENIC recognition database.