Georgia GPA Calculator (Country, not US state)

Georgia the Country (Republic of Georgia) vs Georgia the US State

This page is for the country of Georgia (Sakartvelo, the Caucasus republic with capital Tbilisi, population roughly 3.7 million). It is not for the US state of Georgia (capital Atlanta, home of the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, and Georgia State University). The two share an English name but the academic systems are entirely different. The country uses a Bologna-aligned 10-point scale with an A-F equivalent on the transcript supplement. The US state uses the standard American 4.0 plus/minus letter scale. If you arrived here looking for a UGA, Georgia Tech, or Georgia State calculator, use the standard US 4.0 GPA calculator instead. If you graduated from TSU, Ilia State, GTU, Caucasus University, the Free University of Tbilisi, or any other Georgian university, this is the correct page.

How the Georgia GPA Calculator Works (10-Point and A-F Modes)

The calculator above runs in two modes because Georgian universities publish grades in two formats. The 10-point numerical scale is the primary system used on every transcript: each course earns an integer grade from 1 (worst) to 10 (best). The A-F letter scale is the Bologna-aligned equivalent printed alongside the numerical grade on the official transcript supplement Georgian universities issue under the Bologna Process. The 10-point mode is the default because Georgian student portals (such as lms.tsu.ge for TSU) report the cumulative GPA on the 10-point axis; the A-F mode is useful when your transcript supplement reports only the letter equivalent or when applying to a European programme that prefers the ECTS letter scale.

In both modes the math is the same credit-weighted average: each course grade multiplied by its ECTS credit weight produces quality points; the sum of quality points across all courses divided by the total ECTS credits attempted produces your cumulative GPA. Most Georgian university courses carry 5 or 6 ECTS, so a typical full-time semester load runs 30 ECTS across five or six courses. The calculator shows your GPA on the Georgian scale, your honour band (Fancxoeba, Kargad, Damakmayofilebeli, Sakmarisi), and the US 4.0 GPA equivalent for international graduate applications. This works as a Tbilisi State University GPA calculator, an Ilia State GPA calculator, a GTU GPA calculator, a FreeUni calculator, and a Caucasus University reference.

Georgian University Grading Scale: 10-Point and A-F Equivalents

The Georgian university grading scale is set by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and applied across all NCEQE-accredited institutions. The 10-point scale is the primary numerical axis; the A-F letter scale is the Bologna-aligned equivalent printed on the transcript supplement. The table below shows the canonical mapping together with the percentage band ranges most Georgian universities apply when converting raw exam scores into the final numerical grade.

Georgian 10-Point vs ECTS Letter on the Transcript Supplement

Georgian universities print both the 10-point numerical grade and the A-F letter equivalent on the official transcript supplement. The pairing is deterministic: 10 and 9 always print as A, 8 and 7 always print as B, 6 and 5 always print as C, 4 and 3 always print as D, and 2 and 1 always print as F. The E grade (51 to 60 percent on the underlying band) appears occasionally on supplements aligned with the older ECTS five-letter convention; most modern Georgian transcripts collapse E into the lower D band or use a 5 on the 10-point axis instead. When applying abroad, send both the original Georgian transcript and the Bologna Diploma Supplement; the supplement is in English and includes the ECTS letter equivalent alongside the 10-point grade for every course.

Typical Grade Distribution at Georgian Universities

Public Georgian universities (TSU, Ilia State, GTU, Akaki Tsereteli) tend to grade more strictly than US universities. A typical bachelor cohort distribution at TSU has roughly 15 to 20 percent of students earning a cumulative 9.0 or above (Fancxoeba), 40 to 50 percent in the 7.0 to 8.9 band (Kargad), 25 to 30 percent in the 5.0 to 6.9 band (Damakmayofilebeli), and the remainder either graduating with Sakmarisi (3.0 to 4.9) or dropping out before completion. The Free University of Tbilisi, the Business and Technology University, and Caucasus University tend to grade closer to the US median; their distributions usually run higher in the Kargad and Fancxoeba bands. Faculty-level variation is also substantial: Medicine and Law programmes at TSU and GTU grade noticeably stricter than the Business Administration or Education programmes at the same institutions.

The Passing Mark at Georgian Universities

The minimum passing mark at most Georgian universities is 51 percent on the underlying raw score, corresponding to a 6 (C, Damakmayofilebeli) on the 10-point scale. Some programmes (notably Medicine and Law at TSU and GTU) raise the pass mark to 61 percent (a 7, B, Kargad) for core courses. A grade of 5 or below typically requires a retake under most Georgian university regulations, though grade-replacement policy varies; check your faculty handbook before assuming a retake will overwrite the earlier mark in your cumulative GPA.

How to Calculate GPA at TSU, Ilia State, GTU, and FreeUni

Every Georgian university uses the same credit-weighted GPA formula. Only the per-course grade source differs (raw percentage at most public universities, plus a published numerical grade on the student portal at TSU and GTU; letter-only reports at some Free University programmes). A worked example using the 10-point scale: a TSU student takes four courses in a semester, Microeconomics (6 ECTS, grade 9), Calculus (6 ECTS, grade 8), Academic English (3 ECTS, grade 10), and History of Georgia (3 ECTS, grade 7). Quality points: 9 x 6 + 8 x 6 + 10 x 3 + 7 x 3 = 54 + 48 + 30 + 21 = 153. Total ECTS: 18. Semester GPA = 153 / 18 = 8.50, which is the top of the Kargad (Good) band and equivalent to roughly a US 3.5 GPA.

The TSU student portal at lms.tsu.ge displays the running cumulative GPA after each semester. The Free University of Tbilisi (FreeUni) reports both a 10-point GPA and a 4.0 ECTS-aligned equivalent on the transcript supplement. The Business and Technology University (BTU) follows the standard 10-point scale with the same credit-weighted formula. To track your GPA across multiple semesters without rounding error, list every course from every semester directly in the calculator above rather than chaining pre-rounded semester GPAs.

Convert Your Georgian GPA to a US 4.0 GPA for Graduate School

For US graduate school applications, your Georgian cumulative GPA needs an explicit US 4.0 equivalent. The piecewise mapping below is the conversion most US graduate programmes and credential evaluators apply for transcripts from NCEQE-accredited Georgian universities.

For formal US graduate school applications, World Education Services (WES) generates an authoritative course-by-course US GPA from a Georgian transcript (cost roughly USD 200 to 250 in 2026). Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) and Scholaro are common alternatives accepted at most US graduate programmes. The Diploma Supplement issued in English by Georgian universities under the Bologna Process pairs naturally with the WES report and is accepted at virtually every English-speaking graduate programme. The calculator above is for planning purposes; for binding applications a WES report is the authoritative source.

Universities in Georgia (Country): Directory

Georgia joined the Bologna Process in 2005, aligning its higher education system with the European Higher Education Area. All state-accredited universities are overseen by the National Centre for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE) and issue Bologna-compatible diplomas and transcript supplements. The table below covers the major Georgian universities; all apply the same 10-point or A-F grading scale with minor faculty-level variation in the percentage cutoffs.

What Counts as a Good GPA at Georgian Universities

Academic standing thresholds on the Georgian 10-point scale follow a consistent pattern across NCEQE-accredited universities:

• Excellence with Distinction (Fancxoeba): 9.0 and above on the cumulative GPA. The honour appears on the diploma and is required for state-funded master and doctoral scholarships at TSU, Ilia State, and GTU.
• Good standing (Kargad): 7.0 to 8.9. Competitive for most Georgian master programmes and for international graduate applications with a Scholaro or WES evaluation.
• Satisfactory (Damakmayofilebeli): 5.0 to 6.9. Sufficient to graduate but typically below the cutoff for competitive master programmes.
• Sufficient (Sakmarisi): 3.0 to 4.9. The minimum passing band for graduation at most Georgian universities. Below 3.0 is failing and triggers academic probation.

For international graduate school applications, a Georgian cumulative GPA of 8.0 (roughly a US 3.5) is competitive for most European and North American programmes; 9.0 and above (US 4.0) is competitive for top-tier US, UK, German, and Canadian universities. Scholarship eligibility for programmes such as Erasmus Plus, DAAD, the Chevening Scholarship, and the Georgian government-funded international study schemes typically requires 8.5 or above from an NCEQE-accredited Georgian university.

Calculate Georgia GPA From Percentage or Average Score

If your Georgian university transcript reports only a raw percentage for each course (typical at Cairo-era public faculty programmes and some older Georgian Technical University curricula), convert each percentage to the 10-point numerical grade first, then run the credit-weighted average. The percentage-to-10-point mapping follows the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia bands: 91 to 100 percent equals a 10, 81 to 90 equals a 9, 71 to 80 equals an 8, 61 to 70 equals a 7, 51 to 60 equals a 6, 41 to 50 equals a 5, 31 to 40 equals a 4, 21 to 30 equals a 3, 11 to 20 equals a 2, and 0 to 10 equals a 1. The same banding underlies the calculator above; switching to A-F mode collapses the ten levels into the six Bologna letters per the standard ECTS transcript supplement convention.

Some Georgian university faculties also publish a single semester average score (a Georgian equivalent of the cumulative percentage) before computing the GPA. To convert a semester average score to a GPA on the 10-point scale, locate the average score in the percentage column above and read across to the 10-point column; or, more accurately, enter every individual course in the calculator rather than rounding through the semester average (chained rounding can shift a borderline GPA by roughly 0.15 points on the 10-point scale, equivalent to roughly 0.05 on the US 4.0 axis).

Master and Doctoral GPA at Georgian Universities

Georgian master programmes (two years, 120 ECTS under the Bologna framework) and doctoral programmes (three to four years, 180 to 240 ECTS) compute the cumulative GPA on the same 10-point scale as the bachelor level. Most master programmes at TSU, Ilia State, GTU, and the Free University of Tbilisi require a bachelor cumulative GPA of 7.0 or above (Kargad, Good band) for admission; competitive programmes (TSU Law, Ilia State Mathematics, FreeUni Government and Computer Science) typically require 8.0 or above. The master thesis is graded separately on the same 10-point scale and counted in the cumulative GPA with a credit weight that varies by programme (typically 20 to 30 ECTS).

Doctoral admission usually requires a completed master degree with a cumulative GPA of 8.0 or above plus a research proposal. State-funded doctoral scholarships through the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation typically require 8.5 or above on the master GPA. The doctoral programme itself does not always compute a coursework GPA in the same way (some Georgian doctoral programmes are research-only with a single dissertation defence grade); check the specific faculty regulation before assuming the calculator above applies to a doctoral transcript.

Georgia in the Bologna Process and ECTS

Georgia has been a full member of the Bologna Process since 2005 and the European Higher Education Area; this means the standard Bologna degree cycle (three-year bachelor, two-year master, three-year doctoral) and the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) apply at every NCEQE-accredited Georgian university. One academic year equals 60 ECTS, a bachelor degree totals 180 ECTS, and a master degree totals 120 ECTS. Most Georgian university courses carry 5 or 6 ECTS each. The Bologna Diploma Supplement issued in English alongside the Georgian diploma includes the ECTS letter grade for each course, the cumulative GPA on the Georgian 10-point scale, and a US 4.0 conversion when requested through the registrar.

Common Mistakes When Calculating a Georgian GPA

Four pitfalls account for most of the discrepancies students see between the calculator above and the cumulative GPA shown on the official transcript. First, missing or mis-entered ECTS credits: a course logged as 3 ECTS instead of the actual 6 ECTS understates that course in the credit-weighted average. Second, retaken courses: TSU and GTU let the higher attempt replace the earlier one for cumulative GPA purposes, while some private universities and faculties average both attempts; check your registrar handbook before omitting the lower attempt. Third, transfer credits: courses transferred in from other Georgian universities, from Erasmus exchange semesters, or from foreign institutions are usually counted toward total ECTS without a grade contribution (graded P/F rather than the original numerical grade), which can shift the cumulative GPA by 0.1 to 0.3 points on the 10-point axis.

Fourth, semester GPA chaining: averaging pre-rounded semester GPAs always produces a slightly different cumulative GPA than entering every individual course directly. To match the official transcript exactly, list every course from every semester in the calculator above rather than chaining semester averages. The rounding drift typically runs 0.05 to 0.15 points on the 10-point scale (roughly 0.02 to 0.05 on the US 4.0 equivalent), which can be the difference between Kargad (Good) and Fancxoeba (Distinction) on a borderline cumulative GPA.

Grade Rounding Rules on Georgian Transcripts

Georgian universities round the cumulative GPA on the transcript to two decimal places (8.47, not 8.466). The semester GPA follows the same rounding convention. The honour band on the diploma uses the unrounded cumulative GPA against the band cutoffs: 9.00 exactly (after standard rounding) qualifies for Fancxoeba, 7.00 exactly qualifies for Kargad, and so on. A cumulative GPA of 8.995 rounds up to 9.00 and earns the Fancxoeba distinction; a GPA of 8.994 rounds down to 8.99 and stays in the Kargad band. This rounding rule applies uniformly across TSU, Ilia State, GTU, the Free University of Tbilisi, and the other NCEQE-accredited Georgian universities. The calculator above uses the same two-decimal rounding convention so the displayed value matches the official transcript exactly when every course is entered with its correct ECTS weight.

Planning a Target GPA at a Georgian University

To plan a target cumulative GPA across the remaining semesters of your degree, work backward from the goal. If your current cumulative GPA is 7.4 across 90 completed ECTS and you want to graduate with a cumulative GPA of 8.0 across 180 total ECTS, the remaining 90 ECTS must average 8.6 on the 10-point scale. The formula is: required semester GPA = (target cumulative GPA times total ECTS minus current cumulative GPA times current ECTS) divided by remaining ECTS. In this worked example: (8.0 times 180 minus 7.4 times 90) divided by 90 equals (1440 minus 666) divided by 90 equals 774 divided by 90 equals 8.6. To use the calculator above for planning, run a hypothetical semester scenario by entering each planned course with the grade you intend to target, then check whether the new cumulative GPA hits your goal.

Scholarship and Grant Thresholds for Georgian Students

State-funded Georgian university scholarships through the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia and the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation use the cumulative GPA on the 10-point scale as the primary eligibility metric. The 100 percent tuition waiver (full state grant) at most Georgian public universities requires a Unified National Exam score above the high-threshold band plus a cumulative university GPA of 8.5 or above maintained semester by semester. The 70 percent and 50 percent partial grants have lower GPA cutoffs (typically 7.5 and 6.5 respectively) but still require the student to stay in good academic standing. Erasmus Plus exchange placements administered through Georgian universities usually require a cumulative GPA of 7.5 or above plus B2 English proficiency. The DAAD Georgia programme, the Chevening Scholarship, and the Fulbright Foreign Student programme each set their own minimum but typically expect 8.0 or above on the Georgian 10-point scale (roughly a US 3.5 GPA equivalent).

A Brief History of Georgian University Grading

Before Georgia joined the Bologna Process in 2005, Georgian universities used the Soviet-inherited 5-point grading scale (5 Excellent, 4 Good, 3 Satisfactory, 2 Fail, 1 unused). The transition to the current 10-point scale was completed across all NCEQE-accredited Georgian universities by 2010, with the A-F letter equivalent printed on the transcript supplement from 2007 onward. Older Georgian diplomas issued before 2007 use the 5-point scale exclusively; for WES, ECE, and Scholaro evaluations of pre-2007 Georgian transcripts, the older 5-point scale converts as 5 to a US 4.0, 4 to a US 3.0, 3 to a US 2.0, and 2 to a US 0.0. If you hold a pre-2007 Georgian diploma, the calculator above is not a direct match; use the older 5-point conversion table on a credential-evaluation report instead.

Last verified: 2026-05-25. Sources: Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia, Tbilisi State University (TSU), National Centre for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE), World Education Services (WES).