Iceland GPA Calculator (0 to 10 Scale, ECTS Weighted)
Enter your Icelandic numeric grade and ECTS credits for each course. The calculator returns your cumulative GPA on the 0 to 10 scale, the Icelandic word grade, and the US 4.0 GPA equivalent for graduate applications.
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Iceland grade scale reference (University of Iceland 0 to 10 scale with ECTS and US 4.0 equivalents)
| Grade Range | Icelandic Term | English | ECTS Grade | US 4.0 |
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| 9.00 to 10.00 | Framur | Outstanding | A | 3.7 to 4.0 |
| 7.50 to 8.99 | Mjog vel | Very Good | B | 3.0 to 3.6 |
| 6.00 to 7.49 | Vel | Good | C | 2.0 to 2.9 |
| 5.50 to 5.99 | Medallag | Satisfactory / Pass | D to E | 1.0 to 1.9 |
| Below 5.50 | Fail | Fail | F or Fx | 0.0 |
Canonical Icelandic university grading scale per the University of Iceland Examination Regulations. The pass mark is 5.0 in most faculties; Engineering, Natural Sciences and select graduate programmes apply a 5.5 threshold. Reykjavik University, the University of Akureyri and other accredited institutions use comparable 0 to 10 scales.
How Icelandic Universities Calculate GPA on the 0 to 10 Scale
Icelandic universities calculate the cumulative grade point average as a credit-weighted average of every course grade on the 0 to 10 numeric scale. Each course grade is multiplied by its ECTS credit value, the products are summed across all completed courses, and the total is divided by the cumulative ECTS credits attempted. The result reads on the same 0 to 10 axis as the individual course grades, so a cumulative GPA of 8.2 sits in the Mjog vel (Very Good) band; a 7.3 lands in Vel (Good); a 5.6 sits in Medallag (Satisfactory).
Three Icelandic universities account for most of the country's higher education enrolment: the University of Iceland in Reykjavik (Haskoli Islands, founded 1911), Reykjavik University (Haskolinn i Reykjavik, founded 1998) and the University of Akureyri (Haskolinn a Akureyri, founded 1987). All three apply the 0 to 10 scale and the ECTS credit system. The minimum passing grade is 5.0 across most faculties, with 5.5 used in Engineering, Natural Sciences and select postgraduate programmes per the University of Iceland Examination Regulations. The grade calculator above runs this math live and reports the cumulative GPA, the Icelandic word grade, and the US 4.0 equivalent in one panel.
Two implementation details specific to Icelandic universities matter for accuracy. First, ECTS credit weighting means a 10 ECTS major course influences your GPA roughly 1.67 times as much as a 6 ECTS elective. Second, the calculator's grade input accepts one decimal place because Icelandic transcripts almost always report grades to one decimal (8.3 rather than 8). A few faculties round to the nearest half-grade (8.5, 8.0, 7.5); the calculator preserves whatever decimal you enter, so the rounding rule follows your transcript rather than the tool.
Iceland Grade Scale With ECTS and US 4.0 Equivalents
Iceland's 0 to 10 grading scale uses Icelandic classification terms that map closely to the ECTS letter grades used across the European Higher Education Area. The table below shows each Icelandic classification with the ECTS letter, the US 4.0 GPA approximation, and the typical Icelandic word-grade label that appears on transcripts and diploma supplements.
| Grade Range /10 | Icelandic Term | English | ECTS Letter | US 4.0 GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.00 to 10.00 | Framur | Outstanding | A | 3.7 to 4.0 |
| 7.50 to 8.99 | Mjog vel | Very Good | B | 3.0 to 3.6 |
| 6.00 to 7.49 | Vel | Good | C | 2.0 to 2.9 |
| 5.50 to 5.99 | Medallag | Satisfactory / Pass | D to E | 1.0 to 1.9 |
| 4.50 to 5.49 | Fall / Resit-eligible | Conditional Fail | Fx | 0.0 |
| Below 4.50 | Fall | Fail | F | 0.0 |
The Icelandic word grades appear in Icelandic on the official transcript with English translations in the Diploma Supplement issued by the registrar. Framur (often rendered "Agaett" at some faculties) marks the top of the scale and corresponds to the ECTS A grade. Mjog vel covers most of the upper half of the scale and aligns with the ECTS B band. Vel is the standard middle classification and matches the ECTS C. Medallag is the narrow band immediately above the pass mark and translates to ECTS D or E depending on the institution. Below 5.0 (or 5.5 at Engineering and Sciences faculties) the grade is Fall (Fail), sometimes split into a resit-eligible conditional fail (Fx) and a full fail (F).
Convert Icelandic GPA to US 4.0 GPA for Graduate School
Icelandic university graduates applying to US graduate programmes need their cumulative GPA expressed on the US 4.0 scale. The conversion below anchors the Icelandic pass mark (5.5) to a US 2.0 (C) and the maximum (10.0) to a US 4.0 (A), then interpolates linearly within each Icelandic word-grade band. World Education Services (WES) and other credential evaluators apply a similar proportional conversion for Icelandic transcripts, with minor variations in the exact mapping inside each band.
| Icelandic GPA /10 | Icelandic Word Grade | US 4.0 GPA | US Letter Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00 | Framur (high) | 4.0 | A |
| 9.50 | Framur | 3.85 | A minus |
| 9.00 | Framur threshold | 3.7 | A minus |
| 8.50 | Mjog vel (high) | 3.45 | B plus |
| 8.00 | Mjog vel | 3.30 | B plus |
| 7.50 | Mjog vel threshold | 3.0 | B |
| 7.00 | Vel (high) | 2.65 | B minus |
| 6.50 | Vel | 2.30 | C plus |
| 6.00 | Vel threshold | 2.0 | C |
| 5.50 | Medallag threshold | 1.0 | D |
| Below 5.50 | Fall | 0.0 | F |
For binding US graduate school applications, World Education Services (WES) generates an authoritative course-by-course US GPA from your Icelandic transcript. The cost is roughly USD 200 to 230 in 2026; turnaround is typically two to four weeks. Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) and Scholaro are common alternatives. Most US graduate programmes accept a WES-style evaluation; some accept the Icelandic 0 to 10 GPA with a self-conversion note and a copy of the Diploma Supplement. The grade calculator above is for planning purposes; for binding applications the WES report is the authoritative document.
Passing Grades and Academic Standing at Icelandic Universities
Icelandic universities apply a clear tiered standing system based on the cumulative GPA on the 0 to 10 scale. The minimum passing grade is 5.0 at the University of Iceland, Reykjavik University and the University of Akureyri across most faculties; Engineering, Natural Sciences and select graduate programmes raise the threshold to 5.5. A course grade between 4.5 and the pass mark is sometimes recorded as conditional and is resit-eligible; below 4.5 the grade is a full fail with no resit option in most faculties.
- Honours (Framur with distinction): cumulative GPA of 9.0 and above. The University of Iceland and Reykjavik University award degrees with distinction at this threshold; some faculties require a 9.2 cumulative to qualify.
- Very Good standing (Mjog vel): cumulative GPA of 7.5 to 8.99. This is the standard threshold for graduate school admission both within Iceland and internationally, and the typical eligibility cut for Erasmus Plus exchange placements.
- Good standing (Vel): cumulative GPA of 6.0 to 7.49. A normal degree pass with no honours; the most common graduating band across most faculties.
- Satisfactory standing (Medallag): cumulative GPA of 5.5 to 5.99 (or 5.0 to 5.99 in faculties using a 5.0 pass mark). A minimum-pass degree.
- Academic probation: a cumulative GPA below the pass mark or accumulated failed credits triggers probation. Students typically have one or two semesters to recover before exclusion from the programme.
For Icelandic graduate scholarship eligibility, the Icelandic Centre for Research (Rannis) typically requires a cumulative GPA of 7.5 (Mjog vel) or higher for postgraduate stipends. NordPlus exchange placements through the Nordic Council require Vel-level standing or higher. The Fulbright Iceland Commission asks for a Mjog vel cumulative for US graduate placements. The grade calculator above is the fastest way to check whether you cross the threshold before submitting an application.
How to Calculate Final Grade or What Grade You Need on a Test
A common question for Icelandic university students is how to calculate what grade you need on a final exam to land at a target overall course grade. The math uses the target-mark formula. If your coursework grade so far is C with combined weight W1 (sum of assignment and midterm weights), and the final exam carries weight W2 (so W1 + W2 = 1.0), then the final grade you need is:
Worked example: a course with 60 percent coursework currently at 7.0 average and a 40 percent final exam, targeting an 8.0 overall course grade. N = (8.0 minus 7.0 x 0.60) divided by 0.40 = (8.0 minus 4.20) divided by 0.40 = 3.80 divided by 0.40 = 9.5. You need a 9.5 on the final to land at an 8.0 overall. This is the same logic used by the final grade calculator on this site, with the 0 to 10 input axis swapped in for percentage. For Icelandic students who also need to calculate a weighted average grade across multiple assessments inside a single course, see the weighted grade calculator.
ECTS Credits, the Bologna Process and Icelandic Degree Structure
Iceland is a member of the European Higher Education Area via the European Economic Area agreement and the Bologna Process. All Icelandic universities issue ECTS credits and Diploma Supplements in English alongside the Icelandic transcript. One ECTS credit represents 25 to 30 hours of total student workload, including lectures, reading, laboratory work and assessment. A standard Icelandic university course carries 6 to 10 ECTS, with most courses at 6 or 7.5 ECTS. A full academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS credits.
Icelandic degree structures follow the Bologna pattern: the bachelor's degree (Bachelorsprof, BS or BA) is 180 ECTS across three years; the master's degree (Meistaraprof, MS or MA) is 90 to 120 ECTS across one and a half to two years; the doctoral degree (Doktorsprof, PhD) is typically 180 to 240 ECTS across three to four years. The cumulative GPA on the 0 to 10 scale is the ECTS credit-weighted average of every course grade across the degree, calculated as shown in the formula box above. The grade point average appears on the official transcript alongside the degree classification (Framur, Mjog vel, Vel, Medallag).
Icelandic Universities Directory
Iceland has seven accredited universities and one university of applied sciences. All apply the 0 to 10 grading scale and the ECTS credit system. The table below lists each institution with its location, founding year, approximate enrolment and grading-scale variant.
| University | Location | Founded | Students | Grading Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iceland (Haskoli Islands, HI) | Reykjavik | 1911 | 13,800 | 0-10 (5.0 pass) |
| Reykjavik University (Haskolinn i Reykjavik, HR) | Reykjavik | 1998 | 3,800 | 0-10 (5.0 pass) |
| University of Akureyri (Haskolinn a Akureyri, HA) | Akureyri | 1987 | 2,500 | 0-10 (5.0 pass) |
| Bifrost University (Haskolinn a Bifrost) | Bifrost | 1918 | 600 | 0-10 (5.0 pass) |
| Agricultural University of Iceland (Landbunadarhaskoli) | Hvanneyri | 2005 | 350 | 0-10 (5.0 pass) |
| Iceland University of the Arts (Listahaskoli Islands) | Reykjavik | 1999 | 500 | 0-10 (5.0 pass) |
| Holar University (Haskolinn a Holum) | Holar | 2007 | 300 | 0-10 (5.0 pass) |
The University of Iceland (Haskoli Islands, HI) is the country's flagship and oldest institution, with 13,800 students across 25 faculties grouped into five schools (Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, Health Sciences, Engineering and Natural Sciences). HI publishes its Examination Regulations in English; Article 5.1 sets the 0 to 10 scale and the 5.0 default pass mark with the 5.5 raise in Engineering and Sciences. Reykjavik University (HR) is the largest private university, with strong programmes in Computer Science, Business, Law and Engineering. The University of Akureyri (HA) is the only university in northern Iceland, with notable programmes in Nursing, Marine Biology and Polar Studies.
Recognition of Icelandic Degrees Internationally
Icelandic degrees are recognised across Europe through the European Higher Education Area and the Lisbon Recognition Convention. ENIC-NARIC publishes a country profile for Iceland confirming the qualifications framework alignment with the Bologna Process. In North America, World Education Services (WES) evaluates Icelandic bachelor's degrees as equivalent to US and Canadian bachelor's degrees; the master's degree is recognised as a US or Canadian master's equivalent. The University of Iceland is a member of the European University Association and the Coimbra Group of European research universities.
For graduate school applications outside Iceland, request the Diploma Supplement from your Icelandic university registrar. The Diploma Supplement is a standardised European document that explains the qualifications framework, the grading scale, the ECTS credit system and the institution's accreditation status in English. Most international graduate programmes accept the Diploma Supplement as adequate documentation; some additionally require a WES, ECE or Scholaro evaluation report for the credential equivalence statement.
Common Iceland Grade Calculation Scenarios
Three concrete scenarios cover most of how Icelandic students and graduates use this calculator. Each maps to a slightly different input pattern but uses the same underlying credit-weighted average formula.
- Semester GPA from current courses. Enter the four to six courses on your current semester schedule (typically 30 ECTS in total). The calculator returns the semester GPA on the 0 to 10 scale, the Icelandic word grade, and the US 4.0 equivalent. Use this to track standing during the semester or to predict whether you cross the Dean's List threshold (typically 9.0 at HI and RU).
- Cumulative GPA across the degree. Enter every course from your transcript so far (180 ECTS for a completed bachelor's degree, 90 to 120 ECTS for a master's). The calculator returns the cumulative GPA used on the degree certificate and Diploma Supplement. Use this to confirm honours eligibility (Framur with distinction at 9.0 plus) or to generate a self-conversion estimate for graduate school applications outside Iceland.
- Target-grade backsolve for a final exam. For an individual course, the target-grade formula above tells you the minimum mark you need on a final exam to land at a desired course grade given your current coursework weighted average. This is most useful in the last two weeks of the semester when you know your coursework grade and want to plan your final exam preparation effort.
This Iceland grade calculator estimates your cumulative GPA on the Icelandic 0 to 10 scale using the ECTS credit-weighted average formula documented above. Icelandic universities apply institution-specific rules for grade replacement, resit examinations, credit transfers and progression decisions; always verify against your programme regulations and your registrar's office. Last verified: 2026-05-25 against the University of Iceland Examination Regulations, the World Education Services Iceland country resource and the ENIC-NARIC Iceland qualifications framework. For US graduate school applications, see the US GPA calculator for the 4.0 scale conversion and the GPA converter for additional source scales.