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Conversion and calculation of final grade
The conversion of the final grade / grade average of degrees awarded by foreign higher education institu-tions into the Swiss grading system follows the subsequent formula: [The result is rounded to one deci-mal place.]
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y |
result, rounded to one decimal place |
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6 |
highest grade in the Swiss grading system |
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2 |
conversion factor |
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Nmax |
highest grade in the foreign grading system |
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Ntrans |
the final grade that has to be converted into the Swiss grading system |
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Nmin |
lowest pass grade (on average) in the foreign grading system |
This conversion formula is only binding for the admission process to all levels of degree courses (bachelor, master, doctorate) and can only be used for absolute, not for relative scales. The faculties may use different conversion formulas for the recognition of foreign course achievements.
If the higher education institution in question does not report a final grade, the University of Basel calculates the weighted final grade from all graded assessments listed in the transcript of records from the relevant institution that were credited as part of the degree. The individual grades and/or module grades – if recorded – are hereby included in the weighted final grade in accordance with the weight of the credit points allocated. The final grade calculated is not rounded up or down.
