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Conversion of the final grade / the grade average of degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions into the Swiss grading system
The conversion of the final grade / grade average of degrees awarded by foreign higher education institutions into the Swiss grading system follows the subsequent formula: [The result is rounded to one decimal place.]
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y
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result, rounded to one decimal place
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6
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highest grade in the Swiss grading system
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2
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conversion factor
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Nmax
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highest grade in the foreign grading system
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Ntrans
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the final grade that has to be converted into the Swiss grading system
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Nmin
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lowest pass grade (on average) in the foreign grading system
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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.
