📊 Grade Converter (TR → DE)
Convert your Turkish university grade to the German system. The calculation uses the modifizierte bayerische Formel — the standard used by DAAD and uni-assist.
Quick Table — 4-point system
| Turkish grade | German grade | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1,0 | sehr gut (çok iyi) |
| 3.7 | 1,5 | sehr gut (çok iyi) |
| 3.5 | 1,8 | gut (iyi) |
| 3.3 | 2,1 | gut (iyi) |
| 3 | 2,5 | gut (iyi) |
| 2.7 | 3,0 | befriedigend (orta) |
| 2.5 | 3,3 | befriedigend (orta) |
| 2.3 | 3,6 | ausreichend (geçer) |
| 2 | 4,0 | ausreichend (geçer) |
Modifizierte bayerische Formel
Nd = 1 + 3 × (Nmax − Nx) / (Nmax − Nmin)
- Nmax: Highest grade obtainable in the Turkish system (4.0 or 100)
- Nmin: Passing grade (4-point: 2.0 / 100-point: 60)
- Nx: Your grade
- Nd: German equivalent (1.0 = sehr gut, 4.0 = ausreichend, 5.0 = fail)
Note: This calculation is for general reference. The exact formula used by each university via Uni-Assist may vary slightly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Grade Conversion
Modified Bavarian formula, university acceptance, and 4.0 → German scale
What is the modifizierte bayerische Formel? ▼
The modified Bavarian formula is the official equation used by DAAD and uni-assist to convert foreign grades to the German 1.0–4.0 scale. Formula: x = 1 + 3 × (Nmax − Nd) / (Nmax − Nmin) where Nmax is your country's top grade, Nmin is the passing grade, and Nd is your earned grade.
Will my converted grade be accepted by every university? ▼
Most German universities accept the modified Bavarian formula because it's the uni-assist standard. Some universities have their own conversion table that may differ slightly — check the target university's "Anerkennung" or "Anrechnung von Studienleistungen" page.
I have multiple grading systems on my transcript — which do I use? ▼
Most often the final cumulative GPA (e.g. 3.45/4.0 or 75/100). If your transcript has both percentage AND letter grades, percentage is preferred for the formula because it gives finer granularity.
How does the German 1.0–4.0 scale work? ▼
1.0 = sehr gut (excellent), 2.0 = gut (good), 3.0 = befriedigend (satisfactory), 4.0 = ausreichend (sufficient = pass), 5.0 = nicht ausreichend (fail). Lower is better. A 1.0 average is very rare — typical good students average 1.5–2.5.
My GPA is on a 4.0 scale (USA). How does that map? ▼
Approximate mapping: 3.7–4.0 (A) ≈ 1.0–1.5 German, 3.0–3.6 (B) ≈ 1.6–2.5 German, 2.0–2.9 (C) ≈ 2.6–3.5 German, 1.0–1.9 (D) ≈ 3.6–4.0 German. Use the calculator for exact value based on your specific institution.