What is the minimum CGPA requirement for Masters in Germany?
The minimum CGPA required to do an MS in Germany is 7 or 70%. However, if you want to get admission to a world-class university, you need the best score in IELTS, and your CGPA must be around 8.5.
1.0–1.5 sehr gut (very good: an outstanding achievement) 1.6–2.5 gut (good: an achievement which lies substantially above average requirements) 2.6–3.5 befriedigend (satisfactory: an achievement which corresponds to average requirements)
*Students who have not taken AP tests can qualify for general admission to a preparatory course and/or assessment examination to be considered for undergraduate admissions should their cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) be a 3.0 or higher.
| German Grade | Grade Definition | US grade |
|---|---|---|
| 1 -1.5 | Sehr Gut (Very Good) | A |
| 1.6 – 2.5 | Gut (Good) | A/B |
| 2.6 – 3.5 | Befriedigend (Satisfying) | C |
| 3.6 – 4.9 | Ausreichend (Sufficient) | F |
Admission Requirements *GPA: The Master's programs with a GPA (grade point average) criteria require on average a minimum grade of 2.5 in the German system.
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German university grades.
| Grade | Text | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | gut (good) | pass |
| 2.3 | Gut (good) – | pass |
| 2.7 | Befriedigend (satisfactory) + | pass |
| 3.0 | Befriedigend (satisfactory) | pass |
German universities will usually ex-matriculate a student after three failed attempts at an examination. A failed attempts considered in both cases where you take the exam and fail, as well as failing to show up for the exam without a suitable excuse. A suitable excuse in most cases is when you are sick for example.
A 2.5 GPA corresponds to a C average, making it a common starting GPA for many colleges and universities, even some more competitive institutions — though acceptance at that level would be a long shot.
German admissions are highly competitive. Subject matter experts with strong academic backgrounds, research or work experience are given high preference for admissions. That's why students with a good GRE score tend to have an additional advantage over students without a GRE/GATE score.
Originally Answered: Do German universities accept students having an aggregate score of their grades of less than 60%? Yes they do.
How do I convert my Indian GPA to German GPA?
Grading Practice in India
Some colleges in India grade/score very stringently, since the min. percentage required to graduate is 50%. So, if you were an average student at a such a college, your CGPA/ Percentage would be 7.0 or 70%. Using above conversion table, your GPA on German scale would be 2.80.
| GPA | Percent |
|---|---|
| 2.8 | 78 |
| 2.7 | 77 |
| 2.6 | 76 |
| 2.5 | 75 |
There is nothing like minimum percentage requirement while applying to German Universities.
For PG courses: students are expected to have at least 70-75% from a reputed Indian University. They are also required to appear for GRE (by some Universities) and a score of above 300 should do the needful.
1.7, 2.0, 2.3. (good: an achievement substantially above average requirements) 90-100% 1.0, 1.3. (very good: an outstanding achievement)
In addition to these formal requirements, language skills are of course a major necessity for studying in Germany. Also important are the quality of your application, a visa and proof of financial resources, a residence permit and health insurance.
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German university grades.
| Grade | Text | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | gut (good) | pass |
| 2.3 | Gut (good) – | pass |
| 2.7 | Befriedigend (satisfactory) + | pass |
| 3.0 | Befriedigend (satisfactory) | pass |
A 2.5 GPA corresponds to a C average, making it a common starting GPA for many colleges and universities, even some more competitive institutions — though acceptance at that level would be a long shot.
| GPA | Percent |
|---|---|
| 2.8 | 78 |
| 2.7 | 77 |
| 2.6 | 76 |
| 2.5 | 75 |
What happens if you fail an exam in Germany?
German universities will usually ex-matriculate a student after three failed attempts at an examination. A failed attempts considered in both cases where you take the exam and fail, as well as failing to show up for the exam without a suitable excuse. A suitable excuse in most cases is when you are sick for example.
Grading Practice in India
Some colleges in India grade/score very stringently, since the min. percentage required to graduate is 50%. So, if you were an average student at a such a college, your CGPA/ Percentage would be 7.0 or 70%. Using above conversion table, your GPA on German scale would be 2.80.
Restricted admission subjects are those courses of study that have an exclusion grade, the so called numerus clausus or NC. In NC subjects there are less spots available than there applications. For this reason, not even applicants who fulfill all the general requirements can be guaranteed admission.
