GPA Calculator for South Korean Universities
South Korean universities use a 4.5 GPA scale where A+ and A0 both score 4.5 (no premium for A+), A− = 4.0, B+ = 3.5, B0 = 3.0 down to F = 0. SNU, KAIST, Yonsei, and Korea University all share this convention.
The 4.5 cap distinguishes Korean transcripts internationally — students applying to US grad schools or jobs typically convert their Korean GPA to a 4.0 equivalent using a proportional mapping (multiply by 4.0/4.5) or the receiving institution’s own scale.
Grading Systems Used in South Korea
Korean 4.5 GPA scale
- A+ / A0 = 4.5
- A− = 4.0, B+ = 3.5, B0 = 3.0, B− = 2.5
- C+ = 2.0, C0 = 1.5, C− = 1.0
- D+ = 0.5, D0 / F = 0
South Korea University GPA Calculators
4 calculators available for South Korea universities. Each uses the official grading scale published by the institution.
Honours, Admissions & What the GPA Means
Honours, scholarships, and conversion
- Cum laude (우등): GPA 3.5+ (4.5 scale).
- Magna cum laude (최우등): GPA 4.0+.
- Government scholarships (Korean Government Scholarship Program): GPA 3.0+ minimum.
- US grad school: divide your 4.5 GPA by 1.125 to get a 4.0-scale equivalent (approximate). A Korean GPA of 4.0 maps to roughly 3.5 on a US scale.
Frequently Asked Questions — South Korea
What is a good GPA in South Korea?
3.5+ on the 4.5 scale qualifies for cum laude. 4.0+ is magna cum laude territory and competitive for top-tier domestic and international graduate admissions. 4.3+ is exceptional.
How does Korean 4.5 GPA convert to US 4.0?
A common conversion is: Korean GPA × (4.0 / 4.5) ≈ US GPA. So 4.0 Korean ≈ 3.55 US, 3.5 Korean ≈ 3.1 US. Most US universities accept the 4.5 transcript directly and apply their internal conversion.
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