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CGPA Calculator for Botswana

Calculate your CGPA using Botswana's 5.0 grading system. Credit-weighted GPA/CGPA as used by University of Botswana, BIUST and other institutions.

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Grading System Overview (Botswana)
5.0 scale GPA/CGPA; credit-weighted

Universities in Botswana use GPA/CGPA based on letter grades mapped to grade points, typically on a 5.0 scale. Documented in University of Botswana regulations. Credits called "Credit Units". Pass mark 50%. GPA/CGPA shown to two decimal places.

Step-by-Step GPA / CGPA Calculation
University of Botswana method
  1. Grades: A, B+, B, C+, C, D, F from percentage ranges.
  2. Grade points (5.0): A=5.0, B+=4.5, B=4.0, C+=3.5, C=3.0, D=2.0, F=0.
  3. Credit weighting: Grade points earned = GP × Credit Units.
  4. GPA/CGPA: GPA = Σ(GP × credits) ÷ Σ(credits). CGPA across all semesters.
Grade to GPA Conversion Table
5.0 scale (University of Botswana)
%LetterGPA
80–100A5.0
75–79B+4.5
70–74B4.0
65–69C+3.5
60–64C3.0
50–59D2.0
Below 50F0.0
Worked Example
4 courses in one semester
CourseCreditsGradeGPPoints
Principles of Economics3B4.012.0
Financial Accounting4A5.020.0
Statistics I3C+3.510.5
Business Law2D2.04.0
Total-46.5

GPA = 46.5 ÷ 12 = 3.88

Types of GPA Used in Botswana
  • GPA: Semester average.
  • CGPA: Cumulative across semesters.
  • Final CGPA: For degree classification at graduation.
Top Universities in Botswana

University of Botswana (UB)

Scale: 5.0 GPA

Letter grades mapped to grade points; credit-weighted CGPA.

Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)

Scale: 5.0 GPA

GPA-based system.

Botho University

Scale: GPA-based

Academic regulations apply.

International GPA Conversion

Botswana GPAs (5.0) are usually converted proportionally to 4.0. Degree classification and CGPA both matter. Credential evaluation (WES, UK ENIC) may be required. Provide transcripts, grading scale, and classification criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions (Botswana)

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