Bulgarian Grade Calculator (2-6)
Calculate your Bulgarian sreden uspeh using the national 2-6 scale and ECTS credits. Coursework pass mark is 3.00. Final diploma grade is based on a 50/50 split between coursework average and state exam or thesis grade.
Bulgarian higher education uses a nationally standardized 2 to 6 numeric scale. Coursework pass mark is 3.00, and credits follow the ECTS framework.
- Direction: Higher is better.
- Credits: Krediti (ECTS credits), usually 30 per semester.
- Weighted average: Sreden uspeh = Sum(grade x credits) / Sum(credits).
- Final diploma formula: 50% coursework average + 50% state exam or thesis.
For cross-system comparisons, see ECTS tools and our GPA interpretation guide.
| Numerical Grade | Average Range | Descriptor | Meaning | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.50-6.00 | Otlichen | Excellent | Pass |
| 5 | 4.50-5.49 | Mnogo dobar | Very Good | Pass |
| 4 | 3.50-4.49 | Dobar | Good | Pass |
| 3 | 3.00-3.49 | Sreden | Satisfactory / Pass | Pass |
| 2 | 2.00-2.99 | Slab | Fail | Fail |
Bulgaria does not natively use a 4.0 GPA model; the 2-6 scale and weighted sreden uspeh are the official local standard.
Failed grades (2.00) earn zero credits. After a successful resit, the new passing grade is used in the weighted average calculation.
| Course | ECTS | Grade | Weighted Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microeconomics | 7 | 5.00 | 35.00 |
| Accounting | 6 | 4.00 | 24.00 |
| Business Law | 5 | 6.00 | 30.00 |
| IT Systems | 6 | 3.00 | 18.00 |
| Advanced English | 6 | 6.00 | 36.00 |
| TOTAL | 30 | 143.00 |
Bulgarian law standardizes the 2-6 scale and diploma formula nationally. Universities mainly differ in procedural details, not in grading scale fundamentals.
- Sofia University - standard 2-6 scale.
- UNWE - standard 2-6 scale with ECTS weighting.
- Technical University of Sofia - standard 2-6 scale.
- Plovdiv University - explicitly states 50/50 diploma formula compliance.
- National Academy of Music - 2-6 scale and statutory graduation formula.