Croatian Grade Calculator
Calculate your weighted average using Croatia's 1–5 national grading scale. Higher is better — 5 (Izvrstan) is Excellent, 2 (Dovoljan) is the minimum pass. ECTS credit-weighted as used by Croatian universities in the Bologna system.
Croatia's higher education system is fully integrated into the Bologna Process, using a national 1–5 numerical scale and the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). Academic performance is assessed through continuous monitoring and final examinations, and final degree classifications are typically based on the weighted arithmetic mean of all passing grades.
- Pass mark: 2 / 5 (Dovoljan, Sufficient). Grade 1 (Nedovoljan) is failing.
- Credits: ECTS bodovi (ECTS credits). A full academic year is typically 60 ECTS.
- GPA (prosjek ocjena): Calculated as a weighted average of numerical grades (2–5) using ECTS credits as weights.
- Assessment structure: Continuous assessment (mid-terms, quizzes, projects) plus a final exam. In many courses, enough points during the semester can exempt you from the full final.
- Transcripts: The official transcript (Prijepis ocjena) lists each course, ECTS credits, numerical grade (2–5) and the final average.
While students see the final grade on a 1–5 scale, many Croatian courses internally use a 0–100 point system. Points are accumulated from:
- Attendance / Participation: 5–10%
- Mid-terms (Kolokviji): 30–50%
- Final exam: 40–60%
To calculate the cumulative result, Croatia uses the weighted arithmetic mean of grades using ECTS credits.
Only passing grades (2–5) are included. Failing grades (1) are excluded from the final GPA; students must pass the course first.
Special rules:
- Failure (1): Failing grades are not included in GPA. You retake the exam until you receive 2 or higher.
- Exam attempts: Students typically have up to four attempts per course. The fourth attempt is often a "Commission Exam" (Komisijski ispit) before a panel of professors.
- ECTS threshold: To progress to the next year, students must collect a minimum number of ECTS (e.g. 42–60 ECTS, depending on the faculty).
| Numeric Grade | Descriptive (Croatian) | Meaning (English) | ECTS Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Izvrstan | Excellent | A |
| 4 | Vrlo dobar | Very Good | B |
| 3 | Dobar | Good | C |
| 2 | Dovoljan | Sufficient (Pass) | D / E |
| 1 | Nedovoljan | Insufficient (Fail) | F / FX |
| Croatian Grade | US Grade Equivalent | US GPA (4.0) | UK Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | A | 4.0 | First Class |
| 4 | B+ / A- | 3.3 – 3.7 | Upper Second (2:1) |
| 3 | B / C+ | 2.5 – 3.0 | Lower Second (2:2) |
| 2 | C / D | 1.0 – 2.0 | Pass |
| 1 | F | 0.0 | Fail |
These mappings are based on typical guidance from UK and US universities. Always verify with your target institution or a credential evaluation service.
| Course | ECTS Credits | Grade | Weighted Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikroekonomija | 7 | 4 | 28 |
| Matematika za ekon. | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| Informatika | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Poslovni engleski | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Osnove ekonomije | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| TOTAL | 30 | 109 | |
Final GPA (prosjek ocjena) = 109 ÷ 30 = 3.63
Outcome: Vrlo dobar (Above average performance).
- Prosjek ocjena: The cumulative weighted average of all passed courses (GPA).
- Prijepis ocjena: The official transcript showing all passed exams and ECTS credits.
- Diploma Supplement: An English-language document issued with the diploma explaining the Croatian system and the student's ECTS ranking.
- Rector's Award: A prestigious honor given to students with the highest GPAs (often 4.5+ or 5.0) and outstanding achievements.
- Kolokvij: A mid-term exam that lets you pass parts of the course during the semester and can reduce or replace the final exam workload.
While the 1–5 scale is national, internal point thresholds (0–100) and continuous assessment policies vary by university and faculty.
University of Zagreb
System: 1–5, ECTS-weighted
Largest Croatian university; strict use of national 1–5 scale. Grade 1 (fail) is not recorded on the final transcript.
University WebsiteUniversity of Split
System: 1–5, ECTS-weighted
Heavy emphasis on continuous assessment and kolokviji (mid-terms).
University WebsiteUniversity of Rijeka
System: 1–5, internal 0–100 points
Uses a 0–100 point system internally and converts to 1–5 and ECTS grades.
University WebsiteUniversity of Osijek
System: 1–5, ECTS-weighted
Standard national scale with strong focus on mid-term tests.
University Website- Study in Croatia - Higher Education System — Study in Croatia
- University of Zagreb - Faculty of Architecture Grading Policy — University of Zagreb
- Scholaro - Croatia University Grading Database — Scholaro
- University of Split - Teaching, Exams and Grading System — University of Split
- University of Rijeka Assessment Rules — University of Rijeka
Educational estimates only • Verify with your institution