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CGPA Calculator for Egypt

Calculate your CGPA using Egypt's grading systems. Traditional percentage + degree classification and modern credit-hour GPA (4.0 scale) as used by Cairo, AUC and other universities.

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Grading System Overview (Egypt)
Traditional percentage system and modern credit-hour GPA coexist

Egyptian universities traditionally use percentage-based grading with degree classifications. Many now use GPA/CGPA (usually 4.0 scale) under the credit-hour system alongside or instead of percentages.

1) Percentage + Degree Classification

Assessment based on final percentage marks. Degrees classified as Excellent, Very Good, Good, Pass, or Fail. Used in many faculties, especially older programmes.

2) GPA/CGPA under Credit Hour System

Widely used in private universities and newer public programmes. GPA and CGPA on 4.0 scale; grades credit-weighted; credits called "credit hours".

  • Pass mark: 50% in most universities.
  • Rounding: Typically 2 decimal places; institution-specific.
Step-by-Step GPA / CGPA Calculation
Credit-hour system (4.0 scale) and traditional percentage method

A) GPA/CGPA (Credit Hour System)

  1. Grades awarded: Letter grades (A, A−, B+, B, C+, C, D, F) mapped from percentage ranges.
  2. Convert to grade points: A=4.0, A−=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, C+=2.7, C=2.4, D=2.0, F=0.
  3. Credit weighting: Grade points earned = Grade point × Credit hours.
  4. Compute GPA/CGPA: GPA = Σ(GP × credits) ÷ Σ(credits). CGPA = all grade points ÷ all credits.

B) Traditional percentage-based

Final average = Σ(Mark × Course weight) ÷ Σ(Course weight). Degree classification from final percentage.

Grade to GPA Conversion Table
Cairo University credit-hour system example
%LetterGPA
90–100A4.0
85–89A−3.7
80–84B+3.3
75–79B3.0
70–74C+2.7
65–69C2.4
60–64D2.0
Below 60F0.0
Worked Example (Egyptian Credit-Hour)
4 courses in one semester
CourseCreditsGradeGPGrade Points
Accounting I3B3.09.0
Economics I3A−3.711.1
Statistics2C+2.75.4
Business Law2D2.04.0
Total-29.5

GPA = 29.5 ÷ 10 = 2.95

Types of GPA Used in Egypt
  • GPA: Semester Grade Point Average.
  • CGPA: Cumulative across all semesters.
  • Final Percentage Average: Traditional programmes.
  • Degree Classification: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Pass (percentage-based).
Top Universities in Egypt

Cairo University

Scale: 4.0

Percentage + GPA (credit-hour programmes).

Ain Shams University

Scale: 4.0

Credit-hour GPA system.

Alexandria University

Scale: Varies

Percentage and GPA (faculty-dependent).

American University in Cairo (AUC)

Scale: 4.0

GPA-based (US-style).

Helwan University

Scale: 4.0

Credit-hour GPA (new programmes).

International GPA Conversion

Egyptian degrees are evaluated differently for traditional vs credit-hour systems. GPA-based transcripts convert more directly. Percentage-based degrees often require credential evaluation (UK ENIC, WES).

Frequently Asked Questions (Egypt)

Educational estimates only • Verify with your institution