CGPA Calculator for Senegal
Calculate your Moyenne Pondérée (weighted average) using Senegal's 0–20 scale. LMD framework with coefficient weighting as used by UCAD, UGB, and other Senegalese universities.
University grading in Senegal is standardized through the LMD (Licence, Master, Doctorat) framework, which was adopted in the early 2000s to align with the European Higher Education Area. The system is heavily influenced by the French academic model.
Senegal uses a 0–20 numerical scale where performance is measured through a Weighted Average (Moyenne Pondérée) calculated using Coefficients assigned to each module.
Assessment typically includes Continuous Assessment (Contrôle Continu) and a Final Examination. The final mark for a module (UE - Unité d'Enseignement) blends both components.
Pass mark: 10.00 / 20.00. Senegal utilizes a "Compensation" system where if the overall semester average is ≥10.00, the semester is validated even if specific modules are below 10 (though some institutions set a "floor" mark, e.g., 7/20).
Credits: 30 credits per semester (60 per academic year). A Licence (Bachelor's) requires 180 credits over 3 years. A Master requires an additional 120 credits.
| Main Grading Approach | Weighted Average (Moyenne Pondérée) on a 0–20 scale |
| Typical Scale(s) | 0–20 (Numerical) |
| Local Credit Term | Crédits (Standardized under LMD; 30 credits/semester) |
| Weighting | Results are Coefficient-weighted for averages and credits |
| Pass Mark | 10.00 / 20.00 |
| Resits (Rattrapages) | Standard practice; usually held after the second semester |
| Rounding Rules | Usually to the nearest two decimal places; final grades often truncated |
- Individual Module Grade: The grade for a module is calculated based on its specific weighting (e.g., 40% Continuous Assessment, 60% Exam).
- Identify Coefficient: Each module (UE) has an assigned Coefficient (C) that reflects its importance or workload.
- Weighted Score per Module: Multiply each module's grade (G) by its coefficient (C): Weighted Score = G × C.
- Sum All Weighted Scores: Add up all the weighted scores from all modules.
- Sum All Coefficients: Add up all the coefficients from all modules.
- Calculate Semester Average (MS): Divide total weighted scores by total coefficients:
MS = Σ(Grade × Coefficient) / Σ(Coefficient) - Check Validation: If MS ≥ 10.00, the semester is validated and all credits are awarded (even if some modules are <10, thanks to compensation).
- Determine Mention: Based on the final average, a Mention is assigned (Très Bien, Bien, Assez Bien, Passable, or Ajourné).
| Mark Range (out of 20) | Local Mention (French) | English Equivalent | Pass/Fail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.00 – 20.00 | Très Bien | Very Good / First Class | Pass |
| 14.00 – 15.99 | Bien | Good / Upper Second (2:1) | Pass |
| 12.00 – 13.99 | Assez Bien | Quite Good / Lower Second (2:2) | Pass |
| 10.00 – 11.99 | Passable | Satisfactory / Third Class | Pass |
| 0.00 – 9.99 | Ajourné | Fail | Fail |
| Senegalese Grade | US Equivalent Grade | US Grade Point (4.0) | UK Equivalent Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 – 20 | A | 4.0 | 1st Class |
| 12 – 13.99 | B | 3.0 | 2:1 |
| 10 – 11.99 | C | 2.0 | 2:2 / 3rd |
| < 10 | F | 0.0 | Fail |
| Course | Grade (/20) | Coefficient | Weighted Score | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 14.50 | 4 | 58.00 | 6 |
| Physics | 09.00 | 3 | 27.00 | 0* |
| Chemistry | 11.00 | 3 | 33.00 | 4 |
| English | 16.00 | 1 | 16.00 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 11 | 134.00 | 12** |
**Only 12 credits shown above; full semester = 30 credits total.
If a module (UE) is composed of multiple subjects, a high grade in one can compensate for a low grade in another to validate the UE.
If the overall semester average (MS) is ≥10.00, the semester is considered validated and all 30 credits are awarded, even if specific modules are below 10. Some institutions set a "floor" mark (e.g., 7/20) below which compensation is impossible.
Standard practice for students who failed modules in the first session. Generally, the actual mark achieved in the resit is used (not capped at 10), though some programs may cap it at 10/20.
Legally, a 9.5 is considered "Ajourné" (Fail), but some Pedagogical Councils may round up to 10 at their discretion during final deliberation. Always check with your institution.
Credits from validated UEs are "capitalized" (kept permanently), even if the student fails the year overall. This allows progression without repeating successfully completed modules.
A 12/20 is often considered a "B" or 3.00 GPA by admissions boards. A 14/20 is typically treated as an "A" or 4.00 GPA.
A 14/20 is typically accepted as a 2:1 equivalent for Master's entry. A 16/20 is considered First Class equivalent.
Degrees are 100% equivalent due to the shared LMD structure. Senegalese transcripts are directly recognized in France.
Grades above 16 are exceptionally rare in Senegal. A student with a 15/20 average is often considered in the top 5% of their class.
| University | System | Scale | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) | LMD | 0–20 | ucad.sn |
| Université Gaston Berger (UGB) | LMD | 0–20 | ugb.sn |
| Université Assane Seck de Ziguinchor | LMD | 0–20 | univ-zig.sn |
| Université Alioune Diop de Bambey | LMD | 0–20 | uadb.edu.sn |
Confidence Level: High
Basis: Official LMD framework regulations, UCAD pedagogical guide, and international equivalency documentation.