CGPA Calculator for Uganda
Calculate your CGPA using Uganda's 5.0 grading system. Credit-weighted GPA/CGPA as used by Makerere, MUST, Kyambogo and other universities.
Ugandan universities use GPA and CGPA based on letter grades mapped to grade points, typically 5.0 for undergraduate programmes. Documented in public and several private institutions. Credits: "Credit Units" or "Credit Hours". Pass mark 50%. Some private institutions use 4.0. GPA/CGPA shown to two decimal places.
- Grades: A, B+, B, C, D, F from percentage ranges.
- Grade points (5.0): A=5.0, B+=4.5, B=4.0, C=3.0, D=2.0, F=0.
- Credit weighting: Grade points earned = GP × Credit Units.
- GPA/CGPA: GPA = Σ(GP × credits) ÷ Σ(credits). CGPA across all semesters.
| % | Letter | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| 80–100 | A | 5.0 |
| 75–79 | B+ | 4.5 |
| 70–74 | B | 4.0 |
| 60–69 | C | 3.0 |
| 50–59 | D | 2.0 |
| Below 50 | F | 0.0 |
Some private universities use 4.0; confirm your transcript.
| Course | Credits | Grade | GP | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microeconomics | 3 | B | 4.0 | 12.0 |
| Financial Accounting | 4 | A | 5.0 | 20.0 |
| Statistics I | 3 | C | 3.0 | 9.0 |
| Business Law | 2 | D | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Total | - | 45.0 | ||
GPA = 45.0 ÷ 12 = 3.75
- GPA: Semester average.
- CGPA: Cumulative across semesters.
- Final CGPA: For degree classification at graduation (First Class, Second Class Upper, etc.).
Makerere University
Scale: 5.0 GPA
Letter grades mapped to grade points; credit-weighted CGPA.
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)
Scale: 5.0 GPA
Grading regulations.
Kyambogo University
Scale: 5.0 GPA
Academic regulations.
Gulu University
Scale: GPA-based
Academic regulations.
Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Scale: GPA-based
Academic handbook.
Ugandan GPAs are commonly converted using scale-based conversion (5.0 → 4.0) by receiving institutions. Degree classification and CGPA both matter for international admission. Credential evaluation (WES, UK ENIC) may be required. Submit transcripts, grading scale, and classification criteria.
Educational estimates only • Verify with your institution