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TUM CGPA Calculator

Free TUM CGPA calculator — calculate semester GPA, cumulative CGPA, and convert CGPA to percentage using Technical University of Munich's official grading system. No signup required.

Grading system locked to German University Grading (1.0–5.0)
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Course Name
Credits
Grade
Semester GPA
0.00/ 4.00
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German University Grading (1.0–5.0)

MarksGradePoints
1.0-1.5Sehr gut (1.x)4.00
1.6-2.5Gut (2.x)3.30
2.6-3.5Befriedigend (3.x)2.70
3.6-4.0Ausreichend (4.x)2.00
Above 4.0Nicht bestanden0.00

Step-by-step walkthrough

How to use the TUM CGPA calculator

Use this walkthrough to mirror how Technical University of Munich students calculate GPA in real life: add each graded course, assign credit hours, pick the letter from the TUM dropdown, and let the tool handle the weighted average on a 1.0–5.0 scale.

TUM calculator preview — your grades use German University Grading (1.0–5.0). Results update live in the tool above.
  1. 1

    Pick Semester GPA or CGPA

    Start with Semester GPA for one exam period. Remember: on the German scale lower numbers are better (1.0 = sehr gut). This calculator converts to a comparable point scale for averaging.

  2. 2

    List every graded course

    Add each course from your TUM Schein or transcript. Include credits (ECTS/Leistungspunkte) as printed — labs and seminars count if they carry grades and credits.

  3. 3

    Enter your numeric grade

    Select or match the grade shown on your result (e.g. 1.3, 2.0, 3.7). Do not confuse German exam marks with the 4.0-style GPAs used in North America.

  4. 4

    Check the computed average

    Your semester or cumulative average appears at the bottom. Use it for scholarship or exchange planning — certified copies still come from TUM student services.

Worked example

  • Analysis I9 cr · 1.3 (4.00 pts)
  • Lineare Algebra9 cr · 2.0 (3.30 pts)

German numeric grades converted for averaging — lower raw marks are better on German scales.

Semester GPA: 3.65 / 4.00

This TUM calculator collects input only from what you type: course rows, credit values, and grade selections. No login, no cookies for grades, no transcript upload required.

Last updated: September 2026 · Public · Germany

About the TUM CGPA Calculator

Germany's top technical university using the 1.0 (best) to 5.0 (fail) grading scale.

Technical University of Munich (TUM) grades on the German numeric scale where 1.0 is excellent and 4.0 is a narrow pass — higher numbers mean worse performance, opposite to American GPA. A TUM grade of 2.3 is genuinely good, not a weak mark. This calculator helps you track module grades and estimate degree averages using the inverted 1.0–5.0 system, not a 4.0 CGPA multiplied by 25. Wrong scale? Tell us — or browse more Germany calculators.

What TUM students should know

TUM engineering and natural science programmes use credits under the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Module grades combine exams, labs, and project work into single German marks (often one decimal place). Your final degree grade is typically a credit-weighted average of module marks — lower is better. International students comparing TUM results to US or South Asian GPAs need official conversion tables from TUM or evaluators like WES.

How to use this calculator

  1. List each module with ECTS credits and German grade (1.0–5.0) from TUM TUMonline.
  2. Calculate the credit-weighted average — remember lower numbers are better on the German scale.
  3. Marks above 4.0 are fail (nicht bestanden) and usually must be repeated.
  4. For abroad applications, request an official TUM transcript with degree grade (Gesamtnote) from the student office.

TUM grading system

TUM uses the German 1.0–5.0 scale: 1.0–1.5 sehr gut (very good), 1.6–2.5 gut (good), 2.6–3.5 befriedigend (satisfactory), 3.6–4.0 ausreichend (sufficient pass), above 4.0 nicht bestanden (fail). A 2.0 average represents solid performance — do not read it like a 2.0 American GPA.

The math behind semester GPA and cumulative CGPA is the same across most universities — see our CGPA formula guide for a worked example. For broader planning tips, read the complete CGPA guide on the homepage or browse student articles on the blog.

Percentage conversion

German universities do not express degrees as CGPA × 25 percentages. TUM transcripts show numeric German grades and ECTS credits. Use official conversion documents for employers expecting percentage or 4.0 GPA.

Related Germany calculators

Public students in Germany often compare grades with peers at other campuses. You may also want the LMU CGPA calculator, and Heidelberg CGPA calculator. View every Germany tool on the Germany university hub or the full 61-university directory.

Frequently asked questions

Is a lower or higher number better at TUM?
Lower is better. 1.0 is excellent; 4.0 is minimum pass; above 4.0 is fail. This is opposite to US GPA.
How is TUM final degree grade calculated?
Credit-weighted average of module grades (ECTS-weighted). Thesis grade often carries significant weight — check Prüfungsordnung.
Can I convert TUM 2.3 to US GPA?
Use official conversion tables from TUM or credential evaluators — do not apply simple linear formulas.
What TUM average is competitive for PhD programmes?
STEM fields often expect gut (roughly 2.5 or better) or stronger — requirements vary by chair and programme.
Do failed modules count as 5.0 in averages?
Failed attempts must usually be repeated and passed. Until passed, they block progression — check your examination regulations.
Is this TUM calculator free?
Yes. Calculations stay on your device.

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