About the UvA CGPA Calculator
Whether you are checking if one course pulled your average down or converting grades for a scholarship form, start here. University of Amsterdam uses ECTS Grading Scale (European), and every dropdown on this page matches that table. Wrong scale? Tell us — or browse more Netherlands calculators.
How to use this calculator
- Pick the mode that fits: one semester (SGPA) or your full running average (CGPA).
- Enter course names if it helps you stay organised; credits and grades are what matter for the math.
- The ECTS scale is already loaded for UvA.
- Use the Percentage tab for a rough conversion, or Pro tools if you are planning next semester's targets.
UvA grading system
University of Amsterdam publishes grades under ECTS Grading Scale (European). The top mark on this scale is A (Excellent) (4.00 points). A failed course usually counts as 0.00 and will drag your cumulative average down until you pass it.
Percentage conversion
Dutch universities typically use ECTS letter grades. Percentage equivalents vary by programme.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate CGPA at UvA?
Multiply each course's grade point by its credits, add everything up, then divide by total credits. That is the standard formula UvA uses on the ECTS Grading Scale (European). Enter your courses above and the calculator does the arithmetic.
How do I convert UvA CGPA to percentage?
Dutch universities typically use ECTS letter grades. Percentage equivalents vary by programme.
How do I work out CGPA from semester GPAs?
Weight each semester's GPA by its credit hours, add those weighted scores, then divide by total credits completed. CGPA mode on this page is built for exactly that — add each semester row instead of individual courses.
What is the highest CGPA at University of Amsterdam?
On the ECTS Grading Scale (European), the maximum grade point is 4.00. Straight A (Excellent) grades across every course would give you the top possible CGPA on that scale.
Is this UvA calculator free?
Yes. No account, no download, and nothing you type is sent to our servers. It all runs in your browser.