How it is calculated
| Mark | Letter | Gulf (/4) |
|---|---|---|
| 95–100 | A+ | 4.00 |
| 90–94 | A | 3.75 |
| 85–89 | B+ | 3.50 |
| 80–84 | B | 3.00 |
| 75–79 | C+ | 2.50 |
| 70–74 | C | 2.00 |
| 65–69 | D+ | 1.50 |
| 60–64 | D | 1.00 |
| Below 60 | F | 0 |
US 4.0: A 4.0, A− 3.7, B+ 3.3, B 3.0, B− 2.7, C+ 2.3, C 2.0, C− 1.7, D+ 1.3, D 1.0, F 0.
Worked example
Gulf scale: 3 credits A (3.75) + 4 credits B+ (3.5) + 3 credits B (3) = 11.25 + 14 + 9 = 34.25 over 10 credits, GPA = 3.43 / 4 (very good).
Frequently asked questions
Which scale does my university use?
Check your student handbook; many Gulf universities use A = 3.75, US universities A = 4.
What GPA do US grad schools want?
Many programs require at least 3.0 / 4; competitive ones expect more.
How can I raise my cumulative GPA?
Score high in high-credit courses and retake low grades if your university allows it.