Bosnia and Herzegovina grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Bosnia and Herzegovina grade (Bosnia and Herzegovina 5-10 university grading scale) maps onto the Dutch 1–10 scale, then check the full table below.
Type your grade above to see the indicative Dutch equivalent.
Indicative only. Official conversion requires a credential evaluation.
Bosnia and Herzegovina → Dutch grade conversion table
Higher-education grades normally run from 5 to 10, where 10 is the highest grade and 6 is the minimum passing grade. Grade 5 is a fail; University of Sarajevo also presents grade-point ranges of 55-64 for 6 through 95-100 for 10.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 10 - Excellent (95-100 points) | 8.3–8.5 | excellent |
| 9 - Very good (85-94 points) | 7.8–8.2 | very good |
| 8 - Good (75-84 points) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| 7 - Satisfactory (65-74 points) | 6.3–6.8 | satisfactory |
| 6 - Sufficient/pass (55-64 points) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| 5 - Fail (below 55 points) | 1.0–5.4 | fail |
How the Dutch 1–10 scale works
Dutch grades run from 1 to 10, with 5.5 the minimum pass. Most grades fall between 6 and 8; a 9 is rare and a 10 is almost never awarded. Read more in our Dutch grading system guide.
Will my grades be good enough?
For Dutch admissions, use Nuffic's diploma comparison first: the secondary-school Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu / Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi is compared to VWO, while first-cycle diplomas may compare to HBO or WO bachelor level. Selective programmes will usually look for consistently good results, especially grades 8-10 in relevant subjects, rather than a simple percentage-to-Dutch-grade conversion.
Important: this is indicative only
These conversions are estimates. An official grade conversion requires a formal credential evaluation, and each university makes its own admission decision. See our credential evaluation and ECTS credits guides.
Frequently asked questions
What is a passing grade in the Dutch system?
The Netherlands uses a 1–10 scale where 5.5 is the minimum pass. Grades cluster between 6 and 8; a 9 is rare and a 10 is almost never awarded.
How do Bosnia and Herzegovina grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Higher-education grades normally run from 5 to 10, where 10 is the highest grade and 6 is the minimum passing grade. Grade 5 is a fail; University of Sarajevo also presents grade-point ranges of 55-64 for 6 through 95-100 for 10. The table on this page maps each band of the Bosnia and Herzegovina 5-10 university grading scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Bosnia and Herzegovina?
For Dutch admissions, use Nuffic's diploma comparison first: the secondary-school Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu / Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi is compared to VWO, while first-cycle diplomas may compare to HBO or WO bachelor level. Selective programmes will usually look for consistently good results, especially grades 8-10 in relevant subjects, rather than a simple percentage-to-Dutch-grade conversion.
Is this conversion official?
No. These figures are indicative. An official conversion requires a credential evaluation — see our credential-evaluation guide. Universities make the final decision.
What is the highest band (10 - Excellent (95-100 points)) worth in Dutch grades?
A 10 - Excellent (95-100 points) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8.3–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Bosnia and Herzegovina education system and Dutch diploma comparisons — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/bosnia-and-herzegovina; University of Sarajevo International Relations Office — Student Academic Information, Grading System and ECTS — https://international.unsa.ba/student-academic-information/