Iraq grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Iraq grade (Iraqi 0-100 percentage 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.
Iraq → Dutch grade conversion table
Higher education in Iraq commonly uses a 0-100 percentage scale with 50% as the minimum pass mark. Published grade descriptors usually group results as Excellent from 90, Very Good from 80, Good from 70, Medium from 60, Pass from 50, and Fail below 50.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent (90-100%) | 8.5–8.8 | excellent |
| Very Good (80-89%) | 8.0–8.4 | very good |
| Good (70-79%) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Medium (60-69%) | 6.0–6.6 | satisfactory |
| Pass (50-59%) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| Fail (0-49%) | 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, Iraqi credentials are assessed first by diploma level and institution; Nuffic compares many Iraqi bachelor degrees to HBO bachelor level, with some professional degrees comparable to WO bachelor level. Strong applicants typically need results in the Good to Very Good range, while selective programmes may expect averages around 80% or higher.
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 Iraq grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Higher education in Iraq commonly uses a 0-100 percentage scale with 50% as the minimum pass mark. Published grade descriptors usually group results as Excellent from 90, Very Good from 80, Good from 70, Medium from 60, Pass from 50, and Fail below 50. The table on this page maps each band of the Iraqi 0-100 percentage scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Iraq?
For Dutch admissions, Iraqi credentials are assessed first by diploma level and institution; Nuffic compares many Iraqi bachelor degrees to HBO bachelor level, with some professional degrees comparable to WO bachelor level. Strong applicants typically need results in the Good to Very Good range, while selective programmes may expect averages around 80% or higher.
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 (Excellent (90-100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Excellent (90-100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8.5–8.8 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Iraq education system and diploma comparisons — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/iraq; Scholaro — Iraq Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Iraq/Grading-System; Scholaro — Iraq Education System (links to Republic of Iraq Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research) — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Iraq