Kosovo grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Kosovo grade (Kosovo 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.
Kosovo → Dutch grade conversion table
Kosovo higher education commonly uses a 5 to 10 numeric scale, where 10 is the highest grade and 6 is the minimum passing grade. A grade of 5 is failing; institutions may also report ECTS credits alongside local grades.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (excellent/highest) | 8.3–8.5 | excellent |
| 9 (very good) | 7.8–8.2 | very good |
| 8 (good) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| 7 (satisfactory/good) | 6.5–6.9 | satisfactory |
| 6 (minimum pass) | 5.5–6.2 | pass |
| 5 (fail) | 4.0–5.4 | 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?
Dutch universities assess Kosovo qualifications institution by institution; applicants normally need the relevant secondary-school leaving qualification for bachelor admission or a recognised bachelor degree for master admission. For selective programmes, grades around 9-10 in relevant subjects are typically the strongest signal, while 6 is only a minimal pass.
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 Kosovo grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Kosovo higher education commonly uses a 5 to 10 numeric scale, where 10 is the highest grade and 6 is the minimum passing grade. A grade of 5 is failing; institutions may also report ECTS credits alongside local grades. The table on this page maps each band of the Kosovo 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 Kosovo?
Dutch universities assess Kosovo qualifications institution by institution; applicants normally need the relevant secondary-school leaving qualification for bachelor admission or a recognised bachelor degree for master admission. For selective programmes, grades around 9-10 in relevant subjects are typically the strongest signal, while 6 is only a minimal pass.
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/highest)) worth in Dutch grades?
A 10 (excellent/highest) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8.3–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Scholaro — Kosovo Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Kosovo/Grading-System; Wikipedia — Academic grading in Kosovo — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_grading_in_Kosovo; Nuffic — Education systems country list (Kosovo not separately listed; Dutch admissions should be assessed individually) — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/study-and-work-abroad/education-systems