Mozambique grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Mozambique grade (0-20 university 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.
Mozambique → Dutch grade conversion table
Mozambican higher education commonly uses a 0-20 numeric scale. At Eduardo Mondlane University, 10-13 is the lowest passing band (Suficiente) and 0-9 is failing (Insuficiente).
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Excelente (19-20) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| Muito Bom (17-18) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| Bom (14-16) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Suficiente (10-13) | 5.5–6.5 | pass |
| Insuficiente (0-9) | 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 university admission, the credential level and programme prerequisites are assessed separately from grades. As a practical guide, marks of about 16-18+ indicate a strong profile, while 10-13 is only a minimum pass and may be insufficient for selective programmes.
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 Mozambique grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Mozambican higher education commonly uses a 0-20 numeric scale. At Eduardo Mondlane University, 10-13 is the lowest passing band (Suficiente) and 0-9 is failing (Insuficiente). The table on this page maps each band of the 0-20 university scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Mozambique?
For Dutch university admission, the credential level and programme prerequisites are assessed separately from grades. As a practical guide, marks of about 16-18+ indicate a strong profile, while 10-13 is only a minimum pass and may be insufficient for selective programmes.
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 (Excelente (19-20)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Excelente (19-20) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Universidade Eduardo Mondlane — Regulamento Pedagógico (Agosto 2020), Artigos 48, 51 e 52 — https://www.uem.mz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/UEM-Reg-Pedagogico-Agost2020.pdf; Scholaro — Grading System for Eduardo Mondlane University — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Mozambique/Grading-System/Universidade-Eduardo-Mondlane-26069; University of Westminster — Overseas Academic Qualifications Equivalency Chart (Mozambique section) — https://www.westminster.ac.uk/sites/default/public-files/general-documents/overseas-academic-qualifications-equivalency-chart.pdf