Serbia grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Serbia grade (Serbian university 5-10 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.
Serbia → Dutch grade conversion table
Serbian higher education normally uses integer grades from 5 to 10, where 6 is the lowest passing grade and 5 is a fail. Secondary education uses a separate 1-5 scale, with 2 as the lowest pass.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / outstanding excellent | 8.5–9.0 | excellent |
| 9 / excellent | 8.0–8.5 | very good |
| 8 / very good | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| 7 / good | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| 6 / sufficient pass | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| 5 / not sufficient fail | 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, Nuffic treats Serbian upper-secondary/matura credentials as broadly comparable to VWO for access purposes, but selective programmes assess grades separately. A Serbian university average around 8/10 is usually a strong result; 9-10 are rare and should be treated as excellent rather than linearly converted.
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 Serbia grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Serbian higher education normally uses integer grades from 5 to 10, where 6 is the lowest passing grade and 5 is a fail. Secondary education uses a separate 1-5 scale, with 2 as the lowest pass. The table on this page maps each band of the Serbian university 5-10 scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Serbia?
For Dutch admissions, Nuffic treats Serbian upper-secondary/matura credentials as broadly comparable to VWO for access purposes, but selective programmes assess grades separately. A Serbian university average around 8/10 is usually a strong result; 9-10 are rare and should be treated as excellent rather than linearly converted.
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 / outstanding excellent) worth in Dutch grades?
A 10 / outstanding excellent result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8.5–9 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Serbia education system and Dutch diploma comparisons — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/serbia; ENIC-NARIC — Serbia country profile and competent recognition bodies — https://www.enic-naric.net/page-Serbia; Wikipedia — Academic grading in Serbia, university 5-10 scale and rarity notes — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_grading_in_Serbia