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Jordan GPA Calculator: Percentage, Mumtaz and 4.0 Scale

The Jordan GPA calculator converts University of Jordan, JUST and GJU percentage grades into a cumulative GPA on the 4.0 scale, with the Mumtaz descriptor and US 4.0 equivalent.

Calculate your Jordanian university CGPA

Default for Jordanian undergraduate study. Uses the canonical GJU / University of Jordan percentage scale: Excellent (Mumtaz) 84 plus, Very Good 76 to 83.99, Good 68 to 75.99, Satisfactory 60 to 67.99, Marginal Pass 50 to 59.99, Fail below 50.

CourseCredit hrsPercentageRemove
Jordanian grading scale reference (percentage to descriptor to 4.0 GPA)
Descriptor (English)ArabicUndergraduate %Graduate % (JUST)4.0 GPA
Excellent (Mumtaz)ممتاز84 to 10088 to 1004.0
Very Good (Jayyid Jiddan)جيد جدا76 to 83.9980 to 87.993.5
Good (Jayyid)جيد68 to 75.9975 to 79.993.0 grad / 2.5 ug
Satisfactory / Pass (Maqbul)مقبول60 to 67.9970 to 74.992.0
Marginal Pass (Daeef)ضعيف50 to 59.99not used1.0
Fail (Rasib)راسبbelow 50below 700.0

Sources: GJU undergraduate grading regulation (gju.edu.jo), JUST graduate grading regulation (just.edu.jo), Scholaro Jordan grading system reference. Last verified: 2026-05-25.

How the Jordan GPA Calculator Works (Percentage to 4.0, Undergraduate and JUST Graduate)

The Jordan GPA calculator above runs the canonical Jordanian percentage scale on a credit-weighted average. Every Jordanian university (University of Jordan, JUST, Yarmouk, Hashemite, GJU, Mu\'tah, Petra, Al-Balqa Applied, Princess Sumaya, Al Hussein bin Talal) issues each course as a percentage on the 0 to 100 axis, then maps the cumulative weighted percentage to one of six Arabic descriptor bands. Undergraduate mode (default) handles bachelor degree study; Graduate mode applies the stricter JUST master\'s and PhD cutoffs, where 70 percent is the minimum pass mark and 88 percent is the Excellent floor.

The math is the same in both modes: each course\'s grade-point band value (4.0, 3.5, 2.5, 2.0, 1.0, 0.0 at undergraduate; 4.0, 3.5, 3.0, 2.0, 0.0 at graduate) is multiplied by its credit hours to produce quality points; quality points are summed across all courses and divided by total credit hours attempted to produce the cumulative GPA. The result panel shows the CGPA on the 4.0 scale, the credit-weighted percentage average, the Arabic descriptor (Mumtaz, Jayyid Jiddan, Jayyid, Maqbul, Daeef, Rasib), and the US 4.0 GPA equivalent for graduate school applicants. This works as your college GPA calculator for Jordanian universities, a حساب gpa workflow for Arabic-speaking students, and a how-to-calculate-my-uni-gpa reference. What does GPA stand for? Grade Point Average, the standard cumulative academic metric used worldwide.

Whether you searched for ju gpa calculator, just university gpa calculator, gpa calculator hashemite university, gpa calculator yarmouk, university of jordan gpa calculator, gpa calculator out of 4, gpa calculator out of 100, 4 gpa calculator, gpa calculator 100 to 4.0 or gpa calculator out of 4.2, this Jordan-specific hub answers the use case. A 3.5 GPA, 3.0 GPA or 2.5 GPA threshold on the 4.0 scale corresponds to Jayyid Jiddan (Very Good), Jayyid (high) and Jayyid (low) on the Jordanian descriptor scale; the calculator output prints both numbers so you can compare directly against US, UK or German programmes.

Jordanian University Grading Scale (Undergraduate Percentage to 4.0)

Jordanian universities use a five-band undergraduate percentage scale with Arabic descriptor words on official transcripts. The canonical thresholds below are codified in the German Jordanian University academic regulations and mirrored across the University of Jordan, Yarmouk, Hashemite, Mu\'tah, Al-Balqa Applied, Petra and most accredited Jordanian institutions:

  • Mumtaz (ممتاز, Excellent): 84 to 100 percent. Equivalent to a US 4.0 (A). Roughly the top 10 to 15 percent of a cohort at engineering and medicine faculties.
  • Jayyid Jiddan (جيد جدا, Very Good): 76 to 83.99 percent. Equivalent to a US 3.5 (B plus to A minus). This is the common postgraduate-admission and merit-scholarship threshold.
  • Jayyid (جيد, Good): 68 to 75.99 percent. Equivalent to a US 2.5 (B minus to C plus). Many engineering programmes require Jayyid on major-coded courses to remain in major standing.
  • Maqbul (مقبول, Satisfactory): 60 to 67.99 percent. Equivalent to a US 2.0 (C). The standard cumulative graduation floor at most Jordanian universities.
  • Daeef (ضعيف, Marginal Pass): 50 to 59.99 percent. Equivalent to a US 1.0 (D). The minimum per-course pass at most institutions; cumulative averages in this band typically trigger academic probation.
  • Rasib (راسب, Fail): below 50 percent. Equivalent to a US 0.0 (F). No credit issued and the course must be retaken.

JUST Graduate Grading Scale (Master\'s and PhD)

The Jordan University of Science and Technology graduate school applies a stricter percentage scale than the undergraduate scheme. Per the JUST academic regulations, master\'s and PhD students require a minimum of 70 percent (Maqbul / Pass) on any graded course and a cumulative GPA equivalent of 3.0 on the 4.0 scale to remain in the programme. The graduate bands are: Mumtaz (Excellent) 88 to 100 percent, Jayyid Jiddan (Very Good) 80 to 87.99 percent, Jayyid (Good) 75 to 79.99 percent, Maqbul (Pass) 70 to 74.99 percent, Rasib (Fail) below 70 percent. Several other Jordanian graduate schools (UoJ Faculty of Graduate Studies, Yarmouk Deanship of Graduate Studies, Hashemite graduate programmes) apply similar 70 percent floors though the exact band cutoffs vary by faculty. Switch the calculator to Graduate mode if you are a postgraduate student at any of these institutions.

How to Calculate GPA at a Jordanian University (Step by Step)

Every Jordanian university uses the same weighted-average GPA formula. Only the percentage-to-points band map differs between the undergraduate and graduate scales.

Jordanian University GPA Formula
GPA = Sum(Grade Points x Credit Hours) Sum(Credit Hours)
Where:
  • Grade Points = 4.0 / 3.5 / 2.5 / 2.0 / 1.0 / 0.0 (undergraduate band map) or 4.0 / 3.5 / 3.0 / 2.0 / 0.0 (JUST graduate band map)
  • Credit Hours = the credit hours the course carries on your transcript (typically 3 for lecture courses, 1 for lab sessions at Jordanian universities)
  • Sum = total across every completed course on the academic record
Example: A UoJ student takes Calculus I (3 cr, 86 percent = Mumtaz = 4.0), Physics (3 cr, 78 percent = Jayyid Jiddan = 3.5), Arabic Language (2 cr, 72 percent = Jayyid = 2.5), and English 101 (3 cr, 65 percent = Maqbul = 2.0). Quality points: 4.0 x 3 + 3.5 x 3 + 2.5 x 2 + 2.0 x 3 = 12 + 10.5 + 5 + 6 = 33.5. Total credits: 11. Semester GPA = 33.5 / 11 = 3.05 (Good band).

Two implementation details specific to Jordanian universities matter for accuracy. First, credit-hour weighting means a four-credit Engineering Mechanics course at JUST influences your CGPA roughly four times as much as a one-credit lab session. Second, grade-replacement policy varies: UoJ and JUST generally average both attempts of a retaken course into the CGPA; GJU and Petra apply the higher attempt to the cumulative. Yarmouk allows up to two course retakes for grade replacement, with the higher percentage counting toward the cumulative GPA. Check your registrar handbook before entering retaken courses; the calculator above lets you omit the lower attempt if your programme uses the replacement rule.

Convert Jordanian Percentage GPA to a US 4.0 GPA for Credential Evaluation

Jordanian university graduates applying to US, Canadian or UK graduate programmes need their cumulative GPA expressed on the US 4.0 scale. The percentage-to-4.0 mapping below is the conversion most US graduate programmes and credential evaluators (WES, ECE, Scholaro) apply for Jordanian transcripts.

Jordanian percentageDescriptorUS 4.0 GPAUS letter
90 to 100Excellent (high)4.0A
84 to 89.99Excellent (Mumtaz)3.7 to 4.0A minus to A
80 to 83.99Very Good (upper)3.3 to 3.5B plus to A minus
76 to 79.99Very Good (Jayyid Jiddan)3.0 to 3.3B to B plus
72 to 75.99Good (upper)2.7 to 3.0B minus to B
68 to 71.99Good (Jayyid)2.3 to 2.7C plus to B minus
64 to 67.99Satisfactory (upper)2.0 to 2.3C to C plus
60 to 63.99Satisfactory (Maqbul)1.7 to 2.0C minus to C
50 to 59.99Marginal Pass (Daeef)1.0 to 1.7D to C minus
below 50Fail (Rasib)0.0F

For formal US graduate school applications, World Education Services (WES) generates an authoritative course-by-course US GPA from Jordanian transcripts (cost roughly USD 200 to 220 in 2026 for an ICAP course-by-course report). Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) and Scholaro are common alternatives accepted at most US graduate programmes. The calculator above is for planning purposes; for binding applications a WES, ECE or Scholaro report is the authoritative source. UoJ, JUST and GJU transcripts are routinely accepted at this conversion mapping; some specialised programmes (US medical school via ECFMG, UK NARIC equivalence) may apply slightly different per-faculty conversions.

Scholarship GPA Thresholds for Jordanian Students

Jordanian university graduates compete for several government, royal-family and international scholarship programmes. Each sets its own minimum GPA threshold on the 4.0 scale (or the equivalent Jordanian percentage):

  • King Abdullah II Fund for Development scholarships: Very Good (Jayyid Jiddan, 76 percent and above, roughly 3.3 on the 4.0 scale) minimum; competitive applicants in the Excellent (84 plus) band.
  • Crown Prince Foundation scholarships: Excellent (84 plus, roughly 3.7 on the 4.0 scale) typical for the merit-track Bidaya programme; Very Good for technical and vocational tracks.
  • Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST) graduate grants: 3.0 cumulative minimum on the 4.0 scale (or 76 percent equivalent) for postgraduate study in Jordan and abroad.
  • Fulbright Jordan (administered by AMIDEAST Amman): strong academic record required, typically 3.0 GPA equivalent and above, plus TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5.
  • Erasmus Plus, DAAD Jordan, Chevening UK: 3.3 GPA equivalent (Jayyid Jiddan, 80 plus) common floor for competitive applicants from Jordanian universities.
  • Islamic Development Bank merit scholarship: open to Jordanian students across member countries; typically 3.0 GPA equivalent minimum, with priority for STEM applicants.

The Jordan GPA calculator above produces the 4.0 GPA equivalent automatically; use it to estimate scholarship eligibility before ordering a WES report or applying through the AMIDEAST and HCST portals.

What Counts as a Good GPA at Jordanian Universities

On the Jordanian undergraduate scale, academic standing thresholds follow a consistent pattern across most universities:

  • Dean\'s List or President\'s List: typically a semester percentage average of 84 and above (Mumtaz, roughly 3.7 on the 4.0 scale) at UoJ, JUST, GJU, Yarmouk and Hashemite. Some faculties set the threshold at 85 plus with no failing grade in the semester.
  • Honours classifications: Jordanian degree certificates show the Arabic descriptor matching the cumulative percentage (Mumtaz, Jayyid Jiddan, Jayyid, Maqbul). Mumtaz with Honours is reserved for graduates with a cumulative percentage in the top 5 percent of their faculty cohort plus no failing grade across the entire programme.
  • Good Academic Standing: cumulative percentage at or above the Maqbul floor (60 percent / 2.0 GPA) at virtually every Jordanian undergraduate programme. Below the 60 percent cumulative typically triggers academic probation with one or two semesters to recover, after which the student may be dismissed.
  • Graduation minimum: 60 percent cumulative (Maqbul / 2.0 GPA) at most universities for the bachelor degree; some engineering and medicine programmes at UoJ and JUST require a 65 percent cumulative on major-coded courses.
  • Graduate-programme admission: 76 percent (Jayyid Jiddan / 3.3 GPA) is the common floor for master\'s-degree admission at Jordanian universities; PhD programmes typically require a 3.5 master\'s GPA plus a research proposal.

For international applications, a 3.0 on the 4.0 scale (Jayyid, 68 to 75 percent) is competitive for most master\'s programmes worldwide; 3.5 and above (Jayyid Jiddan upper, 80 percent and above) is competitive for top-tier US, UK and Canadian universities and for the major scholarship programmes listed in the previous section.

Jordanian University Grading Directory

The Jordanian universities below all use the standard percentage-band undergraduate scale documented above. JUST applies the stricter graduate-school cutoff. The calculator at the top of this page reproduces both scales; per-university dedicated pages are coming soon for UoJ, JUST, GJU, Yarmouk and Hashemite.

Major Jordanian universities with type, city, and academic strengths
UniversityCityTypeKnown For
University of Jordan (UoJ)AmmanPublicMedicine, Law, Sciences, Engineering, Humanities
Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)IrbidPublicEngineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Applied Sciences
Yarmouk UniversityIrbidPublicHumanities, IT, Business, Sciences
Hashemite University (HU)ZarqaPublicEngineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Sciences
Mu'tah UniversityMu'tahPublicMilitary Sciences, Medicine, Law
Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU)SaltPublicEngineering Technology, Applied Sciences
Al Albayt UniversityMafraqPublicSharia, Humanities, IT
Al Hussein Bin Talal University (AHU)MaanPublicMining Engineering, Archaeology
German Jordanian University (GJU)AmmanPublic-PrivateEngineering, Business, Applied Sciences
University of Petra (UoP)AmmanPrivateArchitecture, Pharmacy, Law
Applied Science Private University (ASU)AmmanPrivateEngineering, Business, IT
Princess Sumaya University for TechnologyAmmanPublic-PrivateComputer Engineering, IT

This Jordan GPA calculator estimates your CGPA on the Jordanian percentage scale (undergraduate and JUST graduate) using the credit-weighted average formula documented above. Universities apply institution-specific rules for grade replacement, supplementary assessments, credit transfers, and progression decisions; always verify against your programme regulations and your registrar\'s office. Sources: GJU undergraduate grading regulation, JUST grading regulation, Scholaro Jordan grading system. For US graduate school applications, see the US GPA calculator for the 4.0 scale conversion and consult World Education Services (WES) for the canonical credential evaluation report. Last verified: 2026-05-25.

How to calculate GPA in Jordan?
How to calculate GPA in Jordan: multiply each course percentage band points by the course credit hours, sum the products across every completed course, and divide by total credit hours attempted. The formula is GPA = Sum(Grade Points x Credit Hours) / Sum(Credit Hours). Jordanian universities (University of Jordan, JUST, GJU, Yarmouk, Hashemite, Petra, Al-Balqa Applied) issue a percentage per course, then map the cumulative weighted percentage into one of six descriptor bands: Mumtaz (84 plus), Jayyid Jiddan (76 to 83.99), Jayyid (68 to 75.99), Maqbul (60 to 67.99), Marginal Pass (50 to 59.99), and Rasib (below 50). The undergraduate minimum pass is 50 percent at most universities; the graduate minimum is 70 percent at JUST.
What is the difference between the UoJ, JUST and GJU grading scales?
University of Jordan and German Jordanian University use the canonical undergraduate scale: Excellent at 84 to 100, Very Good at 76 to 83.99, Good at 68 to 75.99, Satisfactory at 60 to 67.99, Marginal Pass at 50 to 59.99, Fail below 50. JUST applies the same undergraduate scale but enforces a stricter graduate scale for master and PhD programmes: Excellent 88 to 100, Very Good 80 to 87.99, Good 75 to 79.99, Pass 70 to 74.99, Fail below 70. Switch the calculator above to Graduate mode if you are a postgraduate student at JUST. Yarmouk, Hashemite, Mu'tah, Al-Balqa Applied, Petra and Al Hussein bin Talal follow the UoJ undergraduate cutoffs.
How to calculate my uni GPA out of 100 in Jordan?
Jordanian transcripts report each course on the 0 to 100 percentage scale. To calculate your uni GPA out of 100, multiply each course percentage by its credit hours, sum the weighted percentages, and divide by total credit hours. The result is your weighted percentage average. The calculator above displays this number alongside the 4.0 GPA equivalent and the Arabic descriptor band. For applications that require a single GPA number on the 4.0 scale (US graduate schools, Fulbright, Chevening), map your weighted percentage average to the 4.0 band: 84 plus equals 4.0, 76 to 83.99 equals 3.5, 68 to 75.99 equals 2.5, 60 to 67.99 equals 2.0.
What is the pass mark at Jordanian universities?
The undergraduate pass mark at most Jordanian universities is 50 percent per individual course, though many programmes require a cumulative weighted average of 60 percent (Satisfactory / Maqbul) to graduate. Engineering at UoJ and JUST typically requires a Good (68 percent and above) cumulative average for major-coded courses to remain in good standing. Graduate programmes at JUST require 70 percent (Maqbul) as the minimum passing grade on any course; a cumulative GPA equivalent of 3.0 or above is required to remain in the master's programme. Failing a course (Rasib, below 50 percent at undergraduate level or below 70 percent at graduate level) typically requires a retake and counts the failing attempt toward total credit hours attempted on most Jordanian transcripts.
How do I convert my Jordanian percentage GPA to a US 4.0 GPA for credential evaluation?
For US graduate school applications and WES (World Education Services) credential evaluation, the standard conversion from a Jordanian undergraduate percentage to the US 4.0 GPA is: 84 to 100 percent equals 4.0 (Mumtaz / A), 76 to 83.99 percent equals 3.5 (Jayyid Jiddan / B plus to A minus), 68 to 75.99 percent equals 2.5 (Jayyid / B minus to C plus), 60 to 67.99 percent equals 2.0 (Maqbul / C), 50 to 59.99 percent equals 1.0 to 1.7 (Marginal Pass / D), and below 50 percent equals 0.0 (Rasib / F). The calculator above produces this conversion automatically on the result panel. For a binding US transcript, order a course-by-course WES ICAP report (roughly USD 200 to 220 in 2026); Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) and Scholaro are accepted alternatives at most US universities.
What GPA do I need for King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Foundation scholarships?
The King Abdullah II Fund for Development and the Crown Prince Foundation scholarships are the two largest merit-based Jordanian programmes for graduate study abroad. Both typically expect a cumulative undergraduate GPA equivalent to Very Good (Jayyid Jiddan, 76 percent and above, roughly 3.3 on the 4.0 scale) at minimum, with competitive applicants in the Excellent (Mumtaz, 84 plus) band. Fulbright Jordan, administered through AMIDEAST Amman, requires a strong academic record (typically 3.0 GPA equivalent and above) plus IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80. The Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST) graduate grants set a 3.0 minimum for in-Jordan postgraduate study. The Islamic Development Bank merit scholarship and DAAD Jordan use similar 3.0 to 3.3 floors.
How to calculate cumulative GPA across years and semesters at a Jordanian university?
Cumulative GPA at a Jordanian university covers every completed course on your transcript since enrollment, not just the current semester. List every course with its credit hours and final percentage, sum the credit-weighted quality points, and divide by total credit hours attempted. UoJ, JUST, GJU and Yarmouk show a running cumulative percentage and 4.0 GPA after each semester on the student portal; this calculator reproduces that math for any combination of courses you enter above. Failed courses count toward total credit hours attempted in most Jordanian policies; check your registrar's grade-replacement rule before entering retaken courses. To roll a per-semester GPA into a cumulative GPA, multiply each semester GPA by its credit-hour load, sum the weighted values, and divide by total credits across all semesters.