Article (28): Calculation of the Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)


  • Course points achieved by the student are calculated as the number of Credit Hours of this course multiplied by the course grade points according to Table 4 in Article (25).
  • In any semester, the total points earned by the student are calculated as equal to the sum of the courses points the student earned in this semester.
  • The Cumulative GPA at the end of any semester is calculated as the total points achieved by the student in all courses studied divided by the total number of Credit Hours of these courses, taking into consideration the rules relevant to the repeated and improved courses.

Cumulative GPA= CoursesGrade Points* Credit HoursCoursesCredit Hours

  • The Semester GPA is calculated as the total points achieved by the student in his courses of this semester divided by the total number of Credit Hours of these courses.
  • The Graduation Cumulative GPA is the Cumulative GPA at Graduation, after fulfilling all the graduation requirements. The student cannot get the degree unless he achieves at least a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
  • The ranking of the graduate is determined based on the Graduation Cumulative GPA. In case of equal Graduation Cumulative GPA between two or more students, the ranking will be based on their total accumulative marks, taking into consideration the rules relevant to the repeated and improved courses.
  • The student's Transcript should include all registered courses during the study duration, including these he failed, withdrew from, or improved.

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