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University of Algarve GPA Calculator

Calculate your semester GPA and updated CGPA using University of Algarve's own grading scale, credit weighting, rounding rules, and CGPA formula — not a generic Portugal average.

Formula type

Portuguese 0-20 numeric grade scale

11 grades carry points, 13 do not, and results are rounded to 2 decimal places. Verified 2026-07-21.

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University of Algarve

Portugal · Portuguese 0-20 numeric grade scale

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Enter your current CGPA and completed credits to calculate your updated CGPA. Your semester GPA is shown from your courses below.

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University of Algarve

🇵🇹 Portugal

Semester GPA: 10.00
Updated CGPA: --
Quality points: 90
GPA credits: 9

Grade Scale

Grade	Points
0	Excluded
1	Excluded
2	Excluded
3	Excluded
4	Excluded
5	Excluded
6	Excluded
7	Excluded
8	Excluded
9	Excluded
10	10.00
11	11.00
12	12.00
13	13.00
14	14.00
15	15.00
16	16.00
17	17.00
18	18.00
19	19.00
20	20.00
P	Excluded
F	Excluded
NP	Excluded

University of Algarve grading at a glance

Grading scale: Portuguese 0-20 numeric grade scale
Scale range: 0.0 to 20.0 — a higher number is a better grade
Grades that carry points: 11 grades count toward the GPA, plus 13 administrative grades that do not
Best possible grade: 20 (20.0 points)
Lowest passing grade: 10 (10.0 points) — the weakest grade that still earns credit
Semester GPA rounding: Rounded to the nearest 2 decimal places
Cumulative GPA rounding: Rounded to the nearest 2 decimal places
Credit hours per course: 0.0 to 120.0, in steps of 0.5
Pass/fail courses: Supported (P) and excluded from the GPA
Zero-credit courses: Allowed, but they do not move the GPA
Repeated courses: Needs manual review
Percentage bands published: Yes — 11 grades map to a mark range
Grading data last verified: 2026-07-21

University of Algarve grading scale

Every grade University of Algarve awards, the points it carries, and whether it counts toward the GPA or earns credit. This is the table the calculator above runs on.

University of Algarve grade points, GPA inclusion and credit rules
Grade	Meaning	Mark range	Points	GPA counted	Credit earned
0	Fail / not passed	0–0%	Excluded	No	No
1	Fail / not passed	1–1%	Excluded	No	No
2	Fail / not passed	2–2%	Excluded	No	No
3	Fail / not passed	3–3%	Excluded	No	No
4	Fail / not passed	4–4%	Excluded	No	No
5	Fail / not passed	5–5%	Excluded	No	No
6	Fail / not passed	6–6%	Excluded	No	No
7	Fail / not passed	7–7%	Excluded	No	No
8	Fail / not passed	8–8%	Excluded	No	No
9	Fail / not passed	9–9%	Excluded	No	No
10	Sufficient / pass	10–10%	10.0	Yes	Yes
11	Sufficient / pass	11–11%	11.0	Yes	Yes
12	Sufficient / pass	12–12%	12.0	Yes	Yes
13	Sufficient / pass	13–13%	13.0	Yes	Yes
14	Good / pass	14–14%	14.0	Yes	Yes
15	Good / pass	15–15%	15.0	Yes	Yes
16	Very good / pass	16–16%	16.0	Yes	Yes
17	Very good / pass	17–17%	17.0	Yes	Yes
18	Excellent / pass	18–18%	18.0	Yes	Yes
19	Excellent / pass	19–19%	19.0	Yes	Yes
20	Excellent / pass	20–20%	20.0	Yes	Yes
P	Pass / approved	—	Excluded	No	Yes
F	Fail / not passed	—	Excluded	No	No
NP	No show / not assessed	—	Excluded	No	No

How the University of Algarve GPA formula works

University of Algarve converts every graded course into quality points by multiplying the grade's point value by the course's credit hours. Your semester GPA is the total quality points divided by the total credit hours that count toward the GPA, and the result is rounded to the nearest 2 decimal places. Points run from 0.0 up to 20.0, so a higher average is a better result. The scale has no plus/minus steps, so every grade in a band is worth exactly the same number of points.

What gets left out of the average

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 3 others carry no point value at University of Algarve, so a course marked with one of them drops out of the division entirely — it changes neither the top nor the bottom of the fraction. P still earns credit toward your degree while staying out of the GPA, which is why your credit total can climb in a semester where your GPA barely moves.

How this semester rolls into your CGPA

UAlg official master/doctoral regulations state the final grade point average is on the 10-20 range of the 0-20 scale and is calculated from all curricular-unit grades, including final work where applicable, weighted by the number of ECTS credits. In practice that means your existing CGPA is turned back into quality points by multiplying it by your completed credits, this semester's quality points are added on, and the total is divided by your new credit total. Both the semester and the cumulative figures are rounded to the nearest 2 decimal places. Repeat handling is not published as a rule this calculator can apply automatically, so retaken courses need to be checked against the current catalog.

How University of Algarve compares with other Portugal universities

All 10 Portugal universities covered here — including NOVA University Lisbon, Portuguese Catholic University, University of Aveiro and 6 others — publish the same Portuguese 0-20 numeric grade scale. On the published rules this calculator uses, University of Algarve's grading is equivalent to theirs: the same point values, the same rounding, and the same repeat policy. Where they genuinely differ is in the source material behind each configuration and the caveats recorded with it, which are listed further down this page. The pass mark on this scale is 10.

A GPA only means something alongside the scale it was calculated on, which is why comparing raw numbers between institutions — even neighbouring ones — is unreliable. See the Portugal comparison table for every university covered there side by side.

Converting this GPA to a 4.0 scale

University of Algarve does not grade on the US 4.0 scale. Its scale runs to 20.0 rather than 4.0, with 11 point values in use and 10 as the lowest passing mark. There is no single correct formula for converting that into a 4.0 GPA, and GPAWorld deliberately does not publish one: every graduate school, employer and credential evaluator applies its own conversion table, and a number invented here could cost you an application. Calculate your GPA on this page using the real University of Algarve scale, then let the institution you are applying to convert it with their table.

Worked examples

Each example below is run through the same engine the calculator uses, so the numbers show University of Algarve's own rounding.

A typical graded semester

A student sitting at 14.40 after 60 completed credits takes 3 courses worth 3 credits each.

Core course3 credits × 20 (20.0 points)
Elective3 credits × 18 (18.0 points)
Lab or seminar3 credits × 16 (16.0 points)

Semester GPA 18.00 · Updated CGPA 14.87

The semester total is 162 quality points over 9 counted credits. Because the cumulative average now spans 69 credits, one semester moves it only a little — this is why a CGPA gets harder to shift the further into a degree you are.

Adding a course graded P

The same student adds a fourth 3-credit course graded P (Pass / approved).

Core course3 credits × 20 (20.0 points)
Elective3 credits × 18 (18.0 points)
Lab or seminar3 credits × 16 (16.0 points)
Pass / approved course3 credits × P (no grade points)

Semester GPA 18.00 · Updated CGPA 14.87

The semester GPA is unchanged at 18.00. P carries no grade points at University of Algarve, so the course is removed from both sides of the division — even though the credit still counts toward the degree. Students often expect a fourth course to move the average and are surprised when it does not.

What this semester does to your CGPA

A student with a 14.40 CGPA after 60 credits takes 4 courses worth 3 credits each (12 credits in total). Here is where that CGPA lands if every course comes back at the same grade — calculated with the University of Algarve scale and rounding.

Projected University of Algarve CGPA after a 12-credit semester
If every course is	Semester GPA	New CGPA	Movement
20 (20.0)	20.00	15.33	+0.93 (better)
18 (18.0)	18.00	15.00	+0.60 (better)
16 (16.0)	16.00	14.67	+0.27 (better)
14 (14.0)	14.00	14.33	−0.07 (worse)
12 (12.0)	12.00	14.00	−0.40 (worse)

Your own starting CGPA and completed credits will differ — enter them in the calculator above for your real figure.

Common mistakes when calculating your University of Algarve GPA

These are the places where the University of Algarve rules differ from what most students assume, and where a hand calculation usually goes wrong.

Counting P courses in the average
These earn credit at University of Algarve but carry no grade points, so they belong in your credit total and nowhere near the GPA division. Including them is one of the most common reasons a hand-calculated GPA comes out wrong.
Borrowing plus/minus values from another university
The University of Algarve table has no plus or minus steps — every grade in a band is worth the same points. Intermediate values like 3.3 or 3.7 do not exist on this scale.
Averaging the grades instead of weighting them
A course worth twice the credits moves your GPA twice as much. Adding up your grade points and dividing by the number of courses ignores that weighting and is almost always wrong.
Expecting a 0-credit course to move the number
University of Algarve allows them, but with no credit hours they contribute nothing to either side of the division.
Handling a retake by guesswork
Repeat handling is not published as a rule this calculator can apply automatically, so retaken courses need to be checked against the current catalog. Check the current catalog before assuming an old grade has left your record.

University of Algarve GPA — frequently asked questions

What is a passing grade at University of Algarve?

10 (10.0 points) is the weakest grade in the University of Algarve table that still earns credit. Anything below it is counted in your GPA but earns no credit toward the degree. Individual programmes can set a higher minimum for courses in your major, so check your programme handbook as well.

What is the best GPA you can get at University of Algarve?

20.0 on the Portuguese 0-20 numeric grade scale, which you reach by earning 20 (20.0 points) in every course that counts toward the GPA.

Does University of Algarve round GPA up?

The cumulative average is rounded to the nearest 2 decimal places, and the semester average is rounded to the nearest 2 decimal places. That is ordinary rounding, so a result sitting exactly half a step along goes up.

Is this a generic Portugal GPA formula?

No. This page is generated from the grading configuration for University of Algarve alone — its 11 point values, its standard rounding, and its own rules for pass/fail and repeated courses. Other universities in Portugal routinely use different point values or a different scale entirely, so the same grades can produce a different GPA elsewhere.

Do pass/fail courses affect my GPA?

No. P earns credit at University of Algarve without carrying grade points, so it is excluded from the GPA division entirely. Your completed-credit total goes up while the average stays where it was.

Which grades are excluded from the University of Algarve GPA?

0 (Fail / not passed), 1 (Fail / not passed), 2 (Fail / not passed), 3 (Fail / not passed), 4 (Fail / not passed), 5 (Fail / not passed), 6 (Fail / not passed), 7 (Fail / not passed), 8 (Fail / not passed), 9 (Fail / not passed), P (Pass / approved), F (Fail / not passed), and NP (No show / not assessed) carry no grade points and are left out of the average. Of those, P still earn credit toward the degree.

What happens to my GPA if I repeat a course?

Repeat handling is not published as a rule this calculator can apply automatically, so retaken courses need to be checked against the current catalog.

How much does one semester change my cumulative GPA?

Your CGPA is weighted by every credit you have already completed, so a single semester moves it less the further along you are. Fifteen credits added to sixty already completed is a fifth of your record; the same fifteen added to a hundred and twenty is an eighth of it. Use the calculator at the top of this page with your real completed-credit total rather than estimating the movement.

What percentage is a 20 at University of Algarve?

20 covers 20–20% and is worth 20.0 grade points. The full percentage-to-grade table for all 11 graded bands is published on this page.

Is this calculator official?

No. GPAWorld is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Algarve. The grading data on this page was taken from University of Algarve - Master and Doctoral Degree Course Regulations, University of Algarve - Study programme self-evaluation example, and University of Algarve - Course unit sheets example and last verified on 2026-07-21; every source is linked on this page so you can check it yourself. Your registrar's record is always the authority.

Notes on this university's data

Judgement calls and caveats recorded when this grading configuration was built from the official sources. They are published so you can see exactly what the calculator assumes.

University of Algarve has its own official grading information and is not treated as a generic Portugal formula.
UAlg official regulations provide the ECTS-weighted final grade point average rule.
Final programme averages may round to a whole number; this config keeps app GPA output to two decimals.
Failed numeric grades below 10 are excluded because the official degree-average sources calculate final averages from passed curricular units / credits obtained for the degree.
Retake/repeated-course handling is manual-review because the official sources used here do not provide a complete machine-calculable replacement rule.
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