Academic information

Academic calendar

The approximate dates in a typical year are:

  • Fall term: September 15 - January 31
  • Spring Term: February 1 - June 30

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Description of the institutional grading system

The University of  Namur uses a grading scale from 0 (minimum) to 20 (maximum). The Namur grading system includes a ‘low pass’ grade. The final decision whether a student fails or passes, is taken on the basis of his/her overall score. Thus, it is possible for a student who has obtained  8 or 9 out of 20 for one individual module to pass overall.

ECTS GRADE

% of successful students normally achieving the grade

Definition

A

10

EXCELLENT – outstanding performance with only minor errors

B

25

VERY GOOD – above the average standard but with some errors

C

30

GOOD – generally sound work but with a number of notable errors

D

25

SATISFACTORY – fair with significant shortcomings

E

10

SUFFICIENT – performance meets minimum criteria

 

100%

 

Fx

FAIL – some more work required before the credit can be awarded

F

 

FAIL – considerable further work is required

Grading distribution at the University of Namur

Institutional grade

Grading percentage

Added percentage

ECTS Grade

20 0,10 0,10 A
19 1,69 1,78 A
18 4,62 6,41 A
17 8,92 15,33 B
16 15,43 30,76 B
15 17,78 48,53 C
14 17,14 65,67 C
13 14,03 79,71 D
12 9,63 89,34 D
11 5,79 95,13 E
10 4,87 100,00 E
8-9 - - FX
<7 - - F

ECTS Credits: 1 full academic year = 60 credits; 1 semester = 30 credits.