Grades are awarded in whole numbers, or whole and half numbers, from 0-10.
The main grade is the weighted average of all final grades and it is calculated to two decimal points. Grades on the scale of:
- 9.00 to 10.00 are First Class with Distinction
- 7.25-8.99 are First Class
- 6.00-7.24 are Second Class
- 5.00-5.99 are Third Class
A student is not considered to have passed a course unless the grade is 5.0.
In accordance with the Regulation for the University of Iceland, no. 569/2009, faculties may allow exceptions in individual exams, examination parts, or examination categories, which may require a higher or lower minimum grade. Such exceptions must be stipulated in the regulations applying to the respective faculty.
Special faculty provisions for minimum grades higher or lower than 5.0 in specific examinations, examination parts, or examination categories are valid only for students of the respective faculty.
Students access their grades through the Ugla intranet, under My Ugla → My courses.
Students can request printed, standardised academic transcripts from the University Centre Service Desk and the Student Registration.
Further information regarding assessment, grading and examinations can be found in individual school and faculty chapters in the Course Catalogue.