Exchange & Study Abroad
Office of International Affairs, Seoul Campus

Information about grading scale and credits system for credit transfer of exchange students

Kyung Hee University Grading Scale
Grading is based on attendance, class discussion, homework, and examinations, out of a total of 100 points. Kyung Hee University regulations require a minimum of 70% attendance to receive academic credit. The Pass/Fail option may be taken upon request.

Score	Grade	Score	Grade	Score	Grade
93-100	A+	73-76	C+	0-56	F
90-92	A0	70-72	C0
85-89	A-	67-69	C-
83-86	B+	63-66	D+
80-82	B0	60-62	D0
77-79	B-	57-59	D-

Comparison of Credits

	Kyung Hee University Credits	ECTS
1 full academic year	30~36 Credits	60 ECTS
1 semester	15~18 credits	30 ECTS
Duration (1 Sem.)	16 weeks	14~15 weeks teaching

• 1 course = 3 credits (in general) = 45 hours of lecture
  (3 hours of lecture per a week * 15 weeks = 45 hours of lecture hours for one semester)

Sample course combination for exchange students

1. Intensive Korean Language Program only (from 09:00 to 13:00 everyday from Monday to Friday)
   Students can take part in Korean language program at the Institute of International Education
2. Intensive Korean Language Program + 1 or 2 regular academic courses taught in English
3. 3 ~ 5 regular academic courses taught in English
   2 ~ 3 major courses and 1 ~ 2 physical education or language courses (german, spanish, russian, japanese, chinese...)