Reviewed by IAUK Academic Advisory Team (British Council–trained consultants)
UK universities classify results into degree classes, not GPA:
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UK Degree Classification
|
Equivalent Percentage
|
Typical Pakistani CGPA
|
|---|---|---|
|
First Class Honours
|
70% and above
|
3.7 – 4.0
|
|
Upper Second Class (2:1)
|
60–69%
|
3.3 – 3.6
|
|
Lower Second Class (2:2)
|
50–59%
|
2.8 – 3.2
|
|
Third Class
|
40–49%
|
2.3 – 2.7
|
Planning to study in the UK but not sure how your CGPA to Percentage for UK Universities is evaluated? UK universities use degree classifications (First Class, 2:1, 2:2) instead of CGPA.
Use the standard HEC-based formula or calculate instantly using IAUK’s tool: CGPA to Percentage Calculator for Pakistani Students .
Example:
A student with 3.45 CGPA from Punjab University
→ (3.45 ÷ 4) × 100 = 86.25% → Equivalent to First Class Honours in the UK.
|
UK University Tier
|
Typical Requirement
|
Pakistani CGPA
|
|---|---|---|
|
Top Russell Group
|
First / High 2:1
|
3.6 – 3.8+
|
|
Mid-tier Universities
|
2:1
|
3.3 – 3.5
|
|
Foundation / Pathway
|
2:2
|
2.7 – 3.0
|
Many universities accept lower CGPA if you have a strong SOP, relevant experience, and a suitable course match. IAUK advisers assess this case-by-case.
WES (World Education Services) evaluates Pakistani credentials into an internationally recognized GPA report. It compares your HEC-attested transcript with global standards and can improve clarity for admissions teams.
|
Feature
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WES
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HEC Formula
|
|---|---|---|
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Official evaluation
|
✅ Yes
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❌ No
|
|
Global acceptance
|
✅ Yes
|
✅ Limited
|
|
Processing time
|
2–3 weeks
|
Instant
|
|
Best for UK
|
✅ Yes
|
Pre-check only
|
💡 IAUK consultants assist with WES / NARIC-style documentation when required.
|
University
|
Requirement
|
Pakistani CGPA
|
|---|---|---|
|
University of Glasgow
|
60%+ in 4-year degree
|
3.3+ CGPA
|
|
University of Manchester
|
65%+ overall
|
3.4+ CGPA
|
|
University of Nottingham
|
First Class (70%)
|
3.7+ CGPA
|
|
University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)
|
55%+
|
3.0+ CGPA
|
|
BPP University (IAUK Partner)
|
60%+ or 3.3 CGPA
|
✅ Direct Entry
|
Through IAUK’s UK partnerships (BPP University, LJMU, Bangor, Hartpury), your application evaluation becomes smoother — often without third-party evaluation.
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Scholarship committees in the UK assess academic merit mainly through percentages:
|
Scholarship Name
|
Required Percentage / CGPA
|
|---|---|
|
Chevening Scholarship
|
70%+ / 3.5 CGPA
|
|
Commonwealth Shared
|
65%+ / 3.3 CGPA
|
|
GREAT Scholarship
|
70%+ / 3.6 CGPA
|
|
University Merit Awards
|
60–70% / 3.3–3.5 CGPA
|
Yes, for foundation or pathway programs. Direct Master’s usually requires 3.0+ CGPA.
Both are accepted. Universities internally convert Pakistani CGPA into UK equivalence.
No. Only some universities request it. IAUK confirms this before applying.
Yes, through pathway programs, suitable university options, and strong profile support.
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