The University for Development Studies (UDS) has its own grading and GPA calculation methods to help students understand their academic performance.
About the University for Development Studies
The University for Development Studies (UDS) is located in the Northern Region of Ghana and was established by the government in 1992.
Its creation aimed to accelerate development in Ghana’s former three northern regions: Northern, Upper East, and Upper West.
Over the years, UDS has gained significant recognition and is considered one of the top universities in Ghana.
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UDS Grading System
The UDS grading system, as of the 2023/2024 academic year, uses Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) to evaluate students’ academic performance.
Marks, Grades, Credit Value, and Interpretation
| Marks | Grades | Credit Value | Interpretation |
| 80-100 | A | 4.0 | Excellent |
| 75-79 | B+ | 3.5 | Very Good |
| 70-74 | B | 3.0 | Good |
| 65-69 | C+ | 2.5 | Very Fair |
| 60-64 | C | 2.0 | Fair |
| 55-59 | D+ | 1.5 | Satisfactory |
| 50-54 | D | 1.0 | Barely Satisfactory |
| 0-49 | E | 0.0 | Unsatisfactory |
| – | X | – | Absent |
In UDS, grades from A to D are considered pass grades, while grade E is a failure.
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UDS Degree Classification
Diploma Program CGPA Classification
- CGPA of 3.5-4.0 is Distinction
- CGPA of 2.5-3.49 is Credit
- CGPA of 1.0-2.49 is Pass
- CGPA less than 1.0 is Fail
Bachelor’s Program CGPA Classification
- First Class: CGPA between 3.5 – 4.00
- Second Class (Upper Division): CGPA between 3.0 – 3.49
- Second Class (Lower Division): CGPA between 2.5 – 2.99
- Third Class: CGPA between 2.0 – 2.49
- Pass: CGPA between 1.1 – 1.99
- Fail: CGPA less than 1.0
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How to Calculate GPA at UDS
To calculate the GPA at UDS, divide the Grade Points by the Total Credit Hours.
To illustrate how to calculate GPA at UDS, let’s use an example.
Suppose a student took three courses in a semester:
- Course 1: Earned a ‘B’ (3.0 Grade Points), 3 Credit Hours
- Course 2: Earned an ‘A’ (4.0 Grade Points), 4 Credit Hours
- Course 3: Earned a ‘C’ (2.0 Grade Points), 2 Credit Hours
1. Calculate Total Grade Points:
- Course 1: 3.0 Grade Points/Credit Hour * 3 Credit Hours = 9.0 Grade Points
- Course 2: 4.0 Grade Points/Credit Hour * 4 Credit Hours = 16.0 Grade Points
- Course 3: 2.0 Grade Points/Credit Hour * 2 Credit Hours = 4.0 Grade Points
- Total Grade Points = 9.0 + 16.0 + 4.0 = 29.0 Grade Points
2. Calculate Total Credit Hours:
- Total Credit Hours = 3 + 4 + 2 = 9 Credit Hours
3. Calculate GPA:
- GPA = Total Grade Points / Total Credit Hours = 29.0 / 9 = 3.22 (approximately)
- Therefore, the student’s GPA for that semester is approximately 3.22.
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