Grading system
Higher education institutions in Russia, including the Lomonosov Moscow State University, use 4 grades in assessing academic achievements of its graduates.
Highest mark – 5
Lowest mark – 2
|
Grade |
Mark |
Grade boundary |
Description |
|
Excellent (Отлично) |
5 |
85% - 100% |
The student showed deep comprehension of the subject. |
|
Good (Хорошо) |
4 |
65% - 85% |
The student showed good comprehension of the subject. |
|
Satisfactory (Удовлетворительно) |
3 |
40% - 65% |
The student showed adequate comprehension of the subject. |
|
Non-satisfactory (Неудовлетворительно) |
2 |
< 40% |
The student failed to show sufficient comprehension. Students with non-satisfactory grade are permitted to sit the examination once again. No diploma is given to the student with a non-satisfactory grade in any of the subjects taken. |
|
Passed (Зачет) |
none |
40% - 65% |
No examination on the subject. The student has fully met the course requirements. |