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.