UNIZIK Grading System: Grades, GPA, CGPA and Degree Classes Explained
UNIZIK grading explained from the school's own regulations: grade points, how to work out your GPA and CGPA, and the degree classes.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University publishes its grading rules in its General and Academic Regulations. This post puts them in plain language, with a worked example, so you can see exactly where you stand.
The UNIZIK grading scale
| Score | Grade | Grade point |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 100 | A | 5.00 |
| 60 to 69 | B | 4.00 |
| 50 to 59 | C | 3.00 |
| 45 to 49 | D | 2.00 |
| 40 to 44 | E | 1.00 |
| 0 to 39 | F | 0.00 |
The regulations explain that the mark you score in each course has a letter grade equivalent, and each letter grade has a numerical value called a grade point.
How to calculate your GPA
GPA = Total quality points ÷ Total credit units
Quality points for a course = grade point × credit units.
Worked example
| Course | Units | Grade | Grade point | Quality points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | 4 | B | 4 | 16 |
| Course 2 | 3 | B | 4 | 12 |
| Course 3 | 3 | C | 3 | 9 |
| Course 4 | 2 | D | 2 | 4 |
| Course 5 | 2 | A | 5 | 10 |
| Total | 14 | 51 |
GPA = 51 ÷ 14 = 3.64
How to calculate your CGPA
CGPA = Total quality points (all semesters) ÷ Total credit units (all semesters)
Add the quality points and the units from every semester so far, then divide. Do not average your GPAs. See our full guide on how to calculate GPA and CGPA in Nigerian universities, and the difference between them in GPA vs CGPA.
Degree classes at UNIZIK
According to the university's regulations:
| CGPA | Class |
|---|---|
| 4.50 to 5.00 | First Class |
| 3.50 to 4.49 | Second Class Upper |
| 2.40 to 3.49 | Second Class Lower |
| 1.50 to 2.39 | Third Class |
| 1.00 to 1.49 | Pass |
| 0.00 to 0.99 | Fail |
Tips for protecting your CGPA
- Do not underestimate 100 level. Low early grades cost more than you think.
- Register all your courses. See what to do if you forgot to register a course.
- Take continuous assessment seriously.
- Focus on high-unit courses.
- Clear carry-overs early. See how to deal with carry-overs.
- Track your CGPA each semester.
A faster way to check
Want to know where you stand without a calculator? Put your results into the MonoEd GPA tools and it works out your GPA and CGPA. Pick the UNIZIK 5-point scale from the table above.
What comes next
Grades are only the first stage. SIWES comes next, with a logbook (how to fill it, or get help from the MonoEd SIWES Logbook) and a report. After that, your final year project: have a look at the topics by department when you're ready.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the UNIZIK grading system?
A 5-point scale from A (70 to 100, 5.00 points) down to F (0 to 39, 0.00 points).
What CGPA is a First Class?
4.50 to 5.00.
What counts as a Pass or a Fail?
For degree classification, the regulations list 1.00 to 1.49 as a Pass and below 1.00 as a Fail.
How do I work out my GPA?
Multiply each course's grade point by its units, add the results, and divide by the total units for that semester.
Is UNIZIK on a 4.0 or 5.0 scale?
5.0.
Where can I read the official rules?
In the university's General and Academic Regulations, available on the UNIZIK website.
Can a carry-over lower my class of degree?
Yes. A failed course drags your CGPA down until you pass it, so clear carry-overs early.
About the Author
Mohammad-Jamiu B. Balogun, GMNSE
AI Security Researcher · Founder, MonoEd Africa
Mohammad-Jamiu is a First-Class Telecommunications Engineer and Best Graduating Student, BUK '24, and an AI security researcher. He founded MonoEd Africa to give Nigerian students AI-powered academic tools — from SIWES logbooks to final year projects. His work has reached over 10,000 students across Nigeria.
