Spanish university entrance grade calculator (PAU)
Work out your access grade (out of 10) and admission grade (out of 14) to see whether you reach the cut-off mark for your degree in Spain.
Spanish university entrance grade (PAU): what it is and how it works
Spain’s university entrance exam (PAU), also called EBAU or EvAU in some regions, determines the grade with which you can enter a university degree. The access grade weights the Bachillerato average at 60 % and the general phase (compulsory exams) at 40 %. To pass, you need at least 4 in the general phase and an access grade of 5.
For degrees with a cut-off mark, what counts is the admission grade, up to 14 points: the access grade plus your two best passed subjects (5 or more) multiplied by their weighting, 0.1 or 0.2 depending on the degree. Each university publishes the weightings for its programmes.
How to use it
- Enter your Bachillerato average and the general phase grade.
- Add up to two weighted subjects with their weighting (0.1 or 0.2).
- See your access grade and your admission grade out of 14.
Access = 0.6 × Bachillerato + 0.4 × general phase · Admission = access + a × S1 + b × S2Worked example
With an 8 Bachillerato average and 7.5 in the general phase, the access grade is 7.8. With 8.5 in a subject weighted 0.2 and 7 in one weighted 0.1, the admission grade is 7.8 + 1.7 + 0.7 = 10.2.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to pass the PAU?
At least 4 in the general phase and an access grade (60 % Bachillerato + 40 % PAU) of 5 or more.
What is a subject weighting?
The coefficient (0.1 or 0.2) applied to a subject grade depending on its relevance to the degree you want.
How many subjects count?
The two that add the most points, as long as they are passed with 5 or more.
How long is the grade valid?
The access grade does not expire. Specific-phase subject grades are usually valid for two academic years.