SUTD’s grade points
| Grade | A+ | A | A- | B+ | B | B- | C+ | C | D+ | D | F |
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| Points | 5.3 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
SUTD’s CGPA is on a 5-point system: each subject’s grade point × its credits (most subjects are 12), added up and ÷ the credits of the graded subjects. Pass/fail subjects aren’t in it.
SUTD publishes the 5-point system and its classes, but not each grade’s points on its site. These are as its students give them, with an A+ above 5; check yours on SUTD’s student portal.
Questions
What CGPA is honours with highest distinction at SUTD?
4.50 and above, out of 5.00. The classes are Honours with Highest Distinction 4.50 and above, Honours with Distinction 4.00 to 4.49, Honours with Merit 3.50 to 3.99, Honours 3.00 to 3.49 and Pass 2.00 to 2.99.
How is SUTD’s CGPA calculated?
Each subject’s grade point (A+ 5.3, A 5.0, A- 4.5, B+ 4.0, B 3.5, B- 3.0, C+ 2.5, C 2.0, D+ 1.5, D 1.0 and F 0.0) × its credits, added up, ÷ the credits of your graded subjects.
Does SUTD give honours?
Yes, by CGPA: everyone who graduates with 3.00 or more gets honours, Highest Distinction from 4.50, Distinction from 4.00 and Merit from 3.50. From 2.00 to 2.99 it’s a Pass.
What grades do I need for Highest Distinction?
With a CGPA of 4.20 over 240 credits and 240 credits to come, Honours with Highest Distinction takes an average of 4.80 in them (between A- and A), and Honours with Distinction 3.80 (between B and B+). Put your own in the calculator.
Are my grades sent anywhere?
No. It’s all worked out in this page: your grades and units aren’t sent anywhere, kept or put in its address.
SUTD’s grade points and classes from its FAQ on honours, checked on 2 Nov 2026. A guide, not SUTD’s word: your own CGPA is on SUTD’s student portal.