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Universities in Malaysia

HELP University

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International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

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INTI International University

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Management and Science University (MSU)

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Monash University Malaysia

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Multimedia University (MMU)

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Sunway University

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Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak

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Taylor's University

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UCSI University

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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

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Universiti Malaya (UM)

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Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)

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Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)

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Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

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Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)

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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

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Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)

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Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)

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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

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Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)

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Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)

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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

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Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

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Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

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Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

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Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

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Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

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Grading intelligence

Grading systems used at Malaysia universities

26 universities use a percentage-based scale
Scale range
0.0–4.0
Top grade
A+ = 4.0

e.g. HELP University· International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)· INTI International University

3 universities use a letter-grade scale
Scale range
0.0–4.0
Top grade
A = 4.0

e.g. Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)· Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)· Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Each Malaysia university stores its own grading scheme — including any plus/minus subdivisions, custom cut-offs, and scale maxima — so you don’t need to convert your CGPA manually. Pick your university and the calculator applies the correct conversion automatically.

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These 29 calculators have had their grading scheme checked against the university’s own published policy — the table the calculator applies is the table the institution prints:

Malaysia GPA Calculator FAQs

Common questions students from Malaysia ask about calculating their CGPA with GPAWise.

Which grading scale do Malaysia universities use?
Across the 29 universities we list in Malaysia, 26 universities use a percentage-based scale (0.0–4.0) and 3 universities use a letter-grade scale (0.0–4.0). Each sets its own cut-offs, so your CGPA reflects your specific institution rather than a generic conversion. Examples in our listing include HELP University, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), and INTI International University.
What is considered a good CGPA at Malaysia universities?
On Malaysia's most common 4-point scale, a CGPA of about 3.0 is generally considered good and 3.5 or above excellent; many graduate programs look for at least 3.0. Because each university sets its own cut-offs, treat these as planning figures — your registrar may round or weight credits differently.
Is GPAWise free for students in Malaysia?
Yes — GPAWise is completely free for students in Malaysia, with no signup, no email, and no ads. Your CGPA inputs stay in your browser, scoped to this site, for 60 days from your last visit — they're never sent to a server unless you choose to submit feedback.
How accurate is the CGPA calculation for Malaysia institutions?
For the courses and credits you enter, the calculator applies each Malaysia university's official grading scheme so the result matches your transcript. Malaysia uses the 4.00 scale that each university sets independently, and differences usually come from special credits (audit, withdraw, transfer) or rounding rules your registrar may apply differently.
Can I see what GPA I need next semester to hit a target?
Yes — every per-university page on GPAWise has a Target CGPA calculator (linked from the regular calculator's result card) that tells you the average GPA you'd need across your remaining credits to reach a goal. It uses the same institution-specific grading scheme.