How grading works at SUTD
SUTD uses a 5-point grading system, with grade points running from F (0.00) up to A+ (5.30). Unlike some universities where the top letter grades share one value, SUTD's A+ carries a real premium over a plain A: A+ is worth 5.30, a full 0.30 above the 5.00 given to an A.
Each letter grade also carries a printed performance description, from "Exceptional performance" (A+) down through "Good performance" (B-) and "Fairly good performance" (C+) to "Fail" (F). See the Grade Scale Reference above for the full grade-to-point mapping.
Source: SUTD Singapore Universities Student Exchange Programme (SUSEP) Inbound Guide, Credit & Grading System annex — verified Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) use?
Where does this SUTD grade scale come from?
Does an A+ give you more GPA points than an A at SUTD?
Yes. SUTD's own grading table gives A+ a grade point of 5.30, above the 5.00 given to a plain A — a genuine 0.30-point premium, not a tie. SUTD describes A+ as "Exceptional performance" and A as "Excellent performance."
Source: SUTD Singapore Universities Student Exchange Programme (SUSEP) Inbound Guide, Credit & Grading System annex — verified Aug 2026
What's the lowest passing grade at SUTD?
SUTD's grading table lists D (1.00) as its lowest passing grade, described as "minimally acceptable performance with much improvement needed." Below that, F (0.00) is a fail. D+ (1.50) sits one step above D, described as needing "improvement."
Source: SUTD Singapore Universities Student Exchange Programme (SUSEP) Inbound Guide, Credit & Grading System annex — verified Aug 2026