Sunway University

Introduction About Sunway University Malaysia

As one of Malaysia’s leading and internationally recognized private universities, Sunway University is positioned amongst the top universities in the world by QS World University Rankings. Sunway University is ranked #601-650 in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and is the #1 non-government-linked university private university in Malaysia in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023.  

Sunway University has been awarded #1 in Graduate Employability among all universities in Malaysia by Talentbank Group through the National Graduate Employability Index.

The University emerged as an Overall 5 Star rated (Excellent) institution in the QS Stars University Ratings, as well as Five-Star ratings for the individual categories: teaching, facilities, employability, social responsibility, inclusiveness, academic development, internationalization, and actuarial studies.

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There are a number of research centres and institutes at the university including the Centre for Commercial Law and Justice, Centre for Higher Education Research and the Research Centre for Biomedical Physics.

The university has developed partnerships with a number of higher education institutions around the world including Western Michigan University in the US and Lancaster University in the UK. These partnerships provide students with the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or two as part of the university’s academic exchange programme.

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Sunway University Malaysia Undergraduate Fees

Sunway University Malaysia Postgraduate Fees

Application Requirements At Sunway University In Malaysia

International students applying at Sunway University must be 18 years or above at the time of admission. The university offers more than 30 undergraduate programs and over 10 postgraduate programs. Students need to select one course and check the Entry requirements before applying. General admission requirements for international students:

Application Mode – Online

Application fee - RM 700

Admission Requirements:

• Completed application form
• 2 Passport size photographs
• Passport (certified copies)
• Financial statement covering cost of living in Malaysia
• Transcripts of previously attended qualifications
• Transcripts of English language proficiency test
• Work experience, portfolio, and interview (for some courses)

English Language Proficiency Requirements 

International students need to prove English language proficiency as all the programs are taught in the English language. Institute accepts various English proficiency test scores like IELTS, TOEFL, MUET, UEC, SPM, and Sunway intensive English program (SIEP), etc. Institute also offers 10 weeks of intensive English programs to students who are not able to prove English proficiency to improve their English language skills.

Sunway University Undergraduate Admissions 

Institute offers a plethora of undergraduate programs like diplomas, certificates, bachelor’s degrees, bachelor's (honors) degrees. Popular Sunway University undergraduate programs include diploma in nursing, BSc (Hons) Psychology, BSc (Hons) in computer science, bachelor of information system (Hons), Bachelor of electronics and electrical engineering, etc. Students must have ATAR 55 or equivalent at high school level to be eligible for admissions.

Documents Required

• Transcripts of previously attended qualifications
• Transcripts of high school/diploma or equivalent
• English proficiency test scores
• Financial statement
• Passport copies
• Portfolio and interview (required for some programs)

Sunway University Postgraduate Admissions 

Institute offers some top-level postgraduate programs in full-time and part-time mode. Sunway University postgraduate programs are offered in multiple disciplines including a master of human resource management, master of Marketing, Ph.D. in Business/creative arts and Media, master in health science, MSc in computer science by research.

Graduate Entry Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 2.5 GPA (master’s degree with 3.0 GPA) from a recognized university.
• English language test scores
• Financial statement
• Passport copies
• Two letters of recommendation
• Proof of Work experience
• Interview (in case required)

Sunway University is a famous private higher education provider, ranked among top private universities in Malaysia. The institute offers a plethora of courses in multiple fields and subdomains of the same.

Accommodation & Facilities In Sunway University Malaysia

Occupying 22 acres of prime land in Sunway City, Kuala Lumpur, the city campus is fully equipped with academic, hostel and sporting facilities and is amongst the largest and most modern private institutions in Malaysia.

The campus comes complete with wireless internet connectivity (Wi-Fi) available 24-hours per day covering classrooms, lecture halls, cafeteria, library, concourse and open areas which makes it conducive for student learning, discussions, communication and project work.

The accommodation units are fully furnished. Rental in the hostel include water, electricity and WiFi/internet connections. There are three on-campus hostel facilities which are fully furnished. 

Sunway Monash Residence:

• Over 2,000 rooms available.
• 3 types of rooms available:
  • Twin rooms (share room) = RM2340 per 3 months
  • Single rooms (own room, share the unit) = RM3450 per 3 months
  • Single Ensuite rooms (own unit) = RM4950 per 3 months
• 10 minute walk to Sunway University.

Facilities:

• Half Olympic-sized swimming pool (without life guard)
• Gymnasium
• 3 badminton courts in MPH (free for residents)
• Half basketball court
• BBQ pit at pool side
• Par court for exercise
• Cafeteria
• ATM Machine

Sun-U Residence

• Space for 2000 students.
• 3 types of rooms available:
  • Twin rooms = RM2190 per 3 months
  • Single rooms = RM2940 per 3 months
  • Single Ensuite rooms
• 3 minute walk to Sunway University.

Facilities:

• 24-hour security
• Gym
• Swimming pool
• Basketball court
• Car park
• Prayer room (Surau)
• Free Wi-Fi 
• Free shuttle bus service
• Student lounge

Sun-U Apartment

• This apartment has a capacity of 1,108 students in 151 units.
• 2 types of rooms available:
  • Twin-sharing room = RM1500 per 3 months
  • Four-sharing room = RM1170 per 3 months
• 10 minutes walk away from the campus.

Facilities:

• 2 air-conditioned study rooms with internet facilities
• Visitor’s lounge
• Swimming pool
• Launderette
• Cafeteria
• Surau (prayer room for Muslims)
• Badminton courts and squash courts
• 24 hours security