PrivateQS World #410 (2025)

Sunway University

Award-winning private university in Malaysia's premier education hub.

Bandar Sunway, SelangorEst. 2004Official website

About

Type

Private

Founded

2004

Location

Bandar Sunway, Selangor

Website

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Sunway University is a leading private institution located within the integrated Sunway City township in Bandar Sunway, Selangor. It is known for business, hospitality, performing arts, and science programs.

The university benefits from proximity to Sunway Pyramid, medical centres, and corporate offices, providing students with internship and employment opportunities.

Sunway's partnerships with Lancaster University (UK) and other institutions offer dual-award and transfer pathways for international students.

Academics

Study levels

FoundationDiplomaDegreeMaster'sPhD

Faculties & schools

School of Business
School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
School of Medical and Life Sciences
School of Engineering and Technology
School of Arts
Centre for American Education
Sunway University Business School

Popular programs

ProgramLevel
Bachelor of Business Analytics (Hons)Bachelor's
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Actuarial StudiesBachelor's
Bachelor of Culinary Management (Hons)Bachelor's
Bachelor of Performing Arts (Hons)Bachelor's
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Computer ScienceBachelor's

Research centres

Sunway Centre for Astrophysics Research

Astronomy and astrophysics research with global collaborations.

Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia

Policy research on ASEAN economics and governance.

Centre for Sunway University Research Excellence

Institutional research coordination and grants.

Campuses

Sunway Campus

5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor

Admissions

Intakes

JanuaryAprilAugust

General requirements

  • UEC, A-Levels, STPM, foundation, or diploma with required grades
  • Audition for performing arts programs
  • Minimum CGPA 2.5–3.0 depending on program

English requirements

  • IELTS: 5.5–6.0 for degree programs
  • TOEFL iBT: 46–60
  • Sunway Intensive English Programme for conditional admission

Requirements vary by program — confirm with ARNE counselors.

Required documents

  • Application form
  • Academic certificates and transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency results
  • Portfolio (arts and design)

Tuition fees (estimate)

Estimated international tuition: RM 30,000–50,000/year for undergraduate programs. Lancaster dual-degree programs may have additional fees.

International students

Sunway University offers a safe, self-contained campus environment within Sunway City, popular with international students for its location and industry connections.

Support services

  • International Office and student welfare
  • Sunway Monash Residence and off-campus housing
  • Student life and clubs
  • Internship and career placement
  • Health and counselling services

Visa & EMGS

Sunway coordinates EMGS student pass processing for enrolled international students through its international admissions team.

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