Sunway University is one of Malaysia's best-known private universities, located in Petaling Jaya near Kuala Lumpur, at the center of the modern Sunway City education district. Founded in 1987, it has around 9,000 students today.
The university is known for strong programs in business, finance, media and medicine, as well as partnerships with foreign universities that open up international degrees and exchange programs for students.
Sunway University in brief:
Sunway's campus is in the well-appointed Sunway City district with extensive facilities: academic buildings, labs, a library, sports venues and residences. Shopping centers, parks and transit hubs are nearby.
Main fields of study:
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Admission is based on your diploma and an IELTS/TOEFL certificate. Programs with international degrees from partner universities are available.
Admission to Sunway University takes six months or more; here are the key stages:
Exact requirements depend on the program — we'll help you prepare.
Tuition at Sunway University starts at approximately $9,660 per year (full price, before discounts).
During a consultation we'll point out available scholarships and options with partner-university degrees.
Costs in Malaysia: noticeably cheaper than the UK or Australia.
Housing, insurance, visa fees and flights must be budgeted separately from tuition.
The university has residences in Sunway City, next to the campus.
Upon arrival, the first tasks are registration, a bank account and a transport card — every student gets our step-by-step checklist.
After graduation. The right to stay and work after graduation is set by the visa rules of Malaysia — they change, so we check the current options individually.
Sunway University is strongest in media, finance and medicine. Use the career service, job fairs and internships from your first semesters: practical experience matters most for a first job.
Another path is a master’s degree: with a bachelor’s from Malaysia you can apply to programs and scholarships worldwide.
In Petaling Jaya near Kuala Lumpur, in the Sunway City education district.
Yes, Sunway has partnerships with foreign universities and programs awarding their degrees.
Most often via a university Foundation year (about one year), after which you enter the bachelor's program without a second admission round. Some private programs accept the school certificate directly.
Country benchmark for Malaysia: studying is noticeably cheaper than in the UK or Australia. Exact amounts by university are on our pages and during a consultation.
Ideally 9–12 months before the start of studies: some deadlines close six months in advance, and scholarship competitions even earlier.
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Other universities — studying in Malaysia: Asia Pacific University (APU). All options are on the page studying in Malaysia.
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