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All of Sunway University’s academic programmes adhere to high international compliance standards. The University maintained its Tier 5 “excellent” rating in the 2017 Malaysian Rating for University and University College Excellence (SETARA-2017), a certification of quality it has held since 2009. Sunway has also been ranked among the top 2.5% of institutions in Asia in the 2018 edition of the QS World University Rankings for Asia, following the highest distinction in the recent QS Stars University Ratings for teaching, employability and facilities.
These ratings affirm Sunway’s core strengths of top quality academic staff, distinction in teaching and research, as well as state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure that are conducive for learning within an outstanding campus environment. The University’s innovative teaching methods provide students with ample opportunities to advance and apply their knowledge, while its focus on high impact research gives students the opportunity to learn and work with the very best.
Sunway University connects with industry leaders at every level to ensure the relevance of its programmes and curriculum. Students work on real projects and in areas of applied research, which provides them with valuable insights and makes them work-ready.
The diverse international community of academic staff and students on campus adds to the rich academic environment which helps nurture students to be globally minded professionals.
Sunway University aims to make a real impact in the world, and places enormous emphasis on the development of its research profile. With able support from the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, Sunway University invests heavily in upgrading its research infrastructure, and recruiting academics with strong research profiles and a proven track-record of publication in leading journals. The University has also commissioned brand new, state-of-the-art laboratories and other facilities to facilitate this enhancement. Thus, international students at Sunway have the benefit of working in a highly vibrant and conducive research environment.
Already, Sunway University’s ground-breaking, innovative research is beginning to make its impact felt around the world. From work on anticancer drugs inspired by crocodiles to the digital preservation of cultural heritage; and from crystal engineering to understanding social behaviour across species, Sunway’s research efforts are already contributing in various ways to the betterment of the world.
There are a total of nine research centres that support Sunway University’s research agenda, all of which are contained within three schools – the School of Arts, the School of Science and Technology and the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, which houses the Sunway Institute for Healthcare Development. Research areas span a wide range of topics, from Crystalline Materials and Radiation Sciences to Sustainable Development.
International students applying for undergraduate study at Sunway must have qualifications equivalent to the Malaysian Higher School Certificate known as Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM). The methods used by the University to determine the overall grade of several pre-university qualifications are as follows:
The A-Level is a secondary school leaving qualification in the United Kingdom (UK) and commonly offered as an international qualification outside the UK. Students’ best three grades achieved in their A-Level qualification would be assigned specific points and summated to arrive at a score that would be considered for admission.
If students’ total points on the International Baccalaureate, excluding bonus points, exceed the stated requirements, they would then qualify for admission. Students also need to present proof of successful completion of a diploma.
For admission to a graduate study programme at Sunway, international students should have completed a relevant bachelor’s or honours degree, as appropriate, with the required grade point average. Students whose first language is not English must also provide proof of proficiency in the English language, with an IELTS score of at least 6.0 or an equivalent score on the TOEFL. In some cases, a portfolio or any other proof of further work done may also be required.
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Sunway University offers students a host of facilities to enhance their time on campus. The sprawling 22-acre campus, located on prime land in Sunway City, Petaling Jaya, is fully equipped with academic, hostel and sports facilities.
The main campus has Wi-Fi available 24-hours per day throughout the university building, including in classrooms, lecture halls, the cafeteria, the library, the concourse and open areas that are beneficial for eLearning and working on course assignments.
Other, more advanced benefits of the high-quality bandwidth include direct linkage into international Educational Research networks in the UK, Australia and Singapore, and enhanced delivery of multimedia content. Student Wi-Fi access accounts also provide access to facilities like scanning, photocopying and printing.
Sunway University’s ISO 9001:2008 certified library is among the largest of its kind for private educational institutions in Malaysia. The library is equipped with technology for the 21st century, and provides easy access to international databases and thousands of e-journals.
Its spacious 72,000 square feet of floor space also houses a variety of learning spaces including a Viewing Zone, Training Rooms, Conference Room, and IT facilities.
There are four specialised computer learning laboratories on campus with more than 100 units of public PCs open for students’ usage. Wi-Fi access is also available through the library area.
Academics apart, Sunway boasts enviable infrastructure to support cultural, leisure and recreational pursuits of students. From athletics and tennis to judo and frisbee, students have a range of options open to them, and numerous sports clubs to help them further pursue their sporting interests.
Sunway University is committed to providing access to higher education for deserving students through merit-based scholarships and bursaries.
The Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, established in March 2010 and named after the Chairman of Sunway Group has, as of 2017, awarded more than RM330 million in scholarships to thousands of deserving students in various fields of study.
Through the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, Sunway College has continuously disbursed scholarships and education funds to deserving students through scholarships/awards. The University offers a whole host of scholarships and bursaries, and the primary among them are listed below:
International students can contact staff and counsellors in the Student LIFE Centre to know which scholarships they are eligible for, and for more information on how to apply for them.
There is also the Jeffrey Cheah Scholastic Award, awarded to students who achieve outstanding results in their individual academic programme at the end of their course.
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"Friendly, helpful and supportive lecturers" Warren Christopher Studied BSc (Hons) Marketing
Dixon, Malaysia
Sunway has been renovating and upgrading the facilities for the past few years to stay relevant in the education industry and provide all the student with best in class study experience. Cut the long story short, Sunway provides student with conducive study environment, friendly lecturer and helpful admin staff. I'm
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Sunway University provided one of the best City Campus facilities as there is life balance between study, sports, leisure. Studying was challenging yet it was fun for me as i get to the a lot of assignments such as preparing business proposals, product presentation, marketing research. By end of the day, I am glad
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