Sunway University: Campus, Courses, Admissions, Fees, Scholarships and Placements

Sunway University is a private higher education provider institute in Malaysia offering incredibly high-quality education in Malaysia. By offering a great learning environment, resources, and consistent practice the institute is ranked in the top 651-700 globally by QS ranking 2022. The university offers various full-time UG and PG programs in the subdomains of Business, Engineering, Biological Science, Arts, Hospitality, Nursing, Psychology, and others.

Application portals are open for the month of January, March, April, June, August, and September depending on the level and type of program. The application process at Sunway University is online along with payment of non-refundable fees of RM 700. The tuition fee at Sunway University ranges from RM 56,000 to 75,000. The institute offers program-wise scholarships like Sunway-Icaew Global Accountant Scholarship Scheme, Sunway University Postgraduate by Research Scholarship, Sunway Music Scholarship, and others of up to 100% tuition fee waiver to best-performing students in academics looking for financial aid to study in Malaysia.

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Sunway University Rankings

As per top agencies in 2021, the ranking of Sunway University is:

1.5% in Asia by QS
#651 - 700 by QS world ranking 2022
#172 in Asian university ranking by QS
#401 – 450 in Business Management Studies globally by QS
#150 young universities globally by QS

Sunway University Highlights

College Type	Private
College Campus	Sub-Urban
No. of Campus	1
Campus Location	Bandar Sunway
Application mode	Online
Application portal	Portal
Intake Sessions	multiple intakes a year
Campus accommodation	Yes
Enrollment fee	RM 700 (non-refundable)
Mode of Programs	Full time, Online
Types of Programs	Diploma, Bachelor’s, and Master’s
Admission help	info@sunway.edu.my
Official Website	https://university.sunway.edu.my/

Sunway University Campus

Sunway University has a fully-fledged campus located in Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia. The locality is easily accessible with buses and transport facilities, restaurants, stationery shops, cafes and much more. It has academic blocks, residential blocks, a theme park, and other state-of-the-art facilities.

There are lecture and seminar halls, laboratories and training rooms, computer labs, high-speed internet connection, and science labs within the campus.
On-campus residential facility is available for students planning to stay within the university premises.
Restaurants and cafes, book shops, lagoon theme parks, Bank and ATM facilities are there around the premises.
There are also basketball & tennis courts, swimming pool, gymnasium, badminton court, volleyball court, and jogging track for the fitness freaks.
It has one of the largest private institute’s libraries in Malaysia comprising the latest library technology, international e-databases, thousands of e-journals, and other learning resources.
The library contains a huge collection of over 141,000 printed books, 180,000 e-books, 124 online e-databases, over 12,000 audio-visual items.
The library contains 115 internet-connected high-speed computers and 1,300 seats.
Individual and collaborative learning spaces, group project meeting room, instructional lab, IT facilities, and training room are equipped in the library as well.

Sunway University Accommodations

Sunway University has off-campus housing facilities for students in its three residential halls situated outside the campus at a small distance namely- Sunway Monash Residence, Sun-U Residence, and Sun-U Apartment. All the residence halls have 24 hours security, gym, convenience store, games and sports zone, transportation services, learning pods, and other necessary prerequisites.

Sunway Monash Residence is a premier living space with top-class facilities that prioritize the living environment and experience. It is best for students who want a safe, private, and home-like comfort. It has single and twin shared air-conditioned rooms with attached bathrooms and also offers an entertainment center featuring a Miniplex and Gaming Zone.
Sun-U Residence is also a premier living twin sharing room with an air-conditioned facility, 24-hour security, and host facilities. It offers twin sharing rooms.
Sun-U Apartment has a non-air-conditioned twin and four sharing rooms.

Below are the monthly rent of the residential halls:

Residential Halls	Costs(in RM)
Sunway Monash Residence	780-1150
Sun-U Residence	700-780
Sun-U Apartment	380-560

Sunway University Top Programs

The university offers UG, PG, diploma, and Ph.D. programs in Nursing, Psychology, Computer Science, Engineering, Marketing, and others. Applicants are required to meet English language proficiency as per the program. Some of the programs of Sunway University need relevant work experience and also want students to pass the interview round.

Here are the top programs of the university with their requirements:

Programs	Requirements
Master in Medical Science	UG in medical with 2.75 CGPA or 5 years of experience if CGPA less than 2.50
Master of Human Resource Management	UG with 2.75 CGPA or 5 years of experience if CGPA less than 2.50
Master of Science in Computer Science	UG in computing with 3.0 CGPA
Master of Science in Life Science	UG in biological science with 2.75 CGPA
Master of Marketing	UG with 2.50 CGPA or 5 years experience if CGPA is less than 2.50
PhD in Business	PG in the business field with 3.0 CGPA and an IELTS score of 7.0
BSc (Hons) in Accounting & Finance	SPTM level with 2.33 or Australian Matriculate ATAR 60
BSc (Hons) in Biomedicine	SPTM level with 2.67 or Australian Matriculate ATAR 65
BSc (Hons) In Computer Science	SPTM level with 2.33 or Australian Matriculate ATAR 60
BSc (Hons) in Electronic and Electrical Engineering	Diploma with 2.5 CGPA or SPTM level with 2.0 or Australian Matriculation ATAR 65

Sunway University International Admissions

Sunway University offers admission to international students based on academic performance and English language proficiency. Applicants should not be less than 18 years of age to apply for any of the courses. The application procedure is via online mode or with the help of an agent.

Application Portal: University Online Application
Documents submission - info@sunway.edu.my
Application fee: RM 700
Application Deadline – Intake dates for most of the programs are different, candidates are required to submit the application form 8 weeks before the starting of the session.

Below are the process of applying for any course of the university:

Applicants are required to first confirm the eligibility and entry requirement.
Visit the official website and open the application portal.
Start filling the form and submit all-important details carefully.
Submit the form.
Gather the required documents and send them via courier or mail to the address provided.
Pay the application fees and wait for the next update.
Candidates who need accommodation are required to fill the application form separately.
Institute will process the form along with the guidelines of the university and notify if selected.
An offer letter will be mailed after the success of the application stating the further process details.

Documents required to submit at the time of applying:

Application fee receipts
Transcripts of previous academic qualifications
Passport and photographs
Age proof (certified)
Tests to study in Malaysia- IELTS/TOEFL/ PTE and others.
Student visa
Proof of work experience
CV
Accommodation facility confirmation letter (if required)
Sponsorship letter (if required)
Health cover declaration form
Letter of Recommendation
Other program-specific requirements

English language proficiency test scores

Students seeking admission at the university need to prove their English language proficiency. The institute accepts test scores like IELTS, TOEFL IBT/CBT/PBT, PTE and MUET. If any candidate is not able to appear for the tests then he/she is required to enrol in an intensive English program for the enhancement of English proficiency.

Tests	UG	PG
IELTS	Band 6.0 (5.5 for diploma)	Band 6.0 to 7.0
TOEFL IBT	80	100
TOEFL PBT	515	600
TOEFL CBT	215	250
MUET	Band 4	-
PTE	-	70

Sunway University Malaysia Cost of Attendance

Cost of attendance includes tuition fees, room, traveling, books, supplies, and other miscellaneous expenses. Below is the estimated amount that students have to incur during the course of study. Students are advised to plan their finances in advance accordingly to have enough money to meet the cost of living in Malaysia.

Particulars	Costs (in RM)
Tuition fee	56,000 - 75,000
Accommodation	380- 1650 monthly
Meal	1,000 monthly
Books and Stationery	200 - 500
Entertainment	100 - 200

Sunway University Financial Aid

Sunway University offers multiple scholarships to best-performing students. Applicants looking for scholarships in Malaysia are required to meet all the eligibility criteria and apply for scholarships before the deadlines. The selected candidate will be invited to face an interview to check communication and leadership skills. Here are the details for the same

Scholarships	Amount	Requirements
Sunway-Icaew Global Accountant Scholarship Scheme	Full tuition fees	IB Diploma Program with 35 points + STPM level qualification with CGPA of 3.67
Sunway University Postgraduate by Research Scholarship	60% - 100% tuition fee waiver	PG degree with CGPA 3.5 or CAVG with 70% or Distinction or equivalent
Sunway Music Scholarship	50% - 75% scholarship	Enrolled Sunway University UG music degree program
Sunway University Art And Design Scholarship	100% tuition fee	Meet minimum entry requirement and studying in the program and have a portfolio consisting of 5 pieces of creative artwork

Other external scholarships that students can apply are:

Sunway University Alumni

Sunway University has lots of alumni working globally and helping students to get jobs. The Institute regularly invites alumni to deliver guest lectures on success stories, industry topics and also helps students with job resources and interview tips.

Some of the notable alumni of Sunway University are:

Zara Kay - Ex-Muslim Atheist
Sharifah Aryana - Actress
Fahad Iman – Actor
Neelofa- Actress

Sunway University Placements

Sunway University regularly conducts job fairs and placement fairs to provide students job opportunities in Malaysia and worldwide. Institute has a huge network and collaboration with top companies and organizations to provide students with learning and experience. It regularly provides resources about jobs and also trains students to enhance their skills, and get placed easily.

Below is the annual income of Sunway University graduates:

Programs	Annual Salary (in RM)
Accounting & professional service	1,96,953
Finance control & strategy	1,84,382
Other degrees	2,68,192
Bachelor of Science	1,04,762

Sunway University is a leading private university in Malaysia that provides multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Due to its consistent practice in the field of education and research institute has ranked amongst the top universities globally and got a 5-star excellent rating by QS ranking and the Malaysian government for education quality, facility, and employability. Institute has the main goal to offer world-class education and equip students with industry-demanding skills. The Applicants are advised to apply 8 weeks before the deadline as the institute takes lots of time to process the application. Some programs require relevant work experience and also need students to clear the interview round. The same rules apply for availing the scholarships as it is given to best-performing students after the interview. Applicants must first visit the official website to get the complete details about admission, entry requirement, and the procedure before applying to study abroad at Sunway University.

FAQS

Ques. Does Sunway University offer an accommodation facility?

Ans. Yes, Institute offers various accommodation facilities in its three residential halls situated at a small distance from campus. Institute provides housing facilities from a single room to 4 resident sharing rooms equipped with all the basic to advanced resources.

Ques. What are the campus facilities available at Sunway University?

Ans. Institute has all the common campus facilities like lecture rooms, seminar halls, library, gymnasium, sports facility, science laboratories, fast internet connection, computer labs, cafeteria, book stores, security police, a theme park, etc.

Ques. What are the important things I need to keep in mind while applying to Sunway?

Ans. Applicants must remember that; the institute takes lots of time to process the application so apply 8 weeks before the deadline. They also require to fill the form carefully and courier all the supporting genuine documents to the given address otherwise the form will be rejected.

Ques. How much does it cost to study and live at Sunway University?

Ans. The tuition fee at Sunway will cost you around RM 56,000 to 75,000 for the entire program according to the type and level of the program. The living expenses including the Sunway housing facility will cost you RM 4,000 per month.

Ques. What if I am not able to prove my English language proficiency?

Ans. If you are not able to prove language proficiency then you require enrolling in an intensive English proficiency program to enhance the language proficiency.

Ques. Does Sunway University offer any financial aid?

Ans. Yes, the Institute offers various scholarships to international students named as Sunway-Icaew Global Accountant Scholarship Scheme, Sunway University Postgraduate By Research Scholarship, Sunway Music Scholarship, etc. These scholarships will cover 50% to 100% of tuition fees.

Ques. How to avail scholarship at Sunway?

Ans. The scholarship is awarded to best-performing students so applicants first qualify the eligibility and apply for scholarships before the deadline. The shortlisted candidate will call for an interview to examine your leadership and communication skills. After these steps, you will avail of the scholarship.

Ques. What are the facilities available at the residential hall?

Ans. Institute residential halls offer facilities like security, gym, swimming pool, free bus service, laundry service, cafeteria, grocery stores, game room, the learning hub, multiplex, etc.