A member of the Sunway Education Group, Sunway University is a private university in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. The university sits upon an impressive 10-hectare (24-acre) campus comprising academic and residential blocks with excellent amenities adjacent to the Sunway Lagoon theme park. Sunway University’s vision is to be a world-class university. Since being granted university status in 2011, it has rapidly gained a name for itself as a high-quality private not-for-profit institution.

Sunway University's mission is to nurture all-round individuals and devote themselves to the discovery, advancement, transmission and application of knowledge that meets the needs of Malaysian society and the global community. Sunway University is committed to achieving this mission with integrity and unwavering dedication to excellence, enterprise, professionalism, financial self-reliance, innovation, mutual respect and team spirit.

Sunway University rankings and achievements

Sunway University is ranked #586 globally in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. The university has been recognised within the top 300 of the best universities in the world that are 50 years old or younger in the Young University Rankings 2023 by Times Higher Education. 

Regionally, in 2024, Sunway University was ranked as Malaysia's #1 non-government-linked private university and ranked among Malaysia's top 10 universities (THE World University Rankings 2024). In addition, Sunway University is ranked within the top 125 universities in Asia (QS Asia University Rankings 2023) and within the top 250 Asian universities (THE Asia University Rankings 2023). 

Sunway University is also well recognised at the Business and Management Studies disciplinary level, ranking #401-450 in the QS World University Rankings by subject in 2023 and #301-400 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024.

Sunway University has a particular commitment to sustainability and was recognised as the #171 most sustainable university in the world by the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2023. The university houses both the Jeffrey Sachs Center for Sustainable Development and the Sunway Centre for Environmental Social Governance.

Academic programmes and faculties at Sunway University

Sunway University Business School offers the undergraduate and postgraduate business programmes listed in the table below, including online postgraduate, or Online Distance Learning (ODL) programmes, which are specifically designed to allow the flexibility for full-time working professionals to study remotely. 

Sunway University Business School holds the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, earned by less than 6 per cent of business schools worldwide. In addition, many Sunway Business School programmes are offered in partnership with Lancaster University (#122 in the 2024 QS World University Rankings), meaning that graduating students will be awarded with two certificates.
 

Sunway University admission requirements and process

Programme admission requirements

Undergraduate programmes

• BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance**
• Bachelor (Hons) in Finance**
• BSc (Hons) Financial Analysis BSc (Hons) Financial Economics** 
  • STPM Average C+ or CGPA 2.33 (Minimum two principals)
  • A-Level Minimum 14 points* (Minimum Grade D in at least two subjects)
  • Australian Matriculation ATAR 60
  • Canadian International Matriculation Programme 60 per cent
  • MUFY 60 per cent
  • Sunway Foundation in Arts CGPA 2.50
  • Sunway Foundation in Science & Technology CGPA 2.50
  • UEC Maximum 25 points from five subjects (all Grade Bs)
  • IB Diploma Completed with a minimum of 27 points (excluding bonus points)
  • Sunway Diploma CGPA 2.50 or equivalent
  • Other qualifications
  • Applicants with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis.
     
• Bachelor of Business Analytics (Hons)**
• BSc (Hons) Business Management***
• BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship***
• BSc (Hons) in International Business***
• BSc (Hons) Global Supply Chain Management***
• BSc (Hons) Business Studies***
• BSc (Hons) Marketing***
  • STPM Average C or CGPA 2.00 (minimum two principals)
  • A-Level Minimum 12 points* (Minimum Grade D in at least two subjects)
  • Australian Matriculation ATAR 55
  • Canadian International Matriculation Programme 55 per cent
  • MUFY 55 per cent
  • Sunway Foundation in Arts CGPA 2.00
  • Sunway Foundation in Science & Technology CGPA 2.00
  • UEC Maximum 28 points from five subjects (all Grade Bs)
  • IB Diploma Completed with a minimum of 24 points (excluding bonus points)
  • Sunway Diploma CGPA 2.00 or equivalent
  • Other qualifications
  • Applicants with no standard qualification will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

English requirements

• IELTS or equivalent 6.0
• MUET Band 4
• SPM English B3 or B+
• UEC English B4
• O-Level English (1119) Credit
• Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with a minimum of 65 per cent
• ESL / English Satisfactory level in pre-university programmes, where the medium of instruction is English

Note: Additional requirements for BSc (Hons) in Accounting & Finance: For Malaysian students entering using an entry qualification whereby the medium of instruction is not in English, the student must possess a MUET or international English proficiency qualification to register for the accounting programme.

*Note: For A-Level points calculation: A = 10 points B = 8 points C = 6 points D = 4 points E = two points

**In addition, you need a credit in mathematics and a pass in English at SPM or pre-university or its equivalent.

***In addition, you need a pass in mathematics and English at SPM or pre-university or its equivalent

Postgraduate programmes

• Master of Business Analytics
  • A bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF):
    • in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
    • in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
    • in non-related related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
    • in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing prerequisite courses
  • APEL.A Certification (APEL T-7) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
  • Other equivalent/ related qualifications to a bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • IELTS: 6.0 or equivalent** TOEFL: 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based)
     
• Master of Human Resource Management
• Master of Marketing
  • A bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF):
    • in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
    • in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
    • in non-related related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
    • in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing prerequisite courses
  • APEL.A Certification (APEL T-7) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
  • Other equivalent/ related qualifications to a bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • IELTS: 6.5 or equivalent** TOEFL: 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), 100 (iBT)
     
• Master of Marketing (Online Distance Learning)
  • A bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF):
    • in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
    • in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
    • in non-related related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
    • in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing prerequisite courses
  • APEL.A Certification (APEL T-7) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
  • Other equivalent/ related qualifications to a bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • Applicants whose academic qualifications were not attained in the English medium will be required to provide evidence of language ability via an IELTS (minimum score of 6.0) or TOEFL (minimum score of 570 - paper-based or 88 - internet-based) result.
     
• Master of Business Administration (Online Distance Learning)
  • A bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF):
    • in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
    • in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
    • in non-related related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment; OR
    • in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing prerequisite courses
  • APEL.A Certification (APEL T-7) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
  • Other equivalent/ related qualifications to a bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • Applicants whose medium of instruction for their first degree was not English will be required to provide evidence of language ability via an IELTS (average score of 6.0) or TOEFL (score of 600 - paper-based or score of 250 - computer-based) test result.
     
• Master of Philosophy (Business Administration)
  • A bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF):
    • in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
    • in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
    • in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted, with a minimum  of five years of relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR
    • in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, with a minimum of two years of relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR
    • in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted, with a minimum of five years of relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR
    • in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted, with a minimum of five years of relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR 
    • in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted without relevant working experience, subject to passing prerequisite courses
  • Other equivalent/ related qualifications to a bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • Applicants whose medium of instruction for their first degree was not English will be required to provide evidence of language ability via an IELTS (average score of 6.5) or TOEFL (score of 600 - paper-based or score of 250 - computer-based) test result.
  • IELTS: 6.0** 
  • TOEFL: 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), 80 (internet-based)
  • PTE: 50 overall Academic  (minimum 46 in each skill)
     
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business*
  • A master’s degree (Level 7, MQF):
    • in related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
    • in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate, subject to having relevant working experience and rigorous internal assessment; OR
    • in non-related fields as accepted by the HEP Senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing prerequisite courses
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • ELTS: 7.0 or equivalent** TOEFL: 100 (internet-based) 
  • MUET: Band 4 
  • PTE Academic: 70 overall
     
• Master in Sustainable Development Management*
  • A Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF)
    • with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00, or equivalent from a recognised institution of higher education, as accepted by the University’s Senate; OR
    • with a CGPA below 2.50 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualifications can be accepted subject to a minimum of five years of working experience in a relevant field
  • Any other equivalent professional qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • IELTS: 6.0 / CEFR: B2 TOEFL: PBT (550) or IBT (75)
  • Cambridge English: 180 / CEFR: B2 (Advanced) 
  • Cambridge English: 180 / CERF: C1 (Proficiency) 
  • PTE Academic: 50 
  • MUET: Band 4 
  • If a student does not meet this requirement, the HEP offers English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the programme's needs. This is normally conducted through an English language proficiency assessment.
     
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sustainable Development*
  • A master’s degree in a related field as accepted by the HEP Senate
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree as accepted by the HEP Senate
  • IELTS: 6.0 or equivalent 
  • International candidates should demonstrate English proficiency sufficient to meet the needs of the programme.
     
• Master in Public Policy
  • A bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 in a related discipline or equivalent.
  • This programme is designed for those with relevant working experience; however, fresh graduates will also be considered on a case-to-case basis.
  • Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis.
  • For ODL, no visa application is required for international students.
  • Candidates should demonstrate sufficient English proficiency for the needs of the programme.

* Requires a Statement of Research Interest.

** Candidates who have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English would have met the language requirement. 

Sunway University intake dates

Sunway University runs undergraduate programme intakes in January, April and September. Please refer to the table below for course-specific dates.

Sunway University application process

Undergraduate application process

When applying for a Sunway University undergraduate programme, applicants should:

1. Check the entry requirements and prerequisites before registering their application.
2. Refer to the appropriate document checklist to ensure they are ready to commence their application.
3. Use the online application portal to make their application or download the appropriate application form and submit by email or in person.

Postgraduate application process

To apply for postgraduate programmes, applicants should first email the school administrator for an eligibility check.

Students should include the following documentation:

• Curriculum vitae
• Bachelor’s / master’s degree transcript
• Completion certificate
• Statement of research interest
• The statement of research interest should comprise a maximum of 1,000 words and follow the structure of:
  • Working title
  • Nature of the research that interests you and why; and
  • Reference to anything you have read relevant to this research area

After passing the eligibility check, the school administrator will brief the student further regarding the application process and other required documents. 

Malaysian student document checklist

• One recent passport-sized photograph
• Certified true copies of academic qualifications
• A certified true copy of school leaving/completion certificate
• Enrolment fee of RM700.00 (non-refundable)*
• Hostel application fee of RM500.00 (if required)

Please note that your application will only be processed if the above documents are submitted.

International student document checklist

International students should refer to the appropriate application procedures within the application form.

Scholarships and financial aid

Sunway Education Group operates a range of leadership, academic excellence, talent-based, and needs-based scholarships, as well as awards at the end of the study journey for high achievers, extra-curricular activities and outstanding results as listed below.