Canonical HTML: https://www.studyu.org/en/university-sunway-university Markdown URL: https://www.studyu.org/en/md/university-sunway-university.md Language: en Meta title: Sunway University 2026: programs & fees | StudyU Meta description: Sunway University, Petaling Jaya: programs, tuition from $9 660 / year, requirements and admission. Program selection, discounts up to 50% and document. Last reviewed: 2026-07-04 # Sunway University - [Free consultation](https://www.studyu.org/en/apply) Contents Apply with StudyU During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU. - [Apply now](https://www.studyu.org/en/apply) ## About the university Campus - Sunway University 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 rankings Sunway University - among Asia's leaders: - #122 - QS Asia University Rankings 2023 - ~9,000 students - A modern campus in Sunway City ## Campus and infrastructure Infrastructure - Sunway University 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. ## Faculties and programs Sunway University offers programs across a wide range of fields: - Business & Finance - Media & Communications - Medicine & Health Sciences - Information Technology - Hospitality & Culinary Arts Not sure which field to choose? - [Consultation](https://www.studyu.org/en/apply) ## How to apply 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: 1. Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — media, finance and medicine — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees. 2. Language certificate. Entirely in English - the standard for Malaysia's international programs. 3. Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing. 4. Student visa and relocation. After the offer, StudyU helps prepare visa or residence-permit documents for Malaysia; the consular or migration authority makes the decision. After 11 years of school. 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. ## Documents for admission - Passport - School certificate and transcript - IELTS/TOEFL certificate - A portfolio - for creative programs Exact requirements depend on the program - we'll help you prepare. ## Tuition and living costs 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. Country benchmark for Malaysia. Noticeably cheaper than the UK or Australia. Exact amounts by university are on our pages and during a consultation. Beyond tuition, budget for housing, insurance, visa fees and tickets must be planned separately. During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU. ## Accommodation and student life Student life - Sunway University The university provides residence housing in Sunway City - one of Malaysia's most convenient and safe student districts. Upon arrival, the first tasks are registration, a bank account and a transport card — every student gets our step-by-step checklist. ## Career after graduation 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. The strong fields of Sunway University are media, finance and medicine. As at most universities in Malaysia, students have access to a career centre, job fairs and internships — use them from the first semesters: hands-on experience is decisive for the first job. Another path is a master’s degree: with a bachelor’s from Malaysia you can apply to programs and scholarships worldwide. ## Student reviews Admission went smoothly: StudyU helped me gather the documents and not miss the deadlines. I arrived at Sunway University already knowing what to expect. We applied to several universities at once - I got offers and calmly made my choice. Sunway University has a strong program and a convenient campus. My parents worried more than I did, but the StudyU team explained everything to them. Now I study at Sunway University and am getting to know the city of Petaling Jaya. ## FAQ ### Where is Sunway University located? In Petaling Jaya near Kuala Lumpur, in the Sunway City education district. ### Can I earn an international degree? Yes, Sunway has partnerships with foreign universities and programs awarding their degrees. ### Can I enter Sunway University after 11 years of school? 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. ### How much does it cost to study at Sunway University? Country benchmark for Malaysia: Noticeably cheaper than the UK or Australia. Exact amounts by university are on our pages and during a consultation. During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU. ### When should I start preparing? Ideally 9–12 months before the start of studies: some deadlines close six months in advance, and scholarship competitions even earlier. Want to study at Sunway University? Other universities - studying in Malaysia: [Asia Pacific University (APU)](https://www.studyu.org/en/university-apu). All options are on the page [studying in Malaysia](https://www.studyu.org/en/country-malaysia). ## Get a free consultation During the free initial consultation, we clarify your goal, profile, timing, and budget and identify the next realistic step. A personal strategy, requirement checks, selection of agreed options, document preparation, applications, and support are provided under an agreement with StudyU. - Clarification of your goal, profile, timing, and budget - Help with scholarships and university discounts - Documents, translations and student visa - A personal consultant from the first message to enrollment Write to us Leave a request - and we'll get in touch. ## Similar universities - studying in Malaysia Compare your options - we'll help you check the requirements and prepare an agreed route. ### Asia Pacific University (APU) - [All universities - Malaysia](https://www.studyu.org/en/country-malaysia)