🌆Sunway University

Bandar Sunway (Selangor), Malaysia

A Malaysian private university known for Actuarial Science and a large UK/Australian dual-award network.

About Sunway

Sunway's Actuarial Science programme is one of only a few in Malaysia formally recognised by the UK's Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for exam exemptions. The university also runs multiple dual-award and twinning programmes with partner universities in the UK and Australia, letting students split study between Malaysia and abroad.

Why students choose it

  • Actuarial Science programme recognised by the UK Institute and Faculty of Actuaries
  • Multiple UK/Australia dual-award and twinning programmes
  • Based in the integrated Sunway City development

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Typical entry grades

ABB (A Level)  ·  IB 28

Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

RM15,000–RM30,000/yr

mid tier for Malaysia — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

campus campus, Bandar Sunway (Selangor)

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Sunway's financial aid office.

Malaysian government scholarships are almost entirely restricted to Malaysian citizens. For international students, the main route is university-level merit scholarships or fee rebates, especially common at private and branch-campus universities.

  • University merit scholarships / fee rebates: Offered by private and branch-campus universities (e.g. Taylor's, Sunway, Monash Malaysia, Nottingham Malaysia) — typically a percentage tuition rebate for strong IGCSE/A-Level results, often applied automatically or via a simple form.

Public university (UM, USM, UKM, UPM, UTM) scholarship access for international students is much more limited than at private/branch-campus universities — check directly before assuming availability.

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Popular courses

Business

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Actuarial Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Computer Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics

Hospitality

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Psychology

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Typical entry: A science or Mathematics recommended

Durations are typical for Malaysia — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
February, September
Typical deadline
Rolling — apply 3–6 months ahead of your intended intake

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 overall

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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Sunway FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Sunway as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Sunway?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Sunway expects around ABB at A Level or 28 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Sunway's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Sunway's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Sunway cost for international students?

International tuition at Sunway typically falls in the RM15,000–RM30,000/yr range (mid tier for Malaysia). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Sunway's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Sunway?

Sunway follows Malaysia's typical intake calendar: February, September, with applications generally due rolling — apply 3–6 months ahead of your intended intake. Always verify the exact date on Sunway's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Sunway?

Malaysia universities, including Sunway, typically ask international applicants for 6.0 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is Sunway known for?

A Malaysian private university known for Actuarial Science and a large UK/Australian dual-award network. Sunway's Actuarial Science programme is one of only a few in Malaysia formally recognised by the UK's Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for exam exemptions. The university also runs multiple dual-award and twinning programmes with partner universities in the UK and Australia, letting students split study between Malaysia and abroad.

Can I apply to Sunway with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Sunway accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Malaysia University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Sunway and every other Malaysia university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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