The Aim of Programme

• Getting familiar with the American tertiary education system.
• Getting to understand the basic required courses, proficiencies and general education courses for the related degrees.
• Emphasizing specialized knowledge with broad education principles and employment-related skills.

Lecturer’s Words of Wisdom

The American education system offers the most cutting-edge and popular programs at the world’s best schools.

It is a great investment for your future when you graduate from an accredited American school and experience the best of the American education system.

The American education system offers students the widest study options in the world!

You are appropriate for American Degree Transfer Programme if you;

• want to be in America!
• are outspoken and outgoing.
• enjoy the freedom of choice.
• are proactive.
• want to jump straight into a degree program without having to complete pre-university studies.

Why Study Sunway’s American Degree Programme?

Every year, millions of students continue their education in abroad after high school. More than one third of students prefer to have education in the United States. What is attractive in there? US has one of the best systems in higher education with over 4.100 colleges and universities and education programmes in almost every field.  There are conventional disciplines and occupational areas in these excellent programmes. Students have a chance of directly studying with best instructors of world. Students improve job opportunities by having top level education, safety and cross-cultural skills. This gained experience survives for life.

This unique quality provides to reach total approach of American education. Apart from gained knowledge in education process, flexible and adaptable degree transfer system, industrial and social experiences, interactive and creative education, academic forums, leadership improvement, sport and extracurricular activities are provided for students.

With a total point of view, it provides job opportunities in a privileged environment in order to create students own intellectual thought systems.   University campus presents an encouraged, lovely area in order to prepare students for live business life and giving them necessary skills. So, students have choice of gaining knowledge and experience for being forward well-supported leaders.

There are opportunities for students;

• You can do internship in American big companies during education life in US.
• You can gain knowledge and experience with international network and cultural interaction by participating in group studies and discussions.
• You can be in an intimate place where instructors, professors, counsellor, student councils and clubs help you about academic and extracurricular matters.
• You can choose your ideal education programme which makes you nearer to your imagined career among multiple choice programmes.
• You can participate in overseas programmes in search of personal development. This programme enables students to complete necessary degree hours for graduation.

American Experience in Sunway University

Choosing American Degree Transfer Programme (ADTP)of Sunway is the first step towards a recognized American degree. After students complete their first two years in Sunway, they transfer their degree of last two years into American universities in order to finish their professional programme.

Students also have the chance of continuing their education in universities of Canada, Australia and New Zealand. If they want, students can complete their degrees in Malaysia by transferring their programmes into Sunway own programmes or Monash University.   

Sunway University prepare students of ADTP for American life. Apart from adapting to American education system, a supplemental curriculum is presented. Interactive and applied activities in programmes enable students to learn information beyond professional area they choose. This atmosphere leads graduates to think differently and critically.  

Being sophisticated also means participating extracurricular activities. ADTP students in Sunway try to improve themselves and learn with curricular activities.  ADTP takes an active part in Student Committee. Public services, social and sport activities, educational trips, 4 July celebration (independence festival of US), orientation night, Halloween night and sport races are some of arranged activities within university.  

ADTP is like a family that is composed of allied, dedicated students and instructors. Instructors know their students’ names, and make an academic guidance. They also scrutinize student development.

Academicians of Sunway have improved a system that helps students in their university entrance and is used in local network of university.  This system enables students to decide transfer choices in US.

ADTP Programmes of Sunway present American qualified education with appropriate prices. Students spend less money by completing one part of their degrees in Malaysia rather than completing all education in US.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Non-Science major: Minimum five (5) credits, including English Language, in SPM/GCE O-Level or equivalent (UEC/High school certificate).
• Science major: Minimum five (5) credits, including English Language and either Mathematics or any Science subjects, in SPM/GCE O-Level or equivalent (UEC/High school certificate).

English Requirement upon Transfer to U.S.A.

• TOEFL 550 or above (213cbt, 80ibt) or
• IELTS 6.0 – 6.5

Intakes

• January (spring),
• March (new students only),
• June (summer) and August (fall).

The January and August intakes comprise long study periods, with 14 weeks of classes and 1 week of final examination.

The March and June intakes comprise short study periods, with 7 weeks of classes and 1 week of final examination.

Duration

Students will spend approximately 12 – 24 months in Sunway University and another 24 – 36 months in the U.S.A., Canada or Australia.

• Alumni Office fosters long-term connection between Sunway graduates and the institution. Even after graduation, update, share and enjoy the great benefits of an extensive alumni network for social or professional purposes. Also, help inspire a whole new generation of students.
• Other Services are insurance service (local and international students) for accident-related injuries and campus bus service of several different routes within the Klang Valley.

PREPARE is the campus career centre that helps students prepare for the working world. With its motto: “equip, enhance and empower”  the centre gives career guidance, trains students on how to write proper CVs, provides job placement opportunities through their extensive network and career fair, and helps students explore the career of their dreams.

Counselling Unit understands how scary and lonely it can be settling down in a new place, and how stressful life can sometimes get. Students’ mental and emotional well-being are the utmost importance to Sunway and this is a place that they can always go if they need someone to talk to.

Extra-Curricular Activities come in the form of over 50 clubs and societies for all types of interests - intellectual, sports, religious, cultural - under the guidance of a teacher adviser. From taekwondo to tennis, anime to Model United Nations, Korean to yoga; get involved - balance work with play!

A cough, a sneeze, whenever a student feels under the weather, they can make their way to the sick bay. Endearingly known as Nightingale Bay, it is situated near the cafeteria where a matronly Registered Nurse is on duty and well-equipped to handle minor ailments.

Security is non-negotiable. That is why we have a committed team of security personnel working around the clock to ensure that every day is a smooth and peaceful one. The 24-hour security team is made up of security and auxiliary police and security personnel who are accorded full-fledged police status. They provide a comforting presence when patrolling the vast campus or directing campus traffic.

Recreational Facilities for sports include the Olympic-sized swimming pool, courts for tennis, badminton and basketball, field for football, rugby and cricket, and a jogging trek.

Art and Design Studios are a number of spacious creative outlets for exhibitions and practical work in design, print-making, ceramics, painting, drawing and photography.

Performance and Media holds court at their very own Roof Top Theatre which showcases cutting edge audio-visual production equipment to complement the award-winning acting, writing and directing.

Hospitality and Tourism students are given the best training in culinary kitchens for production, preparation and pastry that churn out delicious delights for their five-star training restaurant and the delicatessen. Mock-up hotel suite and travel bureau keep practical training real.

• Computer and Multimedia Production Laboratories have practical PCs and artistic Apple Macs as hardware to all the cutting edge software which facilitates teaching and learning. Computer labs also allow students to print, scan or photocopy their assignments
• Language Laboratories make learning English and other languages exciting with computerised assessments combined with the latest techniques.
• Psychology Laboratories are facilities to watch, observe and learn which encompass observation rooms and practical laboratories including a Pet Lab to observe behaviour of small sized animals, often rather similar to that of small children.
• Nursing Laboratories are made to look and feel like a clinical facility with simulated wards and skills laboratory to train future nurses in a real-life setting.
• Science Laboratories are modern and well-equipped to handle the curious minds dabbling in the practical aspect of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Cafeteria is a short stroll from the foyer with warm meals and cold snacks to satisfy all taste buds at an affordable price.

There are more than 120 Classrooms and 15 Lecture Theatres where lectures are held in air-conditioned comfort. All lessons are sharp and crisp as these are all equipped with top range teaching devices.

The Tun Hussein Onn Library is the largest library in a Malaysian private institution of higher learning. The vast two-level space houses more than 118,000 books, an exhaustive collection of other publications, and special function areas. It is a comfortable haven to study, read and relax.

The Main Campus building evokes a sense of openness with its bright and airy space. It is fitted with 24-hour wireless internet (Wi-Fi) access, making it conducive to study at the many study areas. This is complemented by round-the-clock security by the campus’ Auxiliary Police and Security personnel.

Sunway University was formed with the belief and understanding that higher education is vital to the progress of the nation. We are dedicated to becoming a world-class tertiary institution in providing education of the highest quality. Our aim is to create a pathway for tomorrow’s generation and stepping stones to a brighter future.