Overview
- Established in 2004 and granted full university status in 2011, Sunway University operates as a not-for-profit institution under the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, channeling all surpluses toward scholarships and research.
- Achieved a world-record 129-place jump in QS World University Rankings 2026, reaching #410 globally and ranking among the top 2% of universities worldwide with exceptional recognition.
- Earned #81 global ranking in THE Impact Rankings 2025, 5-Star ratings from both QS and SETARA, and Premier Digital Tech University status, demonstrating excellence across multiple metrics.
- Ranked #1 among non-government-linked private universities in Malaysia and ASEAN for Graduate Employability, and the only private university in ASEAN appearing in all three major world rankings.
- Located on a 22-acre campus in Sunway City with RM350 million in facilities, hosting over 2,000 international students from 80+ countries with prestigious partnerships including Lancaster University, Harvard, Oxford, and Cambridge.
Ranking
QS World University Rankings (past 5 years): 2022 651, 2023 601, 2024 586, 2025 539, 2026 410
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