Sunway University proudly unveiled the Sir Jeffrey Cheah Sunway Medical School on the 7th of May 2025, in what was a truly memorable launch event, marking a transformative chapter in Malaysia’s medical education landscape.

Sunway University continues to be the #1 non-government linked private university in ASEAN and has made a significant leap in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025 by being ranked #141 in Asia. This represents a significant improvement from the previous rank in the 201–250 band last year, catapulting Sunway University into the Top 150 universities in Asia. This is Sunway University’s highest position since participating in the rankings three years ago, affirming our steady progress and commitment to excellence.  

Sunway University has once again cemented its position as Malaysia’s #1 university for Graduate Employability, achieving this distinction for an impressive fourth consecutive year, as awarded by Talentbank. This continued recognition reaffirms Sunway’s role as a national leader in producing job-ready graduates equipped for the demands of today’s competitive workforce.

Sunway University has achieved a significant milestone, with Hospitality & Leisure Management being ranked in the 51-100 band globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. This outstanding achievement is a testament to Sunway University’s rigorous student-centric learning experience, research-intensive ecosystem, and significant industry partnerships.

Sunway University’s School of Education is proud to introduce the Doctor of Education (DEd)—a transformative programme designed for experienced educators, policymakers, and industry professionals who are ready to drive meaningful change.

This isn’t just another doctoral programme. Our DEd is built for leaders in education who want to solve real-world challenges, shape policies, and transform institutions. 

Education is Changing. Will You Lead the Change?

As part of its commitment to international collaboration and academic excellence, Sunway University has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Indonesia. The signing took place during the AppliedHE Xchange 2025 event on Sunday, 23 February 2025, at the InterContinental Bali.

This MoU marks a new chapter in Sunway University’s efforts to strengthen its global academic network, fostering research collaboration, student exchange programs, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

In a significant stride towards advancing pharmaceutical research and healthcare innovation, Sunway University and Sunway Multicare Pharmacy have officially formalised their collaboration through the establishment of the Sunway Biofunctional Molecules Discovery Centre – Sunway Multicare Pharmacy Innovation Hub.

Sunway iLabs spearheads impactful initiatives under the Sunway Desa Mentari Programme, a comprehensive effort by Sunway University to uplift the B40 community residing in Desa Mentari PPPR flats through entrepreneurial empowerment. This programme reflects a collective commitment to fostering positive social impact by leveraging the strengths and expertise of diverse collaborators.