Sunway University English Requirements
Malaysia
Sunway University is a leading private university in Malaysia, located in Sunway City, Petaling Jaya, near Kuala Lumpur. It is ranked among the top universities in the world by QS World University Rankings and is known for partnerships with Lancaster University and Le Cordon Bleu. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, engineering, technology, arts, medical and life sciences, hospitality, and sustainable development.
Quick answer
Sunway University accepts Cambridge English, Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CAEL, CELPIP General, LanguageCert Academic, Linguaskill, Oxford ELLT, and Trinity ISE for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need IELTS Academic 6.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | Unknown | |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | 50 | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown | |
| CAEL | No published minimum | |
| CELPIP General | No published minimum | |
| LanguageCert Academic | No published minimum | |
| Linguaskill | No published minimum | |
| Oxford ELLT | No published minimum | |
| Trinity ISE | No published minimum |
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Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | Unknown | |
| IELTS Academic | Unknown | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS Academic score do I need for Sunway University?+
Undergraduate admission to Sunway University requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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