Sunway University
SME & Startups
Last reviewed 11 September 2026
Sunway University is a private university in Sunway City offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.
- Industry
- SME & Startups
- Business type
- Service Provider
Business & industry context
Sunway University is a Malaysian private university located in Sunway City, Petaling Jaya. It offers programmes across business, science, technology and other fields and describes itself as part of the Sunway Education Group, which is owned and governed by the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation.
Company information
Identity
- Company name
- Sunway University
- Registration no.
- 200401015434 (653937-U)
- Parent company
- Sunway Education Group
- Industry (source record)
- Education / Higher Education
- Business type
- Service Provider
- State
- Selangor
Contact & location
- Headquarters
- No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
- Phone
- +6 (03) 7491 8622
- info@sunway.edu.my
- Official website
- www.sunwayuniversity.edu.my
- Opening hours
- In September 2026: Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:30pm; Saturdays 10:00am–4:00pm; open on public holidays 13 and 20 September (Sunday).
- Social profiles
Business footprint
- Markets served
- Malaysia, International students
- Customer segments
- Diploma students, Undergraduate students, Postgraduate students, Micro-credential learners, Short-course learners, Study-abroad students
Source record
- MalaysianRecord status
- Listed
- Source record reviewed
- 2026-09-06
Details imported from MalaysianRecord (export: 2026-09-11). Source status and review dates belong to that record; they are not a new verification by Next Malaysia.
Locations
- Sunway University
Address: No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Phone: +6 (03) 7491 8622
Opening hours: In September 2026: Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:30pm; Saturdays 10:00am–4:00pm
Brands & related entities
- Sunway Education Group
Relationship: Parent/education group; Sunway University is part of it.
- Jeffrey Cheah Foundation
Relationship: Owner and governing foundation of the Sunway Education Group, according to the university.
- Lancaster University
Relationship: International university partner enabling students on some programmes to also qualify for Lancaster degrees.
Services & business activities
- Research and professional learning
- Undergraduate programmes
Undergraduate courses.
- Postgraduate programmes
Postgraduate courses.
- Diploma programmes
Diploma-level university courses.
- Research
Research activity and research centres addressing global challenges and planetary health.
Key people
- Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Jeffrey Cheah AO
Role: Founder and Chancellor
Relationship: Founder
Founder and chairman of Sunway Group; Chancellor of Sunway University.
- Professor Sibrandes Poppema
Role: President and Vice-Chancellor
Relationship: Current leader
- Professor Abhi Veerakumarasivam
Role: Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Relationship: Current leader
Company history
Sunway University is a Malaysian private university located in Sunway City, Petaling Jaya. It offers programmes across business, science, technology and other fields and describes itself as part of the Sunway Education Group, which is owned and governed by the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation.
Recognition & certifications
- QS World University Rankings 2027 — ranked 354th
Type: University ranking
Awarding body: QS
Year: 2027
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings — #301–350 band
Type: University ranking
Awarding body: Times Higher Education
Year: 2026
- Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities — #901–1000 band
Type: University ranking
Awarding body: ShanghaiRanking
Year: 2026
- AACSB accreditation
Type: Accreditation
Awarding body: AACSB
Year: 2022
- QS Stars — 5 Stars (Excellent)
Type: Rating
Awarding body: QS
Image sources & credits
- Sunway Students
Source: https://sunwayuniversity.edu.my/about
Displayed from the company's official website. No reuse licence was identified; copyright may belong to the company or its licensors.
Source record references 5
- Sunway University
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-05
- A Brief Introduction
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Contact Us
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Governance and Leadership
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
- Accolades and Recognition
Source classification: Tier 1 · Date in source record: 2026-09-06
Frequently asked questions about Sunway University
What does Sunway University do?
Sunway University is a private university in Sunway City offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.
Where is Sunway University based?
Sunway University lists its headquarters or primary business address as No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
What is the official website for Sunway University?
The official website recorded for Sunway University is www.sunwayuniversity.edu.my.
Latest Sunway University news
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Editorial sources & further reading
Official sources & further reading
- Sunway University (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- A Brief Introduction (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Contact Us (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Governance and Leadership (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
- Accolades and Recognition (Tier 2 — Company official / IR / named spokesperson)Supports: Company identity and public-record facts
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