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About
Sunway University, located in Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, is a private research university. The university is on a 8.9-hectare (22-acre) campus within Sunway City.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 29 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 5,046
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 8.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 27%
- Female : Male
- 53 : 47
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
QS
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 51-100 | - | 2026 |
| Art & Design | 201-300 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =365 | 62.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 501-575 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 151–175 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 176–200 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 176–200 | 46.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 176–200 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | =198 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =374 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 857 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =965 | 50.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Sunway University?
Sunway University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =354, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =578.
When was Sunway University founded?
Sunway University was founded in 2004.
What are the top subjects at Sunway University?
Top subjects at Sunway University include: Business Administration, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Business & Economics, Engineering & Technology, Education & Training.
Where is Sunway University located?
Sunway University is located in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.