Overview
The ADTP has been developed specifically to allow students to complete the first part of an American degree at Sunway University. The program has been designed in consultation with American universities to ensure that students can transfer seamlessly to America to complete their studies. Patterned after the American undergraduate degree program, Sunway University’s ADTP provides students with a mixture of major-specific and general education courses, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the next phase of their studies in the U.S.. Alongside their academic studies, students are encouraged to take part in a range of extracurricular activities, including community service, leadership and sporting opportunities. As students move towards completion of their studies at Sunway, we will help them prepare their applications to the universities of their choice. For more information, please see the ADTP Profile and Course Catalog.
Duration
Students will spend approximately 12 - 24 months (full-time) in Sunway University and another 24 - 36 months (full-time) in the university they will complete their degree at, whether in the USA, Canada or other locations.
Education Pathway
Students can join us upon completion of their secondary education. Most students will spend between 12 and 24 months in the ADTP.
Our Partners
Equivalency tables with partners from various institutions are available. Students have been accepted for transfer even to institutions which are not listed as partners. Please see below for more information.
- USA
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Europe
- Asia
Potential Major
There are more than 1000 majors available. Students can choose any field of study to major in whether in Art-related fields, Business, Social Sciences or “Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics”” (STEM) fields.
Popular majors include:
- Actuarial Science
- Business
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Liberal Arts
- Natural Sciences
- Psychology
- RM29,300
for Malaysian students
- USD6,800
for international students
Programme Structure
Core Subjects
Core subjects are subjects that provide knowledge required for specific majors or fields of study. These subjects prepare the students for higher level courses in their chosen major. Students need to complete these subjects before taking their major subjects. Subjects in this area may range between 20 and 30 credit hours.
General Education Subjects
General Education subjects are referred to as General Education Requirements, and are compulsory for all students to broaden their exposure. These subjects will provide students with an overview of other disciplines and help them in their future career advancement. Subjects in this area may range between 25 and 35 credit hours.
Proficiency Subjects
Proficiency subjects will equip students with the necessary skills needed for university education, and some of them overlap with General Education required courses. Students may be exempted from these subjects if they can provide evidence that they obtained the acquired skills needed. Subjects in these area are:
MATH 1024 Pre-calculus
ENGL 1014 Fundamentals of College Writing (English Composition 1)
MOHE Subjects
MOHE subjects are required by the Ministry of Higher Education. The subjects will help students appreciate Malaysian culture. The cost of the subjects is already included in the resource fee. Students are encouraged to include these subjects for their transfer. Some U.S. universities accept subjects in this area to fulfill a general requirement or an elective requirement.
ADTP Majors
Sample program structures for majors under ADTP Arts:
- Business
- Communication
- Liberal Arts
- Music Performance
- Digital Film and Production
- Contemporary Music Using Audio Technology
Sample program structures for majors under ADTP Science/Engineering:
Entry Requirements
ADTP (Arts)
For Business, Communication, Filmmaking, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts and related majors
- SPM / O-Level
- Pass with minimum 5 credits (including English)
- Unified Examination Certificate
- Pass with minimum 5 Grade Bs (including English)
- Pass with minimum 5 Grade Bs (including English)
ADTP (Science/Engineering)
For STEM fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Aviation, Computer Science, some Social Sciences, Psychology or related majors
- SPM / O-Level
- Pass with minimum 5 credits (including English & Mathematics or any Science subject)
- Unified Examination Certificate
- Pass with minimum 5 Grade Bs (including English & Mathematics or any Science subject)
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
- Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP): Pass Level 4 with minimum 50%
Alumni Sharing Session
Hear from our ADTP alumni about their experiences studying abroad in the U.S. and why they chose to pursue ADTP in Sunway.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
For more information about the scholarships and financial aid, please visit the SEG Scholarships website.
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