American Degree Transfer Program

Want to kickstart your American dream without leaving Malaysia just yet? Sunway University’s American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) lets you complete the first part of your U.S. degree right here before transferring seamlessly to top universities in the USA, Canada, or beyond! Designed in collaboration with American institutions, ADTP blends major-specific and general education courses, giving you a solid foundation for your studies abroad. Plus, with a range of extracurricular activities—from leadership programs to sports—you’ll grow both academically and personally before making the big move.

In just 12 to 24 months at Sunway, followed by 2 to 3 years abroad, you’ll be well on your way to earning a degree in any of 1000+ majors, from Engineering and Business to Psychology and the Arts. And don’t worry about the transfer process—Sunway’s got your back, with partnerships and equivalency tables to make the journey smooth. So, whether you dream of studying in the USA, Canada, Australia, or beyond, ADTP is your passport to a world-class education!

ADTP (Arts)

For Business, Communication, Filmmaking, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts and related majors

• SPM / O-Level/GCSE or IGCSE: 
  • Pass with a minimum of 5 credits (including English)
• Unified Examination Certificate: 
  • 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/GCSE or IGCSE:
  • Pass with a minimum of 5 credits (including English & Mathematics or any Science subject)
• Unified Examination Certificate:
  • Minimum 5 Grade Bs (including English & Mathematics or any Science subject)

APEL.A

• An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning) 

(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)

English Requirements

• IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
• Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP): Pass Level 4 with minimum 50%

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.

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:

• Actuarial Science
• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Natural Sciences
• Psychology