University in US link-up for enhanced student experience

Sunway University School of American Education (SAE) has announced its collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU) to provide its students with an enhanced American education experience.

As a Cintana Alliance member, SAE will join a global network of universities working together to develop innovative academic programmes.

ASU has been ranked #1 in the US for innovation by the US News and World Report for nine consecutive years (2016-2024), ahead of MIT and Stanford.

“We are honoured to announce our new collaboration with one of Malaysia’s top universities,” said ASU president Michael M. Crow.

“Sunway University shares our vision of delivering high-quality, global education at scale to our students to empower individuals to thrive and make a positive impact on our world.

“We look forward to the opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from each other and ultimately be a catalyst for positive change in our communities,” he added.

The American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) has a rich history of providing students with a flexible credit transfer system and a globally recognised transfer degree.

In collaboration with ASU, SAE will introduce a range of new features to ADTP.

Current students will experience a seamless transition to SAE in collaboration with ASU, benefitting from the adoption of ASU content/curriculum, enhanced academic resources, international networks, and innovative teaching methods.

With the strategic collaboration with ASU and more than three decades of transfer partnership with North American universities, Sunway ADTP students not only enjoy true American education here but also vast options for US university transfers.

Looking ahead, SAE plans to introduce complete degree programmes with ASU, giving students a choice to physically transfer to the American campus or continue their studies entirely in Malaysia via ASU Online, supported by SAE face-to-face engagement.

Planned majors include Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Psychology and Communication.

Thus, students can enjoy the full four-year American degree experience at the state-of-art Sunway University campus and graduate with two degrees; one from Sunway University and the other from ASU.

Students can also choose to transfer to the US and graduate with at least one year of study at ASU.

“The partnership with ASU-Cintana Alliance signifies a milestone for Sunway University,” said Sunway University president Prof Sibrandes Poppema.

“ASU’s commitment to inclusiveness and sustainability perfectly aligns with Sunway’s core values of humility, integrity and excellence.

“These innovative programmes with ASU will ensure that our graduates continue to be future-ready by being highly employable, entrepreneurial and sustainability-conscious,” he added.

Sunway Education Group chief executive officer Prof Datuk Elizabeth Lee said, “This collaboration reinforces Sunway’s dedication to delivering the finest American education in Malaysia.

“We believe this innovative partnership will further enhance the transnational educational landscape in Malaysia and empower students to thrive in a globally competitive world.”

Sunway’s goals include creating homegrown US-inspired degrees with dual degree options from both Sunway and ASU without having to leave the country.

This ensures that more people can afford a quality American education.

Through the collaboration with ASU, Sunway students will have access to a more robust American learning experience.

This includes utilising ASU’s world-class content and curriculum, participating in global signature courses with faculty and classmates from around the world.

Moreover, Sunway students will have exclusive opportunities for international exchanges, summer immersion programmes, research collaboration and a broader worldview.

This partnership emphasises an innovation-driven learning experience that equips students with the necessary knowledge, skills, values and mindset for successful global careers.

For details, visit sunwayuniversity.edu.my/school-of-american-education/collaboration-asu

Sunway University has recently been awarded Malaysia’s Most Enterprising Brand and Gold in the Education and Learning category at the Putra Brand Awards 2023.