Sunway University

Sunway University is one of Malaysia’s leading private universities, committed to providing high-quality, holistic education and advancing knowledge for the benefit of society and the global community. Guided by its core values of Integrity, Humility and Excellence, the University promotes a values-based education that encourages students and staff to develop a sustainable mindset, systems thinking, ecological awareness and emotional intelligence.

Sunway University is part of the Sunway Education Group, which is owned and governed by the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation (JCF), Malaysia’s largest education-focused social enterprise. Through this unique not-for-profit structure, operating surpluses are reinvested into education, scholarships, research, faculty development and facilities, supporting the long-term advancement of quality education and societal impact.

Sustainability is deeply embedded in Sunway University’s institutional mission. The University is strongly committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through education, research, campus operations, partnerships and community engagement. This commitment is strengthened by the Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development, which serves as an important regional hub for research, policy engagement and capacity building in support of sustainable development across Southeast Asia.

The University also serves as a “Living Lab” where research, education and real-world sustainability solutions come together. Leading research institutes and centres, including the Sunway Centre for Planetary Health and Future Cities Research Institute, address critical challenges relating to planetary health, sustainable cities, climate resilience and societal wellbeing.

These efforts are underpinned by Sunway University’s “Campus With A Conscience” philosophy, which places people and planet at the heart of institutional development. Through sustainability initiatives, community programmes and partnerships, students and staff are encouraged to translate knowledge into meaningful action, contributing towards a more sustainable, resilient, inclusive and equitable future.