American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP)

The ADTP has been developed specifically to allow students to complete the first part of their American degree at Sunway University. The program has been designed in consultation with American universities to ensure 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.

Intakes

January, June & August

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, 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. Students majoring in business can stay up to 36 months in the ADTP before transferring for degree completion.

Our Partners

Equivalency tables with partners from various institutions are available. Students have been accepted for transfer even to institutions 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

1. Actuarial Science
2. Business
3. Communication
4. Computer Science
5. Engineering
6. Liberal Arts
7. Natural Sciences
8. Psychology

Why Study Here?

Holistic Education

The US education system is one of the most flexible in the world, offering students unlimited choices of courses and focusing on an all-around learning experience. Adopting the US liberal arts approach of inclusiveness, industry relevance, and flexibility, Sunway ADTP has a strong track record of producing well-rounded students equipped for American higher learning.

Seamless Transfer into American Universities

We engage professors from US universities to deliver parts of our academic content. Each year, more than 100 US universities visit Sunway University providing a valuable opportunity for students to engage with and seek advice from admission counselors. We also host representatives from Western Michigan University (WMU) on campus who provide counseling services to students transferring to WMU.

Academic Mentorship and Support

Each ADTP student is assigned an academic advisor who will provide academic guidance and support. Our student-lecturer engagement is high extending over and beyond the classroom. One in four of our lecturers consistently receives “excellent teaching” awards.

Extracurricular Advantage

Each semester our students engage in out-of-class activities e.g. running projects and charity programs as part of their assignments, volunteering in cultural performances, or participating in international conferences. We celebrate bank holidays like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving.

University Placement Guidance

We conduct workshops on all aspects of the transfer process—from selecting suitable universities and preparing applications to transitioning abroad. Our “Freshman Seminars” equip students with skills to succeed as a freshman. Our placement team continually supports students to transfer into “best fit” colleges. We receive study-abroad-semester students from US and non-US universities each year, many of which are our alumni for summer semesters. On top of our summer semester subject offerings, we support our alumni by providing referrals, offering proctoring services, and providing internship opportunities.