What is overseas education?

Overseas education is leaving your home country and going abroad to pursue further education. Through overseas education, you can avail of long-term degree courses as well as short-term certificate courses to learn a language or upskill yourself.

How to get a scholarship to study abroad?

If you are aiming to study abroad, identify your career goals, look for relevant courses and universities abroad, know the tuition fees and other expenditures, prepare well for the entrance exams, apply to shortlisted universities, accept the offer letter from the desired university, apply for a student visa and get ready to jet off!

The best way to study abroad for free is to avail of full-funded scholarships or university grants. The fully-funded scholarships are typically awarded to students who excel in academics or extracurricular activities and cover their tuition fees, travel expenses, accommodation, and other living expenses.

How to study abroad for free?

To get an education loan for studying abroad, you need to have the admission offer letter from the university and fulfill the eligibility criteria for securing the loan. In order to get an education loan at the best rate of interest, seek guidance from a reputed study-abroad consultant.

How to get an education loan for studying abroad?

Choose to study abroad to leverage better learning opportunities, see the world, meet new people, boost your resume, develop a broader perspective, become culturally competent, and avail yourself of lucrative job opportunities globally.

How to go abroad for studies?

The best way to go abroad for studies is to get in touch with reputed study-abroad consultants. They can help you explore courses aligned with your academic interests, guide you in preparing for entrance exams, help you with university and student visa applications, and even provide post-arrival assistance.

Bachelor of Civil Engineering With Honours

Overview

The Civil Engineering programme equips students with a robust foundation in civil engineering principles, emphasising sustainability and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address modern engineering challenges. The programme offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines core civil engineering subjects with cutting-edge topics in sustainability and AI, preparing graduates to lead in innovative and eco-friendly infrastructure development.

The programme places a strong emphasis on sustainable practices, integrating courses such as Sustainable Engineering Design and Sustainable Digital Construction Technology. A key feature of the programme is its focus on AI. Courses such as Data Analytics for Engineers and AI in Civil Engineering utilise AI technologies to optimise designs, predict maintenance needs, and enhance construction processes. Hands-on experience and soft skills are cornerstones of the programme. Students participate in laboratory work, project-based learning and industry placements, providing practical experience with the latest tools and
technologies.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Artificial Intelligence

Communication Skills

Engineering Materials

Engineering Mathematics 1

Engineering Mathematics 2

Engineering Mechanics & Dynamics

Engineers in Society

Programming for Engineers

Topographical Engineering

Sustainable Engineering Design

Year 2

Accounting & Finance for Engineers

Civil Engineering Materials

Data Analytics for Engineers

Engineering Geology & Soil Mechanics

Engineering Mathematics 3

Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills

Fluid Mechanics

Introduction to Civil Engineering Design Philosophy

Project Management & Engineering Design

Structural Analysis

Sustainable Digital Construction Technology

Year 3

Advanced Structural Analysis

AI in Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Integrated Design Project 1

Construction Camp

Geotechnical Engineering

Hydraulic System & Design

Reinforced Concrete Design

Road and Pavement Engineering

Structural Steel & Composite Design

Terrestrial Hydrology

Transportation Engineering

Year 4

Civil Engineering Integrated Design Project 2

Final Year Project 1

Final Year Project 2

Industrial Training

Water & Wastewater Systems Design & Operation

Year 4 Electives (Choose 4)

Advanced Concrete & Fastening Design

Advanced Structural Steel Design

Advanced Water Resources Engineering

Bridge Engineering

Finite Element & Advanced Computational Method

Foundation Engineering

Innovative & Sustainable Building Material Design

Precast Concrete Design

Solid Waste Management

Special Concrete

Structural Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering

Tall Building Design

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

For Local Students

Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
Bahasa Kebangsaan A (applicable to students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu)/ Critical Thinking
Community Service for Planetary Health
Integrity & Anti-Corruption
Philosophy and Current Issues

For International Students

Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
Community Service for Planetary Health
Critical Thinking
Integrity & Anti-Corruption
Malay Language for Communication 2

Entry Requirements

STPM

CGPA 2.00 including Mathematics & one Natural Sciences subject (with minimum Grade C)

A-Level

Minimum 12 points for Mathematics & one Natural Sciences subject (with minimum Grade D)

Note: For A-Level points calculation

A = 10 points

B = 8 points

C = 6 points

D = 4 points

E = 2 points

Australian Matriculation

ATAR 65 (including Mathematics Methods & one Natural Sciences subject)

Canadian Matriculation

65% (including Advanced Functions, Calculus & Vectors and one Natural Sciences subject)

Monash University Foundation Year

65% (including Mathematics & one Natural Sciences subject)

Sunway Foundation in Science Technology

CGPA 2.3 (including Mathematics and one Natural Sciences subject)

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Maximum 24 points from 5 subjects (all grade Bs including Mathematics and one Natural Sciences subject)

Diploma

CGPA 2.5 from any diploma in Engineering, Science or Technology

Matriculation/Foundation

CGPA 2.5 (including Mathematics and one Natural Sciences subject)

IB Diploma

Completed with minimum 25 points (excluding bonus points)(including Mathematics and one Natural Sciences subject)

Other Qualifications

CGPA 2.5 equivalent and any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis.

APEL.A

An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-6) (Recognition of Prior Learning)
(Click on this link for further information on APEL.A)

Specific Requirements

Natural Sciences subjects are Physics, Biology or Chemistry. Physics will be given preference.
SPM or equivalent in Science stream will be given preference.

Additional Requirements for Certain International Students

International students from certain countries that want to take some Sunway University degree programmes (for example programmes in partnership with Lancaster University) will need to take and pass our online six-month International Preparatory Programme (IPP). This is a requirement to enrol on a Sunway degree programme that also leads to a degree certificate awarded by Sunway’s partner institution. Students are required to pass all the subjects with grade C or above to progress to the degree.

English Language Requirements

IELTS or equivalent 6.0 or equivalent
MUET Band 4
SPM English B+
UEC English B3
O-Level English (1119) B3
Sunway Intensive English Programme (IEP) Pass Level 4 with minimum 65%
ESL/English Satisfactory level at Pre-University programmes with English as the medium of instruction.
Additional requirements For Malaysian students entering using an entry qualification whereby the medium of instruction is not in English, MQA requires the student to possess a MUET or international English proficiency qualification in order to register for the Engineering programmes.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

For more information about the scholarships and financial aid, please visit the SEG Scholarships website.

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Year 4 Electives (Choose 4)

Additional MOHE compulsory General Studies subjects

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