Latest news with #ASU-certified

New Straits Times

New doors open for students in Malaysia

STUDENTS in Malaysia have the chance to begin an American degree right after SPM or IGCSE, thanks to Sunway University's School of American Education (SAE). Delivered in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), SAE offers a flexible and affordable pathway to globally recognised qualifications. Driving this forward is the school's newly appointed dean, Associate Prof Dr Woo Pei Jun, who brings a strong background in American education and a deep understanding of what students and families value today: quality, security and future-readiness. With her leadership, the school is strengthening its focus on student wellbeing, academic excellence and flexible pathways for global success. "We recognise that parents are looking for stability, quality and assurance in their children's education. Our goal is to provide a world-class education that's safe, affordable and full of opportunity — right here in Malaysia, with the option to pursue global experiences when the time is right," said Dr Woo. ASU has been ranked No. 1 in the United States for innovation by the U.S. News & World Report for ten consecutive years, ahead of institutions such as MIT and Stanford. It is also listed among the top one per cent of universities globally by the Center for World University Rankings. GLOBALLY RECOGNISED DEGREE SAE currently offers four undergraduate degree programmes: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Digital Communication (Advertising): Prepares students for careers in branding, content strategy and public relations, using a curriculum modelled after ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology: Covers behavioural science, mental health and cognitive processes, with applications in counselling, education and research. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence): Equips students with technical skills in machine learning and AI development for future tech-driven industries. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Digital Media Design: Focuses on creative media production, including web design, animation and digital storytelling. All programmes are fully delivered in Sunway University, the No.1 private university in ASEAN (AppliedHE 2025), supported by ASU-certified modules and teaching frameworks. Students completing the full degree will receive transcripts and scrolls from both Sunway University and ASU. FLEXIBLE PATHWAYS Through the American Degree Transfer Programme (ADTP), students may transfer to ASU or other universities in the United States and Canada. Past students have successfully continued their studies at institutions including Cornell, New York University, Johns Hopkins and the University of Michigan. SAE's ASU Pathway is designed for smooth academic progression, with courses structured for maximum credit transfer. More than 75 per cent of students have transferred successfully to overseas universities, many with scholarships. Students who complete their final year in the United States are eligible for the Optional Practical Training (OPT) scheme, allowing them to gain up to one year of work experience in the country after graduation, or up to three years for those in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. FALL 2025 INTAKE Applications are now open for the Fall 2025 intake, and prospective students are encouraged to apply early as spaces are limited. Sunway University is offering application fee waivers and scholarship opportunities, including for students planning to transfer to ASU or other Tier 1 universities in the United States and Canada.