Software engineering in Malaysia: Sunway University's Bachelor of Software Engineering with a Lancaster award
This is Sunway's three-year software engineering degree in Bandar Sunway, Selangor, with a Lancaster University award alongside it. You get the published yearly fee in rupees, entry routes, the English score, the modules by year, the three-month internship and the intakes. We work with 34 partner universities, and our Calicut team guides students into Malaysia every intake.
.jpg){kind=link}
The degree at a glance
Malaysia software engineering at Sunway: what this degree is
The Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons) is taught by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Sunway University, Bandar Sunway, Selangor. Sunway lists the programme code as R2/0612/6/0028 (11/31) with MQA/FA8122. It covers analysing, modelling, designing and developing large-scale software systems, with software processes, project management, testing and maintenance.
Sunway says the programme includes a three-month internship and the Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) certification, which it describes as accredited by the Malaysian Software Testing Board. On completion, graduates are awarded a degree from Lancaster University as well as Sunway University, so you leave with two certificates.
Our MQR check. The Malaysian Qualifications Register lists MQA/FA8122 for Sunway University as Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons), 124 credits, field 0612 (Software engineering), starting 09/05/2019.
What you actually study
The Malaysia software engineering curriculum, year by year
Year 1 is a shared computing foundation. In years 2 and 3 you choose discipline electives in software development, networking and security, software solutions and design, artificial intelligence or mobile app development. International students also take Malay Language for Communication 2 and other university subjects.
Year 1: foundations
- AI Foundation and Applications
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Organisation
- Database Fundamentals
- Networking Principles
- Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
- Operating System Fundamentals
- Programming Principles
- Software Engineering
- Web Fundamentals
Year 2: core and electives
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Structure & Algorithms
- Essentials of Employability
- Project Management
- Requirement Engineering
- Two discipline electives (for example Object-Oriented Programming, Data Communication, Network Security, Database Management Systems, Digital Image Processing)
Year 3: capstone
- Capstone Project 1 and 2
- Computer Security
- Software Architecture and Design Patterns
- Software Evolution and Maintenance
- Software Processes, Software Testing
- Three discipline electives (for example Code Camp, Concurrent Programming, Cloud Computing, Database Engineering, Computer Vision, Mobile Application Development)
University subjects (international)
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- Community Service for Planetary Health
- Entrepreneurial Mindset & Skills
- Integrity & Anti-Corruption
- Malay Language for Communication 2
Source: Sunway University programme structure for the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons). Sunway lists free electives including Digital Business, Principles of Entrepreneurship and Startup Foundry, and says electives are subject to change.
Published fees, converted
Malaysia fees for this Sunway degree, in dollars and rupees
Sunway publishes an estimated annual course fee for 2026 rather than a full fee schedule. For international students it is quoted in US dollars and payable in the ringgit equivalent. The Malaysian student fee is shown in ringgit for comparison.
Estimated annual course fee, international students (2026)
≈ Rs9.45 lakh per year
Published by Sunway as USD 10,058 for international students for 2026. Sunway says fees are paid in the RM equivalent and the USD figure is indicative only. Rupee figure is our conversion at USD 1 = Rs93.933 (9 November 2026 close, za.investing.com).Malaysian students, same degree, annual (2026)
≈ Rs9.62 lakh
Shown for comparison, as published by Sunway as the estimated annual course fee for Malaysian students.Admission from India
Malaysia entry route for this Sunway software engineering degree
Sunway publishes entry scores by qualification and does not publish an Indian Class 12 percentage for this degree. Other qualifications are considered case by case, so your Class 12 route is confirmed with Sunway.
Published routes
Source: Sunway course page entry requirements, checked 10 November 2026. A-Level points: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2; at least grade D in 2 subjects. IB excludes bonus points. UEC means all grade Bs.
Foundation and diploma routes
Sunway also lists Australian Matriculation ATAR 60 and Canadian Matriculation 60%. Other qualifications are considered case by case.
What this means for Class 12. Sunway lists a Mathematics requirement (credit in Additional Mathematics at SPM, B in Advanced Mathematics in UEC, or equivalent). It says some candidates without it may be admitted with a credit in Mathematics plus one science, technology or engineering subject, then pass a Mathematics Enhancement subject. We send your Class 12 Mathematics marks to Sunway and get the route confirmed in writing before you apply.
English evidence
Malaysia English requirement for Sunway software engineering
Sunway lists IELTS or equivalent 6.0, MUET Band 4 or SPM English B. Students from countries where English is an official language, and students with qualifications from institutions that teach fully in English, are exempt from the English requirement.
Source: Sunway course page, English Language Requirements, checked 10 November 2026.When you can start
Malaysia intakes for this degree: February, May and September
Sunway lists three intakes a year for this three-year degree. Which one is realistic depends on when your results, English evidence and student pass process complete, and we plan that with you.
The degree runs three years full-time. Sunway says it includes a three-month internship. Year 3 holds the two-part Capstone Project and three discipline electives.
After the degree
Malaysia software engineering careers Sunway lists
Sunway lists these career paths: enterprise distributed application developer, game developer, IT analyst, mobile app developer, requirement engineer, software architect, software engineer, software quality assurance officer, software tester and system designer.
The discipline electives in years 2 and 3 let you lean towards networking and security, software solutions, artificial intelligence or mobile apps. Tell us which direction interests you and we will match it to the elective list.
Questions families ask us
Malaysia software engineering at Sunway: FAQ
Do I get a Lancaster University degree?
Sunway says graduates are awarded a degree from Lancaster University as well as Sunway University, so two certificates.
Is the fee in dollars or ringgit?
Sunway publishes USD 10,058 as the estimated annual course fee for international students and says it must be paid in the RM equivalent, so the final ringgit amount depends on the exchange rate.
Is there an internship?
Sunway says the programme includes a three-month internship. We confirm when it falls in your study plan.
Is the IELTS 6.0 requirement strict?
It is the listed requirement, with exemptions for students from countries where English is an official language or whose qualification was taught fully in English. We check which applies to your school.
Evidence
Sources for this Malaysia course page
- Sunway University: Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons) - code, intakes, duration, annual fee, careers, programme structure, entry requirements, English, internship, CTFL, Lancaster award. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Sunway online application - non-refundable enrolment fee for non-Malaysians. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Malaysian Qualifications Register, Sunway University listing - MQA/FA8122, 124 credits, field 0612, starting 09/05/2019. Checked 10 November 2026.
- Photograph: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). USD to rupee at USD 1 = Rs93.933 (9 November 2026, za.investing.com); RM to rupee at RM1 = Rs23.4525 (29 October 2026, za.investing.com).
Build your Malaysia study plan.
Your Malaysia study plan, with our Calicut team. We work with 34 partner universities: bring your qualification, subject marks, intended intake and budget.
Talk to our Malaysia study-abroad expertsOur office: Ground Floor, HiLITE Business Park, Calicut. Please arrange an appointment before visiting.