Department of Communication and Liberal Arts
History of Sunway University
In the beginning
Sunway University (originally Sunway College) was formed with the belief and understanding that higher education is vital to the progress of the Nation. The institution received an auspicious start in 1987 when it was officially opened by the late Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj Ibni Almarhum Sultan Hisamuddin Alam Shah Alhaj, the Sultan of Selangor Darul Ehsan. Within a short span of time, its student numbers outgrew the original premises, leading to the development of a new, purpose-built campus in Bandar Sunway, complete with a comprehensive range of modern academic and residential facilities.
From College to University College
Prior to becoming Sunway University, the institution was upgraded to University College status by the then Minister of Higher Education, YB Dato' Dr Shafie bin Haji Mohd Salleh to YBhg on 12 August 2004. The approval letter was presented by the Honorable Minister, to YBhg Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr Jeffrey Cheah, AO, during the launch of the National Patriotic Day celebrations at Sunway..
Becoming a University
Sunway University College became a full-fledged University on 31 January 2011. The certificate was presented to our Founder, Chairman and Chancellor, YBhg Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr Jeffrey Cheah, AO, by YB Dato’ Seri Mohd Khaled Nordin, the then Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia.
In 2015, Sunway University will open a brand new state-of-the-art building with cutting edge academic facilities to welcome more students.