Students must ensure that the Airport Arrival Form with the following information are faxed to the ISO +60-3-5635 8635 or e-mailed to int_admin@sunway.edu.my at least seven (7) working days before arriving in Malaysia:-

1. Date and Time of departure from country of origin;
2. Date and Time of arrival in Kuala Lumpur (specify if it is the KL International Airport (KLIA) or LCC Terminal
3. Flight number and Airline.

Before the departure, students must bring along the following important documents:-

1. High school certificates, passport type photographs, medical information, spare photocopies of passport, etc.;
2. Passport (which is valid for at least 12 months before expiry); and

Arrivals at KLIA - When arriving at the Immigration Counter, show the Immigration Officer your Student Pass Approval Letter from Sunway University. As a “Tier 5-Excellent” rated higher education institution, Sunway’s students do not need to wait for a Sunway staff to meet/ escort them through the Immigration desk. This only applies to arrivals at the KLIA, and not the LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal).

Arrivals at LCC Terminal - For students who arrive at LCC Terminal, please wait to meet with a Sunway University representative just BEFORE the Immigration Counter.

• The Sunway University representative will normally carry signage of Sunway University or a Sunway bag. The representative will then accompany the student to the Immigration Counter for clearance.
• Students are reminded that Immigration Officer WILL NOT release the student without the presence of a Sunway University representative to escort the student out of the airport.
• Therefore, prior notification of arrival is important. Only students with Student Pass Approval Letters may be cleared from the airport, otherwise our staff will be unable to clear them.

The student must report to the International Office, Sunway University (located at Ground Floor, Student Centre) upon arrival or the following day. The following needs to be done at the ISO:

1. Fill Up Relevant Forms
   1. Student Data Form
   2. Insurance Form
2. Welcome Kit 
   Students will be briefed by staff of International Office on the Welcome Kit - consisting of:
   1. Welcome Letter (from the Director of International Marketing
   2. International Student handbook
   3. Food Voucher (value: RM 5)
   4. International Dial phone card for calls home RM 30
   5. Map of Bandar Sunway, Floor Plan of Sunway University, and Telephone Directory
3. Other Matters
   A Bank Introduction letter will be given for opening a bank account.

   Students are given about one (1) week to settle such matters after which they must hand in passports for endorsement by the Immigration Department.

   Students are advised not to make travel plans out of Malaysia during this time.

   Students are required to settle the initial RM15,000 payment before being eligible to commence classes.

It is COMPULSORY for students to attend the orientation scheduled. Important information is communicated for studies in Malaysia.

All students are required to sit for the English Placement Test (EPT). The test will be held at Language Lab (located at 2nd Floor in Sunway Building). The EPT results will be released on the following day. Students get the results from their Schools.

Students who do not meet the English requirement may be required to undergo an Intensive English Programme for a minimum period of 10 weeks or additional remedial English classes in the first semester.
 

New students MUST submit their passport for endorsement together with visa charges – these are payable to the Malaysian Immigration Dept and depends on country of origin.

Students are provided with a certified true copy of passport and a receipt as temporary identification pending the endorsement process.

Failure to hand in passports for endorsement may result in students overstaying their current visit passes or be classified as illegal immigrants by the Malaysian Immigration Department.

1. Student MUST submit passport and required documents one (1) month before the current Student Pass expires. Failure to do so may result in late approvals and additional payments to obtain a Special Pass to avoid overstaying.
2. The student pass/visa extension procedure takes up to four (4) weeks. However, the Malaysia Immigration Department may take longer time during festive and holiday periods in the year. It is advisable to submit passports early for renewal. Students are requested not to make travel plans outside Malaysia during the endorsement process.