The Asiri Academy of Health Sciences (AAHS) and Sunway University, one of Malaysia’s top universities, have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create the first-ever articulation pathway for Sunway University in Sri Lanka.
Sunway is a prominent Southeast Asian conglomerate with diverse business interests spanning real estate, construction, education, healthcare, retail, and hospitality.
Poignantly, AAHS is the first healthcare education institute in Sri Lanka to have partnered Sunway University to create new opportunities for Sri Lankan students to be able to pursue international healthcare education, even as soon as after their G.C.E. Ordinary Level examinations.
Students awaiting their Advanced Level exam results are also eligible to enroll. The MoU allows those who have completed the AAHS Foundation in Health Sciences to directly enter three esteemed undergraduate programs at Sunway University: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing, Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Biotechnology, and Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology. Additional articulation pathways are being explored for other degree programs offered by Sunway University. This innovative pathway enables students to begin their healthcare education right after their G.C.E. Ordinary Level exams, requiring at least five credit passes for entry. After completing the eight-month foundation program at AAHS, students can smoothly transition to Sunway University, significantly accelerating their academic journey.
Softlogic Group Chairman and Managing Director Ashok Pathirage said, “The partnership represents a significant advancement in healthcare education for Sri Lankan youth. Enabling students to begin their healthcare education journey as early as age 16 or 17, AAHS is creating a fast-track route to globally recognised qualifications in high-demand fields”.
Sunway Group Chairman and Founder and Sunway University Chancellor Tan Sri Sir Dr. Jeffrey Cheah KBE AO said: “The partnership between Sunway University and Asiri Academy of Health Sciences seeks to expand access to high quality transnational education for Sri Lankan students and equip them for successful careers. We look forward to working with Asiri Academy of Health Sciences in providing world-class education and impactful research that transcends borders and positively impacts communities worldwide. This is part of the broader collaboration between Sunway Group and Asiri Health Group that will include joint research, knowledge and expertise exchange as well as business opportunities between the two leading organisations”.
AAHS is a leading healthcare education institution in Sri Lanka, providing a range of programs that blend theoretical knowledge with practical experience to develop the next generation of healthcare professionals.
