Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Why Study at APU

Nurturing Professionals for Global Careers

• The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is amongst Malaysia’s Premier Private Universities and is where a unique fusion of technology, innovation and creativity works effectively towards transforming students into highly competent, employable and future-proof professionals.

Malaysia’s Highest Rated Emerging Universities

• APU was announced as among the Highest Rated Emerging Universities in Malaysia, being rated 5-STAR (EXCELLENT Rating) under the latest SETARA Ratings by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). APU has maintained this Excellent Rating consecutively in the SETARA 2011, 2013, 2017 as well as in the latest ratings announced on 18th Dec 2020. The SETARA rating system measures the performance of teaching and learning in universities in Malaysia.

APU is a “Premier Digital Tech University”- MDEC

• APU was awarded the Premier Digital Tech University status by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). APU is recognised for its commitment in offering top-notch digital technology courses and ensuring our highly-skilled graduates continue to flourish and fill future digital job demands locally and globally. Premier Digital Tech University status was awarded by the Minister of Higher Education Malaysia.

APU emerges as the First QS 5 Stars Plus University in Malaysia

• APU is the First Malaysian University to achieve an overall rating of Five Stars Plus in the latest QS Stars Rating awards that were presented at the QS Apple Conference on 1st Nov 2021. Five Stars Plus institution must achieve five stars across all categories in addition to achieving the minimum highest benchmark score by QS STARS. APU is amongst 20 universities worldwide to achieve this honour.
• According to Leigh Kamolins, Head of Evaluation, QS Intelligence Unit, "The QS Stars university rating system audits and rates over 600 universities globally in a broader range of criteria than any world ranking exercise. Comprehensive audits are also independently carried out as part of the ratings exercise. QS Stars™ shines a light on both the excellence and the diversity of the rated institution. Congratulations to Asia Pacific University (APU) for being the first ever QS 5-Stars Plus rated institution in Malaysia and being 1 amongst 20 in the world." 

APU- Rated No. 1 in Asia and Malaysia for MULTICULTURAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

• With an international student community of more than 13,000 students from more than 130 countries studying in its Malaysian campus, APU offers a truly cosmopolitan learning environment that prepares students well for the global challenges which lie ahead. APU offers a wide range of degrees with Technology as a common core. It is APU’s aim to nurture and encourage innovation through our programmes, with the intention of producing individuals who will learn, adapt and think differently in new and better ways.

INTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY

Are there internal scholarships provided for students? What are the requirements?

APU Malaysian Scholarships & Merit Awards 2023

• Link:https://www.apu.edu.my/meritscholarships

APU International Students Scholarships & Merit Awards 2023

• Link:https://www.apu.edu.my/study-apu/merit-scholarships/apu-international-students-scholarships-merit-awards
• If not applicable, are there external sponsorships that the university can advise students on? https://www.apu.edu.my/study-apu/financing-your-study/scholarship