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The Vision and Mission

Vision
To be a leading university of technology and innovation transforming students into highly employable, competent and future-proof professionals.

Mission
We provide high quality, affordable, innovative and internationally benchmarked education and research in a professional, ethical and student centred manner by designing and delivering a range of enriching and distinctive learning experiences.

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. APU has earned an enviable reputation as an award-winning University through its achievements in winning a host of over 400 prestigious awards at local and international levels.

APU Is Awarded 2024 Employers’ Choice of University

Renowned for its 100% employability rate among graduates, APU underlined its strengths by being selected as the 2024 Employers’ Choice of University in Talentbank’s annual survey of employers. Talentbank also announced that APU graduates were voted Champions of Employers’ Top Choice in the fields of Computing & IT, Game Design and Development, Animation, and Finance & Islamic Finance. Additionally, graduates of Actuarial Science, Mechatronic Engineering, Multimedia and Communication.

APU Achieves Global Quality Accreditation from QAA UK

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), a leading Malaysian University has achieved a significant milestone by securing accreditation from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) in the United Kingdom. This accreditation underscores APU’s commitment to excellence, rigorous quality assurance processes, and student-centered education.

APU is Awarded Best Tech University & Best Future Ready University for 2024 – PC.com Awards

The PC.com Awards are prestigious accolades that recognise organisations that demonstrate excellence and leadership in the field of technology and innovation. In the 2024 Awards, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) shone brightly, winning both the Best Tech University and Best Future Ready University awards, as voted by PC.com readers. This recognition reflects APU’s unwavering commitment in offering cutting-edge digital technology programmes & preparing students for the future. APU is a repeat winner, having also won the PC.Com Best Tech University Award in 2023.

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 ratings system measures the performance of teaching and learning in universities in Malaysia.

APU emerges as the First QS 5 Stars Plus University in 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 institutions must achieve five star ratings across all categories in addition to achieving minimum highest benchmark score by QS STARS.  APU is amongst 23 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 23 in the world.”

APU Makes Waves in the QS World University Ranking 2025

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) has achieved a significant milestone by securing accreditation from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) in the United Kingdom. This accreditation underscores APU’s commitment to excellence, rigorous quality assurance processes, and student-centered education. This recognition is the result of a rigorous review process carried out by independent QAA reviewers. As a result of the accreditation, APU will now be recognised on an equal basis with UK universities. Facts regarding APU’s achievements in the latest QS World University rankings: Ranked #611-620 in the World Ranked No. 186 in Asia Ranked No.1 for International Students in Malaysia Ranked No.16 in the World for International Students Ranked Top 200 for International Faculty in the World

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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. Premier Digital Tech Universities and Preferred Digital Tech Polytechnics (PDTIs) are Malaysia’s leading digital tech-focused tertiary institutions. The PDTIs have a proven track record in producing high quality graduates for digital tech-based high value jobs, via cutting-edge research and education policies, strong industry linkages, and career development and placement services.

Originally established as the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) in 1993 and Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI) in 2004, APU’s sound approach to nurturing school leavers into qualified professionals has resulted in our graduates being highly sought after by employers.

Born out of a collaboration between MDEC, the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and industry leaders, the PDTIs deliver end-to-end solutions to ensure that future graduates are propelled into becoming dynamic members of an innovation-driven and knowledge-powered Malaysia.

Top Private Colleges In Malaysia

APIIT was announced as one of the Top Private Colleges in Malaysia to attain 6-STAR (OUTSTANDING Rating) under the latest Ratings by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) on 18th Dec 2020. MYQUEST is a quality evaluation system assessed by MOHE to evaluate the quality of programmes offered by Malaysian private colleges.

“100% Employed by Graduation” – Graduate Tracer Study

According to the latest Annual Graduate Tracer Study by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, 100% of APU graduates were employed by Graduation. This is not just a number, but a significant symbol of our success and pride in nurturing professionals for global careers. To date, over 80,000 alumni have embarked onto their careers worldwide.

APU awarded 5-Star Rating for Online Learning by QS

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) has been awarded 5-Star Rating for Online Learning in the latest QS Stars Rating System.

The rating – the highest possible rating in the category – demonstrates APU’s continued focus in providing interactive, student-centred, and flexible digital learning using innovative technologies that enable its students to learn anytime and anywhere.

APU students are able to continue learning seamlessly through its cloud-based digital platforms that leverages on a variety of tools, media, formats and content to make learning meaningful and stimulating for its students.

In parallel, APU’s Digital Learning Hub (DLH) supports our academic staff by assisting them to create impactful and high-quality digital content to suit various teaching and learning environments, along with inspiring them to use creative teaching and learning techniques.

The QS Rating System is a leading, international ranking system of universities that is awarded by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) that ranks universities around the world.

APU is a premier private university in Malaysia with an international profile of students that takes pride in offering a wide suite of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that are authentic, industry-recognised and meet the needs of the labour market.

APU – Rated No. 1 in Asia and Malaysia for MULTICULTURAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE* (*Student Barometer Wave 2019 (International Students), ‘Studying with people from other cultures’)

With an international student community of students from more than 130 countries studying in its Malaysian campus, APU offers a truly cosmopolitan learning environment which 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.

Worldwide Recognition – Internationally & Locally Recognised Degrees

You work hard to obtain the Degree. We work hard to get you Worldwide Recognition.

The Asia Pacific University has and always will, continue to develop and deliver its academic programmes through unique and well-established international partnerships and Qualifications gained from APU truly meet international quality standards.

Our degrees are widely recognized by international professional bodies as listed below:

• APU Engineering Degrees accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia, which is a member of the international Washington Accord
• APU Actuarial Studies Degrees obtained worldwide recognition from SOA, US and maximum exemptions from IFOA, UK
• APU Accounting & Finance Degrees widely recognized by professional Accounting bodies such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW

    

ISO & SIRIM Certified

APU’s achievements bear testimony to our commitment to excellence in higher education and training, as well as innovative research and development and commercialization. APU is certified to the internationally recognised ISO9001:2008 standards by SIRIM QAS International.

MSC Status Institution

The Scope of the certification covers core and support procedures and processes in the provision of programmes and services for undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Besides, being awarded the MSC Malaysia status for Institutions of Higher Learning is a recognition and testimony of APU’s contribution to Malaysia’s Digital Economy through IT professionals with industry relevant and immediately employable skills upon graduation.

Through our network of APIIT Education Group branch campuses established in Sri Lanka and India, APU also reaches out to young aspiring professionals in these countries, providing them with a unique opportunity of experiencing international best practices in higher education using curricula, processes, resources and systems which have been developed in Malaysia. APU’s academic programmes are approved by the Ministry of Education of Malaysia and the qualifications are accredited, or provisionally accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

APU professor appointed as UNESCO Chair

Prof. Dr. Abtar Darshan Singh, our Professor of Innovative Digital Learning & Director of the Digital Learning Hub, has been appointed to the prestigious position of the UNESCO Chair on Harnessing Innovations in Technology to Support Teachers & Quality Learning.

As the UNESCO Chair, Prof. Dr. Abtar will drive research, training and knowledge sharing initiatives on harnessing innovations in technology to support teachers and quality in teaching and learning in Malaysia as well as developing economies in Asia and around the world.  This also includes equipping teachers and professionals in education with state-of-the-art knowledge and tools to enhance hybrid learning, which has become increasingly important in the post-pandemic learning context.

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