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 preparing graduates for significant roles in business and society globally. APU has earned an enviable reputation as an award-winning University through its achievements in winning a host of prestigious awards at national and international levels.
APU was announced as among the Highest Rated Universities in Malaysia, being rated at TIER 5 (EXCELLENT) under the SETARA 2011 Ratings by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) which was announced by the Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin on 1st November 2012.
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. With an international student community of more than 10,000 students from more than 90 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.
The Asia Pacific University has and always will, continue to develop and deliver its academic programmes through unique and well-established international partnerships, particularly with Staffordshire University UK but also with other partners throughout the world. This formidable combination of Malaysian homegrown programmes fortified with international benchmarking, provides our students with the assurance that the qualifications gained from APU truly meet international quality standards.
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 (via APIIT) is Malaysia’s first Institution to achieve Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Company Status. 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 all approved by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia and the qualifications are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
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History
- The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) was established in 1993.
- It was officially awarded a University College status by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, in 2004.
- It became a full university in July 2012 and has been renamed to the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU).
APIIT (Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology) started in 1993 in response to the Malaysian Government's initiative to address the critical shortage of IT professionals in Malaysia and the region. Initially operating from Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, APIIT has continually worked toward the vision and strategy of the Malaysian Government for 2020 by filling the national need for technology professionals at all levels. APIIT moved to Technology Park Malaysia (TPM) in 2003 at its purpose-built flagship campus. Since then the Institute has grown from being a successful local player in Malaysia to an established major regional player, with activities and overseas centres in Colombo, Sri Lanka and Panipat, India.
APIIT was upgraded to University College in 2004 and was called Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI). In July 2012 UCTI was upgraded to Full-Fledged University by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia and now called as the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU).
Campus
The APU’s flagship campus in TPM affords students with opportunity to earn practical technology degrees in today's technical subjects. The purpose-built complex is located in Technology Park Malaysia, a comprehensive center for research and development for knowledge-based industries, giving staff and students an opportunity to connect with leading biotech and engineering professionals as well as technopreneurs and entrepreneurs from all around the world.
APU's campus at Technology Park Malaysia is a modern glass and aluminum structure design, housing lecture rooms, auditoriums, multi-purpose hall, offices, discussion rooms, social space, cafeteria, library, computer labs, engineering labs and research and development facilities.
New campus by end of 2013
APU is also proud to unveil the development of our ultra-modern University campus located within Technology Park Malaysia (TPM). TPM is the ideal location for this new and contemporary campus due to its strong positioning as Malaysia's primary hub for leading-edge and high-tech developments in a wide variety of areas such as Information and Communication Technology, Biotechnology, Microelectronics, Engineering and Broadcasting. TPM is also located in one of the most rapidly developing areas in Kuala Lumpur, and is well served and accessible through major highways, LRT and other forms of public transportation.
Located down the road from our present campus near Astro, a distinctive and iconic feature of the new state-ofthe-art campus is its long central "Spine" stretching from the main entrance all the way to the far end of the campus, which provides connectivity to the teaching blocks, the courtyards and a central atrium. This also provides shade and protection from the heat and rain. The teaching blocks will also be linked through multiple bridges between the blocks and the Spine. The central atrium space forms the hub to the building with large communal spaces, multipurpose hall and various other facilities like the large library, computer & engineering labs, lounges and syndicate rooms. Students will enjoy a lifestyle experience through the sports and recreation facilities such as swimming pool, fitness center as well as basement car parks on campus, among many other exciting facilities.
APU's new campus will certainly set a new benchmark for design excellence among Malaysian Universities, combining an eco-friendly campus with a dynamic blend of technology and innovation to enable professional learning. It will be a magnificent teaching & learning space for our students and staff designed by our award-wining architects and consultants.
Location
The campus is located in Technology Park Malaysia (TPM) next to the Bukit Jalil stadium. It's easily accessible by public transport (bus and LRT/metro) and taxi. APU also have a satelite campus in The Mines Business Center.
Students and visitors to our TPM campus can opt to travel by public transport, drive or come on foot. Students staying in the vicinity of the surrounding apartments can get to the campus by a 10-15 minute walk or by the shuttle bus provided by APU. To get to the campus by public transport, get down at Bukit Jalil LRT Station (Star LRT) and take the APU’s Shuttle Bus to head towards campus. Alternatively, students can drive or carpool with friends. The campus is easily accessible through an extensive network of highways within the Klang Valley. It is connected via the Middle Ring Road II (MRR), Damansara Puchong Highway (LDP), Kesas Highway, Maju Expressway (MEX), North-South Expressway and the Puchong-Sungei Besi Bypass.
Accomodation
There are many options on housing while you study at the APU. University's Student Services department provides accommodation services to help you make the right choice and find the accommodation you want.
APU provides fully-managed accommodation at a number of apartment buildings close to the campus, including Vista Komanwel, Fortune Park and Endah Promenade Condominiums. You will have access to condominium facilities such as cafeteria, swimming pool, launderette, convenience stores and 24-hour security coverage. Students stay in the apartments where they occupy rooms on single or twin sharing basis and have access to kitchen facilities and common area. Each apartment has 3 to 5 bedrooms with a living room.
If students are coming with their family members are looking for Off-Campus, private accommodation, the staff would assist you to give you contact numbers of property agents.
Rental for each student ranges between RM350 to RM1300 per month, depending on the room size and facilities provided. The rooms are lent to students on single or twin sharing basis. Upon check-in to the accommodation students are advised to pay 2-month deposit and 1-month rental with respective cover charges. Note that rental rates may change from time to time.
The different types of Student Accomodations available are:
- Deluxe Apartments- RM350-850
- Premium Apartments- RM430-940
- Super Premium Aprtments- RM300-800
- Super Premium Plus Aprtments- RM670-1140
Awards
Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) Malaysia (Multimedia Development Corporation)
- 2012 - Top Award for 'Best of Tertiary Student Project'
- 2011 - Winner of ‘Special Jury Award’ by the Prime Minister
- 2011 - Top Award for 'Best of Tertiary Student Project'
- 2011 - 2 Merit Awards for 'Best of Tertiary Student Project'
- 2010 - Top Award for 'Best of Tertiary Student Project'
- 2008 - Top Award for 'Best of e-Inclusion & e-Community'
- 2005 - Top Award for 'Best of Applications & Infrastructure Tools'
- 2004 - Top Award for 'Best of Education & Training'
- 2004 - Top Award for 'Best of Applications & Infrastructure Tools'
- 2004 - Merit Award for 'Best of Research & Development'
- 2003 - Merit Award for 'Best of Research & Development'
- 2002 - Merit Award for 'Best of Smart Learning Applications'
- 2001 - Merit Award for 'Best of Smart Learning Applications'
- 2000 - Merit Award for 'Best of Smart Learning Applications'
- 2000 - Top Award for 'Best of Student Projects'
- 1999 - Merit Award for 'Best of Student Projects'
International Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA)
- 2011 - Merit Award for 'Best of Tertiary Student Project'
- 2010 - Merit Award for 'Best of Tertiary Student Project'
- 2004 - Merit Award for 'Best of Education & Training'
- 2004 - Merit Award for 'Best of Applications & Infrastructure Tools'
NAPEI Awards (National Association of Private Education Institutions, Malaysia)
- 2011 - Award for Educational Excellence
- 2007 - Award for Educational Excellence
- 2004 - Award for Educational Excellence
Microsoft Imagine Cup (Microsoft Inc.)
- 2012 - Winner of Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia)
- 2012 - Top Award for ‘MDeC Special Innovation’
- 2011 - Winner of Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia)
- 2011 - 1st Runner-up of Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia)
- 2011 - 2nd Runner-up of Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia)
- 2011 - Top Award for ‘MDeC Special Innovation’
- 2011 - Top Award for ‘Presentation Superstars’
- 2010 - Winner of Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia)
- 2010 - Top 6 finalists at World Championship in Poland
- 2010 - Top Award for 'Best Presentation Team'
- 2010 - Top Award for 'Best Implementation of Multipoint'
Other awards
- 2012 - Award for 'Information Security Training Provider of the Year' 2009 - Award for 'Information Security Training Provider of the Year'
- 2008 - Top Award for 'Best Website Design' Ministry of Education Excellence Awards (Ministry of Education, Malaysia) 2003 - Award of Excellence in Research & Development 2003 - Award of Excellence for Development of Overseas Centres
- 2004 - Top Award in Network and PC Maintenance category, Prime Minister's Golden Hands Award (Ministry of Works, Malaysia)
- 2005 - Product of the Year Award for 'URL Checker' 2004 - Product of the Year Award for 'Screenshield Suite', PIKOM - Computimes ICT Awards (Association of Computer Industry in Malaysia)
- 2012 - Champion of HEP- IPTS Debate Competition 2012 2011 - Champion of HEP- IPTS Debate Competition 2011
- 2011 - Merit Award, Deloitte Inter-University Tax Competition 2011
- 2011 - Best Entry ‘Game Design Challenge: One Button Challenge’ 2011 - Best Entry ‘Game Design Challenge: Think Of the Children’
- 2011 - Consolation Prize, BOSCH Power Tools Asia Cordless Race 2011
- 2009 - Gold Award for 'Best Invention - SmartSurface' 2009 - Special Award for Corporate Invention, ITEX 2009 Awards - Won by UCTI Graduates (International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition)
- 2009 - Winner for Global Innovation Tournament Global Challenge, Stanford University’s Global Innovation Tournament 2009
- 2010 - Winner for 'Best Animated Award' 2010, Winner for 'Most Scariest Video Award'1Malaysia Innovation Tournament (1MIT) 2010
- 2010 - 2nd Prize for 'Weapon of Mass Destruction', Hack In The Box (HITB) International Competition 2010
- 2010 - Award for 'Emerging Human Computer Interface Technologies', Malaysia Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award 2010 (Won by UCTI Graduates)
- 2010 - Runner-up in the Grand Final, World University Debates Championship 2010
- 2009 - Award for 'Best Game Design', MSC Malaysia Creative Industry Awards 2009 (Games Category - Student)
- 2009 - Award for 'Best Technical', MSC Malaysia Creative Industry Awards 2009 (Games Category - Student)
- 2004 - Only Malaysian Finalist, Asian Innovation Awards (Far Eastern Economic Review, Singapore)
- 2006 - First Prize for DKSH-CSSC Media Challenge 2006
- Enterprise 50 Award (Accenture & SMI Devt Corp) 1998, 1999, 2000 - 3rd position in 2000 among top 50 Malaysian organisations
- 2006 - First Prize for 'Software Program Design and Development', e-Genting Programming Competition (R&D Division, e-Genting)
- 2002 - Top 3 winner worldwide for a Java-based e-mail client application for Nokia devices using J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition), Forum Nokia Mobile Challenge Java Competition (Nokia Inc.)
- 2003 - 1st Prize Award for a Multiplayer Online Game, Dare to be Digital Programming Competition (British Council / University of Abertay, Dundee)
- 2006 - Bronze award for Industry Excellence for Education, Business Excellence Award 2006 (Malaysia Canada Business Council)
Additional info
Works are under way for launch (tentatively in 2013) of a new ultra-modern campus located within the Technology Park Malaysia (TPM). TPM is the ideal location for this new and contemporary campus due to its strong positioning as Malaysia's primary hub for leading-edge and high-tech developments in a wide variety of areas such as Information and Communication Technology, Biotechnology, Microelectronics, Engineering and Broadcasting. TPM is also located in one of the most rapidly developing areas in Kuala Lumpur, and is well served and accessible through major highways, LRT and other forms of public transportation.
APU's new campus will certainly set a new benchmark for design excellence among Malaysian Universities, combining an eco-friendly campus with a dynamic blend of technology and innovation to enable professional learning. It will be a magnificent teaching & learning space for our Students & Staff designed by our award-wining architects & consultants.
Fees
| Application fee | MYR0 |
| Registration fee | |
| Undergraduate average tuition fee | MYR57000 |
| Postgraduate average tuition fee | MYR34000 |
Statistics
| Founded | 1993 |
| Type | Private |
| Intakes | 5 intakes per year : January, March, May, July, October |
| Enrollments | 10414 |
| Undergrad Students | 9474 |
| Postgrad Students | 940 |
| Foreign Students | 58% |
| Local Students | 42% |
| Male Students | 61% |
| Female Students | 39% |
| Country | Malaysia |
Admission Process
APU Admission Team would require you to submit your results (also trial results) and your other academic qualification. This will allow APU academic team to evaluate these before an offer letter is issued. The following documents are required for applications.
- Application Form
- Educational Transcript / Certificates
- Reference Letters (if any)
Complete the form on the right sidebar to contact the Admission Team.
APU among Highest Rated (EXCELLENT) Universities in Malaysia
Yes another proud achievement for APU in 2012 - We are extremely proud to inform that APU (Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation) was announced as among the Highest Rated Universities in Malaysia, being rated at TIER 5 (EXCELLENT) under the SETARA 2011 Ratings by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) which was announced by the Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin on 1stNovember 2012.
The MQA Rating System for Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia for 2011 (SETARA '11) is the third rating exercise undertaken at the institutional level for Universities and University Colleges in Malaysia. SETARA measures the performance of teaching and learning, looking at inputs (talent and resources), process (teaching and learning) and output (graduate quality and satisfaction). The SETARA '11 rating exercise was carried out by an independent committee between March 2011 and July 2012, and a total of 54 Malaysian Universities and University Colleges participated in the exercise. Benchmark figures were established for the indicators. Data for the final analysis were sourced from the institutions as well as the Employer Survey conducted jointly with GRADUAN® and the Tracer Study by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia. The position of the Universities and University Colleges in the respective tiers was based on their scores. No University was awarded a rating beyond the Tier 5 (Excellent) rating.
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