Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

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Nurturing Professional 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 preparing professional 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 international and international levels.

APU was awarded the Premier Digital Tech University status by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). APU is recognized for its commitment to 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, YB Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh.

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 11,000 students from more than 110 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. APU aims to nurture and encourage innovation through our programs, to produce 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 programs 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 programs fortified with international benchmarking provides our students with the assurance that APU's qualifications genuinely meet international quality standards.

Like the beautiful country in which we are located, APU is a rich blend of traditional and modern styles. We have developed a singular character to embrace those things that set us apart. We pride ourselves on the quality of our teaching and research and have a unique living and learning environment.

APU provides access to world-class resources across a wide range of disciplines. This translates into industry-ready skills and a competitive edge for graduates.

Employers are demanding that graduates have qualifications and have the experience and ability to contribute to the workplace. To meet these demands, APU develops programs and partnerships with academic and industry partners, with a heavy focus on applied learning. This helps ensures that the skills and knowledge taught at APU are up-to-date and in high demand.

Our courses are approved by the Malaysia Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the Malaysian Ministry of Education Malaysia. Our programs are quality assured by an International Advisory Panel (IAP) whose members include representatives from our international partner universities and industry and technology leaders in the private sector.

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 recognized ISO9001:2008 standards by SIRIM QAS International. The Scope of the certification covers core and support procedures and processes in providing programs 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. In 2017, APU is also recognized as one of the Premier Digital Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), in which the university is now open to more opportunities from the government and the industry through exclusive collaborations, internship and job placements, etc.

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. The Ministry approves APU's academic programs of Education of Malaysia, and the qualifications are accredited or provisionally accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

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