Universities

Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Overview

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 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 105 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 approved by the Ministry of Education of Malaysia and the qualifications are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Faculties

·         School of Computing and Technology

·         School of Engineering

·         School of Business & Management

·         School of Accounting, Finance and Quantitative Studies

·         APIIT UK Degree Programmes

English Requirements

Bachelors (Hons) Degree Programmes IELTS : 6.0 TOEFL : 79-80 (Internet Based Test), 550 (Paper Based Test), 213 (Computer Based Test) Other Certification or Evidence of English Proficiency that APU accepts as equivalent to the above Applicants who do not possess the above will be required to sit for the APU English Placement Test, and based on the outcome of the test may be required to attend the APU Intensive English Programme (IEP) prior to commencement of the Degree

Masters Degree Programmes

• Evidence of satisfactory English language skills is required for candidates where English is not their first language, such as IELTS 6.0 or above or TOEFL 550 or above.

Scholarships

University scholarships for international students are available to new international students. The application criteria includes academic success, financial need, community involvement, sports excellence, references from instructors or employers.

The Partial Scholarships available at present are as follows:

Countries Applicable	Qualifications	Minimum Score in 2013/2014 Final Results	Entry to:	APU Scholarships on 2014 Fees
All Countries	A/Levels	AAA	Degree Only	20%
	A/Levels	AAB	Degree Only	15%
	A/Levels	ABB	Degree Only	10%
All Countries	O/Levels	9 A's	Foundation Only	20%
	O/Levels	8 A's	Foundation Only	15%
	O/Levels	7 A's	Foundation Only	10%

Tution Fee

Please contact university for detailed information.