Established in 1993 as the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology, this premier private institution has been advancing and growing its impressive reputation in Malaysia and worldwide. Known as the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) today, the institution achieved university college status in 2004. The university delivers on its mission to provide high quality, affordable, innovative and internationally benchmarked education that transforms students into highly employable future-proof professionals.
APU rankings and achievements
APU is ranked #50 in the QS Asian University Rankings - South Eastern Asia 2024 and #213 in the QS Asian University Rankings 2024. The university is also rated among the top #621-630 institutions of higher learning in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
The institution’s regional rankings are a testament to the quality of APU’s courses and students.
Academic and industry partnerships
APU’s university placement programme enables students to further their studies into the second year or final year of renowned courses abroad. Students can obtain a degree from APU’s prestigious partner universities, including:
- De Montfort University, United Kingdom
- Queensland University of Technology, Australia
- Dongseo University, South Korea
To continue delivering industry-relevant courses, APU incorporates feedback from major industry players regarding the university’s programme development. The institution’s industry partners include:
- KPMG
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Microsoft
- Oracle Academy
- MDEC
- Tecforte
- Cisco
- Salesforce
Academic programmes and faculties at APU
APU boasts an extensive range of study options at the pre-university, undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with a growing number of online and open and distance learning (ODL) offerings.
Several bachelor’s and master’s programmes also give students the option to opt in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this, students will receive a certificate and transcript from APU and De Montfort University.
Pre-university
- Diploma in Business Information Technology
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in Accounting
Undergraduate degrees
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management with a specialism in E-Business
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management with a specialism in Digital Leadership
- BA (Honours) Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Marketing Management with a specialism in Digital Marketing
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Tourism Management with a specialism in Hospitality
- Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours)
- Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in Forensic Accounting
- Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in Forex and Investments
- Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in Accounting Technology
- Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Honours)
- Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in Investment Analytics
- Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Honours) with a specialism in Financial Technology
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies with a specialism in Data Analytics
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Actuarial Studies with a specialism in Financial Technology
Postgraduate degrees
- MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics
- Master of Science in Data Science and Business Analytics (ODL)
- MSc in Information Technology Management
- Master of Technology Management
- Master of Science in Digital Transformation
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration (ODL)
- Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Digital Leadership
- Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Digital Leadership (ODL)
- Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Business Analytics
- Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Supply Chain Management
- Master of Science in International Business Communications
- Master of Science in Global Marketing Management
- Master of Project Management
- Master of Accounting
- Master of Accounting in Forensic Analysis
- Master of Finance
- Master of Finance with a specialism in FinTech
- Master of Arts in Design Innovation Management
- Master of Philosophy in Engineering
- Master of Philosophy in Management
- Master of Science in Computing
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- PhD in Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Management (ODL)
APU admission requirements and process
Applicants must meet one of the following in the criteria list below to qualify for admission into their chosen course.
You have to achieve a particular CGPA, score or grade in your academic qualifications and English assessment to enrol in APU courses. Refer to your course at the top of this page for more specific admission requirements.
Diploma courses
- SPM; OR
- O-Level; OR
- UEC; OR
- A certificate that the university accepts
Bachelor’s degrees
- STPM; OR
- A-Level; OR
- UEC; OR
- Matriculation/foundation
Master’s degrees
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR
- Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field with relevant work experience; OR
- A qualification equivalent to a bachelor’s degree that the university accepts
PhDs
- Master’s degree in a related field; OR
- A qualification equivalent to a master’s degree that the university accepts
Intake dates for 2024
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Students enrolled in these bachelor’s degree programmes can select the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. This scheme allows students to attain one degree from APU and another from De Montfort University upon graduation.
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Open and distance learning lectures are delivered via Microsoft Teams. Students can also access lecture notes, tutorials and assessments on APU’s Moodle platform and online library.
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How to apply
- After determining your chosen programme, visit the course page on the APU website.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the APPLY NOW button.
- An online application form will appear. Fill in your details, course and preferred study mode.
- Specify your highest academic qualifications and submit soft copies of your qualifications and transcripts.
- You will receive updates regarding your application status via email.
- The university will contact successful applicants to arrange payment for their administrative and tuition fees.
Scholarships and financial aid
- APU has an impressive list of scholarships and financial aid available, including:
- APU Malaysian Scholarships and Merit Awards
- APU International Students Scholarships & Merit Awards
- APU Masters Degree Scholarship & Merit Award
- Postgraduate Apprenticeship Scheme
- Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS)
- PTPTN loan
- MARA loan - Tertiary Excellent Sponsorship Programme (TESP)
- MARA loan - Graduate Excellent Programme (GrEP)
- MARA loan - Program Asasi Kolej MARA
- JPA bursary programme
- FELDA sponsorship programme
- Lembaga Zakat Selangor (MAIS)
- Employees Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawal scheme
- The Social Security Organisation Education (SOCSO) Fund
- Yayasan (state loans)