APU - Asia Pacific University, Malaysia | Fees 2019, Courses, Admissions

Rankings:

5 SETARA 2017
5 SETARA 2011
5 SETARA 2013
Rated 5 Stars in 4 QS Categories: Employability, Teaching, Inclusiveness and Facilities

Campus setting	Suburban
Living cost	S$ 492 per month
Student population	Large (More than 10,000)
International students	58%
Institution type	Private

About Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU)

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 Emerging 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), and has maintained this Excellent rating in the SETARA 2013 Ratings and the latest SETARA 2017 Rating. Under the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) 2017 Ratings, APU was awarded 5-Stars in 4 categories of the QS Stars Ratings – Teaching, Employability, Facilities and Inclusiveness. The QS Stars rating is an international rating system that measures achievements and qualities of universities worldwide. In addition, in 2017, APU was also announced as one of Malaysia’s Premier Digital Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), for its commitment in offering top-notch digital technology courses and ensuring highly-skilled graduates continue to flourish and fill future digital job demands locally and globally.

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 12,000 student 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.

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 or provisionally accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Campus information

Students are exposed to the opportunity to earn practical technology degrees in today’s technical subjects through its strategic campus location in TPM. It is a comprehensive center for research and development for knowledge-based industries, thus giving their staff and students the benefits to connecting with leading biotech and engineering professionals, as well as technopreneurs and entrepreneurs from all around the world. APU’s campus at Technology Park Malaysia features modern glass and aluminum structure design, housing:

Auditoriums and Classrooms
Cafeteria
Convenience Shop
Engineering Labs
IT Labs
Computer Games Development Studio
Green Screen Studio
Design & Drawing Studio
Library
Shuttle bus
Surau

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 vast variety of areas. Residing in one of Kuala Lumpur’s most rapidly developing areas, TPM is well served and accessible through major highways, LRT and other forms of public transportation. APU’s new campus aims high at setting a new benchmark for its design excellence among the other Malaysian universities, combining an eco-friendly campus with an equally dynamic blend of technology and innovation to enable professional learning.

Set next to the Bukit Jalil stadium, the campus is easily accessible by public transport (bus and LRT/Metro) and taxi. Students and visitors to the TPM campus can opt to travel via public transport, drive, or come on foot. Students staying in apartments within the vicinity to the campus can get here by 10-15 minutes walk or by the shuttle bus specially provided by APU. APU also has a satellite campus in The Mines Business Center.

To get to the campus by public transport, students can get down at Bukit Jalil LRT Station (Star LRT) and take APU’s shuttle bus. Alternatively, students can drive or carpool with friends. The campus is highly 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-Sungai Besi Bypass.

Accommodation

APU has many options in student housing during their studying here. Students can inquire for assistance from the Institute’s Student Services department for accommodation services and making the right choice and finding the right accommodation. They also have fully-managed accommodation at several apartment buildings located close to the campus, including Vista Komanwel, Fortune Park, and Endah Promenade Condominiums. Students can stay in the apartments where they occupy rooms on either a a single or twin sharing basis and have access to kitchen facilities and common area. Each apartment has 3-5 bedrooms with a living room.

Condominium facilities include:

Cafeteria
Swimming Pool
Launderette
Convenience Stores
24-hour Security Coverage

Rental for each student ranges from RM250 to RM1840 per month, depending on student’s preferences on the room size and facilities provided. Students are also advised to pay a 2-month deposit and 1-month rental with respective cover charges upon check-in to the accommodation. However, rental rates may change from time to time.

The several types of student accommodations currently available are:

Academia (Standard)

RM250-RM560 per month/student
Single, twin & triple sharing basis
Water heater, study area, beds, Wifi, etc.
No cooking allowed

Endah Promenade (Super Premium)

RM890-RM1780 per month/student
Single or twin sharing basis
Wifi, beds, mattresses study tables, basic kitchen equipment, etc.
Cooking allowed

Fortune Park (Premium)

RM620-RM1340 per month/student
Single or twin/sharing basis
Wifi, beds & mattresses, basic kitchen appliances, etc.
No cooking allowed

Fortune Park (Super Premium)

RM720-RM1540 per month/student
Single or twin sharing basis
Wifi, beds & mattresses, refrigerator, washing machine, etc.
Cooking allowed

Vista Komanwel (Deluxe)

RM490-RM1100
Single or twin sharing basis
Water heater, Wifi, beds & mattresses, refrigerator, washing machine, etc.
Cooking allowed

Covillea (Superior)

Fully furnished
Wifi
Cooking allowed

On-Campus Accomodations (available from 4th Sept. 2017, at APU's newest campus)

Two types of accomodation are available:

- En-suite Rooms with Common Pantry

common pantry - stove, microwave oven, refrigerator.
rooms have bathrooms attached - water heaters, mirrors, shelves, towel racks

Types of rooms available are designated to singular or shared living options.

Super Premium - En-Suite Single
Super Premium - En-Suite Twin
Premium - En-Suite Single
Premium - En-Suite Twin
Standard - En-Suite Single
Compact - En-Suite Single

- Shared Apartment with Kitchen (5 rooms per apartment)

common kitchen - stove, microwave oven, refrigerator.
All rooms come with bathrooms - water heater, mirrors, shelves, towel racks

Rooms in the apartment are divided into singular or shared options.

Super Premium in Apartment - En-Suite Single (mini-fridge given)
Premium in Apartment - En-Suite Single
Standard in Apartment - En-Suite Single
Standard in Apartment - En-Suite Twin

Room types are ranged to price between RM750 - RM1,080 per month, cover charge is RM400 as a one-time payment and includes a greeting pack of 1 bed sheet, 1 pillow and 1 mattress protector. A comfortor is available as an add-on for RM100.

Electricity fees and laundry facilities are on a ‘Pay as you use’ basis.

Why Choose APU?

Engineering Degrees Internationally Recognized

under Washington Accord

Engineering Degrees Accredited

by the Board of Engineers (BEM)

Award-Winning Students

Regular winners of both local and international competitions

Over 11,000 Students

from more than 110 countries

More than 35,000 Graduates and Alumni

Internationally Recognized Programmes

Internationally Recognized by QS

Achieved 5-Stars ranking in 4 categories: Facilities, Teaching, Inclusiveness and Employability

Premier Digital Technology Institute of Higher Learning in Malaysia

awarded by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation [MDEC]

Amongst Highest Rated Emerging Universities in Malaysia

Rated 5-Stars under SETARA 2011, 2013 and 2017 by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

Proven Track Record of Employable Graduates

95%+ Employed by Graduation

Testimonials

“The ultimate three words - Unique Culture, One-of-a-Kind, and Competitive, can be used to describe APU. The lecturers are very passionate, some of them really push the students beyond the limit and whatever you are able to find out from the academic notes. We are trained to be efficient, effective and critical at the same time so that we can cope with risks and uncertainties that we will face in real working life. Speaking of my current role, critical thinking is, indeed, the most exciting thing.”

“APU has inspired me to be part of diversity. The university shows me the beauty of different cultures and equipped me with both approaches, individual and teamwork, which I found myself I am flexible enough in my career path.”

“APIIT/APU is a platform from where you learn with an exposure of over a 100 countries. The student environment in APU is one the most effective in terms of enhancing student skills as well as with quality education helps in nourishing students and prepare them for the practical life experience. What APU gives you is first-hand knowledge and experience to give you an edge of the challenging practical working environment there is today."

**Bibi Jehaan Naailah Ghaseeta, Mauritius**

“APU has not only given me the chance to study what I wanted but it has also helped me develop the essential skills I needed to secure my dream job right after graduation. Studying and working alongside people from all over the world was a knowledge-and-exposure enriching experience. My lecturers and other staffs were very friendly and helpful. The excellent study resources and facilities provided to us were top-notch and APU always encouraged me to think "outside-the-box" and opened my eyes into a whole new horizon.”

“Going to APU pursue my engineering degree opens up various possibilities. I studied B.Eng Mechatronics Engineer but was given opportunity to represent APU and Malaysia to various competitions that is outside my core studies. This has enhanced my soft skill and gained programming skill which is deemed useful in the advancement of my career now. To new students that is about to join. Do not afraid to reach out as it will opens up your world like how APU helps in opening mine.”

“The most precious value I had learnt in APU is communication, and this made me a motivated individual in my career. During my degree life, the nature in the class was so diverse, we are from different countries, different societies and different ethnics. There may be some misunderstandings in the beginning. However, everything went alright after we spoke it out. Then, we started to build our shared values. The same thing applies to my career. I’m now implementing IT project in my company, and I found that understanding each other is so important for a business nature."

“Studying in APU has been an unforgettable experience. I entered APU with such hopes of becoming a video game developer but what I got was something more. Throughout my years at APU, I was a librarian, joined various Homestay events, became president for the APU Malay Cultural Society, co-founded an anime club called Manga, Anime and Games (M.A.G.) Club and joined more fun events! I've met various personalities and held many positions and those experiences accumulated into a huge experience that I will never forget."