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APU is amongst Malaysia’s Premier Private Universities, 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 2016/17 Ratings by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). APU has also achieved 5-Star Ratings in 4 key areas under the QS Ratings system in 2017: Teaching, Employability, Facilities, and Inclusiveness. It is the first Malaysian university and one of only 18 universities in the world to achieve this rating.
APU is also ranked in the top 350 Universities in the QS World Ranking – Asia 2021, while also Ranked 1st in Asia for International Students and International Faculty. Based on the QS Rankings, APU is among the top 10 ranked Private Universities in Malaysia.
APU has also been awarded the status of Premier Digital Tech University by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) – a status endorsed by the Ministry of Education signifying APU’s leading role in developing global talent in Digital Technology across a broad range of domain areas.
APU’s sound approach to nurturing school leavers into qualified professionals has resulted in its graduates being highly sought after by employers. With an international student community of more than 12,000 students from more than 120 countries studying in its Malaysian campus, APU offers a truly cosmopolitan learning environment.
Through its network of campuses and partners in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Macau (Hong Kong) and in Pakistan in partnership with MDi, 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). APU’s Engineering Degrees are also accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia, ensuring that the qualifications are recognized globally.