University recognition and accreditations locally and internationally
APU has received more than 400 prestigious awards at the local and international levels, which demonstrates its excellence in teaching, research and innovation. Some of the awards include the following:
- Most Innovative Private University in Malaysia by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) in 2020.
- Best University for Digital Technology by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) in 2019.
- Status of #1 University of Digital Technology from MDEC since 2017.
- Best International Student Experience award from PIEoneer Awards in 2018.
- Gold Award for Excellence in CSR from the Asia Pacific Council for Social Responsibility in 2018.
- APICTA Awards for various categories such as Best Educational Student Project, Best E-Learning, Best R&D, etc., since 1999.
University ranking globally and locally
APU is ranked among the best universities in the world by many globally trusted rating agencies such as:
- QS World University Rankings 2024: APU is ranked in the top 2.2% of universities in the world and among the top 200 universities in Asia.
- QS Stars Rating: APU is the first Malaysian university to achieve an overall rating of Five Stars Plus, meaning it received a five-star rating in all categories such as teaching, employability, research, international circulation, facilities, innovation, comprehensiveness and standards of specialisation.
- Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022: APU is ranked among the top 1,000 universities in the world and among the top 250 universities in Asia.
- THE Impact Rankings 2021: APU ranks among the top 200 universities in the world for its contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- THE Emerging Economies University Rankings 2021: APU ranks among the top 350 universities in emerging economies such as Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
Partnerships or contracts for the university
APU guarantees partnerships with many universities from countries around the world, including:
- Cardiff University in the United Kingdom
- University of Tokyo in Japan.
- Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom
- Birkbeck University in Australia.
- Cooperation with technology companies such as Microsoft and Cisco
- Joint work with industry leaders such as Infiniti and Dell
- Cooperation in the fields of scientific research with prestigious research institutions such as the Malaysia Advanced Technology Research Center (MIMOS).
University housing details
APU University Housing in Malaysia offers a variety of options for local and international students.
Some of the housing options available at the university:
- Campus housing: The university offers on-campus boarding accommodation, including single and shared rooms with shared facilities such as dining halls and sports facilities.
- Student apartments: In addition to on-campus housing, students can look for external apartments to rent in the surrounding areas, which provide privacy and independence.
- Homestay: Students can sometimes choose to stay with local families, which provides an opportunity to better understand Malaysian culture and improve language skills.
- Furnished apartments: Furnished apartments are available for rent that provide comfort and security for students.
University housing is provided through the GoAdvice team for students who have registered through us via the link from here
Conditions for studying at the university
| Admission requirements to APU University in Malaysia | |
| For bachelor's degree applicants | Possessing a high school diploma with a grade of no less than 2 out of 4 or 50% out of 100% as a minimum. A stage A or stage O certificate with a grade of no less than 2 out of 4 or 50% out of 100% as a minimum. |
| For applicants to master's degrees | Possess a bachelor’s degree related to the same field you wish to study in the master’s degree, with a grade point average of no less than 2.5 out of 4 or 62% out of 100% as a minimum. Note: Students with a GPA of 2 to 2.5 out of 4 may be eligible if they have work experience as per the university requirements in this case. |
| For PhD applicants | Possessing a master’s degree related to the same field you wish to study for the doctorate with a grade point average of no less than 2.7 out of 4 or 65% out of 100% as a minimum. |
Required language requirements
- For the preparatory year stage, IELTS 5 or TOFEL 500
- For bachelor’s degree IELTS 5.5 or TOFEL 513
- For doctoral and master’s degrees, IELTS 6 or TOFEL 550
Semester start date and deadline for submitting papers
Classes at APU start at different times of the year and here is a detailed schedule showing the dates for classes:
| Semester start date and deadline for submitting papers at APU University in Malaysia | ||
| school grade | Start of the semester | Deadline for submitting fees to us for admission |
| Preparatory stage, diploma and bachelor’s degree | February | 15 October |
| April | 15 December | |
| September | 15 May | |
| Master's and doctoral level | April | 01 December |
| August | 01 April | |
| November | 01 July | |
note : If you send the required documents after the last day of registration, the admission we grant you will be for the next semester.
