Asia Pacific University (APU)

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is one of Malaysia's leading private universities, in Kuala Lumpur, known for strong programs in IT, technology, finance and business. Founded in 1993, it has around 14,000 students from dozens of countries today.

APU focuses on technology and innovation, close industry ties and an international setting - a large share of students come from abroad, creating a truly multicultural campus.

APU - a tech university with international recognition:

• #597 in the world - QS World University Rankings
• ~14,000 students from dozens of countries
• IT and finance - the flagship fields

APU's modern Kuala Lumpur campus is equipped for technology programs: labs, specialized centers and project spaces. Well-developed student facilities and on-site residences.

APU is especially strong in technology and business fields:

• Information technology and computer science
• Finance & Banking
• Business & Management
• Engineering
• Media and design

Admission is based on your diploma and an IELTS/TOEFL certificate. The admission process for international students is well-established and fairly fast.

Admission to Asia Pacific University (APU) takes six months or more; here are the key stages:

1. Choose a program (9–12 months ahead). Decide on the field — IT, finance and banking — and the level: bachelor’s or master’s. Programs differ in requirements, deadlines and fees.
2. Language certificate. Entirely in English - the standard for Malaysia's international programs.
3. Application. Applications are submitted online; once reviewed, the university sends an offer — with it you can plan finances and housing.
4. Student visa and relocation. After the offer, a student visa or residence permit for Malaysia is arranged. We handle this stage end to end.

After 11 years of school. Most often via a university Foundation year (about one year), after which you enter the bachelor's program without a second admission round. Some private programs accept the school certificate directly.

• Passport
• A school diploma and academic transcript
• IELTS/TOEFL certificate
• A motivation letter - for certain programs

Exact requirements depend on the program - we'll help you prepare the documents.

Tuition at APU starts at approximately $7,985 per year (full price, before discounts) - noticeably more affordable than comparable Western universities.

We'll point out available scholarships and discounts during a consultation.

Country benchmark for Malaysia. Noticeably cheaper than the UK or Australia. Exact amounts by university are on our pages and during a consultation.

When planning the budget, add housing, insurance, visa fees and flights on top of tuition; we map the full route before the application.

APU offers residence accommodation; Kuala Lumpur is an affordable, student-friendly city with good transit.

After graduation. The right to stay and work after graduation is set by the visa rules of Malaysia — they change, so we check the current options individually.

The strong fields of Asia Pacific University (APU) are IT, finance and banking. As at most universities in Malaysia, students have access to a career centre, job fairs and internships — use them from the first semesters: hands-on experience is decisive for the first job.

Another path is a master’s degree: with a bachelor’s from Malaysia you can apply to programs and scholarships worldwide.