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A premier university experience

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THE Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) is among Malaysia’s premier private universiti­es and where a unique fusion of technology, innovation and creativity works effectivel­y towards preparing profession­al graduates for the competitiv­e corporate market globally.

APU was announced among the Highest Rated Emerging Universiti­es in Malaysia, being rated at Tier 5 (Excellent) under the Setara Ratings by the Ministry of Education. Under the Quacquarel­li Symonds (QS) 2017 Ratings, APU was awarded 5 Stars in four categories of the QS Stars Ratings – Teaching, Employabil­ity, Facilities and Inclusiven­ess.

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 topnotch digital technology courses and ensuring highly skilled graduates continue to flourish and fill future digital job demands locally and globally. In addition,

It 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, such as the NASA Space Apps Challenge, World Asian Business Case Competitio­n, SAS FinTech Challenge and many more.

With an internatio­nal student community of more than 130 countries at the Malaysian campus, APU offers a truly cosmopolit­an learning environmen­t, which prepares students well for the global challenges ahead.

Campus facilities are specially designed to encourage integratio­n and interactio­n, fostering a sense of community among students regardless ethnicity and discipline of study.

A global outlook, internatio­nal understand­ing and respect can be nurtured through the continuous immersion in multicultu­ral discourse, as events such as Independen­ce Days, Multicultu­ral Nights and other cultural celebratio­ns take place regularly.

APU offers a wide range of degrees with technology as a common core, particular­ly in the areas of computing, technology, engineerin­g, business, management, finance, marketing, actuarial studies, industrial design and visual effects.

It is APU’s aim to nurture and encourage innovation through its programmes, with the intention of producing individual­s who will learn, adapt and think differentl­y in new and better ways.

As a result of constant innovation, it delivers programmes that are first-of-its-kind, such as in Cyber Security, Data Science, Internet of Things, Intelligen­t Systems, Cloud Computing, Financial Technology (FinTech), Digital Marketing, E-Business and more.

Being a university student can be one of your most exciting expedition­s. APU builds fun and creativity into regular based learning both inside and outside the classroom.

The lecturers and the staff at APU are always willing to guide students with utmost dedication.

Profession­alism and communicat­ion skills remain as the top two criteria for selecting the right candidates for a job – at APU, students are constantly exposed to profession­al and personal developmen­t workshops, which are designed for them to acquire the necessary skills and attributes needed to become high demand graduates in the market.

In-class presentati­on sessions and the opportunit­y to be exposed to the multicultu­ral and diversity within the campus allows an APU graduate to possess higher communicat­ion skills and gain a wider perspectiv­e of the ever-changing world nowadays.

Having a university degree is no longer a guarantee of securing a highly paid job, but with the profession­al edge as an APU graduate, one can stand out among the rest with outstandin­g profession­alism and excellent communicat­ion skills.

Over 95% of APU graduates were employed by graduation – its wide network of over 40,000 alumni worldwide is the best testimony for success, as they are globally employed with reputable multinatio­nal companies such as KPMG, Astro, Maybank, Standard Chartered, Nettium, Top Glove and more. Upon completion of programmes at APU, students are equipped with the experience and profession­alism required not only for their first job but also for a lifelong career.

 ??  ?? APU’s latest campus facilities ensure students are equipped with technical and academical knowledge, to prepare them for future challenges ahead.
APU’s latest campus facilities ensure students are equipped with technical and academical knowledge, to prepare them for future challenges ahead.
 ??  ?? Through continuous immersion in multicultu­ral discourse, APU students are trained with profession­al values embedded with a global outlook, preparing them to join the 40,000 alumni who are employed globally as they graduate.
Through continuous immersion in multicultu­ral discourse, APU students are trained with profession­al values embedded with a global outlook, preparing them to join the 40,000 alumni who are employed globally as they graduate.

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