Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation Malaysia

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Introduction

With 100% employability and a 5-star rating, this award-winning university, the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU), stands as one of the most iconic universities in Malaysia. It is devoted to nourishing students’ potential with high-quality, affordable, innovative, and internationally benchmarked education and research in a professional, ethical, and student-centered manner. According to QS World University Rankings 2026, it is placed 597th in the world, top 2% of universities worldwide. By gaining over 400 respected awards at local and international levels, it showcases its noticeable performance and global recognition. The university is renowned for presenting top-grade digital technology courses and preparing highly qualified graduates who are ready to meet job demands locally and globally.

Achievements

100% employability among its graduates
Graduates earned a prestigious 6-star rating
Highest-rated emerging university in Malaysia
Students from over 130 nationalities

Awards & International Recognitions

Prime Minister’s Award
Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Award
Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
Asia Fintech Awards
PC.COM Award (Best Tech University-2023, 2024)
Malaysia Education and TVET Award
Malaysia Cyber Security Awards
Private Education Excellence Awards
Employers’ Choice of University
Global Quality Accreditation from QAA UK
Premier Digital Tech University

Explore the Study Areas

Undergraduate Programs

Program Name	Duration	Tuition Fees	English Requirements	Intake
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Information System Security	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Cloud Engineering	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Internet of Things (IoT)	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Digital Transformation	3 years	RM104,600	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Financial Technology	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Business Information Systems	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology with a specialism in Sustainable Computing	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science with specialism in Data Analytics	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science with specialism in Digital Forensics	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science (Cyber Security)	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Software Engineering	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40	September November
Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) (Artificial Intelligence)	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40	September November
Bachelor in Interactive Media and Immersive Technology (Hons)	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46 PTE 51	September November
Bachelor in Interactive Media and Immersive Technology (Hons) with a specialism in VR/AR	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46, PTE 51	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Games Development	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46, PTE 51	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Visual Effects	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46, PTE 51	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Media and Communication Studies	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40, PTE 47	September November
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Hons)	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40, PTE 47	September November
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Hons) with a specialism in Forensic Accounting	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40, PTE 47	September November
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Hons) with a specialism in Forex and Investments	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40, PTE 47	September November
Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Hons) with a specialism in Accounting Technology	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40, PTE 47	September November
Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons)	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 6.0, TOEFL IBT 60, PTE 59	September November
Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) with a specialism in Investment Analytics	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 6.0, TOEFL IBT 60, PTE 59	September November
Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) with a specialism in Financial Technology	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 6.0, TOEFL IBT 60, PTE 59	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Actuarial Studies	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 6.0, TOEFL IBT 60, PTE 59	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Actuarial Studies with a specialism in Data Analytics	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 6.0, TOEFL IBT 60, PTE 59	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Actuarial Studies with a specialism in Financial Technology	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 6.0, TOEFL IBT 60, PTE 59	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40, PTE 47	September November
Bachelor of Financial Technology (Hons)	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 6.0, TOEFL IBT 60, PTE 59	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46, PTE 51	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management with a specialism in E-Business	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46, PTE 51	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management with a specialism in Digital Leadership	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46, PTE 51	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management with a specialism in Business Analytics	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46, PTE 51	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Human Resource Management	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46, PTE 51	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Business Management	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46, PTE 51	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Marketing Management	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46, PTE 51	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Marketing Management with a specialism in Digital Marketing	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46, PTE 51	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Digital Advertising	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46, PTE 51	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Relations	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40, PTE 47	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Tourism Management	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40, PTE 47	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Hospitality and Tourism with specialism in Hospitality	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40, PTE 47	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialism in Hospitality Innovation	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0 MUET 3.5	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialism in Events Management	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0 MUET 3.5	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Hospitality and Tourism with a specialism in Aviation Management	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0 MUET 3.5	September November
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46, PTE 51 MUET 4	September November
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Honours	4 years	RM133,200	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40, PTE 47, MUET 3.5	September November
Bachelor of Mechatronic Engineering with Honours	4 years	RM133,200	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40, PTE 47, MUET 3.5	September November

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours	4 years	RM133,200	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40, PTE 47, MUET 3.5	September November
Bachelor of Computer Engineering with Honours	4 years	RM133,200	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40, PTE 47, MUET 3.5	September November
Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering with Hons	4 years	RM133,200	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40, PTE 47, MUET 3.5	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Industrial Design	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.0, TOEFL IBT 40, PTE 47, MUET 3.5	September November
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Animation	3 years	RM104,600 total	IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 46, PTE 51, MUET 4.0	September November

Master’s Programs

Program Name	Duration	Tuition Fees	Academic Requirements	English Requirements
MSc in Software Engineering	1+ year	RM38,800 total	Bachelor’s in Computing or related fields with a CGPA of 2.50, a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted for internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment, and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 5.5
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence	1+ year	RM40,800 total	Bachelor’s in Computing or related fields with a CGPA of 2.50, a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted for internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment, and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 5.5
Master of Science in Cyber Security	1+ year	RM40,800 total	Bachelor’s in Computing or related fields with a CGPA of 2.50, a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted for internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment, and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 5.5
MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics	1+ year	RM44,800 total	Bachelor’s in Computing or related fields with a CGPA of 2.50, a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted for internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment, and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 5.5
MSc in Information Technology Management	1+ year	RM38,800 total	Bachelor’s in Computing or related fields with a CGPA of 2.50; a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted via internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 5.5
Master of Technology Management	1+ year	RM38,800 total	A Bachelor’s in a related field with a CGPA of 2.50; a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted via internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 5.5
Master of Science in Digital Transformation	1+ year	RM38,800 total	Bachelor’s in Computing or related fields with a CGPA of 2.50; a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted via internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 5.5
Master of Business Administration	1+ year	RM38,800 total	A Bachelor’s in a related field with a CGPA of 2.50; a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted via internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 6.0
Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Digital Leadership	1+ year	RM38,800 total	A Bachelor’s in a related field with a CGPA of 2.50; a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted via internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 6.0
Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Business Analytics	1+ year	RM38,800 total	A Bachelor’s in a related field with a CGPA of 2.50; a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted via internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 6.0
Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Supply Chain Management	1+ year	RM38,800 total	A Bachelor’s in a related field with a CGPA of 2.50; a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted via internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 6.0
Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Hospitality and Tourism	1+ year	RM38,800 total	A Bachelor’s in a related field with a CGPA of 2.50; a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted via internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 6.0
Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Artificial Intelligence (MBAi)	1+ year	RM38,800 total	A Bachelor’s in a related field with a CGPA of 2.50; a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted via internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite Course	IELTS 6.0
Master of Business Administration with a specialism in Oil and Gas Management	1+ year	RM38,800 total	A Bachelor’s in a related field with a CGPA of 2.50; a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted via internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 6.0
Master of Science in International Business Communications	1+ year	RM38,800 total	A Bachelor’s in a related field with a CGPA of 2.50; a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted via internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 6.0
Master of Science in Digital Marketing	1+ year	RM38,800 total	A Bachelor’s in a related field with a CGPA of 2.50; a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted via internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment and without relevant work	IELTS 6.0
Master of Project Management	1+ year	RM38,800 total	A Bachelor’s in a related field with a CGPA of 2.50; a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted via internal assessment. In non-related fields, a CGPA of 2.00 with relevant work, subject to internal assessment and without relevant work experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 6.0
Master of Accounting	1+ year	RM38,800 total	Bachelor’s in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; with a CGPA of at least 2.50 can be subject to internal assessment; below 2.50 with a minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant fields is acceptable. Bachelor’s in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 along with 5 years of experience in relevant fields, subject to internal assessment and passing pre-requisite courses. Relevant professional accounting qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s can be accepted.	IELTS 5.5
Master of Accounting	1+ year	RM38,800 total	Bachelor’s in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; with a CGPA of at least 2.50 can be subject to internal assessment; below 2.50 with a minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant fields is acceptable. Bachelor’s in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 along with 5 years of experience in relevant fields, subject to internal assessment and passing pre-requisite courses. Relevant professional accounting qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s can be accepted.	IELTS 5.5
Master of Accounting in Forensic Analysis	1+ year	RM38,800 total	Bachelor’s in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; with a CGPA of at least 2.50 can be subject to internal assessment; below 2.50 with a minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant fields is acceptable. Bachelor’s in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 along with 5 years of experience in relevant fields, subject to internal assessment and passing pre-requisite courses. Relevant professional accounting qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s can be accepted	IELTS 5.5
Master of Finance	1+ year	RM38,800 total	Bachelor’s in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted with 5 years of experience in the relevant fields.	IELTS 6.5
Master of Finance with a specialism in FinTech	1+ year	RM38,800 total	Bachelor’s in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted with 5 years of experience in the relevant fields.	IELTS 6.5
Master of Science in Actuarial Science	1+ year	RM38,800 total	Bachelor’s in Actuarial, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computing with a minimum CGPA of 2.75; 2.50 can be accepted for internal assessment; a CGPA below 2.50 may be considered with 5 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s in Finance or Economics with a CGPA of 2.75 or a CGPA of 2.50 with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, both subject to passing pre-requisite courses. A Bachelor’s in non-related fields with a CGPA of 2.75 and 5 years of relevant experience is acceptable, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 5.0
Master of Arts in Design Innovation Management	1+ year	RM38,800 total	2.50 CGPA in a related field, or less than 2.50, may be accepted with 5 years of experience in relevant fields. Any other bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 is acceptable, subject to passing the interview and the pre-requisite courses.	IELTS 6.0
Master of Arts in Design Innovation Management	1+ year	RM38,800 total	2.50 CGPA in a related field, or less than 2.50, may be accepted with 5 years of experience in relevant fields. Any other bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 is acceptable, subject to passing the interview and the pre-requisite courses.	IELTS 6.0
Master of Philosophy in Engineering	2 years	RM29,800 total	Bachelor’s in Engineering or related fields with a CGPA of 2.75 at least; 2.50 can be accepted for internal assessment; a minimum CGPA of 2.00 with 5 years of experience in the relevant fields, subject to internal assessment	IELTS 5.0
Master of Philosophy in Management	2 years	RM29,800 total	Bachelor’s in related fields with a CGPA of 2.75 at least; 2.50 can be accepted for internal assessment; a minimum CGPA of 2.00 with 5 years of experience in the relevant fields, subject to internal assessment. Bachelor’s in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 without relevant experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.	IELTS 6.0
Master of Science in Computing	2 years	RM29,800 total	Bachelor’s in Computing or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; 2.00 can be accepted for internal assessment. A Bachelor’s in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and relevant experience is acceptable for internal assessment; 2.50 without relevant experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses	IELTS 5.5

Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) Programs

Program Name	Duration	Tuition Fees	Academic Requirements	English Requirements
PhD in Computing	3 years	RM46,800	Master’s in a related field, and other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s	IELTS 6.0
PhD in Technology	3 years	RM46,800 total	Master’s in a related field, and other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s	IELTS 6.0
PhD in Management	3 years	RM46,800 total	Master’s in a related field, and other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s	IELTS 6.0
PhD in Finance	3 years	RM46,800 total	Master’s in a related field, and other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s	IELTS 6.5
PhD in Engineering	3 years	RM46,800 total	Master’s in a related field, and other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s	IELTS 5.0
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)	3 years	RM54,800 total	Master’s in related fields, or its equivalent qualification. Master’s degree in non-related fields and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment. Master’s degree in non-related fields and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.	IELTS 6.0

Strong Industry Linkages and Experimental Learning

With industry-academia collaboration, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation Malaysia ensures quality education and an excellent learning experience by embedding an industry-relevant curriculum, frequently visiting industries, and arranging career-oriented activities. This collaboration enhances professional practices and gives opportunities to solve real-world problems. It has various industrial partners, namely-

Joget
Dynamic Link Solutions (DLS)
Red Hat
Tecforte
Cisco
Salesforce
Materialise
KPMG
HILTI
Microsoft
IBM
Home Deal
SAP
Toon Boom
NetsEco
REACH 360
OpenMinds
EFXCO
Motorola Solutions
Beckhoff
Control Ez
DAIKIN
DF Automation and Robotics
Drawbridge
ABB
Humach
Kawan Food
Materialise
MIMOS
Vecnology

International Students at APU Malaysia

As students come from more than 130 countries, including Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Oceania, this represents opportunities to experience a truly multiethnic setting. As per QS World University Rankings 2026, it is ranked No. 16 for international students around the world, demonstrating its vigorous global appeal. International Students Support Centre at the university is concerned with ensuring your journey is smooth, streamlining your pass application process, and proposing a warm welcome upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur.

Accomodation

Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation offers both APU On-Campus Residence and APU Off-Campus Residence or Satellite Campus Residence within Technology Park Malaysia (TPM), which are thoughtfully customised in various styles, sizes, and budgets to cater to various student preferences. These accommodation options are designed considering students’ departure from home, providing a secure and welcoming environment to create sustainable memories for a lifetime. In addition to physical comfort, the accommodations strengthen community building and intellectual growth, contributing to an inclusive student experience. APU On-Campus Residence is built within the campus, a short walk away from learning amenities. Meanwhile, Off-Campus Residence stands alongside the campus, and free shuttle bus services are available for daily commuting. To support students’ health and well-being, the Oceana Clinic is located within the APU campus and is devoted to delivering the best experience.

Final Thoughts

APU Malaysia can be the best option for you with its reasonable tuition fees, varied student communities, and a culturally close environment. In here, students can experience a phenomenal academic environment and be equipped as professionals for global careers. Through partnerships with leading global and local technology companies, its coursework remains contemporary and empirical, which enhances employability. Career Centre at the university offers professional services, such as job matching, resume/interview workshops, Mega Career Fairs, employer networking, and internship placements. Its multicultural setting sharpens cross-cultural teamwork and communication capacities, which are vital to work in a new and different environment. Therefore, studying at the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation means you are heading towards a successful professional life.