Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is a private university at Technology Park Malaysia in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. It is best known for computing, technology, engineering and business programmes, and has more than 90,000 graduates and alumni.
APU has students from over 130 countries, holds a 5-Star Excellence (SETARA) rating, and has been named a Premier Digital Tech Institution by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). Many of its degrees are offered as an APU–De Montfort University (UK) dual degree.
Why choose APU
- A dual degree from APU and De Montfort University, UK, on many programmes
- 5-Star Excellence rating (SETARA) and Premier Digital Tech Institution status from MDEC
- Strong computing, software engineering, cyber security, data science and AI programmes
- A truly international campus, with students from over 130 countries
- Results normally within 2–3 working days of a complete application
Popular programmes
- BSc (Hons) Information Technology – 3 years
- BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
- BA (Hons) International Relations; BA (Hons) Media and Communication Studies
- Business, accounting, actuarial, hospitality, games and animation degrees
- MSc programmes in AI, Cyber Security, Data Science, Software Engineering and IT Management
- MBA, Master of Finance and Master of Project Management
Admission requirements
- Foundation: SSC/O-level or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s (e.g. BSc IT): HSC/A-level with 2 passes and a credit in Mathematics at SSC/O-level; a foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.0; or an ICT-related diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
- Master’s: a recognised bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Students with English-taught qualifications such as IGCSE, A-levels or the IB can apply for an English exemption.
English language requirements
| Programmes | IELTS | PTE | TOEFL iBT (new scale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation and certificates | 4.0 | 36 | 1.5 |
| Diplomas in ICT, Accounting, Design & Media | 4.5 | 43 | 2 |
| Most IT, computing, engineering and accounting degrees | 5.0 | 47 | 2.5 |
| Business, marketing, games, animation and psychology degrees; most MSc computing programmes | 5.5 | 51 | 3.5 |
| MBA, Master of Technology Management, Project Management and other master’s | 6.0 | 59 | 4 |
| Master of Finance, PhD in Finance | 6.5 | 63 | 4.5 |
MUET is also accepted. Requirements as of October 2026 and subject to change.
Intakes
- BSc (Hons) Information Technology: 24 November 2026, 25 March 2027 and 6 July 2027.
- Other programmes have similar intakes through the year. Apply 6–8 weeks before your intake to leave time for the visa.
Tuition and costs
- BSc (Hons) Information Technology (international): RM 34,900 in Year 1, RM 36,100 in Year 2, RM 37,500 in Year 3 – RM 108,500 in total (about USD 28,555), excluding deposits, miscellaneous fees and 6% SST.
- Pre-Arrival Application Processing Fee: RM 3,600 (about USD 950), paid when you accept your offer. It covers EMGS visa processing, application fees, airport transfer and first-arrival accommodation, and is non-refundable once the offer is accepted.
- Health insurance is compulsory for all international students.
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