Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
- Technology Park, Kuala Lumpur
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QS Global World Ranking
Private
Status
Very High
Research Output
4,428
Total Students
583
Faculty
2,792
Int’l Students
Popular Courses
Computing & Technology
Engineering
Accounting & Finance
Business & Management
APU MAKES WAVES IN THE QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKING 2026 – 597 IN THE WORLD – TOP 2% GLOBALLY
The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) has been officially recognised among the world’s leading universities in the QS World University Rankings 2026, placing it within the top 2% globally.
Facts regarding APU’s achievements in the latest QS World University rankings 2026:
Ranked #597 in the World – Top 2% of Universities Worldwide
Ranked No.190 in Asia
Ranked No.16 in the World for International Students
Ranked No. 10 in the World for International Students Diversity
Ranked Top 10 in Malaysia for Learning Experience
Ranked Top 170 for International Faculty in the World
APU emerges as the First QS 5 Stars Plus University in Malaysia
APU is the First Malaysian University to achieve an overall rating of Five Stars Plus in the latest QS Stars Rating awards that were presented at the QS Apple Conference on 1st Nov 2021. Five Stars Plus institutions must achieve five star ratings across all categories in addition to achieving minimum highest benchmark score by QS STARS. APU is amongst 20 universities worldwide to achieve this honour.
According to Leigh Kamolins, Head of Evaluation, QS Intelligence Unit, “The QS Stars university rating system audits and rates over 600 universities globally in a broader range of criteria than any world ranking exercise. Comprehensive audits are also independently carried out as part of the ratings exercise. QS Stars™ shines a light on both the excellence and the diversity of the rated institution. Congratulations to Asia Pacific University (APU) for being the first ever QS 5-Stars Plus rated institution in Malaysia and being 1 amongst 20 in the world.”
The full list of QS 5-Stars Plus rated institutions can be found here: https://www.topuniversities.com/qs-stars
APU Shines in QS Asia University Ranking 2023
APU is ranked among the Top 10 Malaysian Private Universities in the latest QS Asia University Rankings 2023 announced on 8th November 2022. APU is Ranked amongst Top 5 for International Students, Top 5 for Inbound Exchange and is amongst the Top 30 Universities for International Faculty by QS. APU Ranks No. 52 in the South-Eastern Asia ranking and among Top 240 Universities in the QS World University Rankings – Asia 2023.
The Bachelor (Hons) degree programmes at APU provide a range of disciplines in the areas of Information Technology, Business, Actuarial Studies, Banking & Finance, Accounting, Engineering and Media, as well as Computer Games Development and Web Media Technology. All programmes are conducted based on real world learning approaches and curriculum design that focus on enhancing your employability upon graduation. The 3-years APU Bachelors Degree Programmes are offered through a unique collaborative partnership between APU and Staffordshire University, United Kingdom, through which Staffordshire accredits 3-years undergraduate programmes that are designed and delivered by APU. On completion of the programme, students will be awarded two undergraduate Degree Certificates and Transcripts: one from APU and one from Staffordshire University.
For more information on the full list of APU undergraduate programmes, please refer here
The School of Postgraduate Studies at APU is an established school for postgraduate education. The school has a strong presence in the industry and is an obvious choice among professionals seeking to enhance their career and lifelong learning opportunities from Masters to PHD. The school offers a variety of specialised programmes. Our programmes are very much industry driven and relevant ensuring that our graduates are global citizens and industry ready. Alumni of the school have progressed into a number of significant careers in leading multinational technology based companies.