APU MAKES WAVES IN THE QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKING 2026 -TOP 2% GLOBALLY
The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) has been officially recognised among the world’s leading universities in theQS World University Rankings2026, placing it within thetop 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 Plusin 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 only 23 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 23 in the world."The full list of QS 5-Stars Plus rated institutions can be found heretopuniversities.comMalaysia’s Highest Rated Emerging Universities
APU was announced as among theHighest Rated Emerging Universities in Malaysia, being rated 5-STAR (EXCELLENT Rating) under the latest SETARA Ratings by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). APU has maintained this Excellent Rating consecutively in the SETARA 2011, 2013, 2017 as well as in the latest ratings announced on 18th Dec 2020. The SETARA ratings system measures the performance of teaching and learning in universities in Malaysia.
APU is a "Premier Digital Tech University" - MDEC
APU was awarded thePremier Digital Tech University statusby the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). APU is recognised for its commitment in offering top-notch digital technology courses and ensuring our highly-skilled graduates continue to flourish and fill future digital job demands locally and globally. Premier Digital Tech University status was awarded by the Minister of Higher Education Malaysia. Premier Digital Tech Universities and Preferred Digital Tech Polytechnics (PDTIs) are Malaysia’s leading digital tech-focused tertiary institutions. The PDTIs have a proven track record in producing high quality graduates for digital tech-based high value jobs, via cutting-edge research and education policies, strong industry linkages, and career development and placement services.
Originally established as the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) in 1993, APU’s sound approach to nurturing school leavers into qualified professionals has resulted in our graduates being highly sought after by employers.
Born out of a collaboration between MDEC, the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and industry leaders, the PDTIs deliver end-to-end solutions to ensure that future graduates are propelled into becoming dynamic members of an innovation-driven and knowledge-powered Malaysia.
With an international student community ofmore than 130 countriesstudying in its Malaysian campus, APU offers a truly cosmopolitan learning environment which prepares students well for the global challenges which lie ahead. APU offers a wide range of degrees with Technology as a common core. It is APU’s aim to nurture and encourage innovation through our programmes, with the intention of producing individuals who will learn, adapt and think differently in new and better ways.
Worldwide Recognition – Internationally & Locally Recognised Degrees
You work hard to obtain the Degree. We work hard to get you Worldwide Recognition.
The Asia Pacific University has and always will, continue to develop and deliver its academic programmes through unique and well-established international partnerships and Qualifications gained from APU truly meet international quality standards.
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Asia Pacific University (APU) is a member of The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). One of the world's first international university network, the ACU has more than 500 member institutions in over 50 countries.https://www.acu.ac.uk/.
Through our network of APIIT Education Group branch campuses established in Sri Lanka and India, APU also reaches out to young aspiring professionals in these countries, providing them with a unique opportunity of experiencing international best practices in higher education using curricula, processes, resources and systems which have been developed in Malaysia. APU’s academic programmes are approved by the Ministry of Education of Malaysia and the qualifications are accredited, or provisionally accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
For more information about APU, visit:www.apu.edu.my