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Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU)

Technology Park, Kuala Lumpur

  • #=597 QS Global World Ranking
  • PrivateStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 4,428Total Students
  • 583Faculty
  • 2,792Int'l Students
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The University’s position in the current QS World University Rankings.
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Whether the University is funded by the government of that country or state, or funded by private donations.
Research Output
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Total Students
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Faculty
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Int'l Students
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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.
 

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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.
 

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Student & Staff

Total students
4,428

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International students
2,792

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Total faculty staff
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Total students
4,428

International students
2,792

Total faculty staff
583

368
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