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    Company overview

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.
    The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is amongst Malaysia’s Premier Private Universities, and is where a unique fusion of technology, innovation and creativity works effectively towards preparing graduates for significant roles in business and society globally. APU has earned an enviable reputation as an award-winning University through its achievements in winning a host of prestigious awards at national and international levels.APU was announced as among the Highest Rated Emerging Universities in Malaysia, being rated at TIER 5 (EXCELLENT) under the SETARA 2011 Ratings by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), and has maintained this Excellent rating in the SETARA 2013 Ratings and the latest SETARA 2017 Rating. Under the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) 2017 Ratings, APU was awarded 5-Stars in 4 categories of the QS Stars Ratings – Teaching, Employability, Facilities and Inclusiveness. The QS Stars rating is an international rating system that measures achievements and qualities of universities worldwide. In addition, in 2017, APU was also announced as one of Malaysia’s Premier Digital Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), for its commitment in offering top-notch digital technology courses and ensuring highly-skilled graduates continue to flourish and fill future digital job demands locally and globally.Originally established as the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) in 1993 and Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI) in 2004, APU’s sound approach to nurturing school leavers into qualified professionals has resulted in our graduates being highly sought after by employers. With an international student community of more than 11,000 students from more than 110 countries studying 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.The Asia Pacific University has and always will, continue to develop and deliver its academic programmes through unique and well-established international partnerships, particularly with Staffordshire University UK but also with other partners throughout the world. This formidable combination of Malaysian homegrown programmes fortified with international benchmarking, provides our students with the assurance that the qualifications gained from APU truly meet international quality standards.

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    3.651 ratings in total
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    78%
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    73%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Asia Pacific University?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Asia Pacific University stands out for its friendly and helpful collegial environment, with particular praise for the supportive HR department and management team. The institution offers an excellent campus with modern facilities and demonstrates a strong commitment to staff development through training programmes and clear promotion opportunities. The university's leadership is noted for being approachable and caring towards staff welfare.

    The main challenges revolve around the continuous intake system which can make workload management demanding, particularly when balancing teaching, marking, and research responsibilities. Staff members have indicated that clearer processes and directions would be beneficial, and some have noted that employee benefits, particularly medical and dental coverage, could be more comprehensive.

    Recent reviews

    4.0
    Lecturer
    May 2024
    Bukit Jalil Kuala Lumpur5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Good place to work
    The good thingsIs a good place to work. Good colleagues.
    The challengesOverlapping intake can be a problem.
    4.0
    Academic Administration
    Nov 2023
    Friendly and helpful HR team
    The good thingsMany colleagues in APU are friendly, approachable. HR is doing a great job in conducting orientation, One Month Check-in interviews and providing necessary guidance whenever we have doubts.
    The challengesMany different comments when involve too many parties.
    5.0
    Senior Lecturer
    Nov 2023
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great place to work.
    The good thingsThe workplace is well organized. The colleagues are knowledgeable and helpful. Great place to explore and like my time at work.
    The challengesAt times, managing both classes and marking at the same is extremely difficult.
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