Multimedia University vs Asia Pacific University (APU)
A comparison of two of the top universities for ICT or computer science degree courses in Malaysia.
Many students are sometimes confused on how to choose the right university that would fit them.
When choosing the best university for IT or computing studies, students must choose one that is up-to-date, has experienced lecturers, computer facilities equipped with the necessary software, and possess an English-speaking environment to help develop their communication skills for future job success.
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Students should look at the syllabus of the IT degree subjects as well to see if it fits their needs and career goals.
Do not choose a university that has cheap fees but does not provide solid education in IT as you will regret this when you begin your work life. Without the necessary knowledge and skills in IT, you will not be able to pass the interview or even get promotions because you do not know how to do the work or solve the problems. Therefore, choose wisely.
The information below is taken mostly from the universities’ websites and the opinions expressed are my own only, you will need to decide which is best for you.
| APU or Asia Pacific University | MMU or Multimedia University |
| Award-winning and research oriented | Award-winning and research oriented |
| 95% of APU graduates are employed before graduation | 90% of these secure employment within 6 months of the completion of studies |
| Fees are affordable for a UK degree | Fees are cheap |
| APU is rated tier 5 (Excellent) in the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education SETARA Rating in 2011 | MMU was rated tier 5 (Excellent) in the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education SETARA Rating in 2011 |
| 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 | Prof Datuk Dr Ghauth Jasmon provided excellent leadership for MMU and ensured high standards of quality however he has left MMU in 2008 |
| Dual award – One from APU and the other from Staffordshire University, UK | Local Malaysian degree |
| Established in 1993 | Established in 1997 |
| Private University | Government linked university |
| 1 campus at Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil next to LRT station | 2 campuses – Cyberjaya and Malacca and not near to any LRT |
| 10 minutes from KL city centre | 40 minutes from KL city centre |
| 10 minutes from Midvalley shopping mall and free bus shuttle to Carrefour & LRT | 40 minutes from Midvalley shopping mall |
| New state-of-the-art campus to be ready in 2014 also located at Technology Park Malaysia. | Current campuses remain |
| 10,000 students | 20,000 students |
| 50% are international students from more than 105 countries | International students numbering at 4,200 from 77 countries but according to the statistics on another page, it states only 2538, a combined total of both campuses |
| Halal food is found on-campus and nearby are Chinese food courts found at Sri Petaling or Cheras | Cyberjaya is a halal only food area |
| Mainly Chinese students and mixed Malaysian management team | Mainly bumiputra students and management |
| Students speak mainly English and then the mother tongue | Students speak mainly Malay or Mandarin |
| Malaysia’s first Institution to achieve Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Company Status | Has MSC Status |
| Awards won by Asia Pacific University | Awards won by Multimedia University |
| ITEX Malaysia 2013 – 2 Silver Medals for the Invention, Innovation and Technology category – 2 Gold medals for the innovator categoryMakeweekend Robotics Challenge 2013 – Winner of Water Drone Competition – Winner of Awesomeness ChallengeAsia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) Malaysia (Multimedia Development Corporation) 2012 – Top Award for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’ 2011 – Winner of ‘Special Jury Award’ by the Prime Minister 2011 – Top Award for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’ 2011 – 2 Merit Awards for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’ 2010 – Top Award for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’ 2008 – Top Award for ‘Best of e-Inclusion & e-Community’ 2005 – Top Award for ‘Best of Applications & Infrastructure Tools’ 2004 – Top Award for ‘Best of Education & Training’ 2004 – Top Award for ‘Best of Applications & Infrastructure Tools’ 2004 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Research & Development’ 2003 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Research & Development’ 2002 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Smart Learning Applications’ 2001 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Smart Learning Applications’ 2000 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Smart Learning Applications’ 2000 – Top Award for ‘Best of Student Projects’ 1999 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Student Projects’International Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) 2012 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’ 2011 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’ 2010 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’ 2004 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Education & Training’ 2004 – Merit Award for ‘Best of Applications & Infrastructure Tools’NAPEI Awards (National Association of Private Education Institutions, Malaysia) 2011 – Award for Educational Excellence 2007 – Award for Educational Excellence 2004 – Award for Educational ExcellenceMicrosoft Imagine Cup (Microsoft Inc.) 2012 – Winner of Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia) 2012 – Top Award for ‘MDeC Special Innovation’ 2011 – Winner of Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia) 2011 – 1st Runner-up of Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia) 2011 – 2nd Runner-up of Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia) 2011 – Top Award for ‘MDeC Special Innovation’ 2011 – Top Award for ‘Presentation Superstars’ 2010 – Winner of Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia) 2010 – Top 6 finalists at World Championship in Poland 2010 – Top Award for ‘Best Presentation Team’ 2010 – Top Award for ‘Best Implementation of Multipoint’ 2004 – 3rd Prize Award for ‘System Government Elections Software’Malaysia Cybersecurity Awards (Cybersecurity Malaysia) 2012 – ‘Information Security Training Provider of the Year’ 2009 – ‘Information Security Training Provider of the Year’Industry Excellence 2011 – Prime Minister’s Industry Excellence Award – ‘Special Jury Award’ by the Prime Minister Ministry of Education Excellence Awards (Ministry of Education, Malaysia) Prime Minister’s Golden Hands Award PIKOM – Computimes ICT Awards DEBATE COMPETITION 2011 Deloitte Inter-University Tax Competition Game Design Challenge 2011 ITEX 2009 Awards – Won by APU Graduates Stanford University’s Global Innovation Tournament 2009 1Malaysia Innovation Tournament (1MIT) 2010 Hack In The Box (HITB) International Competition 2010 Malaysia Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award 2010 World University Debates Championship 2010 MSC Malaysia Creative Industry Awards 2009 Asian Innovation Awards DKSH-CSSC Award 2006 – First Prize for DKSH-CSSC Media Challenge e-Genting Programming Competition HSBC Young IT Entrepreneur Awards MSC-IHL Business Plan Competition 2012 – Merit prize for Business Idea Category Forum Nokia Mobile Challenge Java Competition (Nokia Inc.) Dare to be Digital Programming Competition |
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