The Best Animation & Visual Effects courses in Malaysia at APIIT

Increasing demand for top animation and visual effects designers in Malaysia and globally has spurred the best college in Malaysia for computing & IT programmes to offer these new innovative design courses. APIIT is offering the animation & visual effects degree programmes awarded by Staffordshire University, UK.

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The UK’s animation and visual effect industry is one of the highest barometers in the world. Big number of blockbuster

Highly industry experienced & qualified lecturers teach at APIIT
Highly industry experienced & qualified lecturers teach at APIIT

movies, TV commercial and TV series have been created in the UK based post-production companies, such as Aardman Studio, Double Negative, The Mill, Moving Picture (MPC), and many more, ranging from animations like Shaun the Sheep, Lego the Movie, to real life action movies like Man of Steel, Ironman, to Maleficent, Godzilla and many more.

This particular industry offers a huge range of exciting career opportunities for multi-skilled individuals with the motivation to succeed.

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Staffordshire University and APIIT offer the right programmes for you who want to be involved in the industry of animation & visual effect.

Whether you’d like to develop your knowledge, sense and skill in character animation or being a director of your future movie, you will experience the whole learning process from industry-experienced lecturers.

You will also gain technical, creative, presentation and problem solving skill that are highly valued across a wide range of professions.

Through APIIT’s programme, you will also learn how to create a mind blowing show reel of animation and VFX. Showing some “before and after” footage of visual effect is commonly used for CGI artist, while some short animation or real life action are also popular to be your show case.

The 3-years APIIT UK Degree Programmes are awarded by Staffordshire University, United Kingdom.

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WHICH animation and visual effects programme at APIIT is for you?

BA (Hons) Animation degree at APIIT

Students at APIIT benefit from the 3+0 partnership with Staffordshire University, UK from their expertise & experience
Students at APIIT benefit from the 3+0 partnership with Staffordshire University, UK from their expertise & experience

If you really love animated movies from Pixar, Dreamworks or Disney, it means this programme is the one for you. You will learn the process of creating series of character design, vehicles and props, background lay-out, traditional animation to the computer animation. Imagination and drawing skill is essential for this particular study.

BA (Hons) VFX: Visual Effects and Concept Design degree at APIIT

If you think as an ‘imaginative’ artist, who feels at home in the virtual world, you should consider this course. You’ll learn how to create and adapt your ideas to meet specific needs in film or games, or in modelling virtual environments; visuals which might include characters, vehicles, objects, sets or backgrounds.

BSc (Hons) Digital Film and 3D Animation degree at APIIT

If you want to learn the process of creating 3D animation or film using computer, this programme is the right one for you. You will explore the technical skills required to create a digital film and 3D animation production from the stages of pre-production, production and post-production.

BSc (Hons) CGI and Digital Effects degree at APIIT

If you are inspired by the visual effects sequences you see at the cinema or on TV, this could be your ideal course. You will learn the technical and creative skills in the production pipeline – from filming, 3D modelling and animation, through to compositing and accurate matching of virtual to real camera movements.

Why study the 3+0 Staffordshire University, UK degree programmes at APIIT

Mac Lab at APIIT
Mac Lab at APIIT

Here are just a few reasons why we believe you should study at APIIT.

TOP animation and visual effects University in UK

Staffordshire University was one of five Universities who were the first to offer degrees in computing. That was back in 1965! Since then Staffordshire University has stayed ahead of the game – constantly innovating and developing courses that are designed to create the computing professionals of the future.

WORLD-CLASS

APIIT’s reputation for excellence means that we attract students from around the world. With partner universities overseas, we could even arrange for you to study part of your course overseas.

INDUSTRY-LEADING FACILITIES

Our centre of computing is a purpose-built facility to rival the best. With hundreds of individual workstations, specialist equipment and facilities, it provides a first-class working environment and is also home to our research.

WORK-READY, WORLD-READY

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Jian Yi, Business Computing at Asia Pacific University

Study at APIIT and they will equip you to become ‘The Staffordshire Graduate’ – a world-ready professional, with the knowledge, attributes, skills and expertise that employers look for.

OUTSTANDING SUPPORT

Regardless of the computing programme you choose, you will be supported by highly qualified and enthusiastic professionals. Many enjoy an international reputation for their research and actively engage with leading names in IT.

Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) provides access to world-class resources across a wide range of disciplines. This translates into industry-ready skills and a competitive edge for graduates.

APIIT’s courses are approved by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). All of the programmes are quality assured by an International Advisory Panel (IAP) whose members include representatives from our international partner universities and industry and technology leaders in the private sector.

Learning for Employability at APIIT

Employers look for qualified people who have the technical know-how and the ability to communicate, work in teams and other personal skills.

At APIIT, our programmes are developed to provide you not only with interesting and stimulating modules to develop your mind, but also to enhance your knowledge and skills and increase your ability to compete for that dream job.

You also need to possess the ability to learn, develop and adapt. Much of what is current knowledge will soon be out-of-date

Group Discussion Rooms at Asia Pacific University for a conducive study environment
Group Discussion Rooms at Asia Pacific University for a conducive study environment

and the reality is that to succeed you need to be adaptable and innovative. We achieve this through the:

Five “I”s Model™

  1. Innovation through the design of curriculum, the module content and the learning approaches.
  2. Integration through developing your capabilities to interrelate knowledge and to work in multidisciplinary teams.

  3. Information through developing your knowledge and also your abilities to communicate effectively and persuasively.

  4. Interactivity through the use of group work to develop your teamwork skills and through the use of technology to achieve interactivity of devices and people.

  5. Imagination in relation to new products, ideas, applications and solutions.

Why Staffordshire University

Staffordshire University is truly committed to building a worldwide dynamic learning community. The University’s learning

Dr. Parmjit Singh, CEO of APU, as the Pro-Chancellor of Staffordshire University and Executive Director of Asia Pacific University (APU) & APIIT Welcoming Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh to Staffordshire University, UK
Dr. Parmjit Singh, CEO of APU, as the Pro-Chancellor of Staffordshire University and Executive Director of Asia Pacific University (APU) & APIIT Welcoming Her Majesty The Queen, accompanied by The Duke of Edinburgh to Staffordshire University, UK

community is global and students represent over 75 nations worldwide.

Since 1914, Staffordshire University has offered vocationally inspired education relevant for the age. Back then their focus was on mining and ceramics. Now the university is delivering everything from Computer Games Design to Forensic Science.

As well as being involved in many international collaborative research projects, Staffordshire University is committed to delivering high quality education through its many international partnerships.

Staffordshire University has over 17,000 students that make up a dynamic and vibrant community at their campuses in the United Kingdom.

Staffordshire University has a long and proud history of providing high quality, progressive and inclusive higher education for people from across Staffordshire, the region, the UK and the rest of the world.

Staffordshire University has a reputation for producing graduates with the knowledge, skills and ability to make their mark in the world.

Some facts about Staffordshire University are:

Staffordshire University’s strong focus on employability was underlined in the UK Sunday Times newspaper’s 2010 University

APIIT's Programmes are subjected to extensively External Quality Assurance processes by Staffordshire University
APIIT’s Programmes are subjected to extensively External Quality Assurance processes by Staffordshire University

League Tables, in which it was recognized as a leading UK university for achieving graduate employment.

One of the first universities in the world to offer computing degrees back in the 1960s, Staffordshire maintains a strong reputation for excellence and innovation in teaching technology based subjects.

The University’s Computing, Computer Games Design, Network Security, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic and Automotive Engineering awards are all highly respected by employers globally.

Staffordshire’s Accounting and Finance, Business Studies, Economics, Management and Marketing degrees have all been designed to provide a truly international perspective. This is a real benefit for students wishing to pursue a career in Business or Commerce.

The University’s learning community is truly global. At any one time, in excess of 17,000 students from over 75 countries are studying in Great Britain, by distance learning, or on Staffordshire University quality-accredited courses internationally.

APU Programmes are subjected to extensively External Quality Assurance processes by Staffordshire University, who also

award the Undergraduate Degrees. This ensures that our programmes are benchmarked against international standards.

In addition, APU’s solid relationship with Staffordshire University is among the strongest and most successful foreign collaborations in Malaysia, and is particularly notable in their strong shared mission of producing highly employable graduates.

Staffordshire University Rankings

Guardian University Guide 2016

Staffordshire University is a top rated university in the UK
Staffordshire University is a top rated university in the UK
  • Staffordshire University is ranked 83 Overall by the Guardian’s University Guide 2016
  • Staffordshire University is ranked 69th by the Guardian University Guide 2016: league table for computer science and information systems
  • Staffordshire University is ranked 47 by the Guardian University Guide 2016: league table for accounting & finance

Complete University Guide University 2016

  • Staffordshire University’s Ranking in the Complete University Guide University Subject Tables 2016 for accounting & finance is 79
  • Staffordshire University’s Ranking in the Complete University Guide University Subject Tables 2016 for computer science is 83
  • Staffordshire University UK is ranked 39th by the Guardian’s University Guide 2016: league table for film production & photography
  • Staffordshire University’s Ranking in the Complete University Guide University Subject Tables 2016 for Art & Design is 62

An Excellent Future with Staffordshire University UK

Graduates from APIIT will be awarded the degree from Staffordshire University, UK
Graduates from APIIT will be awarded the degree from Staffordshire University, UK
  • The 2014 National Student Survey (NSS) show computing awards at Staffordshire University exceeding the national sector average for the computer subject area.
  • The 2014 National results from the Destination of Leavers in Higher Education also show Staffordshire University computing awards exceeding the national average for computing graduate employability/further study, six months after graduation.
  • Staffordshire has forged partnerships with industry-leading companies such as Sony, Cisco, Microsoft, Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and Epic Games in support of teaching and learning as well as in preparing students for their careers.
  • The collaboration between Staffordshire University and US based Epic Games led to the launch of the University’s Epic Games Centre, which offers students the opportunity to put theory into practice and develop a deeper understanding of the commercial complexities of the gaming development process.
  • Staffordshire University graduates have been well accepted by industry. Many graduates have gone on to work with internationally recognised organisations such as the BBC, Microsoft, Bentley Motors and NASA. Others have gone on to form their own successful businesses whilst some graduates have worked on Oscar winning films, written books and even won an Olympic gold medal.

About Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology offers a range of programmes which are designed to produce

Asia Pacific University (APU) has won hundreds of Awards including the SETARA 2013 Tier 5 "Excellent" Ranking. It's campus is in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil
APIIT has won hundreds of Awards. Asia Pacific University is ranked in the SETARA 2013 Tier 5 “Excellent”. It’s campus is in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil

highly employable graduates, by providing our students with an internationally benchmarked academic experience closely aligned to industry requirements.

As an integral member of the APIIT Education Group – comprising the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), the Asia Pacific Smart School and the Asia Pacific International School – APIIT has achieved an enviable record of having produced more than 20,000 highly employable graduates through a sound approach of transforming and nurturing school leavers into qualified and highly competitive professionals.

APIIT’s programmes are offered together with our long-standing international partner, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom. Under this approved collaborative arrangement, APIIT delivers Staffordshire University degrees using the same curriculum and conforming to the same teaching, learning and assessment quality enhancement processes as in the UK, with the aim of ensuring comparability of student experience and academic standards.

APIIT’s courses are approved by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). All of the programmes are quality assured by an International Advisory Panel (IAP) whose members include representatives from our international partner universities and industry and technology leaders in the private sector.

EduSpiral picked us up from KL Sentral & took us to Asia Pacific University for a campus tour as well as arranged the Software Engineering lecturer to explain the courses in detail to us. Chin Mun (Left) with friends from INTI, now studying Business Computing at APU
EduSpiral picked us up from KL Sentral & took us to Asia Pacific University for a campus tour as well as arranged the Software Engineering lecturer to explain the courses in detail to us.
Chin Mun (Left) with friends from INTI, now studying Business Computing at APU

Indeed, APIIT’s system of education produces graduates who embody Staffordshire’s commitment of producing The Staffordshire Graduate – graduates who possess the key skills of employability, enterprise and entrepreneurship – and the ability to stand out in the job market.

As APIIT students studying on Staffordshire University degrees, our students get a whole lot more than just an understanding of their subjects, but will leave with a set of attributes that prospective employers not only look for but will value and respect.

At the same time, APIIT’s own Foundation and Diploma programmes are also externally quality assured by Staffordshire University, which ensures that students obtain an internationally benchmarked qualification while also ensuring successful progression into the degree of their choice.

This approach in providing internationally benchmarked education also extends beyond the borders of Malaysia, and is closely replicated within our family of APIIT branch campuses operating in Sri Lanka and in India.

Among Malaysia’s first MSC-Status Institutions, APIIT has also achieved a strong track record in research, development and commercialisation, winning more than 50 Malaysian and international awards to-date for its innovations, products and student projects.

An internationalised vibrant learning environment for networking & improving your language skills at Asia Pacific University
An internationalised vibrant learning environment for networking & improving your language skills at Asia Pacific University

In recognition of its focus on quality in education, the APIIT Education Group received the Prime Minister’s Award of Excellence in 2011, as well as the Export Quality Award from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia.

APIIT’s academic programmes are approved by the Ministry of Education of Malaysia and the qualifications are fully or provisionally accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Strategically Located
The university is strategically located in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil. It is near condos and the Bukit Jalil LRT station. A free shuttle bus is provided for students to the LRT station and their accommodation.

Asia Pacific University is An Award-Winning University

The Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) stands tall among Malaysia’s premier Institutions of Higher

Asia Pacific University's Microsoft Imagine Cup winning team, comprising Tan Jit Ren (left), Wong Mun Choong (second from left), Chan Wai Lun (third from left) and Ker Jia Chiun (right), will represent the nation in the world finals of the competition in Sydney, Australia
Asia Pacific University’s Microsoft Imagine Cup winning team, comprising Tan Jit Ren (left), Wong Mun Choong (second from left), Chan Wai Lun (third from left) and Ker Jia Chiun (right), will represent the nation in the world finals of the competition in Sydney, Australia

Learning – this is a University where a unique fusion of technology, innovation and creativity works effectively towards preparing graduates for significant roles in business and society globally.

In 2004, APU’s associate institution, APIIT, was the only Malaysian education institution to have won multiple awards in both National and International Asia Pacific ICT Awards. It was also the only Malaysian finalist in the Asian Innovation Awards and the winner of the Malaysian IT Product of the Year.

1. Tier 5 ranking or Excellent in the SETARA 2013 and 2011 which is Malaysia’s ranking system for universities
2. Their students have won the Microsoft Imagine Cup (Malaysia) for 2010, 2011 & 2012 and have represented Malaysia in the Microsoft Imagine Cup (World) competition. For 2011, they won all the top 3 awards.
3. Prime Minister Industry Excellence Award 2010

Originally established as the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) in 1993, APU has more than 9000 students from 90 countries studying in its Malaysian campus.

This gives you an opportunity to build an international network while studying as well as gain invaluable cultural insights and communication skills.

 More than 95% of APU graduates are employed by graduation.

As a testimony of thatAsia Pacific University (APU) is the best university for computing, computer science and ICT in Malaysia, they and their students have won the following awards:

UTP – HAX National Hacking Competition 2014

  • 2014 – 1st Runner Up
  • 2014 – 4th Place

Big App Challenge 1.0

Asia Pacific Students win awards at the E-Genting Programming Competition (EGPC) 2014
Asia Pacific Students win awards at the E-Genting Programming Competition (EGPC) 2014
  • 2014 – 1st Runner Up

International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX)

Makeweekend Robotics Challenge 2013

Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) Malaysia (Multimedia Development Corporation)

  • 2013 – Top Award for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’
  • 2012 – Top Award for ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’
  • 2011 – Winner of ‘Special Jury Award’ by the Prime Minister

    Jasmine Kaur, Asia Pacific University student, winning the International Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) 2013 – ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’
    Jasmine Kaur, Asia Pacific University student, winning the International Asia Pacific ICT Awards (APICTA) 2013 – ‘Best of Tertiary Student Project’
  • 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)

Students at Asia Pacific University are awarded a degree from Staffordshire University, UK and APU
Students at Asia Pacific University are awarded a degree from Staffordshire University, UK and APU
  • 2011 – Award for Educational Excellence
  • 2007 – Award for Educational Excellence
  • 2004 – Award for Educational Excellence

Microsoft 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)

APU students win Gold and Bronze awards in the 25th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX)
APU students win Gold and Bronze awards in the 25th International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX)
  • 2013 – Award for ‘Information Security Training Provider of the Year’
  • 2012 – Award for ‘Information Security Training Provider of the Year’
  • 2009 – Award for ‘Information Security Training Provider of the Year’

Industry Excellence Awards by Ministry of International Trade & Industry

  • 2011 – Winner of Prime Minister’s Industry Excellence Award
  • 2011 – Winner of ‘Special Jury Award’ by the Prime Minister

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia Awards

  • 2008 – Top Award for ‘Best Website Design’

Ministry of Education Excellence Awards (Ministry of Education, Malaysia)

  • 2003 – Award of Excellence in Research & Development
  • 2003 – Award of Excellence for Development of Overseas Centers

Prime Minister’s Golden Hands Award (Ministry of Works, Malaysia)

  • 2004 – Top Award in Network and PC Maintenance category

PIKOM – Computimes ICT Awards (Association of Computer Industry in Malaysia)

1st Runner Up in the 2014 Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA) GLOBAL Business Challenge Malaysia - Ali Atiq, Nikita Arabel Pironti, Kasimova Shafia and Veeresh Roy Joggesser, who are all third year BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance students from Asia Pacific University (APU)
1st Runner Up in the 2014 Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA) GLOBAL Business Challenge Malaysia – Ali Atiq, Nikita Arabel Pironti, Kasimova Shafia and Veeresh Roy Joggesser, who are all third year BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance students from Asia Pacific University (APU)
  • 2005 – Product of the Year Award for ‘URL Checker’
  • 2004 – Product of the Year Award for ‘Screenshield Suite’

DEBATE COMPETITION 2011 (Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia)

  • 2011 – Champion of HEP- IPTS Debate Competition 2011

Deloitte Inter-University Tax Competition 2011

  • 2011 – Merit Award

Game Design Challenge 2011 (GameCareerGuide.com)

  • 2011 – Best Entry ‘Game Design Challenge: One Button Challenge’
  • 2011 – Best Entry ‘Game Design Challenge: Think Of the Children’

BOSCH Power Tools Asia Cordless Race 2011

  • 2011 – Consolation Prize

ITEX 2009 Awards – Won by APU Graduates (International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition)

  • 2009 – Gold Award for ‘Best Invention – SmartSurface’
  • 2009 – Special Award for Corporate Invention

Stanford University’s Global Innovation Tournament 2009

Asia Pacific University offers electrical & electronic engineering and mechatronic engineering degree courses
Asia Pacific University offers electrical & electronic engineering and mechatronic engineering degree courses
  • 2009 – Winner for Global Innovation Tournament Global Challenge

1Malaysia Innovation Tournament (1MIT) 2010

  • 2010 – Winner for ‘Best Animated Award’
  • 2010 – Winner for ‘Most Scariest Video Award’

Hack In The Box (HITB) International Competition 2010

  • 2010 – 2nd Prize for ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’

Malaysia Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award 2010 (Won by APU Graduates)

  • 2010 – Award for ‘Emerging Human Computer Interface Technologies’

World University Debates Championship 2010

  • 2010 – Runner-up in the Grand Final

MSC Malaysia Creative Industry Awards 2009 (Games Category – Student)

  • 2009 – Award for ‘Best Game Design’
  • 2009 – Award for ‘Best Technical’

Asian Innovation Awards (Far Eastern Economic Review, Singapore)

  • A campus tour with professional advise helps EduSpiral's students to make a better decision. Pic - Some of our clients touring Asia Pacific University
    A campus tour with professional advise helps EduSpiral’s students to make a better decision. Pic – Some of our clients touring Asia Pacific University

    2004 – Only Malaysian Finalist

DKSH-CSSC Award

  • 2006 – First Prize for DKSH-CSSC Media Challenge 2006

Enterprise 50 Award (Accenture & SMI Development Corp)

1998, 1999, 2000 – 3rd position in 2000 among top 50 Malaysian organisations

e-Genting Programming Competition (R&D Division, e-Genting)

  • 2006 – First Prize for ‘Software Program Design and Development’
  • 2004 – First Prize for ‘Software Program Design and Development’
  • 2003 – First Prize for ‘Software Program Design and Development’
  • 2002 – Merit Award for ‘Software Program Design and Development’

HSBC Young IT Entrepreneur Awards (Hong Kong Bank)

  • 2004 – Gold Award for ‘Universal Wireless Charging’ solution
  • 2004 – Judges Award for ‘Security Transmitter & Detector’ device
  • 2002 – Silver Award for ‘Business Edutainment Access Medium’

MSC-IHL Business Plan Competition (Institutions of Higher Learning Business Plan Competition by Multimedia Development Corporation)

  • Team Yolo from Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) achieved the 1st Runner Up of the UTP-HAX National Hacking Competition 2014
    Team Yolo from Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) achieved the 1st Runner Up of the UTP-HAX National Hacking Competition 2014

    2012 – Merit prize for Business Idea Category

  • 2005 – Grand prize for Business Idea Category
  • 2005 – Merit prize for Business Plan Category

Asia Student .NET Awards (Microsoft Inc.)

  • 2003 – 3rd Prize Award for ‘Automobile Manufacture Service’ software application
  • 2003 – 5th Prize Award for ‘i-Mall’ software application

Forum Nokia Mobile Challenge Java Competition (Nokia Inc.)

  • 2002 – Top 3 winners worldwide for a Java-based e-mail client application for Nokia devices using J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition)

Dare to be Digital Programming Competition (British Council / University of Abertay, Dundee)

  • 2003 – 1st Prize Award for a Multiplayer Online Game
  • 2003 – 3rd Prize Award for a Role Playing Strategy Game

Business Excellence Award 2006 (Malaysia Canada Business Council)

  • 2006 – Bronze award for Industry Excellence for Education

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Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) is a top University in Malaysia

Asia Pacific University’s achievements in winning a host of prestigious awards at national and regional levels over the years bear testimony

Asia Pacific ICT Award 2012 (APICTA 2012) for the Best of Tertiary Student Winners from APU
Asia Pacific ICT Award 2012 (APICTA 2012) for the Best of Tertiary Student Winners from APU

to their commitment to excellence in higher education and training, as well as innovative research and development and comercialisation.

  • UCTI has now been upgraded to university status hence the name change to Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU)
  • UCTI (through APIIT) is Malaysia’s first Institution to achieve Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Company Status
  • The only Institution to have won the prestigious MSC Asia Pacific ICT Awards every year since the inception of the awards in 1999.
  • UCTI’s academic programmes are all approved by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia and the qualifications are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
  • Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI) was established when Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) was officially awarded University College status by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, in 2004.

The new University College is now called UCTI for short. Recently in July 2012, they have received university status and therefore is now known as the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU)

Research & Development Achievements for Asia Pacific University (APU)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering lab at Asia Pacific University
Electrical and Electronic Engineering lab at Asia Pacific University

URLchecker
•    Winner of “ICT Product of the Year 2005” at PIKOM Computimes ICT Awards 2005
•    Winner of “Best of Application and Infrastructure Tools” at MSC-APICTA Awards 2005

The Screenshield Suite

  • Winner of “Best of Application and Infrastructure Tools” at MSC-APICTA Awards 2008
  • Winner of “ICT Product of the Year 2004” at PIKOM Computimes ICT Awards 2004
  • Merit Award Winner of “Best of Application and Infrastructure Tools” at APICTA Awards 2004, Hong Kong
  • Winner of “Best of Application and Infrastructure Tools” at MSC-APICTA Awards 2004
  • Finalist at Far East Economic Review Asian Innovation Awards 2004 – Improving Quality of Life
  • FileShield – Best of R&D, Merit Award at MSC-APICTA 2003

iSMART
•    Merit Award Winner of ‘Best Education and Training’ at APICTA Awards 2004, Hong Kong
•    Winner of “Best of Education and Training” at MSC-APICTA Awards 2004

C.A.R.P.E.T.
•    Merit Winner of “Best of R&D” at MSC-APICTA Awards 2004

Technologically Advanced Facilities at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

Asia Pacific University students have access to state-of-the-art computer facilities that include the latest PCs and workstations with Internet connection, operating systems, software suites and commercial programming software in multiple IT labs built for project work, multimedia production, software and internet programming.
Asia Pacific University students have access to state-of-the-art computer facilities that include the latest PCs and workstations with Internet connection, operating systems, software suites and commercial programming software in multiple IT labs built for project work, multimedia production, software and internet programming.

APU’s library is a gateway to a comprehensive collection of books, journals, periodicals, student projects and other related publications to support learning and research for all students and staff.

In addition, you can access online digital libraries from leading providers such as Proquest, Emerald, ACM and Current Law Journals. The library also houses areas for individual and group study, computer facilities and a photocopying facility.

All students have access to state-of-the-art computer facilities that include the latest PCs and workstations with Internet connection, operating systems, software suites and commercial programming software in multiple IT labs built for project work, multimedia production, software and internet programming. Furthermore, all around the campus you will have access to wireless Internet so you can learn anywhere, anytime.

Learning and understanding of the various Engineering principles at different levels is supported by hands-on laboratory work. This is undertaken in fully-equipped laboratories for Analogue and Digital electronics, Communications Engineering, Electrical Power, Controls and Automation, as well as Materials and Testing laboratories and the Mechanical workshop.

As well as this, in order to enable students to learn and understand the latest high-tech engineering techniques, software such as Matlab, Multisim (Simulation) and Autodesk Inventor (Engineering Design) have been installed in the Engineering software and Microprocessor laboratory. Students can make use of all these facilities to do their course work and projects.

Strategic Location of Asia Pacific University’s campus in Kuala Lumpur

Asia Pacific University (APU) has won hundreds of Awards including the SETARA 2013 Tier 5 "Excellent" Ranking. It's campus is in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil
Asia Pacific University (APU) has won hundreds of Awards including the SETARA 2013 Tier 5 “Excellent” Ranking. It’s campus is in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil

The university is strategically located in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil. It is near condos and the Bukit Jalil LRT station. A free shuttle bus is provided for students to the LRT station and their accommodation.

APU will be moving to a new campus at the end of 2015 which is also located at Technology Park Malaysia.

Technology Park Malaysia at Bukit Jalil is the ideal location for this new and contemporary Campus due to its strong positioning as Malaysia’s primary hub for leading-edge and high-tech developments in a wide variety of areas such as Information and Communication Technology, Biotechnology, Microelectronics, Engineering and Broadcasting.

TPM is also located in one of the most rapidly developing areas in Kuala Lumpur, and is well served and accessible through major highways, LRT and other forms of public transportation.

The central atrium space of APU’s new campus forms the hub to the building with large communal spaces, multipurpose hall and various other facilities like the large library, computer & engineering labs, lounges and syndicate rooms.

Students will enjoy a lifestyle experience through the sports and recreation facilities such as swimming pool, fitness center as well as basement car parks on campus, among many other exciting facilities.

Financial Aid at Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

Scholarships, PTPN Loan and MARA Loan are available. For details, please contact EduSpiral Consultant Services.

A wide range of affordable hostel accommodation is provided. Free bus shuttles are provided to and from APU and the hostel as well as the Bukit Jalil LRT station.

Muhammad Anis Ur Rehman, Manager, Student Services at Asia Pacific University and APIIT presenting an appreciation gift to Lonnie from EduSpiral Consultant Services
Muhammad Anis Ur Rehman, Manager, Student Services at Asia Pacific University and APIIT presenting an appreciation gift to Lonnie from EduSpiral Consultant Services

Scholarships at APIIT range from 30% to 100% depending on the students’ results in SPM, STPM, UEC, O-Levels, or the A-Levels. Sports Scholarships are also available for State and National Players.

Special scholarships are available for students from East Malaysia – Sabah and Sarawak, to assist them to achieve their educational goals.

APIIT and Asia Pacific University staff will advise and assist students in applying for the PTPN and MARA loans. MARA Loans are only available for bumi students.

Students interested to register at APU may go to this link.

“Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) works closely with EduSpiral Consultant Services in assisting a smooth transfer into our programmes for students from all over Malaysia.

Students who have joined APIIT through EduSpiral are very happy with their services and have found their online advise insightful and valuable. EduSpiral also provides guided tours to our campus and provides students with an in-depth view of the careers in IT, Business, Accounting, Banking and Finance and Engineering enabling them to make sound decisions.”

Muhammad Anis Ur Rehman
Manager, Student Services

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