Find Out More About the Rankings of Award-Winning Asia Pacific University (APU) in Malaysia & Globally
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Having won hundreds of awards & achievements, Asia Pacific University (APU) is acknowledged to be one of Malaysia’s top ranked University of higher learning for technology. Since its inception in 1993 as the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), the University has produced more than 16,000 highly skilled technology professionals in Malaysia and the Asia Pacific region, and has earned a reputation for excellence in education and research and development.
APIIT & APU had continuously wins awards for excellence in education, research and development and for the achievements of their students. With an international student community of more than 11,000 students from more than 105 countries studying in its Malaysian campus, APU offers a truly cosmopolitan learning environment which prepares students well for the global challenges which lie ahead.
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List of Asia Pacific University (APU) Malaysia Ranking and Awards

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Asia Pacific University (APU) is Rated No.1 in Asia and Malaysia for Multicultural Learning Experience.
(*Student Barometer Wave 2014, ‘Studying with people from other cultures’)
Asia Pacfic University (APU) achieved a Tier 5 ranking or Excellent in the SETARA 2017, SETARA 2013 and SETARA 2011. The top university rank achieved by Asia Pacific University (APU) affirms their commitment and position as one of the best universities in Malaysia.
According to the latest Annual Graduate Tracer Study by Ministry of Education Malaysia, 100% of APU graduates were employed by graduation in 2018. Students interested to register at APU may go to this link.Scholarships are available to deserving students. Affordable hostel accommodation is provided for outstation students.
Asia Pacific University (APU) is An Award-Winning Malaysian Private University

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The Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) stands tall among Malaysia’s premier Institutions of Higher 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.
Asia Pacific University’s achievements in winning a host of prestigious awards at national and regional levels over the years bear testimony 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)
List of Awards & Achievements for Asia Pacific University (APU) Malaysia

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Over the years, APIIT Education Group has secured more than 200 awards at local, regional and international level. These awards serve as acknowledgements of the achievement of APIIT and our students, reaffirming our standing as being among the leading technology Institutions in Malaysia.
In addition, Asia Pacific University (APU) achieved Tier 5 ranking or Excellent in the SETARA 2019, SETARA 2017, SETARA 2013 and 2011 which is Malaysia’s ranking system for universities
The APIIT Education Group received the prestigious Prime Minister’s Industry Excellence Award from the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak. Only one organization was selected to receive the Prime Minister’s Industry Excellence Award from among nearly 30 other award recipients in 8 different categories. APIIT Education Group was also awarded Export Excellence Award (Services).
The Industry Excellence Awards, organized by the Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI), recognizes and rewards organizations for organizational excellence including competitiveness, innovativeness, market presence and export performance. Winning the Prime Minister’s Industry Excellence Award is a significant milestone and an honour for APU as a leader in higher education. The award truly reflects our commitment and focus on quality, innovation, graduate employability and internationalization.
As a testimony of that Asia Pacific University (APU) is the best university for computing, computer science and ICT in Malaysia, they and their students have won the following awards:
Local & International Awards and Recognition for Asia Pacific University (APU)
APU – Rated No. 1 in Asia and Malaysia for MULTICULTURAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE
(*Student Barometer Wave 2017, ‘Studying with people from other cultures’)

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Nurturing Professional for Global Careers – 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 professional 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 international and international levels.
Soaring Upwards – APU awarded 5-STAR Excellent Rating at SETARA 2019
APU was announced as among the Highest Rated Emerging Universities in Malaysia, being rated at 5-STAR (EXCELLENT Rating) under the SETARA 2017 Ratings by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). APU has maintained this Excellent Rating in the SETARA 2011, 2013, 2017 and now in 2019.
5-STARS for APU at QS Stars Rating 2017
Asia Pacific University (APU) received international recognition by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in 2017 with APU being awarded 5-Star in four categories of the QS Stars Rating – Teaching, Employability, Facilities and Inclusiveness. The QS Stars rating measures achievements of universities worldwide.
QS Stars is a international rating system which allows students to better understand an institution’s qualities, looking at everything from the employability of graduates, to sports facilities and community engagement.
APU is an “Premier Digital Tech University” – MDEC

An impressive 95% of Asia Pacific University (APU)’s graduates obtain jobs before graduation.
APU was awarded the Premier Digital Tech University status by 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, YB Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh.
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.
“100% Employed by Graduation” – Graduate Tracer Study
According to the latest Annual Graduate Tracer Study by Ministry of Education Malaysia, 100% of APU graduates were employed by graduation in 2018. This is not just a number, but a significant symbol of our success and pride in nurturing professionals for global careers.
THE MERITS, AWARDS AND RECOGNITION, LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL RECEIVED BY APU
Over the years APU has won the following awards due to its trend of delivering on the best to its stakeholders.
MALAYSIAN ACTUARIAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (MASA) HACKATHON
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INTERNATIONAL ICT INNOVATIVE SERVICES AWARDS
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JAMES DYSON AWARD MALAYSIA
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AWS BUILD ON, MALAYSIA
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ATOS GLOBAL IT CHALLENGE
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F-SECURE INTERVARSITY CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE
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HILTI GLOBAL IT COMPETITION
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MALAYSIA RESEARCH ASSESSMENT (MYRA®) RATINGS 2020
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CYBERSECURITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
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MALAYSIA TECHNOLOGY EXPO (MTE)
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ACCA POWER OF ETHICS COMPETITION
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REGIONAL CYBER CHALLENGE (RCC)
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BURSA MALAYSIA NATIONAL INVESTMENT DEBATE CHALLENGE
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TERADATA UNIVERSE DATA ANALYTICS CHALLENGE
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ASIA PACIFIC ICT AWARDS (APICTA) MALAYSIA (MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION)
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KPMG CYBER SECURITY CHALLENGE
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GEMILANG BUS DESIGN COMPETITION
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INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY CARNIVAL ON E-LEARNIG (IUCEL)
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NATIONAL MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
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INTERNATIONAL ENERGY INNOVATION COMPETITION (EIC) SINGAPORE
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FUSIONEX DATA CHALLENGE
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“PWN TILL DAWN” HACKATHON BY WIZLYNX GROUP
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WORLDSKILLS MALAYSIA (CLOUD COMPUTING) LEAGUE
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INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION, CREATIVITY AND TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION (i2CreaTE)
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INTERNATIONAL INVENTION, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION (ITEX)
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3 DAYS OF CODE
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OPEN GOV ASIA RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE
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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA (IEM) AWARD
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CYBER HEROES COMPETITION
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ERNST & YOUNG (EY) ASIA-PACIFIC CYBER HACKATHON CHALLENGE
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CIMB 3D CONQUEST
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PROTON DRB-HICOM CREATIVE CAR CHALLENGE
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SINCHEW BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD
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SINCHEW EDUCATION AWARD
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PRIDE INNOVATION AND TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE
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PERTANDINGAN NYANYIAN LAGU MELAYU ANTARABANGSA (PALMA)
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NASA SPACE APPS CHALLENGE (KUALA LUMPUR)
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RED RIBBON MEDIA AWARDS
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WORLD ASIAN BUSINESS CASE COMPETITION
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INTERNATIONAL INVENTION & INNOVATIVE COMPETITION (INIIC)
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CREST-INTEL INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE
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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC’S ‘GO GREEN IN THE CITY’ COMPETITION – MALAYSIA
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I DARE YOU CHALLENGE
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UNIMAKER CENTRAL REGION COMPETITION
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NXDEFENDER CYBER SECURITY COMPETITION
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MALAYSIAN FINANCIAL PLANNER AWARD
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UNIKL BUSINESS SCHOOL MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE
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ASIAN DOMINATOR CRICKET CUP
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DISRUPT-IT CHALLENGE (DIC)
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SAS NATIONAL FINTECH CHALLENGE
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ASEAN VIRTUAL BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION
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FAMELAB MALAYSIA
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HACKING, DEFENCE AND FORENSICS COMPETITION
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APPRENTICE INNOVATION & RESEARCH EXHIBITION (AIREX)
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HACK@10 CYBERSECURITY COMPETITION
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“HACK FOR GOOD” CHALLENGE
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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF INNOVATION ON GREEN TECHNOLOGY (I-FINOG)
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IUCEL
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ASEAN DATA SCIENCE EXPLORERS
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MTE
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FISHERTHON
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SUKAN INSTITUTI PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (SUKIPT)
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INNOVATE MALAYSIA FINALS
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INVENTION & INNOVATION COMPETITION FOR PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING (PERINTIS)
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PRIDE INNOVATION & TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE
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INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM AND EXPOSITION
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CREST INDUSTRY DATA ANALYTICAL CHALLENGE
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H-INOVASI
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THE GREAT LAB SUMMER WORKSHOP
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ABB INTERVASITY INNOVATION CHALLENGE
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SEDEX (SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DESIGN EXHIBITION CUM COMPETITION)
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YOUNG INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION EXHIBITION (YIIX)
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HEP-IPTS DEBATE COMPETITION
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INTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUAL EXPOSITION (IIEX)
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ASIAN YOUTH INNOVATION AWARDS & EXPO
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DUTCH WORLD’S UNIVERSITY DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIP
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INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR INFORMATION PROCESSING (IFIP) INTERNATIONAL YOUNG IT AWARDS
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BIG APP CHALLENGE
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DIGITAL GAMES COMPETITION
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THE GREAT ROYAL GENDER DEBATE
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MALAYSIAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION INDOOR CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP
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GREENTECH YOUTH INNOVATION CHALLENGE
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MAPCU-APU ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIP 2016
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MAPCU-APU TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP 2016
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ENTERPRISE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE
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JOM HACK: SMART CITIES WITH LORA
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HILTI INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL MOBILE APPLICATION COMPETITION
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INNOVATIVE PRACTICES IN EDUCATION & INDUSTRY EXHIBITION (I-PEINX)
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GAMIFICATION HACKATHON
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ANGELHACK GLOBAL HACKATHON (MALAYSIA)
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I-HACK
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MATERIALS LECTURE COMPETITION (MLC)
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INDONESIA CAPITAL MARKET STUDENT STUDIES (ICMSS) INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
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E-GENTING PROGRAMMING COMPETITION (R&D DIVISION, EGENTING)
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E-GENTING BUG HUNT
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATION, SYSTEM AND CONVERGENCE APPLICATIONS (ICISCA)
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BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA MUSEUM ART GALLERY “DOODLE COMPETITION”
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MASISWA NETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
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UNMC TAEKWONDO OPEN INVITATION CHAMPIONSHIP
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1WORLD CULTURE FESTIVAL
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CIMA GLOBAL BUSINESS CHALLENGE MALAYSIA
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PATHFINDER ROBOT COMPETITION
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MALAYSIAN/MILO OPEN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP
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UTP-HAX NATIONAL HACKING COMPETITION
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CME GLOBAL TRADING CHALLENGE
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MAKEWEEKEND ROBOTICS CHALLENGE 2013
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MALAYSIA CYBERSECURITY AWARDS (CYBERSECURITY MALAYSIA)
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THE BRANDLAUREATE –SMES BEST BRANDS AWARDS
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INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC ICT AWARDS (APICTA)
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MICROSOFT IMAGINE CUP (MICROSOFT INC.)
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MALAYSIAN GREENTECH AWARDS 2012 (MINISTRY OF ENERGY, GREEN TECHNOLOGY & WATER)
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MSC-IHL BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION (INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION BY MULTIMEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION)
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NAPEI AWARDS (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, MALAYSIA)
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1MALAYSIA INNOVATION TOURNAMENT (1MIT) 2010
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HACK IN THE BOX (HITB) INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION 2010
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MALAYSIA FROST & SULLIVAN TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AWARD 2010 (WON BY APU GRADUATES)
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WORLD UNIVERSITY DEBATES CHAMPIONSHIP 2010
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STANFORD UNIVERSITY’S GLOBAL INNOVATION TOURNAMENT 2009 (Won by APU Student)
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MSC MALAYSIA CREATIVE INDUSTRY AWARDS 2009 (GAMES CATEGORY – STUDENT)
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ITEX 2009 AWARDS – WON BY APU GRADUATES (INTERNATIONAL INVENTION, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION)
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MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA AWARDS
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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD 2006 (MALAYSIA CANADA BUSINESS COUNCIL)
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DKSH-CSSC AWARD
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PIKOM – COMPUTIMES ICT AWARDS 2004 (Association of Computer Industry in Malaysia)
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ASIAN INNOVATION AWARDS (Far Eastern Economic Review, Singapore)
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PRIME MINISTER’S GOLDEN HANDS AWARD (Ministry of Works Malaysia)
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HSBC YOUNG IT ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS (HONG KONG BANK)
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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARDS (Ministry of Education, Malaysia)
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ASIA STUDENT .NET AWARDS (Microsoft Inc.)
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DARE TO BE DIGITAL PROGRAMMING COMPETITION (British Council / University of Abertay, Dundee)
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FORUM NOKIA MOBILE CHALLENGE JAVA COMPETITION (Nokia Inc.)
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ENTERPRISE 50 AWARDS (Accenture & SMI Devt Corp)
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