Malaysia flagKuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Private

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

Often considered by African students for it, computer science, data, ai and cyber security.

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) campus

University overview

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is a private university in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, offering programmes across IT, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI and more. It teaches in English with intakes in January, May, September.

Why African students may consider it

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is positioned as it, computer science, data, ai and cyber security. Malaysia is one of the best destinations for cost-conscious African students — many programmes are English-taught and tuition is often lower than Canada/UK/USA. Tuition depends on programme and institution; use official cost estimators.

Popular course areas

ITSoftware EngineeringData ScienceAICyber SecurityBusinessAccountingTourism

Tuition & fee estimate

See APU 2026 international fee guide

APU's 2026 international undergraduate fee guide covers IT, computer science, software engineering, data science, AI, cyber security, business, marketing, HR, hospitality and tourism.

Last verified: June 2026. Final fees must be confirmed from the official university invoice or fee page.

Tuition fees change by academic year, programme, nationality, and student status. Always confirm final fees from the official university offer letter, invoice, or tuition page before making payment.

Travel Ease Education does not replace the university's official invoice or payment instructions. Students and sponsors pay school fees directly to the institution whenever possible. Where a student or parent cannot access international bank transfer services, Travel Ease Education may assist with foreign-currency payment facilitation using verified school payment instructions.

Intake periods

  • January
  • May
  • September

Study levels

FoundationDiplomaBachelorMaster

Admission requirements

  • A recognised secondary school certificate or prior degree, with official transcripts (level-dependent).
  • Proof of language proficiency (see language requirements below).
  • Valid passport and a complete application.
  • Statement of purpose / CV and references where required.
  • Programme-specific requirements — always confirm on the official admissions page.

Language requirements

  • English: IELTS/TOEFL (or equivalent), or proof of prior English-medium study, unless waived by the programme.
  • Exact accepted tests and minimum scores must be confirmed on the official admissions page.

Scholarship & payment notes

Some scholarships or fee reductions may be available — confirm eligibility and amounts on the official site. Students and sponsors pay tuition and official fees directly to Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) whenever possible. For families who cannot complete international transfers directly, Travel Ease Education can assist with foreign-currency payment facilitation using the school's verified payment instructions.

Official university links

Verify everything on the official website — especially the programme search, the tuition/fees page, and the international admissions page.

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