Asia Pacific University of
Technology and Innovation
A private university in Malaysia formed in 1993 as the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) and was renamed in 2004 after being granted University College status to Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI). 1993 - Formed as Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology
(APIIT)
It has produced more than 14,000 graduates under APIIT with association of Staffordshire University,APU provides undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the areas of information technology, media, business and engineering. APU has opened overseas branches in India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, although these branches are still under APIIT branding. The university college and its students have received awards, such as the NAPEI Education Excellence Award 2007 (University Category), the Microsoft Imagine Cup Malaysia 2011, the Prime Minister's Award for Industry Excellence 2011 by Najib Razak, etc. In additional, research and development activities are carried out on the campus. |
An Award-Winning University
Asia Pacific University College of Technology and
Innovation (UCTI) is a University of the 21 st Century It
is the ideal place to discover where technology and
innovation come together and play a significant
role in our everyday business and society globally
Together with the Asia Pacific Institute of Information
Technology (APIIT), UCTI continually wins awards for
excellence in education, research and development
and for the achievements of our students. In offering a range of degrees in a multitude of areas, we understand technology as the practical application of science to solve problems, to make our lives better, easier and more enjoyable, Together with the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT), we nurture and encourage innovation through our programmes of study, with the intention of producing individuals who will learn, adopt and think differently in new and better ways. But more importantly we produce highly employable graduates who have the skills to build exciting and rewarding careers. APIIT began in 1993 in response to the Malaysian Government's initiative to address the critical shortage of IT professionals in Malaysia and the region, Since then the Institute has grown from being a successful local player in Malaysia to an established major regional player, with activities and overseas centers in India. Sri Lanka and Pakistan, UCTI's and APIIT's programmes are approved by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia, and are designed according to specifications set by the National Accreditation Board (LAN). APIIT is also an approved training centre of the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRDC). |
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As in 2013, Malaysia has : 1)
414 Private colleges
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Programme Outline APIIT & UCTI together offer more than 45 programmes at Diploma, Degree and Masters levels. All programmes share common themes of creativity and innovation, and the notion of technology as a key enabler. UCTI's and APIIT's programmes are approved by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia, and are designed according to specifications set by the National Accreditation Board (LAN), All programmes are quality assured by Staffordshire University, our partner university from UK to ensure international recognition and option to transfer credits to other universities internationally |
> Staffordshire University Degrees a) Bachelors (Hons) Degree Programmes • BSc (Hons) in Computing with specializations in :
• BSc (Hons) in Business Computing with specializations in: Business Computing
• BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology |
b) Master's Degree Programmes • MSc in Technology Management • MSc in Software Engineering • MSc in IT Management • MSc in Multimedia Applications Management • MSc in Mobile Computer Systems • MSc in Electronic Commerce • MSc in Computing • MBA (IT Sector) |
> UCTI Degrees Externally Moderated, Validated & Quality Assured by Staffordshire University a) Bachelor's (Hons) Business Programmes
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b) Bachelor (Hons) in Computer Games Development & Web Media Programmes • BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Development
• BSc (Hons) in Web Media Technology
c) Bachelor (Hons) in Media Programmes • BA (Hons) in Media Marketing
• BA (Hons) in Media Informatics
d) Bachelor (Hons) in Information Technology Programmes • BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with specializations in:
- Information Technology
- Information Systems Security
- Intelligent Systems
- Network Computing
- Forensic Computing
• BSc (Hons) in Enterprise Computing
e) Bachelor (Hons) in Engineering Programmes • B.Eng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• B.Eng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering with specializations in Information Technology
• B.Eng (Hons) in Telecommunication Engineering
• B.Eng (Hons) in Mechatronic Engineering
f) Diploma Programmes • Diploma in Information and Communications Technology
• Diploma in Information and Communications Technology with a specializations in Software Engineering
• Diploma in Business with IT
g) Foundation Programme
• Degree Foundation Programme
Academic Facilities and Resources • Technology equipped classrooms - with LCD projectors and PC's • IT & Engineering Labs - the latest technologies and hardware available for projects and assignments • Library - print and on-line journals & publications; books; projects • Discussion Rooms - specially designed for your out-of-classroom discussion; assignments and project group meetings • Project Presentation Rooms - specially designed for your project presentations and equipped with PCs and video conferencing equipment • Social Space - a relaxing place to enjoy activities such as table tennis; caroms etc • Cafeteria - a wide choice of food to suit your needs from breakfast to lunch to tea • Convenience Shop - for sundry, stationery and light food items • Photocopy & Binding Centre - for your photocopying and project binding needs • Surau - for our Muslim colleagues |
Student Support Services and Student Development Activities Being a college or university student can be one of your most exciting expeditions, Higher education opens up a world of new ideas, intellectual growth, social, sporting & cultural activities, new adventures and the building of lifelong friendships. We support you to take the time to explore not only the educational experiences but also the wide range of social, sporting and cultural activities on campus through a number of services: • Course Enquiries & Advice - getting you started, keeping you going, taking you further with advice on your choice of Diplomas, BSc (Hons) Degrees. Masters Degrees and Corporate Training programmes • Job Placement & Career Services - putting you in touch with employers and organizations for your career and job needs • University Placement - facilitating your application process with our University partners • Study Loans, Scholarships & Financial Aid - assisting you with information, advicee and application (PTPTN) for your financial needs • International Students Support - course advice to visa & immigration, airport pick-up, health insurance and accommodation services • Personal Counselling - providing you a listening ear for your personal issues • Accommodation - arranging for and settling you in your accommodation • Sports & Recreation Activities - participation in a range of social, cultural and sporting activities & events |
University Partners in UK • Staffordshire University • University of Derby • Newcastle University • University of Greenwich • Coventry University • University of Hertfordshire • Leeds Metropolitan University • University of Northumbria at Newcastle • Middlesex University • University of Portsmouth • Oxford Brookes University • Liverpool Hope University • University of the West of England • University of East London • University of Wolverhampton
University Partners in Australia • Monash University • Deakin University • Curtin University • Charles Start University • University of Newcastle • Queensland University of Technology • University of Tasmania • University of Wollongong • Swinburne University of Technology • James Cook University
Research and Development Our Research & Development output has worldwide potential and is being adopted by several countries around the world, We were the first private institution of higher learning to receive an R&D grant and have received accolades and awards for several of our R&D innovations, Some of our innovative projects undertaken and completed successfully include:
• Screenshield - content-based pornography detection
• iShield - internet-based pornography detection
• iSMART - scheduling & resource allocation & optimisation engine
• SIROX - automatic signature recognition & verification technologies
• Realistic Talking Head Models - speech synthesis and realistic 3-D modelling technology
• Speech-Tutor - interactive training aid for the hearing impaired
• Bahasa Melayu Interactive Learning Software - text-to-speech synthesiser for the Mallay language
• Interactive Sign Language Generator - teaching of basic sign language in Malay
• C.A.R.RE.T. - accurate license plate extraction & recognition technology
Our academic faculty also undertake academic
research, publish papers in journals and make presentations at local and international Conferences.
APIIT Education Group • Malaysia • India • Sri Lanka • Pakistan
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