Emerging as a QS 5 Stars Plus university is a testimony of APU’s strengths in various facets, especially in creating an environment that provides a truly rewarding student experience.
ASIA Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) has officially attained a QS 5 Stars Plus university rating in the latest QS Stars University Ratings on Nov 1 – becoming the first higher education institution (HEI) in Malaysia to obtain such recognition.
Moreover, it is among only 18 universities in the world to achieve the prestigious rating.
United Kingdom-based Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) is the world’s leading provider of services, analytics and insights to the global higher education sector.
In the methodology used by QS Stars, universities are awarded an overall Star result.
This ranges from 0 to 5 Plus Stars after the assessment, depending on the number of points achieved through the evaluation.
A 5 Stars Plus institution must achieve five stars across all categories in addition to achieving the minimum highest benchmark score by the QS Stars rating system.
The system evaluates universities across a wide range of key performance indicators against established international standards and benchmarks.
APU earned five-star ratings in all nine categories, namely research; teaching; employability; internationalisation; academic development; facilities; social responsibility; inclusiveness and specialist criteria accounting and finance, as well as online learning.
The criteria for these categories are aimed at providing higher learning institutions with an opportunity to stand out in particular areas of excellence.
APU’s strengths and performance as an institution based on global benchmarks earns it a QS 5 Stars Plus university rating - the first in Malaysia and among only 18 universities around the world to do so. *This photo was taken before the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to QS Intelligence Unit evaluation head Leigh Kamolins, “The QS Stars university rating system audits and rates over 600 universities globally in a broader range of criteria than any world ranking exercise.
“Comprehensive audits are also independently carried out as part of the rating exercise. QS Stars shines a light on both the excellence and the diversity of the rated institution.
“Congratulations to APU for being the first-ever QS 5 Stars Plus-rated institution in Malaysia and being one amongst 18 in the world.”
Commenting on this stellar achievement, APIIT Education Group chief executive officer Datuk Parmjit Singh said, “This is a testimony of APU’s strengths in various facets, especially an environment that provides a truly rewarding student experience.
“It is a reflection of our commitment right from inception to produce highly employable and future-proof professionals.
“Kudos to my APU colleagues and our student community from over 130 countries and to the QS Stars team for honouring us with this very exclusive accolade.”
“This is a clear indicator of APU’s strengths and performance as an institution based on global benchmarks.
“We are gratified and honoured by this achievement that reflects our elevated standing among institutions worldwide,” added APU vice-chancellor Dr Hari Narayanan.
Awarded the Premier Digital Tech University status by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, APU is amongst Malaysia’s premier private universities, transforming students into highly competent and employable professionals with a unique fusion of technology, innovation and creativity.
According to the latest Annual Graduate Tracer Study by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia,100% of APU graduates were employed by graduation.
For more information, visit www.apu.edu.my.
