- The Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) was established in 1993.
- It was officially awarded a University College status by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, in 2004.
- It became a full university in July 2012 and has been renamed to the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU).
APIIT (Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology) started in 1993 in response to the Malaysian Government's initiative to address the critical shortage of IT professionals in Malaysia and the region. Initially operating from Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, APIIT has continually worked toward the vision and strategy of the Malaysian Government for 2020 by filling the national need for technology professionals at all levels. APIIT moved to Technology Park Malaysia (TPM) in 2003 at its purpose-built flagship campus. Since then the Institute has grown from being a successful local player in Malaysia to an established major regional player, with activities and overseas centres in Colombo, Sri Lanka and Panipat, India.
APIIT was upgraded to University College in 2004 and was called Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI). In July 2012 UCTI was upgraded to Full-Fledged University by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia and now called as the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU).
The APU’s flagship campus in TPM affords students with opportunity to earn practical technology degrees in today's technical subjects. The purpose-built complex is located in Technology Park Malaysia, a comprehensive center for research and development for knowledge-based industries, giving staff and students an opportunity to connect with leading biotech and engineering professionals as well as technopreneurs and entrepreneurs from all around the world.
APU's campus at Technology Park Malaysia is a modern glass and aluminum structure design, housing lecture rooms, auditoriums, multi-purpose hall, offices, discussion rooms, social space, cafeteria, library, computer labs, engineering labs and research and development facilities.
New campus by end of 2013
APU is also proud to unveil the development of our ultra-modern University campus located within Technology Park Malaysia (TPM). TPM 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.
Located down the road from our present campus near Astro, a distinctive and iconic feature of the new state-ofthe-art campus is its long central "Spine" stretching from the main entrance all the way to the far end of the campus, which provides connectivity to the teaching blocks, the courtyards and a central atrium. This also provides shade and protection from the heat and rain. The teaching blocks will also be linked through multiple bridges between the blocks and the Spine. The central atrium space 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.
APU's new campus will certainly set a new benchmark for design excellence among Malaysian Universities, combining an eco-friendly campus with a dynamic blend of technology and innovation to enable professional learning. It will be a magnificent teaching & learning space for our students and staff designed by our award-wining architects and consultants.
The campus is located in Technology Park Malaysia (TPM) next to the Bukit Jalil stadium. It's easily accessible by public transport (bus and LRT/metro) and taxi. APU also have a satelite campus in The Mines Business Center.
Students and visitors to our TPM campus can opt to travel by public transport, drive or come on foot. Students staying in the vicinity of the surrounding apartments can get to the campus by a 10-15 minute walk or by the shuttle bus provided by APU. To get to the campus by public transport, get down at Bukit Jalil LRT Station (Star LRT) and take the APU’s Shuttle Bus to head towards campus. Alternatively, students can drive or carpool with friends. The campus is easily accessible through an extensive network of highways within the Klang Valley. It is connected via the Middle Ring Road II (MRR), Damansara Puchong Highway (LDP), Kesas Highway, Maju Expressway (MEX), North-South Expressway and the Puchong-Sungei Besi Bypass.