Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI)

Background

The Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI) stands tall among Malaysia's premier institutions of higher learning – this is a university where a unique fusion of technology, innovation and creativity work effectively towards preparing graduates for significant roles in business and society globally.

Originally established as the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT) in 1993 and funded by Sapura Group, UCTI's sound approach to nurturing school leavers into qualified professionals has resulted in our graduates being highly sought after by employers. With an international student community from more than 80 countries studying in its Malaysia campus, UCTI offers a truly cosmopolitan learning environment which prepares students well for the global challenges which lie ahead.

UCTI offers a wide range of degrees with technology as a common core. It is UCTI's aim to nurture and encourage innovation through our programmes of study, with the intention of producing individual who will learn, adapt and think differently in new and better ways.

UCTI's achievements in winning a host of prestigious awards at national and regional levels over the years bear testimony to our commitment to excellence in higher education and training, as well as innovative research and development and commercialisation. UCTI (trough APIIT) is Malaysia's first institution to achieve Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) Company Status, as well as the only institution to have won the prestigious MSC Asia Pacific ICT Awards every year since the inception of the awards in 1999.

Through our network of APIIT branch campuses established in Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan, UCTI also reaches out to young aspiring professionals in these countries, providing them with a unique opportunity of experiencing international best practices in higher education using curricula, processes, resources and systems which have been developed in Malaysia.

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).

UCTI – An Award-Winning University

UCTI and APIIT have won numerous awards at local, regional and international levels. These awards serve as acknowledgements of the achievements of UCTI and APIIT and our students, and reaffirm our standing as being among the leading technology institutions in Malaysia. Over the years, we have secured more than 35 awards at competitions such as :

• Asia Pacific ICT Awards (MSC - APICTA)
• PIKOM-Computimes ICT Awards
• Prime Minister's Golden Hands Award
• Ministry of Education Excellence Awards
• NAPEI Excellence Award (National Association for Private Educational Institutes in Malaysia)
• MSC Malaysia Creative Industry Awards (Games Category)
• Malaysia Cybersecurity Awards (Cybersecurity Malaysia)
• HSBC Young Entrepreneur Awards
• E-Genting Programming Competition
• Microsoft Imagine Cup
• Asia Student .Net Awards
• Dare To Be Digital Programming Competition
• Nokia Mobile Challenge Java Competition
• Asian Innovation Awards
• MSC-IHL Business Plan Competition
• Enterprise 50 Awards
• Malaysia – Canada Business Council Awards

Our Partner In Quality - Staffordshire University

Staffordshire University has over 17,000 students that make up a dynamic and vibrant community at their campuses in the United Kingdom. Over 5,000 students study Staffordshire University programmes overseas in China, Malaysia, Singapore, the Middle East, Hong Kong, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Greece, Spain and France. Some facts about Staffordshire University :

• Rated as the best new University by Computing employers - Staffordshire University has a better rating than Oxford University
• A leader among English universities ahead of Oxford and Cambridge Universities in providing one of the best learning experiences for students in England (based on analysis of QAA Institutional Audit 2005)
• Ranked in the top 3 in England based on an analysis by the UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Audit on Good Practice & Recommendations
• Second longest established Computing Faculty in the world
• Recognised for eight areas of 'good practice', placing the University among the very best performers in the whole of UK's higher education sector
• Offers some of the most innovative courses in the technology sector including broadcast media, computer games design, football technology and even animal biology

All of UCTI's programmes are quality assured by Staffordshire University, who also awards the degrees. Our relationship with Staffordshire University is among the strongest and most successful foreign collaborations in Malaysia, and is particularly notable in our strong shared mission of producing highly employable graduates.

Academic Facilities & Resources

Situated in a high-technology park environment, our campus is well-equipped to enable every student to maximise their learning experience. Facilities and resources include :

• Technology equipped classrooms - with LCD projectors and PCs
• IT and Engineering Labs - the latest technologies and hardware available for projects and assignments
• Library - print and on-line journals and publications; books; projects
• Discussion Rooms - specially designed for your out-ofclassroom 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 and Binding Centre - for your photocopying and project binding needs
• Surau - for our Muslim colleagues

Student Support Services & 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 and 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 and 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 and Career Services - putting you in touch with employers and organisations 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, advice and application (PTPTN) for your financial needs
• International Students Support - course advice to visa and 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

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