Among only 18 universities around the world to achieve this prestigious rating, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) attained a QS 5 Stars Plus university rating, becoming the first and only university in Malaysia to reach such a milestone.
The university’s newest achievement is from the latest QS Stars University Ratings officially announced at the QS Apple Conference on Nov. 1.
Key Takeaways:
- APU is among the only 18 universities in the world to achieve a QS 5 Stars Plus university rating.
- APU is the first and only university in Malaysia to attain such an achievement.
- APU earned five-star ratings in all nine categories used by the QS Stars University Ratings.
QS, which means Quacquarelli Symonds, is the world’s leading provider of services, analytics, and insights to the global higher education sector.
A 5 Stars Plus institution must achieve five stars across all categories in addition to completing the minimum highest benchmark score by the QS Stars rating system.
In the methodology used by QS Stars, universities are awarded an overall Star result, which ranges from 0 to 5+ Stars post-assessment. The score depended on the points achieved through the evaluation.
Universities are evaluated across a wide range of key performance indicators against established international standards and benchmarks. The criteria serve as a guide for higher education institutions to stand out in particular areas of excellence.
APU earned five-star ratings in all nine categories, the maximum number possible, used by the rankings:
- Teaching
- Employability
- Internationalization
- Academic development
- Facilities
- Social responsibility
- Inclusiveness
- Specialist criteria – Accounting & Finance
- Online learning
According to Dr. Hari Narayanan, APU Vice-Chancellor, the university’s achievement is a clear indicator of its strengths and performance as an institution based on global benchmarks.
Moreover, Datuk Parmjit Singh, CEO of APIIT Education Group, said that the ranking showed the strength of APU in various facets and the strong commitment to producing highly employable and future-proof professionals.
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