Partial funding · Study in Malaysia
APU International Students Scholarships and Merit Awards
Tuition fee reductions of roughly 10% to 30%, allocated on a first-come basis
- Funder
- Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
- Level
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
APU is one of Malaysia's most internationally diverse universities, with a technology and business focus and a student body drawn from more than 130 countries.
The awards are modest percentage reductions rather than full funding, but stacked on Malaysia's already low fees and living costs they make the total cost of an English-taught degree unusually manageable.
🗓️ Deadline
Typically 31 August each year, subject to availability
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- International student applying to study at APU in Malaysia
- Open to all nationalities
- Available across undergraduate, master's and doctoral entry
- Allocated on a first-come, first-served basis while funds remain
- Not applicable to study at APU's overseas partner universities
How to apply
- Apply for your APU programme and secure an offer letter
- Submit the scholarship application at the point of enrolment
- Apply early in the cycle, since awards run out rather than being ranked
- Contact the scholarship office directly to confirm current percentages
- Note that late or repeat applications are not normally considered
Studying in Malaysia
Affordable, English-taught degrees, including UK and Australian branch campuses. Post-study work: Graduate pass options.
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APU International Students Scholarships and Merit Awards: your questions, answered
What does the APU International Students Scholarships and Merit Awards cover?
Tuition fee reductions of roughly 10% to 30%, allocated on a first-come basis. APU is one of Malaysia's most internationally diverse universities, with a technology and business focus and a student body drawn from more than 130 countries.
Who is eligible for the APU International Students Scholarships and Merit Awards?
Core requirements are: International student applying to study at APU in Malaysia; Open to all nationalities; Available across undergraduate, master's and doctoral entry; Allocated on a first-come, first-served basis while funds remain; Not applicable to study at APU's overseas partner universities. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the APU International Students Scholarships and Merit Awards deadline?
Typically 31 August each year, subject to availability. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.