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Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) has launched a groundbreaking partnership with Guilin University of Technology (GUT), unveiling the GACIT College of Information Technology.
Set against Guilin’s stunning limestone peaks, this collaboration is a bold leap to forge tech talent for a global stage.
The ceremony, held on GUT’s vibrant campus, drew heavyweights—university leaders, Guangxi education officials, and Malaysian Embassy reps.
For readers seeking APU’s impact, this move cements its role as a tech education powerhouse, bridging Malaysia and China to shape tomorrow’s innovators.
APU & GACIT alliance sparks excitement
GACIT offers dual-degree programmes in Software Engineering, Computer Science, and Network Engineering.
Graduates earn a Bachelor of Engineering from GUT and a Bachelor of Science from APU.
“This is more than a partnership,” said Professor Dr Ho Chin Kuan, APU Vice-Chancellor.
“We’re shaping tech talents for a digital world.”
He’s not wrong. The curriculum blends theory with industry skills, ensuring grads are job-ready. APU faculty will co-teach in Guilin, enriching courses with real-world insights.
Muhammad Sallehuddin Bin Mohd Dilif, Malaysian Embassy Education Counsellor, called it “a bridge between China and ASEAN.”
Moreover, GACIT taps into Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship vibe.
“This college can be a tech hub for ASEAN and China,” Sallehuddin added.
Guilin’s Nong Yi and Wang Dunqui, GUT’s leaders, hosted the event.
They see GACIT as a regional game-changer. Industry bigwig Zhang Haifeng also backed the vision, tying it to Guangxi’s tech boom.
APU’s role in a tech revolution
Guangxi’s rise as an ASEAN innovation hub makes GACIT timely. APU brings its tech-driven pedagogy, while GUT offers scale—19,000 students, 59 programmes.
Together, they craft grads who thrive in a fast-evolving tech world.
The partnership’s practical. APU’s Dr Thang Ka Fei and Dr Tan Chin Ike lead GACIT’s teaching, ensuring quality.
Students access industry networks and cutting-edge labs, like GUT’s AI Laboratory, toured during the launch.
Also, it’s cultural. The collaboration fosters exchange, blending Malaysian and Chinese perspectives.
Web searches highlight Guangxi’s trade ties with ASEAN—GACIT fits right in, training agile professionals.
For students, it’s a win: dual credentials, global exposure, and skills for jobs in AI, software, or networks. APU programs like these answer the question: how do you stand out in tech?
APU and GUT’s GACIT is a bold promise—tech talent with global grit. The first cohort starts soon, ready to redefine innovation.
Visit www.apu.edu.my for details. Don’t miss this leap toward a connected, tech-driven future.
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