Meet your hosts

LEAD HOST

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is Malaysia’s premier innovation-driven research university with a strong global reputation in engineering, technology, business and interdisciplinary education. Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, UTM Kuala Lumpur is the university’s hub for postgraduate education, executive learning, international collaboration and cutting-edge research, bringing together the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Azman Hashim International Business School, the Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology and the UTM Library, guardian of the university’s living culture of knowledge.

CO-HOSTS

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) is a World-Class Technological University and a leading institution within the Malaysian Technical University Network (MTUN). Recognised for excellence in engineering, technology, applied sciences, and Advanced TVET, UMPSA is committed to producing industry-ready graduates while advancing impactful research and innovation that address global challenges.

Guided by its vision of Advanced TVET for Humanity, UMPSA aspires to become the Advanced TVET Hub for the Asia-Pacific by 2030. With an extensive international network of academic and industry partners, UMPSA provides an ideal environment for meaningful collaboration, knowledge exchange, and long-term global partnerships. We look forward to welcoming APAIE 2027 delegates to experience our vibrant campus and the renowned hospitality of Malaysia’s East Coast.

At Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), we believe the best partnerships begin with open conversations, shared ideas, and a commitment to creating opportunities together. As Malaysia’s premier energy-focused university, UNITEN combines academic strengths in engineering, computing, and business disciplines with close industry engagement, creating value for students through quality education, international exposure, and industry collaboration. As a co-host of APAIE 2027, we look forward to welcoming delegates to Malaysia and UNITEN, and to exploring how our shared strengths can create new opportunities for student mobility, research collaboration, and institutional partnerships.

Sunway University is a leading comprehensive, not-for-profit institution located in Sunway City, Malaysia. We stand as the top private, non-government-linked university in ASEAN, ranked #354 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and #301–350 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. Guided by our “Campus with a Conscience” identity, we are a mission-driven, fifth-generation university dedicated to planetary health, with a curriculum structured around the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. By blending academic excellence with impactful research, we empower future leaders and are proudly recognised by Talentbank as Malaysia’s #1 university for graduate employability for five consecutive years. As a proud co-host of APAIE 2027, we look forward to welcoming you to our tour of the Most Happening Campus.

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) is Malaysia’s first technical university, dedicated to advancing innovation, engineering and technology through excellence in education, research and industry collaboration. Since its establishment in 2000, UTeM has built a strong reputation for producing highly skilled graduates and fostering impactful partnerships with academic institutions and industries worldwide. As a proud co-host of APAIE 2027, UTeM is honoured to welcome delegates from across the globe to experience its dynamic campus, explore opportunities for international collaboration, and discover the rich cultural heritage of Melaka, a UNESCO World Heritage City, where innovation meets history.

Ranked #130 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and #7 globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 for its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is one of Malaysia’s leading research-intensive universities. Nestled within a lush green campus in Bangi, just outside Kuala Lumpur, UKM provides an inspiring environment where students and scholars from around the world come together to learn, innovate and create solutions for global challenges.

Home to more than 34,000 students, including over 8,000 international students from 45 countries, UKM offers a truly multicultural learning experience. As one of Malaysia’s five designated Research Universities, UKM excels in digital technology, sustainability, advanced APAIE 2027 CAMPUS TOUR DETAILS @ UKM 3 / 5medicine, climate resilience and social transformation. The university is strengthened by two teaching hospitals, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) and Tunku Ampuan Besar Tuanku Aishah Rohani Hospital (UKM Specialist Children’s Hospital), which provide world-class clinical training, healthcare and translational research.

UKM also operates four Living Labs across Malaysia, offering immersive research environments that span mountain peaks, tropical rainforests, coastal ecosystems and the depths of the sea. These labs enable students, lecturers and researchers to address real-world challenges through interdisciplinary research.

At UKM, you’ll discover more than a world-class education; you’ll become part of a vibrant global community dedicated to advancing knowledge, driving innovation and building a more sustainable future for generations to come.

The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) is honoured to serve as one of the co-host institutions for the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Conference and Exhibition 2027. Established in 1983, IIUM is a premier institution of higher learning uniquely recognised for integrating Islamic values with contemporary academic disciplines, including medicine, engineering, law, and business. With a diverse community representing more than 100 countries, IIUM actively promotes internationalisation through strategic partnerships, student and staff mobility programmes, collaborative research, and intercultural exchange initiatives. IIUM is also globally renowned for its pioneering research and academic programmes in Islamic banking, finance, and contemporary Islamic studies. As a co-host of APAIE 2027, IIUM looks forward to welcoming delegates from around the world and showcasing Malaysia’s vibrant higher education landscape and cultural heritage.