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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) · Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

PhD / Doctorate Business ⏱ 3 years 🗓 Intakes: Apr, Aug QS 528 (QS 2027)

What you pay before you fly ✈

The complete, honest breakdown for a Bangladeshi student joining Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at APU — these three steps happen in order:

University application

FREE

No application fee — we submit your file and secure the offer letter.

EMGS student visa

RM 3,600

Student pass processing after your offer letter is issued.

Registration + 1st semester

RM 27,700

Registration & deposits RM 8,500 + first semester tuition RM 19,200.

Post-arrival processing RM 2,000 + registration & administration RM 5,000 + library deposit RM 500 (refundable) + personal bond RM 1,000 (refundable)
TOTAL BEFORE YOU FLY
1 · EMGS student visaRM 3,600
2 · Registration & depositsRM 8,500
First semester tuitionRM 19,200
Before-fly totalRM 31,300
≈ 845,100 BDT at RM 1 = 27 Tk (guide rate)

After arrival — semester installments

Remaining tuitionRM 35,600

Paid semester by semester directly to APU across the rest of your 3 years — typically around RM 19,200 per semester. No lump sums, no agent markup: your tuition goes to the university.

FAQ

How much does Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) cost at APU?

Total tuition for Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is RM 54,800 for the full 3 years programme. The first semester is RM 19,200.

How much money do I need before flying to Malaysia for this course?

Before you fly you pay the EMGS visa fee (RM 3,600), registration/deposits (RM 8,500) and the first semester (RM 19,200). Total before-fly ≈ RM 31,300 — roughly 845,100 BDT.

Can I pay the tuition in installments?

Yes. After the before-fly payment, the remaining tuition of RM 35,600 is paid semester by semester directly to the university — typically around RM 19,200 per semester.

When are the intakes and how do I apply from Bangladesh?

Intakes: Apr, Aug. Apply free through Scholar's Aid — click Apply Now, fill your details, and email your passport, academic documents and photo. We handle the offer letter and EMGS visa from Dhaka.

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