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Laura Bridgestock

Updated Aug 29, 2024
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One of Asia’s emerging regional and international study hubs, Malaysia is an increasingly popular choice for international students. 

Universities in Malaysia already have a strong presence in both global and regional rankings, and the country’s home-grown institutions are also joined by a growing selection of international branch campuses, many based at the new EduCity development.

For those considering studying in this dynamic and diverse country, here’s a guide to the top universities in Malaysia, based on the QS World University Rankings.

Rank
University
Location
60

QS World University Rank

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
138

QS World University Rank

Bangi, Malaysia
146

QS World University Rank

Gelugor, Malaysia
148

QS World University Rank

Serdang, Malaysia
=181

QS World University Rank

Skudai, Malaysia
251

QS World University Rank

Subang Jaya, Malaysia
=265

QS World University Rank

UCSI UniversityKuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
=269

QS World University Rank

Seri Iskandar, Malaysia
=516

QS World University Rank

Nilai, Malaysia
=539

QS World University Rank

Sunway UniversityPetaling Jaya
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

An engineering and technology-focused public institution, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia has two main campuses: one in federal capital Kuala Lumpur and one in Johor Bahru, a city at the southern tip of the Malaysian mainland.

It teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a range of specialisations; most are within the engineering and technology fields, but there are also faculties dedicated to sciences, biosciences and medical engineering, management and human resources. 

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Universiti Putra Malaysia is another public research university, located in the town of Serdang just to the south of Kuala Lumpur. Originally founded as an agricultural college, Universiti Putra Malaysia maintains a strong focus on research and teaching in the fields of agriculture and forestry, but has expanded to become a comprehensive university offering courses across all subject areas.

Alongside other top universities in Malaysia, it has a large intake of international students, particularly at postgraduate level.

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Next is Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), a public research university that covers a broad subject spectrum. Universiti Sains Malaysia has its main campus in Georgetown on the island of Penang, with two additional campuses focusing on engineering and healthcare on the western and eastern sides of the Peninsular Malaysia mainland. 

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), also known as the National University of Malaysia (NUM), is publicly funded, with a fairly large intake of students at both undergraduate and graduate levels, teaching a comprehensive range of subjects alongside a strong research focus. It has its main campus in Bangi, a small town in the Selangor region to the south of Kuala Lumpur.

Universiti Malaya (UM)

Universiti Malaya

Universiti Malaya (UM) is a public research university based in Malaysia’s federal capital and largest city, Kuala Lumpur (which features in the QS Best Student Cities).

Malaysia’s oldest university, Universiti Malaya was established in 1949, based on a merger of several existing colleges in neighbouring Singapore. It offers courses across the full subject spectrum, with an enrolment of more than 14,580 undergraduate students and more than 13,700 postgraduates.

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