Best universities in Malaysia 2025

By seeta.bhardwa@…, 30 June, 2025

Best universities in Malaysia 2025 

Malaysia Rank 2025WUR Rank 2025UniversityOverallTeachingResearch EnvironmentResearch QualityIndustryInternational Outlook
1201–250Universiti Teknologi Petronas55.8–58.636.839.182.280.278
2251–300University of Malaya53.7–55.745.536.769.260.888.9
=3401–500Sunway University46.0–49.223.921.286.432.783.1
=3401–500Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia46.0–49.245.528.962.249.681.1
=3401–500Universiti Sains Malaysia46.0–49.242.228.563.556.675.2
=3401–500Universiti Teknologi Malaysia46.0–49.241.129.965.169.572.9
=3401–500Universiti Utara Malaysia46.0–49.238.428.666.927.380.9
=8601–800Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)38.2–43.233.821.363.444.357.1
=8601–800Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris38.2–43.236.626.450.453.475.9
=8601–800Universiti Putra Malaysia38.2–43.236.128.851.55179
=8601–800Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)38.2–43.225.617.564.175.664.2
12801–1000Management & Science University (MSU)34.5–38.129.911.550.819.588.3
=131001–1200Multimedia University30.7–34.424.219.536.874.352.3
=131001–1200Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)30.7–34.418.421.152.836.757.5
=131001–1200Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin30.7–34.424.112.659.818.349.5
=131001–1200Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)30.7–34.419.816.151.858.647.7
=171201–1500Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)25.2–30.630.220.92573.361.5
=171201–1500Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)25.2–30.623.115.734.629.447.5
=191501+Universiti Kuala Lumpur10.5–25.125.69.624.131.146.7
=191501+Universiti Malaysia Kelantan10.5–25.115.915.732.234.645.4
=191501+Universiti Malaysia Perlis10.5–25.122.71333.532.536.7
=191501+Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka10.5–25.121.311.729.232.545.1
=191501+Universiti Teknologi MARA10.5–25.12215.73138.927.1

Key insights from the Malaysia University Rankings 2025

  • Universiti Teknologi Petronas takes the first place position in this year's Malaysia University Rankings
  • There are 23 universites ranked in the top universities in Malysia
  • Last year's number one, the University of Malaya, drops down to number two this year. 
  • Sunway University is a new entry into the top five, having moved up from 10th place last year to third place this year. 

The table for the best universities in Malaysia was derived from data collected from the THE World University Rankings. The results are calculated using 18 performance indicators underlying five metrics: research environment, teaching (the learning environment), research quality, industry and international outlook. For more insights and a detailed breakdown of our ranking methodology, visit our methodology page. Use the Malaysia university ranking table above to explore the right institution for you.

 

 

 

 

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Universities across Malaysia are scored in areas such as teaching, research and international outlook.

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