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QS Rankings 2025

Top Universities in Malaysia 2025

Malaysia has rapidly developed world-class universities and is a leading destination for international students in Southeast Asia.

Universities Listed

#65

Best Global Rank

2025

Rankings Year

Top 3

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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Serdang

Global #148

54.1

Website

#1 in Malaysia

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Universiti Malaya (UM)

Kuala Lumpur

Global #65

62.4

Website

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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Johor Bahru

Global #166

52.8

Website

Ranks 4–10

2025

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Bangi

Global #181

Public

51.4

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Penang

Global #200

Public

50.2

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Shah Alam

Global #401–450

Public

42.5

Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

Sintok

Global #451–500

Public

39.8

Monash University Malaysia

Petaling Jaya

Global #451–500

Private

37.8

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya

Global #501–550

Private

35.4

#10

UCSI University

Kuala Lumpur

Global #551–600

Private

32.1

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