Malaysia Rankings 2025
#200 Globally · #5 in MalaysiaPublic
Universiti Sains Malaysia
USM
Penang, Malaysia Est. 1969 QS Score 50.2 · 2025
"Kami Memimpin — We Lead"
About
Universiti Sains Malaysia is a public research university located in Penang. As the second oldest university in Malaysia, USM is known for pioneering the APEX (Accelerated Programme for Excellence) framework. USM is particularly strong in sciences, health, engineering, and social sciences, and serves as a hub for research and innovation in northern Malaysia.
Rankings · 2025
#200
QS Global Rank
#5
National Rank
50.2
QS Score / 100
Overall QS Score50.2 / 100
Source: QS World University Rankings 2025
Key Achievements
- 2025#200 QS World University Rankings — #5 in Malaysia
- 2024First APEX University in Malaysia — accelerated excellence framework
- 2023Top 100 globally in Development Studies — QS by Subject
- 2022QS 5-Star rated in Research, Teaching, and Internationalization
- 2019USM designated as Sustainable University by UI GreenMetric
Courses Offered
BiologyChemistryMathematicsPhysicsEnvironmental StudiesForensic Science
At a Glance
- Students28,000
- International18%
- Founded1969
- Campus357 hectares
- TypePublic
Contact & Location
- 11800 USM, Penang, Malaysia
- +604-653 3888
- bhepa@usm.my
- www.usm.my
- View on Google Maps
Ranking data sourced from QS World University Rankings 2025. Contact details and programme information are provided for reference — please verify directly with the university. Visit topuniversities.com for the official full rankings.