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UMUniversity of Malaya Ranking
University of Malaya located in Malaysia. The university has been ranked by various ranking bodies globally for its academic excellence, student diversity, job outcomes, and teaching pedagogy.
The university is recognized by Shiksha Popularity Ranking in 2025, listing it at #202, among the top universities in the world. The Shiksha Popularity Ranking also ranks University of Malaya at #1 for the same year among universities in Malaysia.
The global ranking of the university has showcased dropped trend from 2025, moving from its previous rank of #177. In 2025, the University of Malaya also secured a rank of #58 from QS and a rank of #251 from THE (Times Higher Education).
Here are the three-year trends for University of Malaya rankings from various bodies:
| Ranked By | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | 65 | 60 | 58 |
| THE | 351 | 251 | 251 | Not Ranked |
| US News | 226 | 281 | 331 | Not Ranked |
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UMUniversity of Malaya Course Ranking
According to various ranking bodies, University of Malaya courses have been ranked well over the past few years. Some the well-ranked courses are in the stream of Engineering, Business and Management Studies, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences and Science. The Shiksha Popularity Ranking for its Engineering courses has been recorded at rank of #90, which has a declined from its previous year’s rank of #81.
University’s Business & Management Studies courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, at #355. Interestingly, these courses have also been recognized by THE from past few years. In 2025, these courses have been ranked by THE at #126, showing remained unchanged trend from its 2024 rank.
Among Indian students researching study abroad options, University of Malaya has also stood out in the Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025. Here’s how its key courses have been ranked based on popularity and student interest:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | #69 | #81 | #90 |
| Business & Management Studies | #332 | #328 | #355 |
| Law | #191 | #372 | #259 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | #116 | #97 | #117 |
| Science | #199 | #248 | #257 |
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UMUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 226 | 281 | 331 |
UMQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World University | 65 | 60 | 58 |
| Accounting and Finance | 66 | 63 | – / – |
| Architecture and Built Environment | 51 | 101 | – / – |
| Art and Design | 51 | 51 | – / – |
| Biological Sciences | 151 | 169 | – / – |
| Communication and Media Studies | 51 | 101 | – / – |
| Engineering and Technology | 62 | – / – | – / – |
| Global MBA | – / – | – / – | 151 |
| Law and Legal Studies | 101 | 101 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 138 | 113 | – / – |
| Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 115 | 120 | – / – |
| Medicine | 118 | 123 | – / – |
| Nursing | 101 | 101 | – / – |
| Performing Arts | 51 | 51 | – / – |
| Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 72 | 80 | – / – |
| Physics and Astronomy | 151 | 151 | – / – |
| Politics | 151 | 151 | – / – |
| Sociology | 151 | 201 | – / – |
UMTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 351 | 251 | 251 |
| Arts and Humanities | 251 | 251 | 251 |
| Clinical and Health | 301 | 251 | 201 |
| Engineering | 176 | 176 | 151 |
| Law | – / – | – / – | 151 |
| Life Sciences | 501 | 401 | 301 |
| PG Business and Economics | 151 | 126 | 126 |
| PG Computer Science | 126 | 176 | 201 |
| Psychology | 301 | 251 | 251 |
UMARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universities | 401 | 401 | 601 |
| Nursing | 201 | – / – | – / – |
| Physics | 301 | 401 | – / – |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a year ago
For the 2024/2025 academic year, the tuition fee for the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Language and Literature programme at Universiti Malaya is RM29,700 per year. The university rounds up tuition fees to the nearest hundred.
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Uni Teknologi Malaysia as well as the University of Malaya are two well-known universities in Malaysia and great study abroad options for students. Listed below is a comparison of the rankings of both the universities, as awarded by the top ranking bodies:
| Ranking Body, Category & Year | University of Teknologi Malaysia | University of Malaya |
|---|---|---|
| QS Rankings - Best Global Universities 2024 | #188 | #65 |
| THE - World University Rankings 2024 | #401-500 | #251-300 |
| US News & World Report - Best Global University 2023 | #379 | #226 |
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
The tuition cost vary from course to course and depend on the type of course and level of study. Therefore, international students must ensure tuition fee before applying to Malaya University. The average tuition fee for various courses at the University of Malaya in Indian rupees is given in the ta
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a year ago
Securing a seat at the University of Malaya, especially when narrowed down to getting selected in a particular course of choice. Malaya is a prestigious school making is worthwhile to wait another year-long, however, it is to be noted that students shall check the requirements of their desired schoo
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The University of Malaya's MS programme is recognised worldwide. People's opinions about the MS programme offered by the University of Malaya are positive. Prestigious international ranking bodies such as QS World Rankings have also acknowledged the University of Malaya for its exceptional MS progra
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