UM becomes first Malaysian university to rank among world’s top 200
The institution took the 194th spot in the Times Higher Education World University 2027 rankings, rising from the 351-400 band in 2023.
Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia’s oldest higher education institution, has achieved an impressive milestone by becoming the first university in the country to rank among the world’s top 200. This recognition places UM at 194th globally, a significant leap from its previous position in the 351-400 band in 2023. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released for 2027, highlighted UM’s remarkable ascent.
With a total of 2,297 universities ranked worldwide, UM now represents approximately the top 8.5% of institutions globally. In comparison to 2019, UM was ranked 38th among Asian universities and placed in the 301-350 band among 1,000 universities. UM vice-chancellor Noor Azuan Abu Osman emphasized that this achievement belongs to Malaysia as a whole and sent a strong message that a Malaysian university can now stand among the world’s leading institutions.
He urged the university to utilize this momentum to push harder, aim higher, and ensure that Malaysia’s premier institution continues to create value for the nation while making its mark on the global stage. THE University Rankings utilizes 13 performance indicators to assess universities, focusing on teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook.
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