UM makes history as first Malaysian university to enter global Top 200
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s oldest university, Universiti Malaya (UM), has entered the global Top 200 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) 2027, rising to 194th and becoming the first Malaysian university to achieve the milestone.
Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia's oldest university, has made history by becoming the first Malaysian institution to enter the global Top 200 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) 2027. UM now stands at 194th place, a remarkable climb from the 351-400 band in the 2023 rankings. With 2,297 universities ranked worldwide, UM places itself among the elite 8.5% of institutions globally.
This achievement marks a significant improvement in UM's global standing and underscores Malaysia's growing presence in higher education on the world stage. UM Vice-Chancellor Datuk Seri Professor Ir Dr Noor Azuan Abu Osman highlighted that the achievement reflects the collective strength of the university and signals a brighter future for Malaysian higher education.
The ranking is based on five key pillars: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry, and International Outlook. UM's strong performance in International Outlook and Research Quality highlights its expanding global academic network, international collaborations, and growing research influence. UM's success underscores its commitment to producing ideas that uplift humanity, conducting research that moves society, and graduating graduates ready to lead in an ever-changing world.
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