Top Public Universities in Malaysia
2026 Malaysian Public University Ranking New
Introduction
What are the top public Universities in Malaysia? uniRank answers this question by publishing a complete list of 20 public Malaysian Universities ranked by the 2026 uniRank University Ranking and meeting the following uniRank selection criteria:
- being chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Malaysia
- offering at least three-year bachelor's degrees or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees
- delivering courses predominantly in a traditional, non-distance education format
Top Public Universities in Malaysia
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| #Rank | University | Town |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universiti Teknologi MARA | Shah Alam |
| 2 | Universiti Malaya | Kuala Lumpur |
| 3 | Universiti Sains Malaysia | George Town |
| 4 | Universiti Putra Malaysia | Seri Kembangan |
| 5 | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia | Bangi |
| 6 | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Skudai |
| 7 | Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur |
| 8 | Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka | Ayer Keroh |
| 9 | Universiti Utara Malaysia | Sintok |
| 10 | Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia | Batu Pahat |
| 12 | Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris | Tanjong Malim |
| 13 | Universiti Malaysia Sarawak | Kota Samarahan |
| 14 | Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia | Nilai |
| 15 | Universiti Malaysia Sabah | Kota Kinabalu |
| 17 | Universiti Malaysia Perlis | Arau |
| 19 | Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah | Kuantan |
| 21 | Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | Kuala Terengganu |
| 24 | Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin | Kuala Terengganu |
| 30 | Universiti Malaysia Kelantan | Pengkalan Chepa |
| 41 | Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur |
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