Top Universities in Malaysia
2026 University Ranking New
What are the top universities in Malaysia? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 Malaysian University Ranking, which lists 88 Malaysian higher-education institutions meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Malaysia.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
2026 Malaysian University Ranking
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many universities are there in Malaysia?
There are 88 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Malaysian higher-education institutions that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
What is the top-ranked university in Malaysia?
Universiti Teknologi MARA, located in Shah Alam, is the #1 university in Malaysia in the 2026 uniRank Malaysian University Ranking.
How is the uniRank Malaysian University Ranking calculated?
The uniRank Malaysian University Ranking is based on valid and unbiased web metrics collected from independent web intelligence sources. It does not use data submitted directly by universities or other higher-education institutions.
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