Universities in Kota Kinabalu (city)
Which universities are located in the Malaysian city of Kota Kinabalu? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2026 University Listing of higher education institutions in Kota Kinabalu meeting uniRank 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 at least three-year bachelor's degrees, or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, non-distance education format.
Universities in Kota Kinabalu (city)
| #Rank | University | Town/City |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Universiti Malaysia Sabah | Kota Kinabalu |
| Legend: Un Unranked | + Add University | |
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