The Universiti Malaya (UM) community proudly celebrates a significant achievement as the university secures its highest-ever position in the QS World University Rankings 2026, placing 58th out of 8,467 evaluated institutions globally. This marks a notable upward trend from previous years, climbing from 70 in 2023, 65 in 2024, and 60 in 2025.

Leading in Key Indicators

UM is ranked No. 1 in Malaysia for five of the nine QS indicators:

Academic Reputation
Employer Reputation
Employment Outcomes
International Research Network
Sustainability

This achievement reflects UM’s growing global stature in education, research, and graduate impact.

Acknowledgement

This milestone is a testament to the collective dedication of UM’s academic staff, researchers, students, alumni, and support teams. Their commitment to excellence and continuous improvement continues to elevate the university’s reputation on the world stage.