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University of Malaya is one of the top-ranked and most sought-after universities among international students. With prime focus on offering high-quality education to a diverse student community, University of Malaya holds global and national ranks provided by some of the top ranking bodies globally.
As per Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025, the university is ranked globally at #202 and #1, among universities in Malaysia. Shiksha Popularity Ranking is a unique ranking system that collects different rankings the university holds from leading publishers globally and aggregates it to allows Indian students to evaluate a university and make a guided decision. According to QS 2026, University of Malaya has been globally ranked at #58 in 2026. Additionally, the university is also ranked by THE (Times Higher Education) globally in 2025. Its position has 351 to #251 from #251 in 2024. Below are the rankings of University of Malaya by different leading ranking bodies-
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | 65 | 60 | 58 |
| THE | 351 | 251 | 251 | Not Ranked |
| US News | 226 | 281 | 331 | Not Ranked |
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UMUniversity of Malaya Course Ranking
Now, let us look at University of Malaya course rankings. Some of its courses in the field of Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Law, Medicine & Health Sciences and Science are ranked in 2025 by top ranking bodies such as Shiksha Popularity World Ranking and QS, exemplifying University of Malaya and its strengths.
The university ranking for Engineering courses stands at #90 in 2025 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking. This ranking has declined from its 2024 rank of #81. These courses are also ranked at #120 by QS.
Courses in the Business & Management Studies stream are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking for the 2025 at #355, recording a declined trend from 2024. The 2024 rank was recorded as #328. Additionally, THE also ranked its Business & Management Studies courses at #126 in 2025, moving from #126 in 2024.
Among Indian students researching study abroad options, University of Malaya has also stood out in the Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025. Here’s how its key courses have been ranked based on popularity and student interest:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | #69 | #81 | #90 |
| Business & Management Studies | #332 | #328 | #355 |
| Law | #191 | #372 | #259 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | #116 | #97 | #117 |
| Science | #199 | #248 | #257 |
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UMUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 226 | 281 | 331 |
UMQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World University | 65 | 60 | 58 |
| Accounting and Finance | 66 | 63 | – / – |
| Architecture and Built Environment | 51 | 101 | – / – |
| Art and Design | 51 | 51 | – / – |
| Biological Sciences | 151 | 169 | – / – |
| Communication and Media Studies | 51 | 101 | – / – |
| Engineering and Technology | 62 | – / – | – / – |
| Global MBA | – / – | – / – | 151 |
| Law and Legal Studies | 101 | 101 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 138 | 113 | – / – |
| Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 115 | 120 | – / – |
| Medicine | 118 | 123 | – / – |
| Nursing | 101 | 101 | – / – |
| Performing Arts | 51 | 51 | – / – |
| Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 72 | 80 | – / – |
| Physics and Astronomy | 151 | 151 | – / – |
| Politics | 151 | 151 | – / – |
| Sociology | 151 | 201 | – / – |
UMTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 251 | 251 | 201 |
| Arts and Humanities | 251 | 251 | – / – |
| Clinical and Health | 251 | 201 | – / – |
| Engineering | 176 | 151 | – / – |
| Law | – / – | 151 | – / – |
| Life Sciences | 401 | 301 | – / – |
| PG Business and Economics | 126 | 126 | – / – |
| PG Computer Science | 176 | 201 | – / – |
| Psychology | 251 | 251 | – / – |
UMARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universities | 401 | 401 | 601 |
| Nursing | 201 | – / – | – / – |
| Physics | 301 | 401 | 401 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a year ago
For the 2024/2025 academic year, the tuition fee for the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Language and Literature programme at Universiti Malaya is RM29,700 per year. The university rounds up tuition fees to the nearest hundred.
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Uni Teknologi Malaysia as well as the University of Malaya are two well-known universities in Malaysia and great study abroad options for students. Listed below is a comparison of the rankings of both the universities, as awarded by the top ranking bodies:
| Ranking Body, Category & Year | University of Teknologi Malaysia | University of Malaya |
|---|---|---|
| QS Rankings - Best Global Universities 2024 | #188 | #65 |
| THE - World University Rankings 2024 | #401-500 | #251-300 |
| US News & World Report - Best Global University 2023 | #379 | #226 |
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- Via a Malaysian Representative Office in your country of residence. Visit the Official Portal of the Immigration Department of Malaysia for more information.
- Online via eVisa.
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