Wednesday 30 September 2026

UM becomes first Malaysian university to rank among world’s top 200

The institution took the 194th spot in the Times Higher Education World University 2027 rankings, rising from the 351-400 band in 2023.

By FMT ReportersOriginally published September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 2 min read

UM becomes first Malaysian university to rank among world’s top 200 — ©FreeMalaysiaToday.com, Universiti Malaya was ranked 194th worldwide this year, rising from the 351-400 band in the 2023 rankings.

PETALING JAYA:

Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia’s oldest higher education institution, is now among the world’s top 200 universities.

It is ranked 194th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2027, making it the first university in Malaysia to break into the top 200.

UM described the recognition as a “significant rise” in its global ranking, having risen from the 351-400 band in 2023.

“With 2,297 universities ranked worldwide in the 2027 edition, UM is now positioned among approximately the top 8.5% globally, while retaining its position as Malaysia’s highest‑ranked university in the THE World University Rankings,” the university said in a statement today.

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