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National University of Malaysia
(NUM)
About
The National University of Malaysia is a public research university located in Bandar Baru Bangi, Hulu Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia. Its teaching hospital, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC), is located in Cheras and also has a branch campus in Kuala Lumpur. The university also has an overseas branch campus in Lusail City, Doha since 2023.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 73 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 20,341
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 31%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
38 subjectsUS News
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Resources | 66 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | =91 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | =124 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =135 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 141 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 145 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 200 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | 223 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 232 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =243 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =264 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =326 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =363 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 392 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =422 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =439 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =443 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 471 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =476 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =524 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =569 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =598 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =624 | 50.1 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 724 | 50.1 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | =99 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
ARWU
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Water Resources | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of National University of Malaysia?
National University of Malaysia's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 130, THE Rank 301–350, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =572.
When was National University of Malaysia founded?
National University of Malaysia was founded in 1970.
What are the top subjects at National University of Malaysia?
Top subjects at National University of Malaysia include: Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Water Resources, Polymer Science, Law & Legal Studies, English Language & Literature.
Where is National University of Malaysia located?
National University of Malaysia is located in Bangi, Malaysia.