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Northern University of Malaysia
(UUM)
About
Universiti Utara Malaysia is a public management university in Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia. It also has a branch campus in Kuala Lumpur. Its main campus, which is situated in a rural area, is commonly referred to as "The University in a Green Forest".
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 14 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
- 11,413
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 33%
- Female : Male
- 65 : 35
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-250 | - | 2023 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =252 | 66.2 | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 126–150 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 176–200 | 46.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Northern University of Malaysia?
Northern University of Malaysia's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =491, THE Rank 401–500.
When was Northern University of Malaysia founded?
Northern University of Malaysia was founded in 1984.
What are the top subjects at Northern University of Malaysia?
Top subjects at Northern University of Malaysia include: Accounting & Finance, Law & Legal Studies, Education & Training, Business & Economics, Business & Management Studies.
Where is Northern University of Malaysia located?
Northern University of Malaysia is located in Jitra, Malaysia.