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Universiti Putra Malaysia
(UPM)
About
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) formerly known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was founded in 1971 through the merger of Faculty of Agriculture, University Malaya and Agriculture College in Serdang. The first three founder faculties were Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Forestry and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. UPM maintains its traditional role of education in focussing i...
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) formerly known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was founded in 1971 through the merger of Faculty of Agriculture, University Malaya and Agriculture College in Serdang. The first three founder faculties were Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Forestry and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. UPM maintains its traditional role of education in focussing its tertiary level research on agriculture and its relevant areas. In early 80?s, UPM has expanded its scope by including science and technology into its areas of studies. In 1994, UPM aspired to be the University of the Next Millennium and in line with its vision, the name of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was changed to Universiti Putra Malaysia by Malaysia?s Prime Minister, Dato? Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed on April 3, 1997.This is looked upon as a strategic move in preparing UPM as a versatile, higher learning institution that is in tandem with Malaysia?s dynamic technology.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 74 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
- 20,358
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 40%
- Female : Male
- 64 : 36
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | 5 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 62 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 82 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 127 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | 212 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =227 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =242 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =277 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 292 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =325 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =335 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =380 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 418 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =447 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =452 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =613 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =629 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =675 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =709 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =791 | 50.0 | 2026 |
ARWU
24 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Textile Science & Engineering | 8 | 157.6 | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 41 | 128.1 | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2017 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
QS
37 subjectsTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universiti Putra Malaysia?
Universiti Putra Malaysia's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 138, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =578.
When was Universiti Putra Malaysia founded?
Universiti Putra Malaysia was founded in 1931.
What are the top subjects at Universiti Putra Malaysia?
Top subjects at Universiti Putra Malaysia include: Polymer Science, Textile Science & Engineering, Veterinary Science, Food Science & Technology, Petroleum Engineering.
Where is Universiti Putra Malaysia located?
Universiti Putra Malaysia is located in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia.