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Universiti Sains Malaysia
(USM)
About
Universiti Sains Malaysia is a public research university in Malaysia. Founded on 1 June 1969 as a statutory body with its own constitution, it is the oldest institute of higher learning in Northern Malaysia, as well as the second oldest in the country. It has six campuses: a main campus on the island of Penang, a health campus in Kelantan, an engineering campus in Nibong Tebal, an Advanced Medica...
Universiti Sains Malaysia is a public research university in Malaysia. Founded on 1 June 1969 as a statutory body with its own constitution, it is the oldest institute of higher learning in Northern Malaysia, as well as the second oldest in the country. It has six campuses: a main campus on the island of Penang, a health campus in Kelantan, an engineering campus in Nibong Tebal, an Advanced Medical and Dental Institute in Kepala Batas, Seberang Perai, a postgraduate studies campus in Kuala Lumpur and an offshore International Medical Programme Campus in Belgaum, India in collaboration with KLE University.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 79 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
- 26,522
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 39%
- Female : Male
- 63 : 37
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
26 subjectsQS
39 subjectsARWU
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallurgical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2017 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 101-150 | - | 2023 |
| Mathematics | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Water Resources | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Instruments Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 151–175 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 151–175 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 176–200 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 201–250 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universiti Sains Malaysia?
Universiti Sains Malaysia's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =128, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =416.
When was Universiti Sains Malaysia founded?
Universiti Sains Malaysia was founded in 1969.
What are the top subjects at Universiti Sains Malaysia?
Top subjects at Universiti Sains Malaysia include: Polymer Science, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Development Studies, Water Resources, Green and Sustainable Science and Technology.
Where is Universiti Sains Malaysia located?
Universiti Sains Malaysia is located in George Town, Malaysia.