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Universiti Teknologi MARA
(UiTM)
About
The MARA University of Technology or informally the MARA Technological University is a Malaysian public university based primarily in Shah Alam, Selangor. It was established to help rural Malays in 1956 as the Rural & Industrial Development Authority (RIDA) Training Centre, and opened with around 50 students. It has since grown into the largest institution of higher education in Malaysia as measur...
The MARA University of Technology or informally the MARA Technological University is a Malaysian public university based primarily in Shah Alam, Selangor. It was established to help rural Malays in 1956 as the Rural & Industrial Development Authority (RIDA) Training Centre, and opened with around 50 students. It has since grown into the largest institution of higher education in Malaysia as measured by physical infrastructure, faculty and staff, and student enrollment. Since becoming a public university despite its name, UiTM is no longer affiliated with Majlis Amanah Rakyat, although it continues to only accept bumiputera students.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 549 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 38 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
- 60,349
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 16.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 66 : 34
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | 42 | 62.4 | 2027 |
| Chemical Engineering | =258 | 45.2 | 2027 |
| Energy and Fuels | =346 | 42.0 | 2027 |
| Engineering | =480 | 43.0 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =640 | 41.7 | 2027 |
| Materials Science | =790 | 26.0 | 2027 |
| Environment/Ecology | =930 | 24.4 | 2027 |
| Clinical Medicine | =1,201 | 22.1 | 2027 |
QS
28 subjectsTHE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 301â400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401â500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601â800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801â1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801â1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801â1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001â1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 1001+ | 11.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001â1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
ARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universiti Teknologi MARA?
Universiti Teknologi MARA's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =549, THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,203.
When was Universiti Teknologi MARA founded?
Universiti Teknologi MARA was founded in 1956.
What are the top subjects at Universiti Teknologi MARA?
Top subjects at Universiti Teknologi MARA include: Polymer Science, Art & Design, Petroleum Engineering, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Architecture.
Where is Universiti Teknologi MARA located?
Universiti Teknologi MARA is located in Shah Alam, Malaysia.