University of Kuala Lumpur
(UniKL)
About
Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) is a leading university in engineering technology established on 20 August 2002. Wholly owned by Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), an agency under the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKLW), Malaysia, the university is given the mandate to upgrade the status of technical education in Malaysia by the government. As the nation expects more from a technical highe...
Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) is a leading university in engineering technology established on 20 August 2002. Wholly owned by Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), an agency under the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKLW), Malaysia, the university is given the mandate to upgrade the status of technical education in Malaysia by the government. As the nation expects more from a technical higher learning institutions, UniKL mould its graduate with strong technological knowledge and astute entrepreneurial skills who would later fulfill the current demand of the industries. UniKL's 14 branch institutes offer various foundation, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. With the concept of ‘One Institute, One Specialisation', UniKL contributes not only to tertiary education but also researches and development for commercialisation purposes. Strategically located all over peninsular Malaysia, UniKL's branch institutes offer various programmes in theirs niche areas of specialisation. At Present, UniKL Boasts a total of 29, 043 students. Since its inception, UniKL has produced 37,210 graduates. Graduates of UniKL have successfully established their careers or become successful entrepreneurs in local and international arena.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1401 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 4 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 17,749
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 44 : 56
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | =551 | - | 2026 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Kuala Lumpur?
University of Kuala Lumpur's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401+, THE Rank 1501+.
When was University of Kuala Lumpur founded?
University of Kuala Lumpur was founded in 2002.
What are the top subjects at University of Kuala Lumpur?
Top subjects at University of Kuala Lumpur include: Engineering, Business & Economics, Computer Science, Engineering & Technology.
Where is University of Kuala Lumpur located?
University of Kuala Lumpur is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.