XuanXiao
University of Malaya
(UM)
About
The University of Malaya is a public research university located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is the oldest Malaysian institution of higher education, and was the only university in newly independent Malaya.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 98 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
- 18,899
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 32%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
47 subjectsUS News
30 subjectsARWU
36 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | =80 | 57.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 101–125 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 126–150 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 151–175 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 201–250 | 46.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 201–250 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Malaya?
University of Malaya's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 56, THE Rank 201–250, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =331.
When was University of Malaya founded?
University of Malaya was founded in 1949.
What are the top subjects at University of Malaya?
Top subjects at University of Malaya include: Petroleum Engineering, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Library & Information Management, Green and Sustainable Science and Technology, Performing Arts.
Where is University of Malaya located?
University of Malaya is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.