2025 best universities in Malaysia

UCSI College Malaysia is a renowned 6-star rated myQuest institution, recognized for its academic excellence and strong affiliation with UCSI University, ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide. Accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), UCSI College offers globally recognized programs and collaborates with esteemed institutions like Murdoch University and Cambridge Assessment International Education. UCSI College provides a comprehensive selection of programs, including...

With a heritage stretching back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University is a leading British university, and is internationally recognised for its achievements in applied research. Heriot-Watt University Malaysia was established in 2012 and offers the same level of high-quality education provided in the UK and Dubai. The University builds partnerships with many top-notch corporate organisations in relevant industries, providing generous scholarship offers for its programmes as well as job...

Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) is one of the best state-owned universities in Malaysia, offering high-quality education and a wide range of programmes from foundation to PhD levels. Established in 1999, UNISEL was also the first educational institution in Malaysia to receive the prestigious ISO 21001:2018 EOMS (Educational Organization Management System) certification, demonstrating its commitment to structured, student-focused learning. With campuses in Bestari Jaya and Shah Alam, UNISEL...

INTI College Sabah, located in Kota Kinabalu, is a leading private institution committed to academic excellence and hands-on learning experiences. As part of the esteemed INTI International University, the college offers a wide range of world-class programs guided by dedicated faculty. INTI International University is consistently ranked among the top universities in Malaysia, securing the #516 position in the QS World University Rankings, #43 in the Southeast Asian region in the Asian...

Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) was established to primarily develop and promote management education in the country. Its academic programmes are especially designed towards providing a wide range of academic knowledge and intellectual skills in various fields like management, accounting, economics, information technology, public administration, human resource management, entrepreneurship, finance and banking, law, marketing, management of technology, communication, social work, multimedia,...

At the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), it plays a key role at being a service and administrative centre to provide assistance to postgraduate students when registration at UPM and other processes involved after the completion of their studies. Since its establishment in 1978, it was given a bigger role as a service centre that possesses a status equal to that of a faculty at the University. From here, it holds the role of coordinating all postgraduate programmes, activities, and events at...

IACT College, formerly known as Institute Advertising Communication Training (IACT) has over 40 years experience in training and education, making IACT the specialist institute in creative communication. Apart from the specialization of IACT College which is to educate future generation and supply qualified experts in the world of advertising and marketing communication, producing job-ready graduates in the field of Broadcasting, Creative Multimedia and Graphic Design is covered in its...

1st in the UK for Land and Property Management / Real Estate as well as graduate prospects (Complete University Guide, 2016-2018) Top 5 in the UK for Built Environment / Quantity Surveying (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019) Top 10 in the UK for Research Intensive Law School, also the first International Branch Campus in Malaysia offering Law Top 30 Business Schools in the World (The Economist, Financial Times) 75th for International Outlook (The World University Rankings...

 Established in 1956, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is a top public university in Malaysia. Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is ranked #=542 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It aims to become a globally recognized institution in the fields of science, technology, humanities, and entrepreneurship. The university offers a wide variety of programs that cater to both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, making it one of the top private universities in Malaysia.  UiTM offers a wide...

Equator Academy of Art and Design started its operations in 1987 and has since grown to become the largest Art and Design College in the Northern region of Malaysia. Today, it has two campuses in the tropical island of Penang. Penang is ideal as an inspirational environment for students to develop their creativity with its rich cultural heritage. Equator brings out the widest expression of its students' creative talents through its unique cross-disciplinary learning, research and practical...

At Saito University College, more than 2500 students are enrolled in this medium sized university college that offers many course programmes that fall under the School of Design, Saito Security Academy, and School of Management. Several of these courses include Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Multimedia Design, Interior Design, Human Resource, Security Management, Law Enforcement, and many others.  

Monash University Malaysia, located in the Sunway City, is a leading private university in Malaysia and the first foreign university campus in the country. Established in 1998, it is part of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities and the third-largest campus of Monash University. With over 9,400 students from 78 countries, it offers a globally recognized education in a culturally rich and international environment. Monash University Malaysia offers a diverse selection of...

KLMUC IS NOW MERGED WITH UNIVERSITI TUN ABDUL RAZAK (UNITAR). KLMUC Kuala Lumpur Metropolitan University College (KLMUC) is a progressive and innovative higher learning institution with 6 distinctive faculties offering over 40 programmes. Established in 2006, KLMUC currently offers Foundation, Diploma and Master Degree programmes that inculcate ‘Real World Practice’ as a pathway to professional success. KLMUC also prides itself in continuously developing relevant programmes to meet students’...

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was established in 1969 as the second university in the country. It offers a wide range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to 30,000 students: 17 Academic schools on the main campus (island of Penang), mainly known as USM Penang 6 schools at Engineering campus (Nibong Tebal) 3 schools at Health campus (Kubang Kerian) It offers excellent opportunities for research, innovation and education to both local and foreign undergraduates and...

The Raffles University (RU) is one of the private universities in Johor State, Malaysia with multi-faculties, that is founded in 2011. RU is an institution which is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia (MOHE) to provide various programmes in AI & Robotics, Arts & Design, Business, Built Environment and Regenerative Design and Social Sciences industry,  Raffles University is the University of the Future. We are at the cutting edge of higher education in both teaching and...

Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA) aims at producing trained students to become professional artists, designers, and musicians to fuel their respective industry with their creativity and innovativeness in Malaysia. Since its establishment in 1967 as a non-profit organisation, the institution has been providing a variety of Diploma courses particularly in the areas of art, design, and of course, music with quality and up-to-date contents. Students are given the emphasis on mastering their...

Welcome to Asia Metropolitan University (AMU), a dynamic institution that has evolved significantly since its establishment in 2004. Over the years, AMU has emerged as a prominent player in the Malaysian private higher education sector, offering a diverse range of programs that reflect our commitment to excellence. Our growth and success are a testament to our dedication to producing well-trained, qualified graduates ready to make a meaningful impact in both domestic and international...

Kolej Dika is one of the early pioneers of early childhood education in Malaysia offering a range of Early Childhood Education and Special Education academic programmes. Founded in 2004, it has set a benchmark in the industry for its quality early childhood education programmes recognised both in Malaysia and abroad. The college places great importance on industry-based-learning (IBL) coupled with research and activity – intensive modules, producing highly employable graduates.   The Diploma...

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia was established in 1904 as a technical school. It wasn't until 1941 that the institute's status of "college" was obtained and established UTM as a technical college. The college was built in Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur. In the early years the college offered engineering courses at diploma level. In 1960, the university upgraded its courses to the degree level.  On 1 April 1975, the institution became a university and changed their name to University Teknologi...

At First City University College which was previously known as KBU International College, keeping a squeaky-clean track record for producing graduates of high employability level, entrepreneurs and award-winners would have been impossible without their top-notch teaching and learning quality. Part of this is due to the dedicated teaching staff who, in general, are somewhat their own experts in the industry they serve, as well as the institution’s collaborations with highly distinguished...

The One Academy was established in 1991 to deal with a shortage of quality creative workforce. It aimed to develop creative talents for the industry and gained popular traction in only five years. Now it is known as a top international art & design institution with more than 20 years of creative education experience. They are fully accredited by Malaysia Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the Ministry of Education. TOA is carrying affliations with reputable design universities and colleges...

Rated as a 5 Star (Excellent) University by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), MALAYSIA Binary University is one of the most established and respected university for management, IT and entrepreneurship education in Asia. The University offers superior programmes that are internationally recognized. The University also places great emphasis on research and has dedicated research centers in social entrepreneurship, ICT centre of excellence, women leadership, business entrepreneurship and...

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris or Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI) was established in 1922  and was known as the first Teacher Training College of Malaya. It is known as one of the oldest universities in Malaysia. UPSI was later upgraded to a full university institution on 1 May 1997, an upgrade from their previous college status. Their aim to provide exceptional leadership in the field of education continues until today and has produced quality graduates to act as future...

Founded in 1985, DISTED College is Penang’s very first private tertiary institution that is known as a premier not-for-profit private college and is currently owned by the Wawasan Education Foundation. DISTED aims at being strongly committed to offering quality education and training to students for them to serve the needs of the industry and community. DISTED College offers an impressive range of quality industry-relevant programmes for students to choose from, and this includes...

UTM's School of Professional and Continuing Education, popularised as SPACE UTM, is a subdivision of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and serves as its corporate core in charge of planning, managing and implementing UTM's lifelong learning modules. SPACE UTM started with an array of professional development programmes including in-house training, short courses, workshops and seminars. With an increasing need for part-time and full-time education options for both public and private allocations...

Advanced Tertiary College (ATC) was formed In 1987 to provide local educational opportunities for both, school leavers and working adults that is affordable yet maintaining the highest level of academic standards. ATC has become the largest private law school in this region with two campuses in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur and Penang), one in Singapore and a joint venture partnership in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. ATC is a private institute of Higher Learning which is...

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was established in 1969 as the second university in the country. USM offers excellent opportunities for research, innovation and education to both local and foreign undergraduates and postgraduates. Its main thrust in the development of higher education are in the fields of natural sciences, applied sciences, medical and health sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, building sciences & technology, engineering, social sciences, humanities and education. The...

Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia, located in Kuala Lumpur, is part of the renowned Le Cordon Bleu global network. It offers high-quality training in culinary arts, pastry, and hospitality management, making it one of the best universities to study culinary arts in Malaysia. Through a partnership with Sunway Education Group, students receive world-class education and hands-on experience that prepares them for careers in top restaurants, hotels, and the tourism industry. Founded in Paris in 1895, Le...

Manipal International University (MIU), a member of the Manipal Global Education Group, is a full-fledged Malaysian university offering multidisciplinary programs with a focus in the fields of Science, Engineering and Management & Business. The Manipal Education Group has been responsible for producing some of the brightest minds in Asia for the past 60 years. The Group has a network of six campuses and affiliations with 30 universities worldwide. Building on the success of the Melaka...

With its strong presence reaching to 3 continents of the world, Limkokwing University established itself as an international University that accommodates quality learning experience to more than 30,000 students. These students come from all walk of life from over 150 countries in one of its 12 campuses in countries such as United Kingdom, Swaziland, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, China, and many more. This institution is widely renowned for its established approach to delivering education by...