2026 best universities in Malaysia

Perdana University, a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), was founded in 2011 to contribute to  this grand vision. Perdana University is a PPP between Unit Kerjasama Awam Swasta (UKAS), in the Prime Ministers Department (A public body) and Academic Medical Centre Sdn Bhd (AMC), a private entity. This strong partnership is committed to delivering programmes of exceptional quality to  internationally recognised academic standards. The programmes offered in this university meet the requirements...

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,...

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...

University of Malaysia Sarawak/Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) was officially incorporated on 24 December 1992. UNIMAS was Malayia's eighth university and the first public university of Sarawak. It started off with two faculties and had 118 students enrolled on 8 August 1993. The next year, UNIMAS added four more faculties and began to grow. This was also because UNIMAS started offering postgraduate programmes. As of 2013, the university has a total enrolment of more than 16,000...

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...

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) was established in 1970, this university was born from the aim of keeping the Malay language as the national language of the knowledge. UKM has made a huge grown over the years and now they have 13 faculties, 13 research institutes and two commercial entities. As a Malaysian university it is the only university that has been listed in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World’s ‘Top 50 Under 50’ 2013 and ranked at the 19th place.    UKM is a university that...

Located in Kuala Lumpur, BERJAYA University College Malaysia is renowned for its strong focus on Hospitality & Tourism, Culinary Arts, Business, and Communication programs. Known as one of the top hospitality schools in Malaysia, BERJAYA University College aligns its curriculum with industry standards to ensure graduates are well-prepared for success. The institution also offers a range of support, including scholarships and flexible tuition fees options, to make quality education accessible...

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...

Curtin University, Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is the first offshore campus and largest international campus of Curtin University, Western Australia (Curtin Perth), an Australian university ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2017. It is also the first foreign university campus to be established in East Malaysia in 1999. Like its Australian parent, Curtin Malaysia has a very global focus with over 5,000 students...

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...

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...

Quest International University Perak (QIUP) is a private and research institution that was first established under the Higher Educational Institutions Act 555 and is currently under the ownership of Global Integrated Training Associates Sdn Bhd. It is located in Ipoh, Perak which is also recognised as one of the top 10 must-visit places in Asia by Lonely Planet. It’s a promising place for students to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and focusing on leading a complete student...

Did you know University of Malaya has its roots in Singapore? Established in 1949 as the King Edward VII College of Medicine, rapid growth led to a second university set up in Kuala Lumpur in January 1959. They became two autonomous national universities, one located in Singapore (National University of Singapore) and the other in Kuala Lumpur (Universiti Malaya).  UM was officially established on 1 January 1962. Today, it has more than 2,500 faculty members. In 2012, UM Malaysia was granted...

Brickfields Asia College (BAC) has established itself as the Fastest & Smartest Way to over 100 UK degrees. With partnerships and affiliations with over 25 UK universities and professional organisations, BAC offers its students access to over 100 world-class degrees and professional qualifications that can be completed either locally or abroad. BAC is known as the Nation’s No.1 Law school, its students have obtained excellent results in undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Over the past...

German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) was founded in 1991. GMI happened when Governments of Malaysia and Germany joint together. GMI provides a complete and effective training for practical and theoretical skills to their students. GMI provides engineering courses in full time diploma programmes or a pre-university programme such as A-Level, skills upgrading technical courses, train-the-trainers programmes, and industrial consultancy and services. German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) is an...