- 2026 QS World University Ranking: 126th globally, 2nd in Malaysia
- 2026 QS Asia University Ranking: Top 23
- Awarded QS Five-Star Plus, recognized for outstanding international academic standards
Key Highlights:
- Business School: AACSB-accredited, ranking in the top 5% of global business schools; programs recognized worldwide
- Engineering & Built Environment Faculty: Accredited by the Washington Accord; graduates can directly apply for engineering qualifications in Europe and North America
- Medical School: Close collaboration with the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and hosts one of Southeast Asia’s leading medical research centers
- Library: One of the largest in Southeast Asia, rich in resources and supporting global academic access
| Course | Ranking | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | 51st–70th (U.S. News) | Based on U.S. News rankings, also in the world’s top tier |
| Law | 99th (Times Higher Education) | Malaysia’s top-ranked law discipline |
| Theology and Religious Studies | Global Top 100 | World-class |
| Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 101st–150th | Supported by national medical centers, strong practical resources |
| Mathematics | 151st–200th | Best-performing among basic sciences |
| Communication and Media Studies | 151st–200th | Strong discipline in humanities and social sciences |
| Social Sciences and Management (Field) | Global 179th | Overall ranking in this field within the top 200 |
| Computer Science | Global 180th | One of the university’s most renowned disciplines, strong performance |
| Mechanical Engineering | Global Top 200 | Traditional advantageous discipline, consistently in the top tier |
| Chemical Engineering | Global Top 200 | |
| Statistics and Operations Research | Global Top 200 | |
| Environmental Science | Global Top 200 | |
| Chemistry | Global Top 200 | |
| Materials Science | Global Top 200 | |
| English Language and Literature | Global Top 200 | |
| Modern Languages | Global Top 200 | |
| Civil Engineering | Global Top 200 | Traditional advantageous discipline, consistently in the top tier |
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Research Institutes
- Institute of Islam Hadhari (HADHARI)
- Institute of Microengineering and Nanoelectronics (IMEN)
- Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA)
- Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI)
- Institute of The Malay World and Civilization (ATMA)
- Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS)
- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute (UMBI)
- Malaysian Inclusive Development and Advancement Institute (MINDA)
- Fuel Cell Institute (SEL FUEL)
- Institute of Climate Change (IPI)
- Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI)
- Institute of Visual Informatics (IVI)
- Institute of Systems Biology (INBIOSIS)
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Faculties
- UKM-GSB Graduate School of Business
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Islamic Studies
- Faculty of Information Science and Technology
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Economics and Management
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Science and Technology
- Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
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Research Centres
- Industry Promotion Centre
- Student Development Centre
- Information Technology Centre
- Publication & Printing Centre
- Enterprise Development Centre
- Land Tenure Research Centre
- Research & Innovation Management Centre
- General Studies Centre
- PERMATA pintar National Gifted Centre
- Malaysia Medical Centre
- National Research Priority Centre
