Colleges & Universities in Malaysia

Universities in Malaysia

Higher Education in Malaysia New

Overview

What are the most popular Universities and Colleges in Malaysia? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2025 Malaysian University Ranking of 88 Malaysian higher-education institutions meeting the following uniRank selection criteria:

  • being chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Malaysia
  • offering at least three-year bachelor's degrees or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees
  • delivering courses predominantly in a traditional, non-distance education format

2025 Ranking of Malaysian Universities

2025 University Sub-rankings by States

The Federation of Malaysia consists of 13 states (Malay: Negeri) and 3 federal territories (Malay: Wilayah Persekutuan). The majority of higher education institutions meeting the uniRank selection criteria are located in the state of Selangor and the federal territory of Kuala Lumpur, which hosts the capital and largest city, Kuala Lumpur. The following uniRank sub-rankings and league tables take into account all states and territories that include at least one Malaysian higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.


Johor (7)  
Kedah (4)  
Kelantan (1)  
Kuala Lumpur (18)  
Malacca (2)  
Negeri Sembilan (5)  
Pahang (4)  
Penang (2)  
Perak (4)  
Perlis (3)  
Sabah (1)  
Sarawak (4)  
Selangor (30)  
Terengganu (2)  

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