The National Defence University of Malaysia ranked 35th in Malaysia, 5466th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 20 research topics. The National Defence University of Malaysia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 4,425 academic publications and 48,176 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
The National Defence University of Malaysia ranked 25th for Engineering in Malaysia and 2762nd in the World with 2,817 publications made and 35,995 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The National Defence University of Malaysia ranked 23rd for Physics in Malaysia and 2905th in the World with 2,426 publications made and 31,757 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
The National Defence University of Malaysia ranked 26th for Chemistry in Malaysia and 3118th in the World with 2,203 publications made and 34,132 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology.
The National Defence University of Malaysia ranked 29th for Biology in Malaysia and 3433rd in the World with 2,129 publications made and 33,721 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany.
The National Defence University of Malaysia ranked 28th for Environmental Science in Malaysia and 3305th in the World with 2,090 publications made and 25,320 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The National Defence University of Malaysia ranked 30th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Malaysia and 3735th in the World with 1,875 publications made and 15,296 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The National Defence University of Malaysia ranked 29th for Computer Science in Malaysia and 3365th in the World with 1,761 publications made and 11,646 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
The National Defence University of Malaysia ranked 31st for Medicine in Malaysia and 3544th in the World with 1,425 publications made and 15,599 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Health Science, Surgery.
The National Defence University of Malaysia ranked 29th for Business in Malaysia and 2973rd in the World with 955 publications made and 7,401 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Operations Research.
The National Defence University of Malaysia ranked 30th for Mathematics in Malaysia and 3685th in the World with 943 publications made and 6,509 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Operations Research, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The National Defence University of Malaysia ranked 30th for Psychology in Malaysia and 3276th in the World with 939 publications made and 9,718 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
The National Defence University of Malaysia ranked 30th for Economics in Malaysia and 2896th in the World with 603 publications made and 7,481 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade.
The National Defence University of Malaysia ranked 30th for Art & Design in Malaysia and 4148th in the World with 311 publications made and 1,364 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
