Putra Malaysia University ranked 2nd in Malaysia, 629th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 12 research topics. Putra Malaysia University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 65,028 academic publications and 1,346,119 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 8 notable alumni.
Putra Malaysia University ranked 2nd for Biology in Malaysia and 383rd in the World with 40,201 publications made and 970,006 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Nutrition and Food Science.
Putra Malaysia University ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Malaysia and 368th in the World with 35,713 publications made and 941,178 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
Putra Malaysia University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Malaysia and 285th in the World with 34,975 publications made and 800,003 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Putra Malaysia University ranked 4th for Engineering in Malaysia and 359th in the World with 34,446 publications made and 836,173 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Putra Malaysia University ranked 4th for Physics in Malaysia and 445th in the World with 28,833 publications made and 688,179 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
Putra Malaysia University ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Malaysia and 558th in the World with 25,979 publications made and 431,663 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Putra Malaysia University ranked 2nd for Medicine in Malaysia and 541st in the World with 23,661 publications made and 483,609 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery.
Putra Malaysia University ranked 5th for Computer Science in Malaysia and 494th in the World with 23,411 publications made and 410,551 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Neuroscience.
Putra Malaysia University ranked 4th for Mathematics in Malaysia and 385th in the World with 15,308 publications made and 282,781 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Putra Malaysia University ranked 4th for Psychology in Malaysia and 566th in the World with 12,679 publications made and 197,013 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Putra Malaysia University ranked 5th for Business in Malaysia and 354th in the World with 12,482 publications made and 201,562 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Putra Malaysia University ranked 5th for Economics in Malaysia and 361st in the World with 8,597 publications made and 149,650 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.
Putra Malaysia University ranked 5th for Art & Design in Malaysia and 447th in the World with 4,867 publications made and 66,033 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Computer Graphics.
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.
