The National University of Malaysia ranked 2nd in Malaysia, 645th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 221 research topics. The National University of Malaysia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 68,083 academic publications and 983,516 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 22 notable alumni.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 4th for Biology in Malaysia and 555th in the World with 34,492 publications made and 602,677 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 5th for Engineering in Malaysia and 424th in the World with 34,135 publications made and 613,195 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Malaysia and 440th in the World with 32,417 publications made and 373,315 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Malaysia and 380th in the World with 32,040 publications made and 533,077 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 5th for Chemistry in Malaysia and 522nd in the World with 30,314 publications made and 573,055 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 5th for Physics in Malaysia and 489th in the World with 29,505 publications made and 523,293 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Malaysia and 471st in the World with 26,142 publications made and 366,096 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 4th for Medicine in Malaysia and 623rd in the World with 22,997 publications made and 341,285 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Health Science.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Malaysia and 387th in the World with 16,514 publications made and 232,384 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 2nd for Psychology in Malaysia and 484th in the World with 15,781 publications made and 191,184 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 4th for Business in Malaysia and 353rd in the World with 13,344 publications made and 175,031 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 3rd for Economics in Malaysia and 359th in the World with 9,660 publications made and 133,941 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Malaysia and 421st in the World with 5,539 publications made and 59,933 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Aesthetics, 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.
