The National University of Malaysia ranked 3rd in Malaysia, 632nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 222 research topics. The National University of Malaysia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 70,150 academic publications and 1,096,511 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 25 notable alumni.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 4th for Biology in Malaysia and 546th in the World with 35,558 publications made and 669,262 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 5th for Engineering in Malaysia and 415th in the World with 34,974 publications made and 682,362 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 438th in the World with 33,296 publications made and 407,527 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Malaysia and 374th in the World with 32,802 publications made and 584,107 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 511th in the World with 31,078 publications made and 638,017 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 479th in the World with 30,195 publications made and 580,296 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 456th in the World with 27,012 publications made and 407,956 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 610th in the World with 24,003 publications made and 386,621 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Health Science.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Malaysia and 379th in the World with 16,844 publications made and 246,770 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 475th in the World with 16,352 publications made and 207,023 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 347th in the World with 13,668 publications made and 196,483 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The National University of Malaysia ranked 3rd for Economics in Malaysia and 351st in the World with 9,880 publications made and 144,436 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 420th in the World with 5,702 publications made and 65,716 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.
