Tunku Abdul Rahman University ranked 12th in Malaysia, 2413th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 84 research topics. Tunku Abdul Rahman University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,220 academic publications and 96,622 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Engineering rankings
Tunku Abdul Rahman University ranked 16th for Engineering in Malaysia and 1812th in the World with 5,006 publications made and 63,787 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 6 | 1 |
| 2005 | 5 | 5 |
| 2006 | 12 | 9 |
| 2007 | 16 | 13 |
| 2008 | 50 | 58 |
| 2009 | 88 | 138 |
| 2010 | 143 | 261 |
| 2011 | 147 | 452 |
| 2012 | 178 | 743 |
| 2013 | 163 | 1026 |
| 2014 | 190 | 1446 |
| 2015 | 236 | 1755 |
| 2016 | 280 | 2285 |
| 2017 | 360 | 2839 |
| 2018 | 406 | 3779 |
| 2019 | 460 | 5175 |
| 2020 | 436 | 6886 |
| 2021 | 603 | 9507 |
| 2022 | 594 | 12195 |
| 2023 | 582 | 13467 |
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Computer Science rankings
Tunku Abdul Rahman University ranked 16th for Computer Science in Malaysia and 1743rd in the World with 4,129 publications made and 44,372 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Computer Networking.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #16 of 37 | In Malaysia |
| #635 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #1743 of 6,752 | In the World |
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 7 |
| 2006 | 9 | 9 |
| 2007 | 6 | 15 |
| 2008 | 33 | 35 |
| 2009 | 67 | 72 |
| 2010 | 109 | 147 |
| 2011 | 123 | 217 |
| 2012 | 137 | 381 |
| 2013 | 126 | 630 |
| 2014 | 162 | 875 |
| 2015 | 166 | 1102 |
| 2016 | 233 | 1387 |
| 2017 | 284 | 1725 |
| 2018 | 328 | 2205 |
| 2019 | 354 | 3105 |
| 2020 | 377 | 4292 |
| 2021 | 540 | 6610 |
| 2022 | 516 | 8492 |
| 2023 | 522 | 9749 |
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Physics rankings
Tunku Abdul Rahman University ranked 15th for Physics in Malaysia and 1944th in the World with 4,100 publications made and 51,947 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 | 5 | 7 |
| 2006 | 12 | 8 |
| 2007 | 15 | 17 |
| 2008 | 50 | 67 |
| 2009 | 85 | 140 |
| 2010 | 124 | 238 |
| 2011 | 132 | 422 |
| 2012 | 145 | 706 |
| 2013 | 131 | 921 |
| 2014 | 154 | 1264 |
| 2015 | 188 | 1535 |
| 2016 | 216 | 1924 |
| 2017 | 307 | 2427 |
| 2018 | 350 | 3237 |
| 2019 | 370 | 4308 |
| 2020 | 352 | 5728 |
| 2021 | 506 | 7615 |
| 2022 | 460 | 9551 |
| 2023 | 449 | 10585 |
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Environmental Science rankings
Tunku Abdul Rahman University ranked 18th for Environmental Science in Malaysia and 1932nd in the World with 4,036 publications made and 52,016 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #18 of 37 | In Malaysia |
| #709 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #1932 of 6,798 | In the World |
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 4 |
| 2006 | 20 | 6 |
| 2007 | 13 | 15 |
| 2008 | 29 | 36 |
| 2009 | 50 | 89 |
| 2010 | 97 | 157 |
| 2011 | 96 | 302 |
| 2012 | 127 | 524 |
| 2013 | 124 | 790 |
| 2014 | 154 | 1119 |
| 2015 | 165 | 1292 |
| 2016 | 221 | 1723 |
| 2017 | 284 | 2079 |
| 2018 | 314 | 2729 |
| 2019 | 373 | 3912 |
| 2020 | 412 | 5473 |
| 2021 | 516 | 7795 |
| 2022 | 485 | 10197 |
| 2023 | 508 | 11602 |
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Biology rankings
Tunku Abdul Rahman University ranked 16th for Biology in Malaysia and 2208th in the World with 4,024 publications made and 59,279 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Botany.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 | 5 |
| 2006 | 12 | 8 |
| 2007 | 16 | 19 |
| 2008 | 37 | 55 |
| 2009 | 71 | 127 |
| 2010 | 86 | 184 |
| 2011 | 93 | 354 |
| 2012 | 132 | 625 |
| 2013 | 137 | 789 |
| 2014 | 160 | 1164 |
| 2015 | 196 | 1581 |
| 2016 | 218 | 2343 |
| 2017 | 252 | 2823 |
| 2018 | 320 | 3519 |
| 2019 | 363 | 4735 |
| 2020 | 368 | 6373 |
| 2021 | 498 | 8926 |
| 2022 | 499 | 11392 |
| 2023 | 510 | 12734 |
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Chemistry rankings
Tunku Abdul Rahman University ranked 15th for Chemistry in Malaysia and 2067th in the World with 3,891 publications made and 57,758 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 1 |
| 2005 | 6 | 8 |
| 2006 | 12 | 16 |
| 2007 | 14 | 23 |
| 2008 | 47 | 63 |
| 2009 | 80 | 160 |
| 2010 | 117 | 244 |
| 2011 | 121 | 444 |
| 2012 | 152 | 707 |
| 2013 | 134 | 926 |
| 2014 | 158 | 1272 |
| 2015 | 208 | 1612 |
| 2016 | 206 | 2179 |
| 2017 | 281 | 2737 |
| 2018 | 328 | 3536 |
| 2019 | 345 | 4538 |
| 2020 | 337 | 6077 |
| 2021 | 446 | 8010 |
| 2022 | 423 | 10357 |
| 2023 | 430 | 11552 |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Tunku Abdul Rahman University ranked 18th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Malaysia and 2251st in the World with 3,652 publications made and 41,426 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #18 of 37 | In Malaysia |
| #644 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #2251 of 7,020 | In the World |
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 4 | 3 |
| 2006 | 10 | 5 |
| 2007 | 7 | 11 |
| 2008 | 33 | 26 |
| 2009 | 62 | 53 |
| 2010 | 95 | 121 |
| 2011 | 99 | 194 |
| 2012 | 129 | 360 |
| 2013 | 108 | 536 |
| 2014 | 122 | 819 |
| 2015 | 160 | 1121 |
| 2016 | 183 | 1354 |
| 2017 | 234 | 1601 |
| 2018 | 277 | 1952 |
| 2019 | 300 | 2704 |
| 2020 | 348 | 3824 |
| 2021 | 507 | 6167 |
| 2022 | 468 | 7871 |
| 2023 | 471 | 8924 |
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Mathematics rankings
Tunku Abdul Rahman University ranked 15th for Mathematics in Malaysia and 1690th in the World with 2,425 publications made and 27,374 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Operations Research.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 6 |
| 2006 | 9 | 11 |
| 2007 | 4 | 15 |
| 2008 | 21 | 22 |
| 2009 | 31 | 32 |
| 2010 | 52 | 70 |
| 2011 | 68 | 126 |
| 2012 | 76 | 200 |
| 2013 | 80 | 332 |
| 2014 | 90 | 454 |
| 2015 | 99 | 598 |
| 2016 | 138 | 854 |
| 2017 | 172 | 1054 |
| 2018 | 193 | 1436 |
| 2019 | 209 | 1911 |
| 2020 | 226 | 2612 |
| 2021 | 322 | 4004 |
| 2022 | 297 | 5183 |
| 2023 | 312 | 5841 |
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Medicine rankings
Tunku Abdul Rahman University ranked 17th for Medicine in Malaysia and 2495th in the World with 2,374 publications made and 29,257 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Immunology, Surgery.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 2004 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 7 | 8 |
| 2007 | 10 | 9 |
| 2008 | 28 | 29 |
| 2009 | 31 | 57 |
| 2010 | 38 | 94 |
| 2011 | 55 | 180 |
| 2012 | 76 | 289 |
| 2013 | 73 | 356 |
| 2014 | 95 | 527 |
| 2015 | 102 | 904 |
| 2016 | 117 | 1382 |
| 2017 | 127 | 1635 |
| 2018 | 184 | 1818 |
| 2019 | 185 | 2144 |
| 2020 | 224 | 2849 |
| 2021 | 336 | 4318 |
| 2022 | 351 | 5552 |
| 2023 | 310 | 6071 |
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Business rankings
Tunku Abdul Rahman University ranked 16th for Business in Malaysia and 1409th in the World with 2,329 publications made and 24,761 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 3 |
| 2006 | 6 | 3 |
| 2007 | 6 | 13 |
| 2008 | 20 | 15 |
| 2009 | 38 | 31 |
| 2010 | 66 | 86 |
| 2011 | 63 | 125 |
| 2012 | 71 | 243 |
| 2013 | 61 | 367 |
| 2014 | 69 | 536 |
| 2015 | 92 | 680 |
| 2016 | 124 | 710 |
| 2017 | 173 | 860 |
| 2018 | 182 | 1147 |
| 2019 | 212 | 1692 |
| 2020 | 242 | 2350 |
| 2021 | 306 | 3864 |
| 2022 | 286 | 4883 |
| 2023 | 283 | 5433 |
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Psychology rankings
Tunku Abdul Rahman University ranked 14th for Psychology in Malaysia and 1762nd in the World with 1,928 publications made and 21,801 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Child Psychology.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 2 |
| 2008 | 18 | 15 |
| 2009 | 40 | 27 |
| 2010 | 52 | 72 |
| 2011 | 41 | 119 |
| 2012 | 68 | 217 |
| 2013 | 56 | 275 |
| 2014 | 68 | 417 |
| 2015 | 72 | 526 |
| 2016 | 95 | 678 |
| 2017 | 127 | 871 |
| 2018 | 144 | 1069 |
| 2019 | 156 | 1456 |
| 2020 | 187 | 1985 |
| 2021 | 273 | 3100 |
| 2022 | 257 | 4055 |
| 2023 | 252 | 4817 |
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Economics rankings
Tunku Abdul Rahman University ranked 13th for Economics in Malaysia and 1461st in the World with 1,468 publications made and 17,026 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 | 5 | 11 |
| 2008 | 14 | 16 |
| 2009 | 21 | 20 |
| 2010 | 34 | 61 |
| 2011 | 30 | 60 |
| 2012 | 45 | 136 |
| 2013 | 32 | 196 |
| 2014 | 47 | 316 |
| 2015 | 64 | 534 |
| 2016 | 80 | 544 |
| 2017 | 97 | 604 |
| 2018 | 106 | 665 |
| 2019 | 128 | 1065 |
| 2020 | 145 | 1524 |
| 2021 | 212 | 2446 |
| 2022 | 195 | 3047 |
| 2023 | 185 | 3384 |
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Art & Design rankings
Tunku Abdul Rahman University ranked 19th for Art & Design in Malaysia and 1962nd in the World with 734 publications made and 5,683 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.
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 7 |
| 2009 | 13 | 8 |
| 2010 | 20 | 16 |
| 2011 | 27 | 48 |
| 2012 | 32 | 76 |
| 2013 | 26 | 109 |
| 2014 | 33 | 170 |
| 2015 | 34 | 172 |
| 2016 | 48 | 217 |
| 2017 | 47 | 226 |
| 2018 | 52 | 337 |
| 2019 | 59 | 414 |
| 2020 | 79 | 570 |
| 2021 | 94 | 968 |
| 2022 | 68 | 1203 |
| 2023 | 83 | 1362 |
The following table provides academic rankings for Tunku Abdul Rahman University in various areas of Art & Design.
