The University of Kuala Lumpur ranked 28th in Malaysia, 4172nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 78 research topics. The University of Kuala Lumpur ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,438 academic publications and 100,667 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
The University of Kuala Lumpur ranked 19th for Engineering in Malaysia and 1992nd in the World with 5,599 publications made and 71,979 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Kuala Lumpur ranked 19th for Physics in Malaysia and 2236th in the World with 4,442 publications made and 61,062 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Kuala Lumpur ranked 19th for Computer Science in Malaysia and 1963rd in the World with 4,373 publications made and 50,697 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
The University of Kuala Lumpur ranked 22nd for Environmental Science in Malaysia and 2476th in the World with 3,923 publications made and 52,572 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of Kuala Lumpur ranked 23rd for Biology in Malaysia and 2770th in the World with 3,864 publications made and 59,220 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The University of Kuala Lumpur ranked 21st for Chemistry in Malaysia and 2431st in the World with 3,861 publications made and 62,538 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Kuala Lumpur ranked 25th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Malaysia and 2877th in the World with 3,513 publications made and 40,889 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Kuala Lumpur ranked 24th for Medicine in Malaysia and 2927th in the World with 2,381 publications made and 28,933 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Kuala Lumpur ranked 26th for Business in Malaysia and 1819th in the World with 2,286 publications made and 22,527 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The University of Kuala Lumpur ranked 25th for Mathematics in Malaysia and 2305th in the World with 2,059 publications made and 21,059 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
The University of Kuala Lumpur ranked 26th for Psychology in Malaysia and 2507th in the World with 1,758 publications made and 20,875 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
The University of Kuala Lumpur ranked 25th for Economics in Malaysia and 2218th in the World with 1,211 publications made and 13,174 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Kuala Lumpur ranked 25th for Art & Design in Malaysia and 2345th in the World with 724 publications made and 6,408 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Multimedia, Literature, 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.
