The University of Malaya ranked 1st in Malaysia, 462nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 238 research topics. The University of Malaya ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 84,298 academic publications and 1,835,960 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 91 notable alumni.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Biology in Malaysia and 357th in the World with 47,033 publications made and 1,185,421 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Chemistry in Malaysia and 340th in the World with 42,168 publications made and 1,108,736 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Malaya ranked 2nd for Engineering in Malaysia and 292nd in the World with 41,855 publications made and 1,097,615 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Physics in Malaysia and 333rd in the World with 38,780 publications made and 957,133 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Malaysia and 233rd in the World with 38,157 publications made and 977,146 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Malaysia and 392nd in the World with 34,851 publications made and 634,253 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Medicine in Malaysia and 386th in the World with 34,725 publications made and 721,017 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of Malaya ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Malaysia and 378th in the World with 30,286 publications made and 639,101 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Psychology in Malaysia and 394th in the World with 17,811 publications made and 325,819 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Mathematics in Malaysia and 349th in the World with 16,707 publications made and 379,600 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Malaya ranked 2nd for Business in Malaysia and 265th in the World with 15,092 publications made and 270,789 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Economics in Malaysia and 260th in the World with 11,152 publications made and 206,011 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, Environmental Economics.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Art & Design in Malaysia and 346th in the World with 6,306 publications made and 99,800 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.
