The University of Malaya ranked 1st in Malaysia, 464th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 230 research topics. The University of Malaya ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 71,797 academic publications and 1,253,605 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 89 notable alumni.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Biology in Malaysia and 374th in the World with 41,276 publications made and 849,345 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Chemistry in Malaysia and 354th in the World with 37,287 publications made and 806,065 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical chemistry.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Engineering in Malaysia and 301st in the World with 36,951 publications made and 785,937 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 343rd in the World with 34,023 publications made and 675,608 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Malaysia and 256th in the World with 33,134 publications made and 674,296 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Medicine in Malaysia and 408th in the World with 29,693 publications made and 489,388 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Malaysia and 413th in the World with 29,327 publications made and 398,934 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Computer Science in Malaysia and 391st in the World with 26,347 publications made and 431,049 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 442nd in the World with 15,087 publications made and 212,597 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Mathematics in Malaysia and 373rd in the World with 14,683 publications made and 256,944 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Business in Malaysia and 292nd in the World with 12,950 publications made and 169,275 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Economics in Malaysia and 296th in the World with 9,459 publications made and 123,728 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 376th in the World with 5,365 publications made and 64,786 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.