The University of Malaya ranked 1st in Malaysia, 447th in the global 2026 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 87,103 academic publications and 2,002,264 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 92 notable alumni.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Biology in Malaysia and 355th in the World with 48,453 publications made and 1,295,824 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Chemistry in Malaysia and 336th in the World with 43,188 publications made and 1,205,547 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 286th in the World with 42,903 publications made and 1,193,259 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 328th in the World with 39,709 publications made and 1,038,018 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 232nd in the World with 39,144 publications made and 1,060,965 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Medicine in Malaysia and 383rd in the World with 36,121 publications made and 792,982 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 389th in the World with 36,110 publications made and 699,094 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
The University of Malaya ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Malaysia and 374th in the World with 31,296 publications made and 699,344 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 391st in the World with 18,574 publications made and 356,842 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Mathematics in Malaysia and 345th in the World with 17,113 publications made and 405,723 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 264th in the World with 15,486 publications made and 297,528 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Malaya ranked 1st for Economics in Malaysia and 257th in the World with 11,513 publications made and 228,859 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 339th in the World with 6,516 publications made and 109,026 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.
