The University of Malaysia Sabah ranked 9th in Malaysia, 2060th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 112 research topics. The University of Malaysia Sabah ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 15,518 academic publications and 209,640 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.
The University of Malaysia Sabah ranked 7th for Biology in Malaysia and 1286th in the World with 8,991 publications made and 158,595 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Nutrition and Food Science.
The University of Malaysia Sabah ranked 9th for Environmental Science in Malaysia and 1022nd in the World with 8,767 publications made and 142,953 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of Malaysia Sabah ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Malaysia and 1416th in the World with 7,992 publications made and 92,227 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Malaysia Sabah ranked 15th for Engineering in Malaysia and 1700th in the World with 6,752 publications made and 100,381 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Malaysia Sabah ranked 12th for Chemistry in Malaysia and 1737th in the World with 6,222 publications made and 110,209 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Malaysia Sabah ranked 18th for Computer Science in Malaysia and 1702nd in the World with 5,530 publications made and 63,682 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.
The University of Malaysia Sabah ranked 14th for Physics in Malaysia and 1596th in the World with 5,442 publications made and 94,040 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Malaysia Sabah ranked 10th for Medicine in Malaysia and 1754th in the World with 5,315 publications made and 66,969 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology.
The University of Malaysia Sabah ranked 14th for Mathematics in Malaysia and 1389th in the World with 3,720 publications made and 43,480 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Malaysia Sabah ranked 11th for Psychology in Malaysia and 1473rd in the World with 3,623 publications made and 38,169 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Cognitive Science.
The University of Malaysia Sabah ranked 14th for Business in Malaysia and 1179th in the World with 3,327 publications made and 39,426 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
The University of Malaysia Sabah ranked 11th for Economics in Malaysia and 1252nd in the World with 2,372 publications made and 27,455 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, International Economics.
The University of Malaysia Sabah ranked 11th for Art & Design in Malaysia and 1271st in the World with 1,382 publications made and 13,720 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.