The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 5th in Malaysia, 742nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 19 research topics. The University of Technology Malaysia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 64,588 academic publications and 1,047,088 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 6 notable alumni.
The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 1st for Engineering in Malaysia and 282nd in the World with 47,923 publications made and 845,635 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 2nd for Physics in Malaysia and 368th in the World with 39,516 publications made and 691,040 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Malaysia and 345th in the World with 34,487 publications made and 647,475 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 4th for Chemistry in Malaysia and 476th in the World with 33,857 publications made and 656,832 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 1st for Computer Science in Malaysia and 352nd in the World with 32,396 publications made and 455,861 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 5th for Biology in Malaysia and 619th in the World with 30,171 publications made and 582,411 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Malaysia and 582nd in the World with 25,578 publications made and 377,468 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, History, Archaeology.
The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Malaysia and 361st in the World with 16,721 publications made and 273,424 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 1st for Business in Malaysia and 263rd in the World with 15,679 publications made and 231,570 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 6th for Psychology in Malaysia and 636th in the World with 11,176 publications made and 143,701 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Psychiatry.
The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 4th for Economics in Malaysia and 366th in the World with 8,697 publications made and 141,327 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 4th for Art & Design in Malaysia and 432nd in the World with 5,216 publications made and 71,966 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Multimedia, Literature, Computer Graphics, Aesthetics.
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.
