The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 5th in Malaysia, 720th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 20 research topics. The University of Technology Malaysia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 65,902 academic publications and 1,155,378 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 7 notable alumni.
The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 1st for Engineering in Malaysia and 276th in the World with 48,739 publications made and 931,860 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 363rd in the World with 40,166 publications made and 762,082 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 338th in the World with 35,111 publications made and 717,899 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 469th in the World with 34,464 publications made and 729,758 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 32,981 publications made and 496,367 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 610th in the World with 30,722 publications made and 648,379 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 575th in the World with 26,071 publications made and 415,685 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, History, Archaeology.
The University of Technology Malaysia ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Malaysia and 358th in the World with 16,928 publications made and 297,767 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 259th in the World with 15,934 publications made and 252,890 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 633rd in the World with 11,408 publications made and 158,143 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 357th in the World with 8,844 publications made and 156,690 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 428th in the World with 5,332 publications made and 78,363 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.
