Universiti Malaya advance to Top 8 in Asia QS Rankings 2022

Source: Universiti Malaya website

Kuala Lumpur – In the Quacquarelli-Symonds (QS) University Rankings: Asia (QS-AUR) 2022, Universiti Malaya (UM) has been ranked 8th, ascending one place from the previous year.

UM improved on last year’s ground-breaking feat of breaking into the top 10 Asian universities for the first time since the inauguration of the QS-AUR in 2009. Over the last 11 consecutive years, UM has consistently improved its performance.

UM remains the nation’s best in its overall position and 3rd among ASEAN universities. According to QS, UM is placed within the top 2% of the 687 Asian universities ranked in QS-AUR 2022. Nationally, UM is placed first among the 36 Malaysian universities ranked in QS-AUR 2022.

UM tops Asia’s universities for the international research network indicator for the 3rd successive year. Among the remaining indicators, UM registered improvements in employer reputation, academic reputation, and staff with PhD.

According to Dato’ Professor Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, Vice-Chancellor, UM is seeking to explore other global options for research collaboration that will contribute to stronger global impact.

“We are committed to continue providing world-class education and quality research in line with our pursuit to be a global university impacting the world,” said Dato’ Hamdi.