UM ACHIEVED 3RD BEST AMONG ASIA UNIVERSITIES FOR THE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH NETWORK, EMPLOYER REPUTATION AND ACADEMIC REPUTATION

Universiti Malaya remains the nation’s best in its overall position out of the 41 Malaysian universities featured and is 3rd among ASEAN universities in Quacquarelli-Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia (QS-AUR) 2024. Universiti Malaya leads Malaysian universities in the international network, employer reputation, and academic reputation indicators.

According to QS, this year’s ranking is the largest ever, evaluating 856 institutions from 25 countries based on their global recognition, research prowess, teaching resources and internationalisation. Universiti Malaya achieved 3rd best among Asia’s universities for the international research network indicator, maintained 10th best in employer reputation, and 18th best in academic reputation. Universiti Malaya recorded improvements in international faculty (ranked 44th, up 6 places) and faculty-student ratio (75th, up 15 places) and has been ranked 11th in the QS-AUR 2024.

Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Noor Azuan Abu Osman, the Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaya, expressed that the university's advancements in the international research network and faculty-student ratio are clear indicators of its ability to compete with Asia's finest universities.

“I am pleased that Universiti Malaya continues to elevate Malaysia on the global stage through our dedication, commitment, and hard work towards serving the nation and impacting the world. Universiti Malaya will continue to strive to push the boundaries of knowledge and nurture aspiring leaders.”

The Vice-Chancellor also acknowledged the need for ongoing improvements, assuring that measures are actively being implemented to address these areas as part of continuous efforts under the UM Strategic Plan 2021-2025 and the Universiti Malaya Transformation Plan 2021-2030.

Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Noor Azuan Abu Osman thanks the Chancellor, Pro-Chancellors and Board of Directors for their strong support towards the achievement of the university’s performance in the QS-AUR 2024.  He acknowledges the support of the Ministry of Education Malaysia and expressed special appreciation to the University community for their continuous support, monumental contributions, and passion for ensuring Universiti Malaya’s excellence.

“It is my sincere hope that this tremendous display of support and cooperation will continue in the future, and we will keep working together as a team towards our goals and aspirations to serve the nation and impacting the world,” said Professor Dato’ Seri Noor Azuan.