QS World University Rankings 2019 of Malaysia’s Top Universities
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There are many reasons and motivations for attending university in Malaysia, so ask yourself some serious questions to identify what you want from your university experience.
It goes without saying that one of the most important considerations when it comes to choosing the right university to study in Malaysia is your course of interest and whether that particular university is popular for it. Additionally, many universities in Malaysia may offer the same course but many students fail to consider looking at the subjects, the experience of the university in running the course, rankings, awards won as evidence of the university’s capability and the facilities to support the course.
Many students have taken the easy way out and choosing the university that is cheapest, nearest and where most of their friends attend. They fail to understand that what they decide now can affect their future career forever
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List of Top 12 Universities in Malaysia according to the QS World University Rankings 2019
Mr. Yeo
Every university and course in Malaysia is different and each student wants different things to fit their education and career goals. There are hundreds of private universities and colleges in Malaysia offering a wide range of Foundation, Diploma & Degree courses. Students after SPM, O-Levels, STPM, UEC, A-Levels or other Pre-University programme will almost certainly need to decide what is most important to you.
Choosing a university that is best in your field of study may provide you with access to more specialised opportunities, including custom-built facilities, field-specific academic opportunities and employment opportunities with prestigious organisations in your industry. Studying at a Top University in Malaysia opens a lot of opportunities in your future career & allows you to find a Job easier whether locally or overseas.
Therefore, choosing the right course at a top university in Malaysia for you will require some research and consultation with knowledgeable and experienced counselors. The more research you put into the process the more likely you will make the right decision. Doing your homework will ensure that you have chosen the best university in Malaysia that will equip you with the knowledge and skills for a successful career.
Here’s the List of Top Universities in Malaysia according to QS World University Rankings 2019
- 87 Universiti Malaya (UM)
- 184 Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- 202 Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- 207 Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- 228 Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
- 481 UCSI University
- 521-530 Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
- 601-650 Taylor’s University
- 651-700 International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
- 701-750 Universiti Tenaga Nasional
- 751-800 Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
- 801-1000 Multimedia University (MMU)
UCSI University Ranks as the No. 1 Private University in Malaysia
Paul Kong, graduated in Business Administration from UCSI University
UCSI University can now call itself Malaysia’s top private university as it has beaten its peers by breaching the top 500 of the 2019 QS World University Rankings. UCSI University is ranked 481, placing it in the top 2% of all universities in the world.
This is the first time UCSI is featured in the QS World University Rankings. UCSI University vice-chancellor and president Senior Prof Datuk Dr Khalid Yusoff said the latest milestone caps a memorable year for UCSI.
“This is a culmination of our university-wide push for excellence and performance with specific strategies. It shows we are moving in the right direction. We are building the strengths of the university. Quality education is our priority and we want to be a standard bearer of thought leadership,” he said.
QS research director Ben Sowter said UCSI University is a private and ambitious institution, which enjoys a good reputation among local and regional recruiters.
“It also boasts a good rank for faculty/student ratio and it is among the top 200 for proportion of international students,” he said. UCSI seems a university with the potential to grow and certainly one to watch, Sowter added.
The other private institutions in the rankings are Taylor’s University at 601-650, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (701-750) and Multimedia University (MMU) (801-1000).
Taylor’s University vice-chancellor and president Prof Michael Driscoll said being listed in the world university rankings is their biggest achievement yet.
“This success, which is built on hard work and dedication of all our staff, will continue to be an inspiration to move on to bigger and better things. Our aim is to be one of Asia’s top universities by 2022,” he said.
Gan twins, Foundation in Arts at Taylor’s University
University of Malaya achieves its highest rank, according to Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University rankings for 2019 released today. It now ranks 87th in the world from 114th last year. Universiti Malaya (UM) has made it to the top 100, and is ranked in joint 87th place with Rice University in the United States. UM moved up 27 places from 114th last year and has achieved its highest rank since the inception of the rankings in 2004.
The fifteenth edition of the QS World University Rankings, released today by global higher education analysts QS Quacquarelli Symonds, sees all Malaysian ranked universities rise, except one which remains stable.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia joins the world’s Top 200 in 184th place while Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is ranked 202nd and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is at 207th. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is ranked 228th while Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Universiti Utara Malaysia, International Islamic University Malaysia and Universiti Teknologi Mara are also included in the rankings (see table above for details).
Singapore’s National University of Singapore (NUS) is ranked 11th while Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) came in at a close 12th place.
Sowter said Malaysia was among the most improved countries in this edition of the rankings. The QS World University Rankings is an annual table of the top universities in the world. This year, 1,233 institutions from 85 countries were considered, with 1,011 institutions ranked and 1,000 published. It is based on four key pillars, namely research, teaching, employability and internationalisation.
Below are the Top Ten Universities in the World
Top 10 Universities in the World according to QS World University Rankings 2019
Vickey, Diploma in IT at Multimedia University (MMU)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is the world’s best university for a record-breaking seventh consecutive year. QS rank the world’s 1000 best universities, which come from 85 different countries.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – United States
- Stanford University – United States
- Harvard University – United States
- California Institute of Technology (Caltech) – United States
- University of Oxford – United Kingdom
- University of Cambridge – United Kingdom
- ETH Zurich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology – Switzerland
- Imperial College London – United Kingdom
- University of Chicago – United States
- UCL (University College London) – United Kingdom
For more information, visit QS World University Rankings 2019
United States and United Kingdom universities have improved their overall positions, Malaysia and Russia have made noteworthy gains and China has entered the top 20 for the first time in the 15th edition of the QS World University Rankings, released on Wednesday by global higher education analysts QS or Quacquarelli Symonds.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the world’s best university for a record-breaking seventh consecutive year, followed by three other US rivals, Stanford University, Harvard University and the California Institute of Technology.
The US and UK took nine of the top 10 positions, with the US taking five and the UK four.
The US’s fifth top 10 entry was the University of Chicago (in ninth position). The University of Oxford, coming fifth, was the UK’s top performer, followed by the University of Cambridge (sixth), Imperial College London (eighth) and UCL (University College London), which fell three places from seventh to 10th.
Both UK and US universities record more improvements than drops, representing stabilisation for both sectors after recent regressions, according to QS. Among US universities, 65 rose compared to 45 dropping; while nearly twice as many UK universities improved positions as those that dropped places.
China’s Tsinghua University jumped eight places to 17th, China’s first top 20 entry. But Asia’s top performers were Singapore’s National University of Singapore (11th) and Nanyang Technological University (12th).
The other notable performances came from Malaysia and Russia.
Thirteen Malaysian universities were ranked, four more than last year, and all nine of last year’s ranked institutions improved their performance this year on the back of higher scores for ‘Academic Reputation’ and ‘Employer Reputation’, which QS says is evidence of “consistent progress” for the country’s higher education system.
But Australia has lost its only top-20 institution, with the Australian National University falling from 20th to 24th.
Choosing the Best University to Study in Malaysia
Chew Ling, Accounting & Finance at Taylor’s University
There are so many private universities & colleges in Malaysia, students will need to be strategic to narrow down this confusing array into a shortlist and ultimately decide which is the best university for you.
Choosing a top university to study in Malaysia is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Furthermore, your decision will be influenced by many criteria such as the reputation & ranking of the university, accreditation of its courses, the suitability of the course against your academic results and career goals, tuition fees, quality of lecturers, facilities, friends & family, and more.
In addition, choosing a top private university in Malaysia to study after SPM, O-Levels, UEC, Pre-U, A-Levels or STPM takes time, it is a process in finding out which university best fits you. With so many things to consider, it may be confusing, therefore students should choose the best university in Malaysia with insider tips from knowledgeable & experienced counselors at EduSpiral Consultant Services.