Universiti Malaya enters global top 200 in 2027 rankings

Universiti Malaya Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 higher education Malaysia

Universiti Malaya (UM) has become the first university in Malaysia to break into the top 200 of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. In the 2027 edition, UM secured the 194th position globally.

This represents a significant climb from the 351–400 ranking band recorded in 2023. Out of 2,297 universities evaluated worldwide, UM is now positioned within the top 8.5 percent. The institution remains the highest-ranked university in Malaysia according to the THE rankings.

UM Vice-Chancellor Datuk Seri Professor Dr Noor Azuan Abu Osman stated that this achievement reflects the collective strength of the university and signals a stronger presence for Malaysia in global higher education.

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Malaysia · Noor Azuan Abu Osman · Times Higher Education · Universiti Malaya

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[● 2 SOURCES] Universiti Malaya is the first university in Malaysia to enter the global top 200. www.tvsarawak.my · www.freemalaysiatoday.com
[● 2 SOURCES] UM rose from the 351–400 ranking band in 2023 to its current position. www.tvsarawak.my · www.freemalaysiatoday.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Universiti Malaya is ranked 194th in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. www.tvsarawak.my · www.freemalaysiatoday.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The 2027 edition evaluated 2,297 universities worldwide. www.tvsarawak.my · www.freemalaysiatoday.com

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UM sertai kelompok 200 Teratas Penarafan Universiti Dunia 2027, pertama dalam sejarah Malaysia - TVS [www.tvsarawak.my]

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UM becomes first Malaysian university to rank among world’s top 200 [www.freemalaysiatoday.com]

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