UKM Remains in the Top 150 Universities in the World

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has once again proven its position as a world-class university by maintaining its place in the top 150 universities globally, ranking 130th in the QS World University Rankings 2027.

This achievement is highly commendable as UKM continues to remain in the top 10% of the 1,504 institutions listed worldwide, and the top 2% of the 8,808 institutions evaluated. This success reflects UKM’s competitiveness, stability, and resilience in navigating an increasingly competitive global higher education landscape.

The slight drop in UKM’s overall ranking from 126th last year to 130th should be viewed objectively within the context of increasingly challenging global competition. Nevertheless, this position still places UKM among the most competitive and internationally influential universities.

In the 2027 edition, UKM also recorded encouraging improvements in several key indicators:

Citations per Faculty — Up 81 spots
International Research Network — Up 38 spots
Sustainability — Up 35 spots
International Students — Up 16 spots

The improvement in these indicators proves that the continuous efforts of the UKM community in strengthening its research culture, expanding international networks, increasing sustainability impact, and enhancing global visibility are bearing fruit.

In line with the TEKAD 57 (2026–2030) aspirations, this achievement serves as a catalyst for the entire UKM community to continue striving for excellence, strengthening its reputation, and stepping further ahead as a national university with a global mindset.