Ranked 7th in The World in the Impact Ratings 2026

UKM MAKES GLORIOUS HISTORY: RANKED 7TH IN THE WORLD IN THE IMPACT RATINGS 2026

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has made history by securing 7th place in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings 2026. This achievement places UKM among the top 1% of universities globally based on its impact on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This ranking marks the highest achievement in UKM’s history and proves the capability of Malaysia’s national university to stand alongside leading global institutions in driving sustainability, community well-being, and global development.

This success is the result of the continuous commitment of the UKM community in integrating education, research, innovation, knowledge transfer, and community engagement to create real impact. Within three years, UKM has risen from the 201–300 band in 2024, to 53rd place in 2025, and now to 7th place in the world.

This performance is supported by improved scores in nine SDGs and maintained performance in three SDGs. A total of 14 UKM SDGs are ranked among the top 50 in the world.

This achievement shows that UKM not only excels in generating knowledge, but also successfully translates it into solutions that benefit society, the nation, and the world. 🌍✨