38 best universities in Malaysia in 2026

First foreign university campus in Malaysia, awarding Monash Australia degrees in Bandar Sunway.

First British campus in Malaysia, in Semenyih, awarding University of Nottingham degrees.

Newcastle University's British medical school in Johor Bahru, awarding degrees identical to the UK.

Malaysian campus of prestigious Xiamen University, China, in Sepang near KL International Airport.

Curtin's largest international campus, in Miri, Sarawak, awarding identical Australian degrees.

Private university in Bandar Seri Iskandar, founded by PETRONAS, expert in engineering and energy.

Malaysian campus of Australia's Swinburne University, delivering Australian degrees in Kuching, Sarawak.

Top-ranked private university in Subang Jaya, renowned for hospitality, business and design.

Private Kuala Lumpur university, a leader in health, architecture and applied sciences.

Malaysia's oldest and most prestigious university, a comprehensive research institution in Kuala Lumpur.

Research-intensive public university in Penang, championing excellence and sustainability.

National public university in Bangi, dedicated to the Malay language, scholarship and research.

Private Nilai university in the Laureate global network, recognised for graduate employability.

Public research university in Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur, a leader in engineering and technology.

Public research university in Serdang, Malaysia's leader in agriculture, agrosciences and veterinary science.

Malaysian campus of Scotland's Heriot-Watt University in Putrajaya, focused on engineering and business.

Leading private university in Bandar Sunway, known for academic excellence and prestigious global partnerships.

Private university owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad, recognised for engineering, energy and computing.

Private Shah Alam university recognised for health, business and engineering programmes and global rankings.

Malaysia's first accredited private medical school, from Ireland's RCSI and UCD, based in Penang.

Public technical university in Pahang, renowned for engineering excellence and strong industry partnerships.

Private university in Kota Damansara known for its health, business and technology programmes.

Malaysia's first education-dedicated university, training the nation's teachers and education researchers.

Public coastal university in Kuala Terengganu, specialising in marine and fisheries sciences.