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The QS World University Rankings is a global university ranking system that evaluates institutions based on factors like academic reputation, research activity, and employability, among others. It’s a widely recognized and respected ranking that helps students and other stakeholders make informed decisions about higher education.
In no particular order to the rankings, here are the Top 10 QS-ranked local private universities in Malaysia! (For QS-ranked foreign universities in Malaysia list, click here)
#1 Taylor’s University
Established in 1969, Taylor’s University has grown from a humble college into a renowned international university. Not only is it ranked on QS but many of the fields of study it offers are recognised on the QS Subject Ranking list as well.
Here’s key statistics about Taylor’s University:
| Total student population | 13,000 |
| % of international students | 25%-30% coming from over 80 different countries |
| Student-teacher-ratio | 16:1 which is a very healthy ratio |
| % of teaching faculty with a PhD | 80%-95% depending on faculty |
| Graduate employability rate | 99% testament to the graduate quality and career support |
Why Should You Study At Taylor’s University?
- According to the 2025 QS World University Rankings, Taylor’s University ranks #251 globally and ranked #36 among top universities in Asia.
- It is known for its exciting multi-cultural student community with so many activities happening on campus.
- Everyone falls in love with its lakeside campus, its expansive 4-storey library, its unique Me-reka 3D printing makerspace to fulfil your creativity and its open spacious design.
- The Taylor’s Curriculum Framework (TCF) gives you more flexibility to mix and match modules compared to other universities.
- Huge variety of fields of study to choose from such as Business, Accounting, Finance, Fintech, Architecture, Quantity Survey, Actuarial Science, Creative Media, Performing Arts, Fashion, Education, Psychology, Law, MBBS, Pharmacy, Biotech, Food Science and loads more.
Taylor’s University popular courses:
- SACE pre-university
- Business, Accounting and Finance
- Communications and Media Studies
- Creative Media
- Hospitality and Culinology
- Architecture and Interior Architecture
- Computing & IT
Read all about Taylor’s University in our Complete Guide!
#2 Asia Pacific University (APU)
Since 1993, APU has been one of the best private universities in Malaysia that focuses on producing top talents in the digital technology field. Since then it has introduced a plethora of other fields of study and disciplines.
APU key snapshot statistics:
| Total student population | 14,000 |
| % of international students: | 45% coming from over 130 different countries |
| % of teaching staff with industry experience | 90%, which is a reflection on the strong employment track record of its graduates |
| Graduate employability rate: | 100% by Annual Graduate Tracer Study |
Why Should You Study At APU?
- Ranks within the #611-#620 band globally in 2025 according to the QS World Universities Ranking.
- Its innovation in learning has earned 5 Stars from QS for categories including Teaching, Employability, Internationalisation, Academic Development, Facilities, Social Responsibility and Inclusiveness.
- Renowned for Computing & IT studies and attested by many employers according to Talent Bank.
- Dual-Degree Scheme with De Montfort University UK for a number of its courses.
- Heavy investment in technology for other faculties such as Psychology (EEG, Eye Tracker, VR, psychoanalysis rooms, observation rooms etc).
- Strong partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, CISCO, SAS and CDMA to provide curriculum and certifications that are up-to-date with the latest industry standards.
APU popular courses:
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Psychology
- Business, Accounting, Finance
- Actuarial Science
- Engineering
Discover more about APU from our Complete Guide.
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#3 UCSI University
Established in 1986, UCSI University started as Sedaya College and later received university college status in 2003 and full-fledged university status in 2008, becoming Malaysia’s second private university and renamed as UCSI University.
Here are some key statistics about UCSI:
| Total student population | 15,000 |
| % of international students | 30% from more than 100 countries |
| PhD lecturers | 70%-90% of lecturers are PhD holders depending on faculty |
| Graduate employability rate | 100%, based on MOHE Graduate Survey |
Why Should You Study At UCSI University?
- UCSI is the 2nd highest ranking private university in Malaysia based on its ranking position of #265 globally on the QS World University Rankings and #9 among top universities in Southeast Asia.
- Believe it or not, UCSI ranks #32 on the QS ranking for the subject category of Performing Arts, owing to its established Music faculty that offers Contemporary Music and Classical Music courses.
- UCSI opened a new flagship campus in the township of Springhill Seremban which focuses on healthcare courses such as Medicine and Nursing. It also offers Optometry, Pharmacy and Nutrition at its KL campus.
- Extensive facilities for every faculty such as Hospitality where an entire building on campus is dedicated as a learning ground and an actual hotel named Le Quadri Hotel (Kl Campus) and UCSI Hotel Kuching. Students undergoing the degree in hospitality will receive a dual award from UCSI and HTMI Switzerland which is ranked #19 globally under the QS Subject rankings.
UCSI University popular courses:
- Medicine
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Music Studies
- Hospitality & Culinary
- Business
- Accounting & Finance
- Engineering
Applying to UCSI? Read the Complete Guide and talk to our counsellors before you do!
#4 Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
UTP is a Malaysian research university established in 1997. It is wholly owned by Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Malaysia’s oil and gas multinational corporation.
UTP focuses on engineering courses including Chemical, Civil, Materials, Computer, Mechanical, Electrical and Petroleum Engineering. Other disciplines such as Business, Computing and Science are also available.
70% of the graduates from UTP work in the oil & gas industry as various engineering disciplines and skills are needed to undertake oil & gas extractions.
Here’s some information about UTP:
| Total student population | 5,000 |
| % of international students | 10% from over 50 countries |
| Teaching faculty-to-student ratio | 1:16, a healthy ratio (about 300 academic staff) |
| Graduate employability rate % | 95%, 6 months after graduation |
Why Should You Study At UTP?
- UTP is ranked #269 globally in 2025 by the QS World University Ranking for its academic track record and achievements in the research field of engineering and technology
- It also highly ranks on the QS Subjects Ranking list for many study areas, particularly for Engineering studies such as Petroleum (QS #16), Material Science (#251-#300), Business Management (#501-#550) and many more.
- UTP has an entire building dedicated to R&D with 6 institutes focusing on their respective fields such as sustainable building, health analytics, autonomous facilities, oil & gas, and smart mobility. Furthermore, UTP’s various R&D is generating millions in revenue from its patents commercialisation and partnerships.
UTP popular courses:
- Petroleum Engineering
- E&E Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Applied Chemistry
Want to know more about UTP? We’ve got you covered in our review guide!
#5 Sunway University
Sunway University is regarded by many as one of their top private university choices in Malaysia too.
Established in 1987, it has since grown into one of the largest and most reputable higher learning institutions and is operated as a non-profit under the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation.
Here are some key statistics about Sunway University:
| Total student population | 25,000 |
| % of international students | 10%-30% based on faculty from 90+ countries |
| Teaching faculty-to-student ratio | 1:70 (~360 academic staff) |
| % of international academic staff | 5% -25% based on faculty |
| Graduate employability rate | 87% – 98% based on fields of study |
Why Should You Study At Sunway University?
- Ranked at #539 globally in 2025 by the QS World University Ranking and also ranked #22 among the top universities in Asia.
- Vibrant campus life (main campus), located near attractions such as Sunway Pyramid Mall and Sunway Lagoon theme park.
- Good accessibility via its other college campus branches at Sunway Kuala Lumpur, Sunway Ipoh, Sunway Johor Bahru and Sunway Kuching which offers pre-university and diploma courses.
- Wide variety of fields of study to choose from Business, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Actuarial Science, Interior Design, Fashion, Animation, Multimedia, Communications, Computer Science, Engineering, Hospitality, Culinary, Science and many more.
Sunway University popular courses:
- AUSMAT pre-university
- Business Studies
- Supply Chain Management
- Accounting and Finance
- Media and Communications
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Hospitality and Culinary
- Nursing
Read our Complete Guide to learn more.
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#6 Universiti Tenaga Malaysia (UNITEN)
UNITEN is a subsidiary of Malaysia’s electric power company, Tenaga National Berhad. UNITEN’s Putrajaya campus (technically in Kajang, Selangor) officially started in 1997 and its branch campus in Pahang known as Campus Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah opened in 2001. The university had the privilege of being inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia at the time.
It goes without saying that UNITEN is famous for engineering and technology studies due to its association with Tenaga Nasional.
Here are some key statistics about UNITEN:
| Total student population | 7,000 |
| % of international students | 10% from 30+ countries over the years |
| Student-to-teacher ratio | 15:1, there are about 500+ academic staff |
| Graduate employability rate | 96.8% within 6 months from graduation |
Why Should You Study At UNITEN?
- UNITEN ranks #641-650 globally on the QS World University Rankings. It also ranks #36 on the QS Southeast Asia University Rankings.
- Its strength is also reflected in the global ranking of its courses relating to Electrical Engineering (#351-#400), Mechanical Engineering (#501-#575) and Computer Science (#551-#700) on the QS Subjects Ranking.
- UNITEN’s main campus spreads across a wide area of 483 acres (imagine the size of 200 over football fields) and provides a thriving and well-rounded student life with world-class facilities, emphasizing both academic excellence and a holistic living experience.
UNITEN popular courses:
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Systems Networking
- Business, Accounting
We gave UNITEN a visit and a tour in our signature Campus Unboxing. Check out in the full review!
#7 Multimedia University (MMU)
MMU, one of Malaysia’s leading educational institutions, was born out of a strategic move by the Malaysian government to spearhead the nation into the digital age. It was established in 1997 as the first private university in Malaysia by Telekom Malaysia Berhad.
MMU has 2 vibrant campuses – in Cyberjaya (Selangor) and Melaka – each offering a unique range of disciplines and specialisations.
MMU key snapshot statistics:
| Total student population | 30,000 |
| % of international students | 1,000 from 60+ countries |
| Graduate employability rate | 97% |
Why Should You Study At MMU?
- According to QS World University Ranking, MMU ranks within the top best #1000-1200 universities in the world. It is also ranked #54 among all reputable universities in Southeast Asia ranked by QS.
- MMU holds a SETARA 5-Star Rating by the Ministry of Higher Education and also the status of Premier Digital Tech Institution by MDEC.
- Despite ranking in the #1000+ tier, based on the QS Subject Category, MMU ranks high for these areas of study on a global scale!
- Art and Design – #201-260
- Engineering – Electrical and Electronic – #351-401
- Computer Science and Information Systems – #451-500
- Business and Management Studies – #451-500
- MMU’s law degree is in high demand because, in December 2012, the Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB) of Malaysia declared that MMU graduates with a Bachelor of Law (Hons.) are exempted from the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) examination.
- Students who are taking the Accounting degree at MMU can take an additional fourth year to gain accreditation by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) as a Chartered Accountant in Malaysia without having to take additional professional accounting papers.
MMU popular courses:
- Law LL.B
- Accounting
- Multimedia Design
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Cyber Security and AI
More about MMU and its courses in our review guide:
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#8 Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
QS World University Rankings in 2025 – #801-#850
UTAR was formed in 2002 under the UTAR Education Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation with its core vision of making higher education affordable and accessible.
Today, UTAR offers over 140 courses in many fields of study including business, built environment, communications, creative media, education, computing, engineering, social sciences, pure sciences, medicine and healthcare across its 2 campuses in Kampar (Perak) and Sungai Long (Kuala Lumpur).
It supports over 20,000 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20:1 which is an acceptable ratio. Its academic faculties are actively involved in research and development activities and the progress of student outcome which has helped in the university’s ranking on QS.
#9 Management and Science University (MSU)
QS World University Rankings in 2025 – #580
MSU is a private higher education institution located in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Established in 2001 as the University College of Technology & Management Malaysia, it achieved full university status in 2007. MSU is part of the MSU Holdings group, which includes MSU College, MSU Medical Centre, and various educational institutions in Malaysia and Indonesia
It’s known for various Medical, Healthcare, Business and Hospitality courses and develops many industry connections for its students to experience real-world exposure. MSU supports a student population of about 15,000.
#10 INTI International University
QS World University Rankings in 2025 – #516
INTI is a prominent private higher education institution in Malaysia, with 2 campuses located in Subang, Selangor and Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. Founded in 1986, the university has since produced more than 80,000 graduates.
It is one of a handful of universities that offer a wide variety of course options and also the few where you can sign up for an American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP). Many of its courses also offer dual-award options with university partners such as the University of Hertfordshire (UK), Sheffield Hallam University (UK), Coventry University (UK), Southern New Hampshire University (USA), and Swinburne University of Technology (Australia).
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# Bonus 1 – Universiti Malaya (UM)
Universiti Malaya (UM) is a public research university located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and is the oldest Malaysian institution of higher education. UM is divided into 14 faculties, 2 academies, 3 institutes and 2 academic centres. The university has graduated 5 prime ministers of Malaysia, and other political, business, and cultural figures of national prominence.
While UM is a public university in Malaysia, students who were not successful in entering through the UPU system can enrol through its private intake channel, called Open Channel (SATU). Through this channel, you pay the full tuition fees.
| Total student population | 40,000 students |
| % of international students | 30%, majority being post-grad students |
| Student-teacher-ratio | Est 16:1 |
Why Should You Study At UM?
- UM is ranked #60 globally on the QS World University Ranking and is the highest-ranked university in Malaysia.
- Aside from its ranking UM is highly regarded for its research achievements and has a global reputation.
- Very extensive offerings of close to 300 courses catering to a wide range of interests and career aspirations from business to arts, computing to engineering, science to communications and law to social studies.
- UM is well known for its healthcare courses and even has its own medical centre called Universiti Malaya Medical Centre and a specialist arm called UM Specialist Centre which treats tens of thousands of patients every year.
UM popular courses:
- Healthcare
- Law studies
- English, Journalism
- Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Policy and Social Science
# Bonus 2 – Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
USM is a public research university in Malaysia, founded in 1969, it is the second oldest university in Malaysia. It has 5 campuses: a main campus on the island of Penang, 2 on Penang mainland at Nibong Tebal and Kepala Batas, a health campus in Kelantan, and lastly a campus in Kuala Lumpur.
The university’s main academic focus is centred on science, engineering and healthcare studies and it uses English as its medium of instruction.
While USM is a public university in Malaysia, students who were not successful in entering through the UPU system can enrol through its private intake channel, called Saluran Alternatif. Through this channel, you pay the full tuition fees.
Here’s some key information about USM:
| Total student population | 30,000 |
| % of international students | 15% (about 5,000) |
| Teaching faculty-to-student ratio | 1:12 (about 2,500 academic staff) |
| Graduate employability rate % | 90% after 6 months from graduation |
Why Should You Study At USM?
- According to the 2025 QS World University Rankings, USM ranks at #146 globally.
- Its core courses in science, engineering and healthcare are recognised by QS in the Top 300 ranking for their respective QS Subjects Categories.
- USM’s Minden Campus is the main campus and occupies a vast 416.6-hectare site which is close to 1,000 football fields in size! The majority of its courses are offered in Penang while some of the specialised studies are hosted on other campuses.
- There are thousands of international students who study in USM due to its top QS ranking including China, Korea, Japan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Indonesia, and many more.
- Even though Salarun Alternatif means you are paying the full fees as a private student but it is competitive and comparable to private universities, considering its high QS ranking.
USM popular courses:
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Engineering
- Science
- Mathematics
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