Five Malaysian Universities Among Top 10 in Southeast Asia – UTM Continues to Excel in QS World University Rankings 2026
Kuala Lumpur, October 2025 – Malaysia continues to make waves in the global education landscape as five Malaysian universities proudly secure their positions among the Top 10 Universities in Southeast Asia according to the QS World University Rankings 2026.
This remarkable achievement reflects the nation’s growing academic reputation and its continuous commitment to excellence in higher education under the vision of Malaysia MADANI.
🌏 Top 10 Universities in Southeast Asia (QS 2026)
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National University of Singapore (NUS) 🇸🇬
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Nanyang Technological University (NTU) 🇸🇬
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Universiti Malaya (UM) 🇲🇾
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) 🇲🇾
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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) 🇲🇾
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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) 🇲🇾
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) 🇲🇾
UTM – Driving Innovation, Impact, and Global Recognition
As one of Malaysia’s top-ranked universities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) continues to uphold its position as a leading institution in engineering, technology, and research innovation.
UTM’s inclusion among Southeast Asia’s finest universities underscores its academic strength, impactful research, and continuous commitment to sustainable education, digital transformation, and industry collaboration — aligning with the national aspiration to “Rancakkan MADANI”.
The university’s consistent performance in global rankings reaffirms its role as a hub for world-class education, producing graduates who are innovative, employable, and globally competitive.
Malaysia’s Education on the Global Stage
This recognition by QS World University Rankings 2026 not only highlights the quality of Malaysian universities but also strengthens the country’s reputation as a regional leader in higher education.
With continued investment in academic excellence, research advancement, and international partnerships, Malaysia stands poised to attract more global talent and to become a premier education destination in Asia.