Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has been ranked 25th in Asia and 6th in Southeast Asia in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, holding its place among Asia's top 25 universities. The university raised its overall score to 92.4 and improved on 9 of the 11 indicators QS uses to assess universities in Asia.
Perfect scores and top indicator results
UTM achieved a perfect score of 100 on three indicators: International Students, Inbound Exchange Students and Outbound Exchange Students. It scored above 97 on four more indicators:
99.8
99.1
98.3
97.1
"Asia is one of the world's strongest and most competitive higher education regions, and holding our place in its top 25 while improving on nine of eleven indicators shows real momentum,“ said Prof Ts Dr Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. ”As an engineering and technology university, our aim is to turn research into sustainable solutions that help industry and humanity prosper. This achievement belongs to our staff, students, alumni and partners, and we thank them for their dedication."
Reputation among academics and employers
Academic Reputation rose from 97.4 to 98.3, while Employer Reputation stood at 97.1. According to UTM, these two indicators together make up half of the overall score.
Research output and international network
UTM reported growth in both the volume and reach of its research. Papers per Faculty rose from 69.9 to 75.6, and Citations per Paper rose from 60.3 to 64.2. An International Research Network score of 99.8 reflects the breadth of UTM's research partnerships around the world, the university said.
Academic workforce and student ratio
The Staff with PhD score rose from 95.7 to 99.1, and the Faculty Student Ratio improved from 83.5 to 85.7.
International faculty and student mobility
The International Faculty score rose from 37.0 to 61.8, the largest gain of the indicators. UTM also achieved perfect scores for International Students, Inbound Exchange Students and Outbound Exchange Students, which the university described as reflecting strong two-way mobility between UTM and partner institutions worldwide.
What the results mean, per UTM
UTM said its results signal value for students, partners and communities. For students worldwide, a top-25 Asian university with perfect scores in student mobility offers a globally respected degree and opportunities to study across borders, according to the university. The Employer Reputation score reflects confidence in UTM graduates, it said. For research partners, near-perfect Academic Reputation and International Research Network scores mark UTM as an established global collaborator, the university stated. For communities, UTM said its research is advancing work in fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and hydrogen energy, which it said will shape cleaner energy, smarter industries and better lives.
Looking ahead, UTM said it will build on this momentum under its UTM ASCEND 2030 strategy, with a continued focus on all the indicators.
About the university
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is a research-intensive public university specialising in engineering, science and technology, with a growing international profile in sustainability, innovation and the humanities. Established in 1904, it is located in Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur.
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