University of Malaya
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Global #158
Malaysia #1
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1934
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Website
- https://www.um.edu.my/
About
University of Malaya is a higher education institution in Malaysia, founded in 1934. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is the top-ranked university in Malaysia. The university has a member of Global B-Tier (World 101-300) and Top 100 Universities in Asia.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #58 · Top 100 | 80.10 |
| THE | 2026 | THE #1373 · Ranked | 29.09 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #158 · Top 200 | 90.67 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
586
h-index
5,632,579
Citations
105,659
Publications
97,304
i10-index
2.61
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Frequently Asked Questions
University of Malaya is ranked #158 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Malaysia, it holds the #1 position.
University of Malaya was founded in 1934, making it 92 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Malaysia.
University of Malaya has produced 105,659 research publications with 5,632,579 total citations and an h-index of 586, according to OpenAlex data.