Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has strengthened its global academic reputation with significant advancements in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, released by Quacquarelli Symonds. UTM’s notable achievements include a rise in the Engineering and Technology category from 102 to 86, and in Natural Sciences from 227 to 197. The university’s Petroleum Engineering programme climbed to 36th position globally, whilst Architecture and Built Environment entered the top 50, moving up from the 51-100 bracket.
UTM now holds the top national rank in Malaysia across four key disciplines: Architecture and Built Environment, Mineral and Mining Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. It also ranks second nationally in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the broader Engineering and Technology category, with Petroleum Engineering securing the third spot.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Ts Dr Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim attributed these successes to UTM’s commitment to academic excellence, high-impact research, and strategic collaborations. “These achievements reflect the university’s unwavering commitment to strengthening academic excellence, high-impact research, and strategic collaborations with industry partners and international institutions,” he stated.
The university’s progress aligns with its UTM ASCEND 2030 aspirations, aiming to reinforce its position as a global technological leader. UTM continues to focus on innovation, research excellence, and talent development, contributing to national development and global societal wellbeing. Established in 1904, UTM is a research-intensive public university specialising in engineering, science, and technology, with a growing international profile.
