2026 best universities in Malaysia

Melaka-Manipal Medical College (MMMC) is a premier medical school located in Malacca, Malaysia. It is actually a joint venture from the highly recognised institution, Manipal University, India. With its close connection to Manipal University and its 62 years of experience in pioneering the field of medical education in India, MMMC is equally given the limelight in several awards for its list of achievements. Several of these awards is due to its excellence in providing medical and dental...

Penang International Dental College (PIDC) is the First Dental College in India to offer a Twinning Programme of Bachelor's Degree in Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) by the Vinayaka Missions University at Salem. This endeavor was ventured by the Visionary and Philanthropist, Honourable Dr. A. Shanmugasundaram, Chancellor of Vinayaka Missions University and executed by the Pro-Chancellor of Vinayaka Missions University, Dato' Dr. S. Sharavanan, who is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer...

IIUM is a unique university in Malaysia or on a broader plane of the world because of its inception English is used both as its medium of instruction and the language of its administration. Moreover, it also blends harmoniously modern and professional disciplines with traditional values and moral virtues. IIUM students are originated from more than 100 nations representing nearly all regions globally.  IIUM scours the entire world to recruit accomplished scholars for its academic faculties...

PMC has rebranded as RCSI & UCD Malaysia campus after 20 years of collaborative organisation. Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) This premier Irish University of Medicine and Health Sciences is Ireland's largest medical school, and has been established since 1784. Leading surgical training and education, RCSI is the only school to expand its educational medical programmes and research beyond Ireland into three other countries. University College Dublin (UCD) As one of Europe's...

Formerly known as PNC International College of Nursing and Health Sciences, KPJUC was established in 1991 as a subsidiary of key private healthcare services provider KPJ Healthcare Berhad. With over 27 years of experience and an impressive academic track record, KPJUC has defined itself to be of premier higher education standards both locally and internationally. Malaysia's first private nursing college to kickstart Diploma in Nursing programmes and the first to be accredited by Malaysian...

Mantissa College strives to nurture young minds and bring out the best in them. In view of the increased demand for knowledgeable professionals in the globalised era, the College offers a variety of industry driven programmes, which range from pre-university up to post-graduate level, as well as professional qualifications. Not only to impart knowledge, the College also tries its best to make students employable in this ever changing globalised world. The College has formed partnerships with...

At the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), it plays a key role at being a service and administrative centre to provide assistance to postgraduate students when registration at UPM and other processes involved after the completion of their studies. Since its establishment in 1978, it was given a bigger role as a service centre that possesses a status equal to that of a faculty at the University. From here, it holds the role of coordinating all postgraduate programmes, activities, and events at...

University of Malaya (UM) was established on 8 October 1949 because of the unification of King Edward VII College of Medicine and Raffles College. UM is the oldest university and one of the most well-known university in Malaysia. The Institute of Graduate Studies or better known as IGS is the postgraduate centre for UM. IGS was established in 1979 as they want to encourage various disciplines of research and graduates training to meet the demands of quality in the industry. Over the years,...

 Established in 1956, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is a top public university in Malaysia. Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is ranked #=542 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It aims to become a globally recognized institution in the fields of science, technology, humanities, and entrepreneurship. The university offers a wide variety of programs that cater to both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, making it one of the top private universities in Malaysia.  UiTM offers a wide...

Raffles College of Higher Education Kuala Lumpur (RCHEKL) is part of Raffles Education Corporation- the largest private education group in Asia-Pacific. Different courses are offered at the Kuala Lumpur campus like design, business and psychology. Brand focused design courses maintain practical business skills where attention is placed on gettering designers not technicians. RCHEKL’s business courses attempt students following a business qualification, the chance to study in a creative...

Equator Academy of Art and Design started its operations in 1987 and has since grown to become the largest Art and Design College in the Northern region of Malaysia. Today, it has two campuses in the tropical island of Penang. Penang is ideal as an inspirational environment for students to develop their creativity with its rich cultural heritage. Equator brings out the widest expression of its students' creative talents through its unique cross-disciplinary learning, research and practical...

Kolej Dika is one of the early pioneers of early childhood education in Malaysia offering a range of Early Childhood Education and Special Education academic programmes. Founded in 2004, it has set a benchmark in the industry for its quality early childhood education programmes recognised both in Malaysia and abroad. The college places great importance on industry-based-learning (IBL) coupled with research and activity – intensive modules, producing highly employable graduates.   The Diploma...

Rated as a 5 Star (Excellent) University by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), MALAYSIA Binary University is one of the most established and respected university for management, IT and entrepreneurship education in Asia. The University offers superior programmes that are internationally recognized. The University also places great emphasis on research and has dedicated research centers in social entrepreneurship, ICT centre of excellence, women leadership, business entrepreneurship and...

IACT College, formerly known as Institute Advertising Communication Training (IACT) has over 40 years experience in training and education, making IACT the specialist institute in creative communication. Apart from the specialization of IACT College which is to educate future generation and supply qualified experts in the world of advertising and marketing communication, producing job-ready graduates in the field of Broadcasting, Creative Multimedia and Graphic Design is covered in its...