Field · Economics, Econometrics and Finance · Malaysia
Economics, Econometrics and Finance research in Malaysia
National University of Malaysia ranks first in Malaysia for Economics, Econometrics and Finance research in 2022–2025 (#49 worldwide), followed by Universiti Sains Malaysia and Sunway University.
- Malaysia's world rank
- #11 of 110 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 4.8k
- Top-10% rate
- 25.1%
- Ranked institutions
- 20
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Economics, Econometrics and Finance in Malaysia?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National University of MalaysiaBangi | #49 | 48.0 | 30.7% | 308 |
| 2 | Universiti Sains MalaysiaGeorge Town | #97 | 38.8 | 32.7% | 338 |
| 3 | Sunway UniversityPetaling Jaya | #120 | 36.0 | 61.1% | 91 |
| 4 | University of MalayaKuala Lumpur | #171 | 31.3 | 27.8% | 315 |
| 5 | Universiti Putra MalaysiaSeri Kembangan | #208 | 28.7 | 28.8% | 290 |
| 6 | Northern University of MalaysiaJitra | #268 | 25.3 | 26.0% | 273 |
| 7 | Universiti Teknologi MARAShah Alam | #294 | 24.0 | 14.6% | 511 |
| 8 | Multimedia UniversityMalacca | #472 | 17.7 | 35.0% | 89 |
| 9 | International Islamic University MalaysiaKuala Lumpur | #540 | 15.9 | 23.5% | 178 |
| 10 | University of Technology MalaysiaJohor Bahru | #603 | 14.4 | 22.4% | 155 |
| 11 | Sultan Zainal Abidin UniversityKuala Terengganu | #709 | 12.3 | 36.5% | 81 |
| 12 | Universiti Malaysia TerengganuKuala Terengganu | #867 | 9.6 | 23.5% | 93 |
| 13 | Monash University MalaysiaSubang Jaya | #886 | 9.3 | 36.9% | 61 |
| 14 | Universiti Tunku Abdul RahmanKampar | #887 | 9.3 | 27.4% | 102 |
| 15 | Universiti of Malaysia SabahKota Kinabalu | #936 | 8.6 | 19.2% | 130 |
| 16 | Universiti Malaysia SarawakKuching | #992 | 7.8 | 24.1% | 100 |
| 17 | Universiti Malaysia KelantanKota Bharu | #1,176 | 5.5 | 22.7% | 70 |
| 18 | Universiti Sains Islam MalaysiaKampung Baharu Nilai | #1,337 | 3.8 | 17.5% | 92 |
| 19 | Sultan Idris Education UniversityKuala Lumpur | #1,359 | 3.6 | 16.3% | 73 |
| 20 | Lincoln University CollegePetaling Jaya | #1,587 | 150.0 | 12.5% | 63 |
Institutions in Malaysia above the floor of 40 fractional works in Economics, Econometrics and Finance, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Economics, Econometrics and Finance researchers in Malaysia?
Hooi Hooi Lean, Usama Al‐mulali and Chor Foon Tang rank highest among researchers based in Malaysia.
- 1Hooi Hooi Lean#100,518 worldwide overall545 citations · 50 works
- 2Usama Al‐mulali#123,446 worldwide overall518 citations · 26 works
- 3Chor Foon Tang#146,269 worldwide overall324 citations · 24 works
- 4John Taskinsoy#155,450 worldwide overall197 citations · 27 works
- 5Arshian Sharif#219,858 worldwide overall577 citations · 49 works
- 6Siong Hook Law#390,355 worldwide overall192 citations · 36 works
- 7Sakiru Adebola Solarin#402,966 worldwide overall280 citations · 43 works
- 8Kian‐Ping Lim#461,951 worldwide overall135 citations · 24 works
- 9Fadzlan Sufian#473,632 worldwide overall175 citations · 28 works
- 10Muhammad Azam#539,932 worldwide overall176 citations · 29 works
- 11Rajah Rasiah#600,951 worldwide overall243 citations · 55 works
- 12Evan Lau#663,475 worldwide overall144 citations · 53 works
- 13Salina Kassim#711,011 worldwide overall132 citations · 41 works
- 14Ahmad Zubaidi Baharumshah#725,220 worldwide overall179 citations · 81 works
- 15Tuck Cheong Tang#736,974 worldwide overall46 citations · 25 works
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