Field · Health Professions · Malaysia
Health Professions research in Malaysia
University of Malaya ranks first in Malaysia for Health Professions research in 2022–2025 (#72 worldwide), followed by National University of Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia.
- Malaysia's world rank
- #25 of 108 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 4.2k
- Top-10% rate
- 15.0%
- Ranked institutions
- 16
This ranks research output and citation impact, not the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
What is the best university for Health Professions in Malaysia?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of MalayaKuala Lumpur | #72 | 43.5 | 24.1% | 274 |
| 2 | National University of MalaysiaBangi | #140 | 34.7 | 18.9% | 312 |
| 3 | Universiti Sains MalaysiaGeorge Town | #165 | 32.5 | 20.1% | 235 |
| 4 | Universiti Putra MalaysiaSeri Kembangan | #166 | 32.4 | 19.0% | 265 |
| 5 | Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan AbdullahPekan | #441 | 19.5 | 14.0% | 68 |
| 6 | Ministry of HealthPutrajaya | #470 | 18.7 | 20.4% | 95 |
| 7 | Universiti Teknologi MARAShah Alam | #573 | 16.0 | 9.0% | 411 |
| 8 | University of Technology MalaysiaJohor Bahru | #671 | 13.9 | 16.5% | 150 |
| 9 | Universiti of Malaysia SabahKota Kinabalu | #739 | 12.7 | 13.4% | 74 |
| 10 | Hospital Universiti Sains MalaysiaKota Bharu | #1,132 | 7.0 | 12.4% | 76 |
| 11 | Lincoln University CollegePetaling Jaya | #1,180 | 6.5 | 6.4% | 110 |
| 12 | International Islamic University MalaysiaKuala Lumpur | #1,284 | 5.4 | 11.4% | 126 |
| 13 | Tun Hussein Onn University of MalaysiaBatu Pahat | #1,385 | 4.4 | 8.8% | 67 |
| 14 | Sultan Zainal Abidin UniversityKuala Terengganu | #1,422 | 4.0 | 10.8% | 65 |
| 15 | Northern University of MalaysiaJitra | #1,475 | 3.5 | 13.6% | 85 |
| 16 | Sultan Idris Education UniversityKuala Lumpur | #1,536 | 3.0 | 11.1% | 126 |
Institutions in Malaysia above the floor of 40 fractional works in Health Professions, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Health Professions researchers in Malaysia?
Syed Mohamed Aljunid, Mayeen Uddin Khandaker and Wah Yun Low rank highest among researchers based in Malaysia.
- 1Syed Mohamed Aljunid#8,810 worldwide overall3.8k citations · 16 works
- 2Mayeen Uddin Khandaker#313,884 worldwide overall648 citations · 20 works
- 3Wah Yun Low#370,625 worldwide overall154 citations · 15 works
- 4Mohamed Azmi Hassali#635,774 worldwide overall200 citations · 21 works
- 5Syed Kamaruzaman Syed Ali#864,817 worldwide overall18 citations · 16 works
- 6Jahn Kassim#1,265,257 worldwide overall7 citations · 24 works
How Malaysia compares with other countries in Health Professions