Field · Physics and Astronomy · Malaysia
Physics and Astronomy research in Malaysia
University of Malaya ranks first in Malaysia for Physics and Astronomy research in 2022–2025 (#708 worldwide), followed by Universiti Sains Malaysia and University of Technology Malaysia.
- Malaysia's world rank
- #49 of 79 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.1k
- Top-10% rate
- 11.3%
- Ranked institutions
- 5
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Physics and Astronomy in Malaysia?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of MalayaKuala Lumpur | #708 | 11.4 | 16.2% | 150 |
| 2 | Universiti Sains MalaysiaGeorge Town | #915 | 7.9 | 14.9% | 98 |
| 3 | University of Technology MalaysiaJohor Bahru | #1,305 | 3.1 | 6.7% | 90 |
| 4 | Universiti Teknologi MARAShah Alam | #1,395 | 2.2 | 5.3% | 68 |
| 5 | National University of MalaysiaBangi | #1,400 | 2.2 | 7.9% | 82 |
Institutions in Malaysia above the floor of 40 fractional works in Physics and Astronomy, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
How Malaysia compares with other countries in Physics and Astronomy