Subfield · Political Science and International Relations · Malaysia
Political Science and International Relations research in Malaysia
National University of Malaysia ranks first in Malaysia for Political Science and International Relations research in 2022–2025 (#353 worldwide), followed by University of Malaya and International Islamic University Malaysia.
- Malaysia's world rank
- #45 of 97 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.6k
- Top-10% rate
- 18.9%
- Ranked institutions
- 6
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Political Science and International Relations in Malaysia?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National University of MalaysiaBangi | #353 | 17.3 | 20.9% | 161 |
| 2 | University of MalayaKuala Lumpur | #411 | 15.1 | 19.4% | 164 |
| 3 | International Islamic University MalaysiaKuala Lumpur | #473 | 13.1 | 17.4% | 173 |
| 4 | Northern University of MalaysiaJitra | #584 | 10.2 | 25.3% | 86 |
| 5 | Universiti Sains MalaysiaGeorge Town | #637 | 8.9 | 27.6% | 72 |
| 6 | Universiti Teknologi MARAShah Alam | #671 | 8.2 | 16.9% | 107 |
Institutions in Malaysia above the floor of 40 fractional works in Political Science and International Relations, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Political Science and International Relations researchers in Malaysia?
Rajah Rasiah, Ahmad Omar and Ooi Boo Eng rank highest among researchers based in Malaysia.
- 1Rajah Rasiah#600,951 worldwide overall243 citations · 16 works
- 2Ahmad Omar#759,242 worldwide overall124 citations · 61 works
- 3Ooi Boo Eng#1,401,592 worldwide overall4 citations · 16 works
How Malaysia compares with other countries in Political Science and International Relations