Country profile · 2027
7 of Malaysia's universities are ranked in the global Research Collaboration Index, led by University of Malaya. Together they anchor the nation's place in the world research network.
Provisional order shown; global ranks reveal at the 15 September 2026 launch.
| University | Partners | Countries |
|---|---|---|
| University of Malaya | 1123 | 79 |
| National University of Malaysia | 1031 | 78 |
| Universiti Sains Malaysia | 1029 | 76 |
| Universiti Putra Malaysia | 977 | 79 |
| University of Technology Malaysia | 867 | 72 |
| Universiti Teknologi MARA | 841 | 72 |
| International Islamic University Malaysia | 637 | 74 |
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