Country profile · 2027
7 of MY'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 1 September 2026 launch.
| University | Partners | Countries |
|---|---|---|
| University of Malaya | 215 | 48 |
| National University of Malaysia | 149 | 39 |
| Universiti Sains Malaysia | 101 | 25 |
| Universiti Putra Malaysia | 97 | 24 |
| University of Technology Malaysia | 90 | 23 |
| Universiti Teknologi MARA | 73 | 18 |
| International Islamic University Malaysia | 84 | 26 |
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