Top Education & Training Universities in Malaysia 2025
Prepare to become a teacher with these top universities according to the QS World University Ranking by Subject 2025.
Updated 20 Mar 2025
Feel a calling to educate the next generation of leaders? Always dreamed of shaping the next generation of students? You're probably planning to work as a teacher.
In Malaysia, becoming a teacher is not an easy path. Therefore, finding the right university with the right programme is crucial.
If you've always wanted to work as a teacher in Malaysia, here are the top universities for Education & Training based on the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
| University | World Ranking 2024 (Education & Training) |
|---|---|
| Universiti Malaya (UM) | 38 |
| University of Nottingham (Offered by University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM)) |
54 |
| Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) | 101-150 |
| Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) | 151-200 |
| Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) | 151-200 |
| Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | 151-200 |
| Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) | 201-250 |
| Taylor's University | 251-300 |
| University of Wollongong (Offered by University of Wollongong Malaysia (UOW Malaysia)) |
251-300 |
| Swinburne University of Technology (Offered by Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak) |
301-350 |
| Universiti Teknologi MARA - UiTM | 301-350 |
| Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) | 351-400 |
| International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) | 401-450 |
Eyeing a different university that's not on the list? That’s fine too!
The university ranking is only one of the many factors you should consider when deciding on a college. When planning for college, consider other factors such as the location of the university, the fees, the facilities and others. Ultimately, which one you choose to prioritise should reflect your personal needs.
Need help finding the right university for you? Talk to our education advisors here.
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