Top Engineering and Technology Universities in Malaysia 2025
Searching for a world-class engineering education? Discover top engineering and technology universities in Malaysia based on the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
Published 21 Mar 2025
Aspire to create groundbreaking technology, design sustainable buildings or develop software that transforms lives? If innovation drives you, engineering and technology may be the right field for you.
Thinking of pursuing this for your degree? Choosing the right university is important to ensure that you gain the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this rapidly evolving industry.
To help you get started, here are the top engineering and technology universities in Malaysia, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.
| University | World Rankings 2025 (Engineering & Technology) |
|---|---|
| Monash University (Offered by Monash University Malaysia) |
78 |
| Universiti Malaya (UM) | 79 |
| Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | 102 |
| University of Nottingham (Offered by University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM)) |
116 |
| University of Southampton (Offered by University of Southampton Malaysia) |
120 |
| Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) | 177 |
| Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) | 177 |
| Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) | 184 |
| University of Wollongong (Offered by University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia) |
192 |
| Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) | 197 |
| UCSI University | 223 |
| Curtin University (Offered by Curtin University Malaysia) |
229 |
| Heriot-Watt University (Offered by Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)) |
254 |
| Swinburne University of Technology (Offered by Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak) |
333 |
| Xiamen University (Offered by Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM)) |
359 |
| Taylor's University | 401-450 |
| Universiti Teknologi MARA - UiTM | 451-500 |
| Multimedia University (MMU) | 501-550 |
While rankings are a useful measure of a university’s quality, they shouldn’t be the only thing you consider. Since every student has different needs, it's important to consider other factors such as affordability, campus location and more.
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Mazlena Razali
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