UTM STRENGTHENS GLOBAL ACADEMIC REPUTATION IN QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2026

JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) continues to bolster its global academic reputation with notable achievements following the release of the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

UTM's overall performance reflects a promising upward trajectory across all Broad Subject areas. Notable improvements include Engineering & Technology (rising from #102 to #86), Natural Sciences (from #227 to #197), Social Sciences & Management (from #249 to #209), and Arts & Humanities (from #316 to #257).

In the latest edition of the rankings, Petroleum Engineering and Architecture / Built Environment have both secured spots within the global Top 50. Petroleum Engineering climbed to 36th position (from 46th), while Architecture / Built Environment has advanced into the Top 50, moving up from the 51–100 position.

This achievements reinforce UTM's standing as a premier institution in engineering science and technology. Further strengthening its national leadership profile, UTM is now ranked #1 in Malaysia across four key disciplines:

• Architecture / Built Environment
• Mineral & Mining Engineering
• Civil & Structural Engineering
• Chemical Engineering

Additionally, UTM holds the #2 national rank for Electrical & Electronic Engineering and the Broad Subject area of Engineering & Technology, while Petroleum Engineering is ranked #3 in Malaysia, Several other disciplines maintained  strong global standings within the Top 100, including Electrical & Electronic Engineering (#77), Chemical Engineering (#83), Civil & Structural Engineering (#51–100), and Mineral & Mining Engineering (#51–100). Meanwhile, other subject areas such as Computer Science & Information Systems (#130), Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering (#117), Chemistry (#184), Environmental Sciences (#115), and Materials Science (#113) all continued to improve within the global Top 200.

UTM Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim, stated that these achievements reflect the university's unwavering commitment to strengthening academic excellence, high-impact research, and strategic collaborations with industry partners and international institutions.

He noted that the success is the result of the collective efforts of the university community, including academicians, researchers, students, alumni, and global collaborators, all of whom remain dedicated to enhancing the quality of teaching, learning, and research.

This accomplishment aligns with the UTM ASCEND 2030 aspirations to reinforce the university"s position as a global technological university that drives innovation, research excellence, and talent development in support of national development and global societal well-being.

UTM remains committed to advancing academic and research excellence in line with its vision of becoming a globally renowned technological university that delivers innovative and sustainable solutions to future challenges.

About Univesiti Teknologi Malaysia

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is a research-intensive public university specialising in engineering, science, and technology, with a growing international profile in sustainability, innovation, and the humanities. Established in 1904 and located in Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur, UTM is dedicated to producing global talents, impactful research, and meaningful partnerships that contribute to a more just and sustainable world.

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UTM STRENGTHENS GLOBAL ACADEMIC REPUTATION IN QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2026

BEIJING, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Global South Financiers Forum opened in Beijing on Wednesday under the theme "Illuminating Global South."

Addressing the main forum, President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua said Xinhua is committed to amplifying the voice of the Global South and documenting its dynamic development.

He added that the agency will leverage its all-media network and global presence to promote deeper financial cooperation among Global South countries and contribute solutions to building a new global financial governance order.

Sun Shuo, vice mayor of Beijing, said the financial sector is a pillar of the city's economy. He noted that Beijing will remain committed to high-standard opening up and expand financial cooperation with Global South countries, with efforts focused on improving the business environment, strengthening sci-tech and financial integration, advancing green finance cooperation, and promoting higher-standard financial opening up.

Lu Lei, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China, said the central bank encourages financial institutions to carry out green and low-carbon investment in countries and regions participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.

He added that the central bank stands ready to work with all parties to advance high-quality development of green finance and guide capital toward green and low-carbon sectors.

Li Hongyan, deputy head of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, said the restructuring of the global green industry presents win-win opportunities for China and other Global South countries.

Through high-standard financial opening up, China will deepen cooperation with other Global South countries in green industries, share opportunities and contribute to global sustainable development, Li said.

Erwin Ramirez, Nicaragua's minister of development, industry and trade, and Shahin Mahmudzada, executive director of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, also addressed the forum. The two-day event is hosted by Xinhua. 

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