Johor Bahru, 10 October 2024 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has retained its position within the 401-500 band out of 2,092 universities worldwide in the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, reflecting its consistent performance on the global stage. Nationally, UTM is ranked 3rd among 23 institutions in Malaysia, further strengthening its reputation as one of the leading universities in the country.
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings is a widely recognised global ranking system that evaluates institutions based on several key performance indicators, including teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook.
In this year’s edition, UTM’s Teaching pillar is ranked 286 among global institutions. This achievement highlights UTM’s dedication to fostering a high-quality learning environment, which is supported by a favorable student-staff ratio, a strong teaching reputation, and substantial institutional income, as emphasised in the enVision UTM 2025 Strategic Plan.
While UTM continues to enhance its overall standing, this achievement in the teaching pillar underscores its dedication to fostering academic excellence and student success on a global scale.From 2020 to 2022, UTM maintained its position within the 601-800 band, consistently performing at a high level across key areas such as research output, academic reputation, and industry partnerships. However, 2023 marked a breakthrough year for UTM, with the university advancing into the 401-500 range for the first time, a position it has successfully maintained in the 2024 and 2025 rankings.
“This achievement reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff, and students, and our strong commitment to not only teaching but also research excellence, innovation, and international partnerships. UTM’s position among the top 500 universities, according to the Times Higher Education WUR, showcases our commitment to remain at the forefront of higher education.” said UTM Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Ir. Ts. Dr. Ahmad Fauzi,
“We are not merely focused on numbers or rankings per se. Ultimately, our goal is to reach greater heights by fostering a culture of scholarly excellence and innovation, and by deepening our local and global impact through strategic partnerships,” he added
With these achievements, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia continues solidifying its standing as a global leader in higher education. Through its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and strategic partnerships, UTM remains well-positioned to shape the future of education and research, both in Malaysia and internationally.