PETALING JAYA: Malaysia achieved the world’s highest rate of improvement - more than any other country with 10 or more ranked universities - with 70% of its 32 institutions climbing in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2026.
Of the 32 universities ranked, 19 rose, five remained stable in their ranks or bands, five featured for the first time, and three dropped.
