The most famous university in Top 15 Best Universities in Malaysia that Toplist wants to introduce to you is University of Malaya. The University of Malaya, a public research university in Kuala Lumpur, was established in 1905 and is Malaysia's oldest university. Originally known as the King Edward VII College of Medicine, it was founded in the late 1890s to address a shortage of medical assistants in Singapore and Penang. It was previously housed in an old asylum near Singapore General Hospital. In 1949, the university merged with Raffles College, a school founded by the English in 1929 for Malayans to study arts and social sciences, to form the University of Malaya, which was derived from the country's name at the time.

Due to its rapid growth, the government decided in 1960 to divide the university into two national universities, one in Singapore (now an autonomous separate university known as the National University of Singapore) and the other in Kuala Lumpur (established as its own institution in 1962, still retaining its name as the University of Malaya). The Palmyra palm leaves, which were used as printing material in ancient Malay books, are depicted on the university's coat of arms. Across these is written the university's motto, 'Ilmu Puncha Kemajuan,' which is a combination of Arabic, Sanskrit, and Malay words that means "knowledge is the source of progress." Three Malayan tigers stand in the center, representing Malaysia's three major races: Malays, Chinese, and Indians. Today, the campus is 12 kilometers from the center of Kuala Lumpur and spreads across 920 acres, which include an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a lake with kayaking. It has had self-accreditation since 2009 and has over 60 research centers with six research clusters. Among the notable alumni are two Malaysian prime ministers, as well as numerous politicians and other prominent figures from Malaysia and around the world.

Website: www.um.edu.my

The Universiti Teknologi Petronas is a private university established at the request of the Malaysian government in 1997. The university is primarily based on a large campus in the western Malaysian town of Seri Iskandar. The campus is largely self-sufficient, with substantial modern student housing, sports and recreational facilities, and a number of student-run societies. Aside from that, the university has a number of teaching and research labs, as well as a dedicated student health center. Seri Iskandar, the town in which the university is located, is a university town, and as such, it has developed to provide extensive recreational and retail activities for university students.

In terms of academic disciplines, the university has traditionally prioritized scientific fields such as engineering and bioscience, but in recent years has added some humanities-based courses to better balance its curriculum (although scientific endeavours still take precedence). For undergraduate study, the university's courses are divided into three faculties, and a number of scientific-based postgraduate degrees are also available. In addition, Universiti Teknologi Petronas tries to connect students with internships to help them transition into industry, as well as invest in research.

Website: www.utp.edu.my

The third famous university in Top 15 Best Universities in Malaysia that Toplist wants to introduce to you is Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), also known as the National University of Malaysia, was founded in 1970 and has campuses in Bangi, Cheras, and Kuala Lumpur. Because of its reputation for high-quality research, it was named one of Malaysia's four research universities in 2006. UKM was founded on the aspirations of nationalists to preserve the Malay language as a language of knowledge.

UKM now has a number of faculties, as well as an established private limited holding company known as UKM Holdings, which handles all commercial activity related to the university. The Tun Seri Lanang Library at UKM is one of Malaysia's largest university libraries, housing over 2 million books, journals, e-books, and e-journals.

The university's primary areas of focus are energy-related, which include earth sciences and biotechnology. The university's research has aided the growth of several Malaysian industries, including engineering, architecture, and food science. UKM attracts students by offering a wide range of postgraduate programs, and because it is a public university, tuition is subsidized by the government.

In 2006, UKM received the Prime Minister's Quality Award, demonstrating the university's efforts to provide quality education and management. Oxford University Innovation has been assisting UKM with commercialisation structures and processes, as well as providing direct support to staff, through an established partnership arrangement since 2010. As a result, Oxford University has struck several lucrative licensing deals in the Malaysian market. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, the country's first astronaut, Datuk Razali Ibrahim, the former deputy prime minister, and singer Jess Lee are among the notable alumni.

Website: www.ukm.my

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) has its origins in 1931, when it was founded as the School of Agriculture. Despite a number of name changes over the years, it has maintained an agricultural focus while also growing into a prominent research university.

UPM now consists of 16 faculties, 16 centers, nine institutes, one school, and one academy. There are a number of individual departments within each faculty, which are spread across two campuses. The main campus, which spans over 1,000 hectares of land, is located in Serdang, while a branch campus, which spans 700 hectares, is located in Bintulu, a coastal town in Borneo.

UPM has approximately 24,000 students, including approximately 4,500 international students. Undergraduates account for slightly more than half of the student body, with approximately 10,000 pursuing postgraduate studies. Every year, UPM accepts approximately 1,300 inbound exchange students and sends approximately the same number abroad to study.

UPM has a diverse campus life, and there is much more to life at the university than the lecture theatre. There are 17 colleges to choose from, as well as a variety of associations and clubs, including many arts and cultural clubs. There is a gym, sports hall, outdoor swimming pool, a football pitch with under soil drainage, a multi-purpose Astroturf pitch, tennis courts, a floodlit athletics park, a football stadium, and an 18-hole golf course among the sport facilities.

UPM has a number of partnerships with universities around the world through Memorandums of Understanding and Memorandums of Agreement. Mobility programs, staff and student exchanges, research collaborations, commercialized activities, and technology transfer are all examples of these connections. A number of joint degree programs are offered in collaboration with other universities, and UPM awards some PhDs in collaboration with the UK's Sheffield and Nottingham universities.

Website: upm.edu.my

The fifth famous university in Top 15 Best Universities in Malaysia that Toplist wants to introduce to you is Universiti Sains Malaysia. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was founded in 1969 as the country's second university and was originally known as Universiti Pulau Pinang. USM relocated from its temporary location at the Malayan Teachers' Training College, Bukit Gelugor, to its current 416.6 hectare site at Minden, approximately 9.7 kilometers from Georgetown, Pulau Pinang (Penang Island), Malaysia, in 1971.

Natural Sciences, Applied Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Building Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education are all available at USM. These are available to approximately 34,000 students at its 17 Academic Schools on the main campus in Penang; 6 Schools at the Engineering Campus in Nibong Tebal (approximately 50 kilometers from the main campus); and 3 at the Health Campus in Kubang Kerian, Kelantan (approximately 300km from the main campus). This figure includes over 3,800 international students from 26 different countries.

USM also has 17 dedicated research centers for a wide range of specializations such as archaeology, medicine and dentistry, molecular medicine, science and technology, Islamic development and management studies, policy research, and international studies. Under the auspices of USAINS Holdings Sdn Bhd, the University's commercial arm, it also offers consultancy, testing, and advisory services to the industry.

Since its inception, USM has used the School system rather than the traditional Faculty system to ensure that its students are multi-disciplined as a result of their exposure to other Schools' areas of study. It also encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities by providing a plethora of clubs and societies.

As a Research Intensive University designated by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) in 2007, USM provides educational and research opportunities to students and faculty. USM was also the first university in the country to be chosen by the Malaysian government to participate in the Accelerated Programme for Excellence (APEX), a fast-track program that assists tertiary institutions in achieving world-class status.

Website: www.usm.my

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia is a public research university in Malaysia that specializes in engineering, science, and technology. It provides courses in everything from architecture and accounting to electrical engineering and Islamic studies. A total of 2,600 academic staff members teach a total of 18,000 students, 2,500 of whom are international students. UTM's history dates back to 1904 with the establishment of a technical school, which later evolved into a college, then an institute, and finally a university in the 1970s.

The university has two campuses, one in the heart of the country's capital, Kuala Lumpur, and the other in Johor Bahru, the state capital of Johor state, on the southern tip of peninsular Malaysia. The latter is UTM's main campus, and it is home to ten residential colleges. UTM's sports facilities include a soccer stadium that opened in 2011 and can seat nearly 40,000 people, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, kayaking and horse-riding centers, and a track.

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia's motto is "In the name of god for mankind," and its maroon and gold emblem is made up of an open book, representing the Koran; a round-bottomed flask, representing science; a crescent, representing Islam; and a golden circle, representing the universe. Committed, communicative, creative, consistent, and competent are UTM's core values. There is also an official song, "Keunggulan Terbilang."

Johor, known for its beaches and rainforests, has a causeway connecting it to Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur is home to the Petronas Twin Towers, the National Mosque of Malaysia, and the Batu Caves. Malaysian politicians Wee Ka Siong and Sim Tze Tzin are among the well-known alumni.

Website: utm.my

The seventh famous university in Top 15 Best Universities in Malaysia that Toplist wants to introduce to you is Universiti Utara Malaysia. Universiti Utara Malaysia was founded in 1984 as a public university. Its initial focus was on management education. This has remained a major priority at UUM. UUM College of Business, UUM College of Arts and Sciences, and UUM College of Law, Government, and International Studies are the university's three main colleges. Its research interests are divided into eight categories: economic and financial analysis, entrepreneurship, consumer and market analysis, business leadership and innovation, information and media management, national resilience and nation building, governance and international studies. Students and faculty are constantly competing in innovation competitions in Malaysia and around the world.

The majority of undergraduate programs are taught in English, and students are required to pass an English proficiency test. During your degree, you must also learn the Malay language, and you will be tested on it at the end.

Sintok Campus is its main campus. The campus is surrounded by greenery, being located near the rivers Sungai Sintok and Sungai Badak. On campus, students and faculty live. There is also an inn and a hotel for visitors. Its expansive grounds include a picnic area, a nine-hole golf course, a go-kart track, a shooting and archery range, and an equestrian center. The campus is in Sintok, a small town in the Kubang Pasu District of Kedah, Malaysia. If you want to have a big night out, Alor Setar, Kedah's capital city, is only 50 kilometers away.

Website: uum.edu.my

Founded in 1922, the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) did not receive its current name until 1997, when it was officially recognized as a university. Tanjong Malim is located about 70 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur. Tanjong Malim is a town in Perak, Malaysia, that offers both urban and natural attractions for students to enjoy in their spare time. At the Strata Waterfalls, popular activities include hiking, river trekking, and water rafting.

The university currently has two campuses: the main Sultan Abdul Jalil Shah campus in Tanjong Malim and the Sultan Azlan Shah campus in Proton City. Both campuses have a diverse international student and faculty population from around the world, including Bangladesh, Nigeria, Thailand, and Somalia.

Languages and communications, music and performing arts, management and economics, human sciences, science and mathematics, sport sciences and coaching, arts computing and industry creative, human development, and technical and vocational are the nine faculties at the university. The university also has a postgraduate institute for students who have completed their undergraduate degree and want to continue their studies.

The Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) is a Malaysian private university located 25 miles south of Kuala Lumpur. It was founded in 1976 and is owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad, a South East Asian utility company (TNB). Previously known as the Institut Latihan Sultan Ahmad Shah (ILSAS), the center was renamed UNITEN in 1997 after becoming an institute of higher learning.

An ever-increasing number of university programs, certified by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), include engineering, information technology, and business management. UNITEN also has 24 research centers and aspires to be the leading university in global energy.

Putrajaya Campus and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Campus are the two campuses of the university. The former is the main campus, established in 1994, while the latter is a branch campus and the younger of the two, established in 2001. UNITEN provides students with on-campus apartments and hosts students for at least one year. The university's sports department, Team UNITEN, has trained teams for national and international university competitions. A swimming pool, a gymnasium, and a horse riding club affiliated with the Malaysian Equestrian Association are among the sports facilities available (EAM).

For its business excellence, UNITEN received The Golden Europe Award for Quality and Commercial Prestige in 2012. Notable alumni include Nurul Izzah, a member of Malaysia's Parliament for Lembah Pantai, a parliamentary constituency in Kuala Lumpur, and Najwan Halimi, who served as press secretary to Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister from 1993 to 1998.

Website: www.uniten.edu.my

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), formerly known as Northern Malaysia University College of Engineering, is a public university in Perlis, Malaysia's northernmost state. Founded in 2001 as Malaysia's 17th public institution of higher learning, the university began with only two programs and 119 students. UniMAP now has approximately 14,000 students enrolled in six diploma programs, 37 bachelor's degree programs, 20 master's degree programs, and 12 doctoral programs. These are divided into five engineering categories: electrical, electronic, chemical, mechanical, and civil.

Learning takes a hands-on or lab-intensive approach, particularly in engineering technology programs. The campus is spread across 30 locations in the state of Perlis, with three permanent locations. The schools of environmental engineering, bioprocess engineering, business innovation and technopreneurship, and human development and techno-communication are all housed at Kampus Kota Kangar.

The Kampus Alam UniMAP Paul Putra campus spans 1,500 acres and is home to the manufacturing engineering, mechatronic engineering, microelectric engineering, computer and communication engineering, and electrical systems engineering schools. The Engineering Centre, Centre for Industrial and Governmental Collaboration, Institute for Engineering Mathematic, residential colleges, a go-kart circuit, and the Syed Sirajuddin Areeb Putra Sports Complex are also located on this campus.

The Kampus Hijau UniMAP Sungai Chuchuh campus encompasses 300 acres and is home to the faculty of engineering technology, a residential college, and the institute of sustainable agrotechnology, which operates nine greenhouses, two of which are dedicated to mango research. The university collaborates with other universities such as Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Universiti Teknikai Malaysia Melaka, and Universiti Malaysia Pahang.

Website: www.unimap.edu.my

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) is one of Malaysia's most progressive private universities. The UTAR Education Foundation owns the entire university, which was founded in 2002 as a non-profit private university. With a first intake of only 411 students on one campus in 2002, the university now has more than 24,000 students spread across two campuses.

Since its inception in 2005, UTAR has graduated over 56,000 students and has made significant strides in establishing a strong reputation as a comprehensive University dedicated to achieving excellence in teaching and research. In 2017, the Ministry of Higher Education granted UTAR self-accreditation status, indicating the University's high quality and efficient administration of its programs and operations.

In its nine faculties, four centers, and three institutes, the University currently offers more than 110 academic programs. The programs range from foundation to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The Ministry of Higher Education has approved its wide range of high-quality, industry-focused programs (MOHE). More than 20 international and Malaysian professional bodies have also accredited UTAR's programs.

Through its Research, Development, and Commercialisation (RDC) initiatives, 32 research centers, and the UTAR Global Research Network, the University is dedicated to promoting research and scholarly developments in a wide range of fields. The UTAR Undergraduate Research Scheme (URS) was established to provide undergraduates with a structured training program in various aspects of research project implementation. To date, the University has formalized collaborations with over 330 educational institutions and industry corporations, both domestic and international, to facilitate international exchanges, research, and training.

Website: utar.edu.my

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) is a multi-campus technical university based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has 11 other campuses in Malaysia, including Gombak, Cheras, Bangi, Kajang, Sepang, Taboh Naning, Pasir Gudang, Ipoh, Lumut, and Kulim. Universiti Kuala Lumpur was founded in 2002 and is wholly owned by Majlis Amanah Rakyat, a Malaysian government agency formed to train Malaysians in business and industry. Today, the university has over 30,000 students enrolled in 139 different programs.

Students with SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) or O-level equivalent can apply to the university's diploma programs. Those with a diploma may apply for credit transfer entry into degree programs. As a result of a collaboration between Malaysia and France, the Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France Institute was established in 1995. Similar agreements with the governments of the United Kingdom and Spain have resulted in the establishment of British, Spanish, and Italian institutes within the university.

There are also institutes for medical science technology, information technology, aviation technology, chemical and bioengineering technology, marine engineering technology, medicine, design, industrial technology, and business. In 2005, the Institute of Postgraduate Studies was established. Working adults can take advantage of the university's weekend and evening degree programs. Through 10 hours of additional learning, the Huffas Programme assists students in memorizing the Koran. Following that, the students take an exam. Its goal is to produce Muslim professionals who adhere to Islamic values.

Website: www.unikl.edu.my

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) was founded in 1993 with 118 students as Malaysia's eighth and Sarawak's first public university. The universities began with two faculties: the Social Sciences Faculty and the Resource Science and Technology Faculty. UNIMAS now has ten faculties and 92 programs, with over 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The international community is made up of people from over 50 different countries.

UNIMAS is uniquely placed to make a difference. The campus community can experience the island's rich tangible and intangible heritage thanks to our location in Sarawak, Borneo, the heart of the Malay Archipelago and a pivotal location for scientific explorations of species. Kuching, Sarawak's capital city, is a bustling melting pot about 30 minutes away from campus.

UNIMAS' commitment to research has already been recognized by stakeholders and industry partners, who have provided endowments for the establishment of eight research chairs, including the Tun Zaidi Chair for Medicinal Chemistry, the Tun Openg Chair for Sago Technology, the Shell Chair for Environmental Studies, and the Sapura Chair for Information and Communication Technology. Currently, UNIMAS' research is concentrated on three specialty areas of study:

• Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation
• Information Communication and Creative Technology
• Sustainable Community Transformation

Website: www.unimas.my

Multimedia University (MMU), also known as Universiti Telekom in Malaysia, is a private, government-affiliated university. The university began in 1996 with the Institute of Telecommunication and Information Technology, which was founded in 1994 by Telekom Malaysia in Taiping, Malaysia's state of Perak. It all started with 42 students who participated in an experimental two-year telecommunication engineering diploma program. The Ministry of Education then invited Telekom Malaysia to establish Malaysia's first private university. In 1997, it started with a single computing faculty known as the faculty of information technology.

Multimedia University now has nine faculties and 19 research centers, including the Cyberjaya Distance Education Centre. Melaka, Cyberjaya, and Iskandar Puteri each have three campuses. The undergraduate faculties of business and accounting, creative multimedia, strategic communication, engineering, and information technology and computer science are all housed on the Cyberjaya campus. It also provides postgraduate and distance learning opportunities. The Melaka Campus offers courses in business and accounting, engineering, information technology, computer science, and law, as well as some postgraduate courses.

In collaboration with the University of Southern California, the Iskandar Puteri campus, known as Johor, specializes in cinematic arts. There are nearly 18,000 students, with over 1,500 international students from more than 70 countries. The vast majority of Multimedia University students are undergraduates. The university has a number of partner institutions in Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, and India. It has also formed global industry collaborations with companies such as Nokia, Dell, Intel, Microsoft, and Motorola.

Malaysia's first technical public university, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, was founded in 2000.It is located in Melaka, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the campus is similarly regarded. It is set on 766 acres of lush green landscapes and has state-of-the-art modern facilities as well as some classic Malay architecture. There are two campuses, one in Durian at Hang Tuah Jaya and one in Melaka at Tunggal. Its technical strengths are in engineering, information technology, and management technology. Green technology, systems engineering, human-technology interaction, and emerging technology are among its research specialties.

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka has seven faculties: electrical engineering, electronics and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, information and communication technology, technology management and technopreneurship, electrical and electronic engineering technology, mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology, and mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology. There is also a language and human development center, as well as an Institute of Technology Management and Entrepreneurship.

The university has approximately 11,400 undergraduate students and 1,300 postgraduate students. Multiple lecture halls, high-tech laboratories such as the robotic and automation lab and the high voltage lab, as well as a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing center, are available for student learning. There is also a 4,000-seat mosque, the Laman Hikmah Library, which serves as a social hub as well as a repository for over 115,000 titles, an outdoor sports complex, an indoor sports hall, a health center, a cafeteria, and housing for over 7,000 students.

Website: www.utem.edu.my