PETALING JAYA: Two local universities have done the country proud in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2018. Universiti Malaya (UM) broke into the top 50 list, while Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) made it into the top 100. For the first time in the table’s six-year history, UM joined the top 50 after making its debut in the list last year, said THE global rankings editorial director Phil Baty. According to the THE “top 350+” Asian universities list published today, UM jumped 13 spots up from 59th to 46th position. Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Utara Malaysia also made the list (see graphics).

Source: The Star February 07, 2018 03:11 UTC