Reputation

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) continues to reinforce its reputation as a world-class institution, achieving notable success in the QS World University Rankings 2026 by securing the 134th position globally. This accomplishment reflects UPM’s strong commitment to academic excellence, high-impact research, and international collaboration.

For the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025, UPM is ranked 2nd in Malaysia, 4th in Southeast Asia, and 20th in Asia—further affirming its growing influence and recognition at both regional and global levels. The QS World University Rankings is a globally recognised benchmarking system that evaluates universities based on academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-to-student ratio, research impact, and international diversity.

In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, the School of Business and Economics (SBE) at UPM achieved commendable results:

Marketing ranked 51st–100th globally

Economics & Econometrics ranked 146th globally

Accounting & Finance and Business & Management Studies both ranked within the global top 200

These achievements reaffirm UPM’s position as a premier institution for business and economics education in the region, committed to nurturing high-quality graduates and producing research with global impact.

UPM UI GreenMetric World University Rankings

In 2024, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) achieved the 24th position globally in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings and maintained its position as the most sustainable campus in Malaysia. This accomplishment highlights UPM's ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental well-being.

The UI GreenMetric ranking evaluates universities worldwide based on six key criteria:

Setting & Infrastructure

Energy & Climate Change

Waste Management

Water Management

Transportation

Education & Research

Through continuous innovation and a university-wide approach to green practices, UPM remains dedicated to creating a sustainable future for its campus community and beyond.

Updated:: 20/06/2025 [asyikeen]