QS Rankings

World's #272. Top 1% Globally.

 

#1 Private University in Malaysia and Southeast Asia

 

Taylor’s vision for the future has always been clear: becoming a global leader in innovative teaching, research, and knowledge transfer.

 

Leaping over 330 ranks since 2019 to #272 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, we are among the top 1% of elite universities globally. In Asia, we are ranked #32 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027 and remain the #1 Private University in Southeast Asia.

 

But what sets us apart? It’s not a secret, but rather our Taylor’sphere™ community – educators, industry titans, partner universities, and more. Together, we continue to raise a generation of impact makers through real-world experiences to graduate in demand, pioneer solutions, and transcend limits.

 

Thank you for rising with us.

Find Your Path at Taylor's Open Day: 5, 6, 12 and 13 December

 

Still deciding, or waiting on a result? Come and get a clear answer. Explore our world-class learning environment and industry connections at a university ranked #272 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, with a 100% graduate employment rate (2025 MOHE Graduate Tracer Study). Over RM60 million in scholarships and bursaries are available to support your studies.

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QS ASIA UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2027 QS GlOBAL MBA AND MOM RANKINGS 2027 QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2027 QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2026

Leading with purpose across Southeast Asia 

Ranked #32 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, we remain Southeast Asia’s top private university. 

We’re glad to see growth this year in the Academic Reputation and International Research Network indicators, a reflection of how our teaching and research are recognised far beyond Malaysia. Through Impact Labs, students collaborate with academics, industry, and international partners to translate what they learn into 230+ social projects benefitting communities across the region.

Taylor’s Business School celebrates global recognition in the 2027 QS rankings, with both its MBA and Master of Management ranked No. 1 in Malaysia. Taylor’s MBA is also ranked among the world’s Top 160 and Asia’s Top 20, while the Master of Management debuts among the world’s Top 200. Backed by strengths in employability, employer recognition, research impact and diversity, our postgraduate business programmes prepare graduates to lead and grow in a changing global economy.

Our prestige in Malaysia, Southeast Asia and the World

 

Every ranking tells a story. Ours is one of ambition, innovation, and a community that believes in creating meaningful impact. Today, Taylor's University stands proudly among the World's Top 1% universities, ranked #272 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.

 

We are deeply grateful for the support and dedication of our academics, industry partners, students, and their families, whose contributions have been instrumental in our journey.

Taylor’s University continues to maintain a strong global presence, with 20 subjects ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 — the most among SEA and Malaysia’s private universities. 

 

Significant achievements in the world rankings include:

 

  • Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Architecture / Built Environment
  • Social Sciences & Management
  • Economics & Econometrics
  • Computer Science & Information Systems
  • Pharmacy & Pharmacology
  • Arts & Humanities
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Education
  • Engineering – Electrical & Electronic
  • Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing
  • Medicine

 

Taylor’s University is also:

Top 30 in The World

for Hospitality and Management

Top 100 in The World

for Art and Design

Top 100 in The World

for Marketing

Top 150 in The World

for Business and Management Studies

But does it matter? 

 

More than mere numbers, the rankings testify to our focus on exceptional teaching, research excellence, and cultivating the Taylor'sphere™ community with a wealth of industry titans as partners and industry-specific real-world experiences. All with the purpose of powering your knowledge, advancing together to become the best university for the world.