World's #253. 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 350 ranks since 2019 to #253 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, we are among the top 1% of elite universities globally. We are also one of Asia's Top 30 universities and the #1 Private University in Southeast Asia, rising to #27 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026.

 

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 – 6, 7, 13, and 14 December

 

Ready to turn your knowledge and passion into meaningful, real-world impact? Explore our world-class learning environment and industry connections, all part of a university ranked #253 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and awarded the prestigious MyQUEST 2022 ‘Competitive’ rating by MoHE.

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Taylor’s University continues its remarkable ascent, breaking into the Top 30 universities in Asia. The University is now ranked 27th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026. This achievement not only cements Taylor’s position as Southeast Asia’s leading private university for the fifth consecutive year but also affirms its growing influence as one of the region’s most progressive and future-focused institutions.

Taylor’s MBA has been ranked among the world’s top 131–140 and placed 20th in Asia in the 2026 QS Global MBA Rankings. Most notably, it is now recognised as the No. 1 MBA programme in Malaysia, cementing Taylor’s University’s position as the national leader in postgraduate business education. With outstanding strengths in graduate employability, entrepreneurship, and diversity, our MBA equips graduates with real-world credibility to become visionary leaders and drive transformative change across industries.

Our prestige in Malaysia, Southeast Asia and the World

 

Taylor’s University continues to sustain its strong performance in the QS league table, receiving a global rank of 253. This places us among the top 1% of elite universities globally. Notably, the university ranks #34 in the world for international students and #92 for employer reputation.

 

From widely cited research to highly sought-after graduates, our commitment to educational excellence has made a mark. 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 has achieved a landmark success, with 17 of its subjects ranked globally, and five among the World's Top 100.

 

Once again, we stand tall in the World's Top 20 for Hospitality & Leisure Management, marking a 7th remarkable year. The triumph continues with a breakthrough: World's Top 50 for History of Art.

 

Significant achievements in the world rankings include:

 

  • Accounting and Finance:  #101–150
  • Architecture and Built Environment:  #101–150
  • Art and Design: #51–100
  • Arts and Humanities: #228 
  • Business and Management Studies: #112
  • Communication and Media Studies: #201–250
  • Computer Science and Information Systems: #201-250
  • Data Science and AI: #51–100
  • Economics and Econometrics: #180
  • Education: #251-300
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering: #351-400
  • Engineering and Technology: #451–500
  • Mechanical, Aeronautical & Machine Engineering: #501-575
  • History of Art: #21-50
  • Hospitality and Leisure Management: #20
  • Marketing: #51-100
  • Medicine: #451–500
  • Pharmacy and Pharmacology: #151-200
  • Social Sciences and Management: #135
  • Sociology: #301-375

 

Taylor’s University is also:

Southeast Asia #1

for Hospitality and Management

Southeast Asia #1 Private University

for Marketing and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Top 50 In The World

for History of Art

Top 100 In The World

for Art and Design

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.

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