PPTI, 18 Jun 2026 - Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is ranked 128 in the 2027 QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Ranking. She went up 6 positions in 2026 from 136 in 2025.
Among Malaysian universities, USM is number 2, after Universiti Malaya.
The rankings compare universities globally based on factors such as academic reputation, employer reputation, research impact, internationalisation, sustainability, and employment outcomes.