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19 Best Public Engineering Universities in Malaysia

Universiti Malaya leads the 19 Public Engineering universities in Malaysia at #58 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS World #126) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS World #134) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 74 courses to choose from.

19 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
UM Universiti Malaya logo
QS World #58 #1 in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory, Malaysia
#58 QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Malaysia
2Top pick
UK Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia logo
QS World #126 #2 in Malaysia Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
#126 QS World University Rankings 2026
#2 in Malaysia
4Ranked
UT Universiti Teknologi Malaysia logo
QS World #153 #5 in Malaysia Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
#153 QS World University Rankings 2026
#5 in Malaysia
7Ranked
MU Monash University, Malaysia Campus logo
#13 in Malaysia Malaysia
#13 in Malaysia · by research impact
866,252 citations · h-index 308
8Ranked
MU Multimedia University logo
#21 in Malaysia Malaysia
#21 in Malaysia · by research impact
440,362 citations · h-index 197
13Ranked
NU Nilai University College logo
#46 in Malaysia Malaysia
#46 in Malaysia · by research impact
21,834 citations · h-index 61
16Ranked
CU City University Malaysia logo
#53 in Malaysia Malaysia
#53 in Malaysia · by research impact
9,655 citations · h-index 41

Engineering at other levels

By university type

How these universities are ranked

6 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #58 (Universiti Malaya) to #580 (Management and Science University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Universiti Malaya is cited most (6,091,682 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

19 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Federal Territory (1), Selangor (1) and Penang (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Xiamen University Malaysia, founded in 1921. INTI International University is the largest, with 95,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 44 bachelor's, 13 master's, 10 diploma and 3 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 93% are full-time and 2 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (96% of courses with a stated intake). Xiamen University Malaysia offers the widest choice, with 10 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is the least expensive at USD 5,000 a year and Universiti Malaya the most at USD 6,000; the middle of the range is about USD 5,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Malaysia for Public Engineering?

Universiti Malaya (QS World #58), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (QS World #126) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (QS World #134) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public Engineering in Malaysia?

Of those with published fees, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia is the least expensive at about USD 5,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Public Engineering in Malaysia?

19 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Engineering course take in Malaysia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Public Engineering courses start in Malaysia?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Engineering online with a university in Malaysia?

2 of these courses are listed as online.

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