Universiti Putra Malaysia
(UPM)
About
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) formerly known as Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was founded in 1971 through the merger of Faculty of Agriculture, University Malaya and Agriculture College in Serdang. The first three founder faculties were Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Forestry and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science. UPM maintains its traditional role of education in focussing its tertiary level research on agriculture and its relevant areas. In early 80?s, UPM has expanded its scope by including science and technology into its areas of studies. In 1994, UPM aspired to be the University of the Next Millennium and in line with its vision, the name of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia was changed to Universiti Putra Malaysia by Malaysia?s Prime Minister, Dato? Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamed on April 3, 1997.This is looked upon as a strategic move in preparing UPM as a versatile, higher learning institution that is in tandem with Malaysia?s dynamic technology.
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 87 subject rankings
Ranking Overview
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Key Facts
Historical Trend
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Top Subjects
Subject Rankings
US News
18 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
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Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Polymer Science | 5 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 62 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 82 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | 212 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =227 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =242 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =277 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 292 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =325 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =335 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =380 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 418 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =447 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =452 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =613 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =629 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Physics | =709 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =791 | 50.0 | 2026 |
ARWU
24 subjects|
Subject
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Rank
|
Score
|
Year
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|---|---|---|---|
| Textile Science & Engineering | 8 | 157.6 | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 41 | 128.1 | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2020 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2017 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2019 |
| Business Administration | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2021 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Earth Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2017 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
QS
37 subjectsTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 201–250 | 44.9 | 2026 |
| Education | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |