Accolades and Recognition

Experience academic excellence, sustainability, 
and a world-class environment

 

Our commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and growth is evident, with the release of the QS World University Rankings 2026 edition, placing us at #410 globally. 

With an impressive position of being the 103rd-ranked university in Asia  (ranked by QS Asia University Rankings 2024) and within the top 250 universities in Asia (ranked by THE Asia University Rankings 2024) we have established ourselves as a formidable institution growing from strength to strength. In addition, we have also been recognised within the top 300 of the best universities in the world that are 50 years old or younger by THE.

The prestigious QS Stars University Ratings has awarded us a 5 Star (Excellent) grade, further enhancing our overall excellence. This accolade highlights our exceptional teaching, state-of-the-art facilities, strong employability, social responsibility, inclusiveness, academic development, internationalisation, and actuarial studies.

Ƶ University has also excelled in specific fields, securing a prominent place in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. We rank among the top universities globally for Hospitality & Leisure Management (#101-150), Art and Design (#201-240), and Business and Management Studies (#401-450).

As a premier digital technology university, we have earned recognition from the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation for our advanced use of digital technology.

Moreover, our commitment to sustainability has been acknowledged with our position of #189 most sustainable University in the World by the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2022, highlighting our dedication to environmentally conscious practices.

Employability is a priority at Ƶ University, and our graduates have consistently showcased their market readiness. We achieved the #1 spot in the Graduate Employability Index by Talentbank Group for two consecutive years (2022, 2023) with a stellar 6-star employability rating across multiple fields of study, including Accounting, Arts & Design, Engineering, and Hospitality Management.

In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024, we proudly maintained our reign as Malaysia's No. 1 non-government-linked private university and ranked among Malaysia's Top 10 universities. We improved our league table position by one band, 601- 800, from last year (801 – 1000). Our strong performance extends to subject categories such as Business & Management (#301-400) and Physical Sciences (#601-800). 

Join Ƶ University on an educational journey that will transform your future.

 


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QS WUR

QS World University Rankings 2026

Ƶ University is ranked 410th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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QS WUR 2026

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THE WUR

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

Ƶ University is ranked in the Top 500 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025.
It is the No.1 ranked private, non-government-linked university and among the Top 3 universities in Malaysia.

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THE WUR 2025

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Shanghai ARWU Ranking

Shanghai Ranking 2024

Ƶ University is ranked among the Top 1000 universities in the world in the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2024.

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Shanghai ARWU Ranking

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AppliedHE

AppliedHE University Ranking 2024

Ƶ University is ranked the #1 Private University in ASEAN in the AppliedHE University Rankings 2024.

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AppliedHE

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QS Asia Rankings

QS Asia Rankings 2025

Ƶ University is ranked #74 in Asia in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, placing it among the Top 100 universities in Asia and the Top 20 in Southeast Asia.

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QS Asia Rankings

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QS Sustainability Ranking 2025

QS Sustainability Rankings 2025

Ƶ University is ranked #7 in Malaysia out of 29 institutions in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025.

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QS Sustainability Ranking 2025

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THE impact rankings 2025

Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025

Ƶ University is ranked #81 globally out of 2,318 universities in the THE Impact Rankings 2025 — a remarkable leap from the 201–300 band in the previous year.

#20: SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
#22: SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
#31: SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
#30: SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
#50: SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
#78: SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

 


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UI Green Metric

UI Green Metric World University Rankings

Ƶ University is ranked the #1 private university in Malaysia in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.

 


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QS Stars

QS Stars

Awarded 5 Stars (Excellent) in QS Stars, including:

  • Overall
  • Teaching
  • Facilities
  • Employability Internationalisation
  • Academic Development Facilities
  • Social Responsibility
  • Inclusiveness

 


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Talentbank

Talentbank Employers' Choice of University

Ƶ University has been named Talentbank's Employers’ Choice of University for four consecutive years, a recognition 100% determined by leading graduate employers.

 


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setara

SETARA 2022

Rated “Competitive” in the Emerging Universities category under the SETARA 2022 assessment.

 


Recognition from:
 

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PDTI

Accredited by:

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AACSB