Universities in Kuantan, Malaysia
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Kuantan
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. University of Malaysia, Pahang ranked #1690.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: QS World University Rankings: Sustainability updated with University of Malaysia, Pahang in position 565.
  • 08 Nov, 2023: Publication of QS University Rankings: Asia. University of Malaysia, Pahang ranked #153.
  • 27 Oct, 2023: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy published most recent results of GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering). Includes 3 universities from Kuantan.

Rankings of universities in Kuantan, Malaysia 2024

  • #8 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #17 
  • #781 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #11 
  • #1690 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 12 more rankings of University of Malaysia, Pahang and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

#2
Malaysia

University College Shah Putra


#3

Gugusan University Malaysia


Highest subject rankings of universities in Kuantan

Mechanical Engineering GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#201 
University of Malaysia, Pahang
Chemistry QS World University Rankings By Subject
#451 
University of Malaysia, Pahang
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#501 
University of Malaysia, Pahang

Kuantan Key Facts for International Students

1 out of 3 Universities in Kuantan Ranked in at least one ranking

15 Different Rankings list Universities in Kuantan (11 institution and 4 subject rankings)

1 Global Rankings rank Universities in Kuantan Among TOP 200

Population: 549000

Time: GMT +8

District/province: Pahang,

Living costs for students in Kuantan:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 45* (55% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 62* (38% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 43* (57% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 11.72 MYR
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type G
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type M
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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FAQ

University of Malaysia, Pahang ranks #1 in Kuantan in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Kuantan University of Malaysia, Pahang is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 19 rankings where University of Malaysia, Pahang is listed.

University of Malaysia, Pahang is ranked best in Kuantan for Engineering (Mechanical Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Malaysia, Pahang.

University of Malaysia, Pahang is ranked best in Kuantan for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the University of Malaysia, Pahang.

University of Malaysia, Pahang is ranked best in Kuantan for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of Malaysia, Pahang.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:

Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% International research network 10% Citations per paper 10%

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:

Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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