UTP Breaks Into Top 250 in World University Rankings
By Loshinniy Nair S. Baskaran,
9th OCTOBER: Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) made history by ranking in the top 250 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024. This marks the university’s highest position to date, improving from last year’s ranking of 301-350. UTP is the highest-ranked private university in Malaysia and second among all Malaysian universities.
The rankings evaluate universities based on teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook. UTP excelled in research citations, boosting its position globally. The university’s efforts in improving academic performance, research quality, and international collaborations have significantly contributed to this success.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, expressed pride in UTP’s achievements and emphasized their continuous commitment to enhancing quality education and contributing to Malaysia’s goal of becoming a global education hub. UTP’s focus on sustainability and digital transformation in research also played a role in its rise.
UTP’s achievement aligns with Malaysia’s broader aim of placing more local universities in the global rankings. This milestone showcases UTP’s growing global presence and the effectiveness of its strategic plans to elevate the university’s reputation worldwide.
For UTP, this breakthrough reflects their dedication to academic excellence and strengthens their position as a leader in higher education, both locally and internationally, as stated in The Star.
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