Breaking Into Asia’s Top 100: Sunway University Rises to #84 in THE Asia Rankings 2026

Sunway University has achieved a significant milestone on the regional stage, climbing to #84 in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2026, a remarkable 57-place leap from #141 in 2025. This breakthrough firmly places the University among Asia’s Top 100, reinforcing its standing as one of the region’s fastest-rising institutions. Regionally, Sunway University now ranks #5 in ASEAN and #3 in Malaysia.

The recognition by THE underscores Sunway’s growing influence across all five key scoring pillars: industry, research environment, international outlook, research quality, and teaching. While the University maintained its already impressive scores in international outlook and research quality, massive leaps in the industry and research environment categories drove this year's upward trajectory. This progress directly reflects Sunway’s core philosophy of strong industry integration and an unwavering commitment to research excellence, as evidenced by the 43 Sunway academics recognised among the world's top 2% of researchers in 2025.

Ultimately, the new ranking signals increasing global confidence in the University’s distinctive approach, one that places people, the planet, and purpose at the centre of everything it does.

More than just a ranking, this milestone reflects a deeper narrative of purpose, progress, and impact. As a mission-driven, 5th Generation University, Sunway University continues to redefine higher education by integrating academic excellence with real-world relevance, sustainability, and societal good.