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MSU climbs 150 spots in THE Asia Rankings

M ANAGEMENT and Science University (MSU) continues to strengthen its position in the higher education landscape in Malaysia and across Asia by being listed among the top 300 universities in Asia, ranking in the 251–300 band in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2026. This achievement reflects MSU’s continued commitment to enhancing academic excellence and international reputation, with a significant rise of 150 places from the 401–500 band last year. It also places MSU as the 12th best university in Malaysia. This success demonstrates the collective dedication of the MSU community in strengthening a culture of academic excellence, research, industry engagement, international collaboration and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) initiatives. The improved ranking also reflects the university’s ongoing commitment to enhancing academic reputation, expanding international collaborations and increasing the o Achievement complements global performance in World University Rankings

Sciences, Sciences, Information Technology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacy, Design, Medical Physiology, Public Health and Anatomy. These programmes integrate global best practices in educational innovation with real-world applications embedded into the learning experience. Students develop strategic thinking through engaging case studies that enhance advanced problem-solving skills. Each module is carefully designed with input from industry and corporate partners, incorporating contextualised insights into global developments and contemporary challenges. Through these programmes, MSU integrates global best practices in educational innovation with real world scenarios embedded into the learning experience. Strategic thinking is cultivated through thought-provoking case study exposés, equipping students with advanced practical problem-solving capabilities. All modules are rigorously designed with strategic industry and corporate input, incorporating opening vignettes that contextualise major global events and real-world challenges. For more information on post- graduate programmes offered at MSU, call 603-5521 6868, email enquiry@msu.edu.my or visit www.msu.edu.my. Biomedical

impact of research that contributes positively to communities and industry partners through sustainable and innovative approaches. This achievement complements MSU’s global performance across various THE rankings in 2026, including the World University Rankings 2026, where MSU is placed in the 601–800 band globally, further reinforcing its brand as a leading global higher education institution. At the regional level, MSU also performed strongly, ranking 17th in Southeast Asia, highlighting its significant contributions to academic development and research. In the recent THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026, MSU marked a significant milestone with its debut entry, as two of its academic disciplines—Education Studies, and Medical and Health— were ranked in the 501–600 band globally, underscoring the university’s growing academic strength and international standing. In recognition of its sustainable development initiatives, MSU was also ranked in the 101–200 band globally in the THE Impact Rankings 2025. MSU achieved an overall score of 85.7% across 17 United Nations (UN) SDGs, recording its highest improvements in SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals with a score of 93% (ranked 81st globally), and SDG 1: No Poverty with a score of 85.2% (ranked 21st globally).

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Other notable performances include SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being (79.1%, ranked 81st globally); SDG 4: Quality Education (78.7%, ranked 48th globally); and SDG 5: Gender Equality (73.1%, ranked 40th globally). Through collaborations with more than 3,000 industry partners via the University Industry Advisory Panel (UIAP), MSU ensures that its programmes remain aligned with current and future industry needs. Initiatives such as Graduate Employability Skills (GEmS) and Personal Enrichment Competencies (PEC) further support students in developing strong soft skills and workplace competencies. MSU also strengthens its global network through partnerships with over 500 higher education institutions in more than 40

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mobility. Postgraduate studies at MSU, offered through the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) and Graduate School of Management (GSM), offer advanced qualifications at the Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) levels across a wide range of disciplines, including Management, Accounting, Education, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Teaching English as Second Language, International Business, International Hospitality and Tourism Management, Early Childhood Education, Counselling and Guidance, Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology, Food Service Technology, Biomedicine, Engineering, Applied Science, Health

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