UTP PETROLEUM ENGINEERING AMONG WORLD’S TOP 10 IN QS SUBJECT RANKINGS 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) has achieved a significant milestone in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, with its Petroleum Engineering discipline rising to ninth globally, placing it among the world’s top 10 and Asia's top three.

UTP is now the top-ranked university in Malaysia and Southeast Asia for that discipline, rising from 16th last year to achieve the nation’s highest-ever subject ranking, and was also recognised as the most improved in the Asia Pacific and second globally among narrow subject tables.

“The achievement highlights UTP’s continued global leadership in its flagship discipline, reinforcing its position as a premier institution in energy and engineering education,” the university said in a statement today.

Across disciplines, the university posted broad gains. In Engineering and Technology, UTP climbed to 146th globally from 184th in 2025, reflecting sustained performance in academic quality, research output and industry relevance.

Chemical Engineering, meanwhile, entered the top 100 at 87th; Electrical and Electronic Engineering improved to 131st; Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering advanced to the 151-200 band; and Computer Science and Information Systems rose to the 201-250 band.

Mineral and Mining Engineering maintained its position in the 51-100 band, while Civil and Structural Engineering remained in the 101-150 band, demonstrating continued strength in established areas.

This combination of upward momentum and sustained performance reflects UTP’s deepening academic capabilities across its core disciplines.

In Natural Sciences, UTP improved to 341st from 362nd, Materials Science advanced to the 201-250 band, while Chemistry moved up to the 251-300 band. Physics maintained its position in the 351-400 band.

The university also marked a new milestone in Social Sciences and Management, making its debut in the 501-550 band, with Business and Management Studies improving to the 451-500 band.

The achievement reflects the collective efforts of UTP’s faculty and staff, whose dedication and passion for educating students continue to shape future-ready talent, as well as the university’s strong collaboration with industry and academic partners.

UTP president Mohamed Firouz Asnan said the results reflected the university’s deliberate focus on building depth in areas aligned with industry and national priorities.

“These results reflect both progress and consistency in the areas that matter most.

“As we strengthen our global standing, our priority remains clear - to build capabilities that deliver real impact, through quality education, meaningful research and talent development that serves industry, society and the nation,” he said.

The QS World University Rankings by Subject assess universities based on academic reputation, employer reputation, research impact and international collaboration.

UTP’s performance in the 2026 rankings underscores its growing global presence as a technology-focused university committed to advancing solutions for real-world challenges and supporting sustainable development.

-- BERNAMA