Can an average Indian student join Universiti Sains Malaysia?

If you have scored average marks in your Class 12 or undergraduate but fit the requirements of Universiti Sains Malaysia, you can get into the desired programme. According to the university’s basic eligibility requirements, you need to have a minimum score of 60% in your previously qualifying exam and also, meet the English proficiency requirements based on the course of choice.Additionally, for some courses you need to have specific qualifications such as Sijil Pelajran Malaysia or equivalent, with subjects such as Biology, Chemistry and Physics. For any clarifications, it is best to visit the official website’s link to specific course.

What is the rank of Universiti Sains Malaysia in the world?

Universiti Sains Malaysia holds various rankings in different global university lists:Times Higher Education 2024 Rank: 401–500US News Best Global Universities: Ranked #504QS World University Rankings: Ranked #137Some of the programme rankings at Universiti Sains Malaysia are as follows:QS World University Rankings: Ranked 34th in Asia, 142nd globally, and 75th for Pharmaceutical Sciences.Times Higher Education Subject Rankings:Agricultural Sciences: #195 (tie)Biology and Biochemistry: #380 (tie).

Universiti Sains Malaysia

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World rank #431

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Rankings at Universiti Sains Malaysia

Universiti Sains Malaysia is one of the most prominent universities in the Malaysia. If we see Universiti Sains Malaysia rankings, top ranking bodies all over the globe rank it. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2026, Universiti Sains Malaysia is ranked at #5 in the Malaysia. Whereas, in the world rankings, Universiti Sains Malaysia ranks at #445 in 2026. Subject rankings of the Universiti Sains Malaysia are also given below-

Universiti Sains Malaysia Course Name	Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2026 (World)	Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2026 (Country)
LL.M.	#411	#3
M.A.	#224	#2
M.Arch	#117	#3
Others PG	#480	#4
MS	#251	#2
MIM	#300	#2

By Other Ranking Bodies

Apart from Shiksha Popularity ranking, QS has also ranked the university globally. It ranks Universiti Sains Malaysia at #134 in 2026. Universiti Sains Malaysia ranking stood at #416 as per US News in 2025 and #401 by THE in 2026, globally.

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