INTI International University was ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, with Social Sciences and Management placed in the 401–450 band globally.
Students from INTI International College Penang during their visit to Parliament Malaysia, where they observed the setting in which national debates and decisions take place.
The university was also ranked across three related disciplines, with Business placed in the 251–300 band, Accounting and Finance in the 301–375 band, and Computer Science in the 401–450 band. Together, these placements point to steady performance across areas closely linked to business, finance, and technology.
Commenting on the results, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Joseph Lee said the outcome shows steady progress in strengthening the university’s academic standing, particularly in disciplines aligned with the evolving demands of the economy and society. He added that this has been built over time through continued efforts to improve teaching quality, strengthen research collaboration, and maintain close engagement with industry.
“Efforts in curriculum innovation, research collaboration, student development, and industry engagement have all contributed to this progress. While short-term initiatives may help generate momentum, meaningful and lasting advancement requires discipline in strengthening long-term strategies and continued attention to the academic and institutional fundamentals that underpin sustainable progress.”
The QS subject rankings assess universities using indicators such as academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations, and international research collaboration, offering a broader view of how institutions are regarded and how their graduates and research are valued across sectors.
Students from INTI International College Penang during their visit to Parliament Malaysia, where they observed the setting in which national debates and decisions take place.
Within this broader context, Malaysia’s performance in the latest rankings also shows an upward trend, with a net improvement of 18 per cent, placing the country seventh in Asia and 17th globally.
According to QS Senior Vice President Ben Sowter, Malaysia’s rising performance reflects the long-term impact of national education policies.
“Malaysia’s rising performance in the QS subject rankings reflects the long-term impact of reforms set out in the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015–2025 and its continuation in the new Malaysia Higher Education Blueprint 2026–2035. As Malaysia advances its ambition to become a regional education hub, these results signal growing international recognition of the country’s universities.”