Management and Science University (MSU)

Management and Science University (MSU) is a globally recognised institution, ranked by both Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) and Times Higher Education (THE), dedicated to building holistic human capital and championing equality through transformative education. Its award-winning academic programmes meet rigorous local and international standards, accredited by bodies such as the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Japan’s ABEST21, the Netherlands’ ACEEU, the UK’s IBMS, and Sri Lanka’s UGC. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, MSU is placed 597th globally, in the QS Top 100 for the world’s best young universities, 129th in Asia, 28th in Southeast Asia, and in the QS Top 301+ for Graduate Employability. It is also highly ranked in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, placing in the World Top 36 for Hospitality & Leisure Management (2nd in Malaysia), World Top 51-100 for Arts & Design (1st in Malaysia), World Top 250 for Business & Management Studies (Top 5 in Malaysia), and among the world’s best for Computer Science, Medicine, and other disciplines. Making its debut in THE World University Rankings 2025, MSU placed in the 801–1,000 band globally and ranked in the Top 401–500 in Asia. In THE Impact Rankings 2025, it achieved a position in the Top 101–200 worldwide for contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The university has been honoured with multiple awards, including Engaged & Sustainable University of the Year 2024, People’s Choice Award 2023, and Global Green University of the Year 2023 by ACEEU, alongside previous recognition as Asia’s Most Entrepreneurial and Engaged University. MSU also holds the prestigious EMNA E-STAR for its commitment to education, research, and entrepreneurship, as well as the QS 5-Stars Overall rating across multiple metrics. With graduate employability at 99% according to Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), MSU ranks as the Most Entrepreneurial Private University in Malaysia and holds SETARA Tier-5 Excellent Status. It also ranked 7th in the AppliedHE Private University Ranking: ASEAN 2025 and was named Talentbank’s Employer’s Choice University 2025. MSU International Medical School Bangalore campus is Malaysia's first offshore medical school granted the full 5-year accreditation by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC), and MSU’s MBBS programme is recognized by India’s National Medical Commission (NMC), Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) and Maldives Medical and Dental Council (MMDC). The establishment of the MSU Medical Centre (MSUMC), has put MSU as first private university in Malaysia that have its own private specialist hospital. As the recipient of Malaysia’s Best University (TVET Education) award at the Malaysia Education & TVET 2023, MSU integrates Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) with academic learning, offering programmes that combine industry internships, community engagement, creative entrepreneurship, and global exposure. Initiatives such as Graduate Employability Skills (GEmS) and Personal Enrichment Competencies (PEC) enhance students’ soft skills, while over 500 global partnerships in 40+ countries and collaborations with more than 3,000 industry partners offer extensive opportunities for study, internships, and international exposure. In all, as an applied, enterprise, holistic and international university, MSU offers foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate, and flexible programmes through an entry system that facilitates admission of students from all walks of life where it aims to TRANSFORMING LIVES and ENRICHING FUTURE.