Awards & Partnerships
Excellence recognised. Partnerships that create impact.
At the University of Reading Malaysia, excellence extends beyond the classroom. Through prestigious awards, professional recognition and strategic partnerships with industry, government, professional bodies and academic institutions, we foster an environment where education, research and innovation thrive. These collaborations create meaningful opportunities for our students, support impactful research, and contribute to the development of future-ready graduates equipped to make a positive difference locally and globally.
Our Rankings & Accolades
QS World University Rankings 2025, Top 200
Recognised among the world's Top 200 in the QS World University Rankings 2025 for academic excellence and global reputation.
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, Top 50
Ranked among the world's top 50 universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, recognising our commitment to sustainability and positive global impact through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Putra Aria Brand Awards 2025, Silver in Education & Learning
Recognised for our growing brand presence and reputation in Malaysia's education sector. This achievement reflects the trust placed in us by our community and marks our progression from Bronze to Silver in the previous year.
TalentBank Employee's Choice
Honoured with the Talentbank Employers' Choice Award in recognition of our outstanding graduate employability. Our graduates from the Quantity Surveying programme achieve a 100% employability rate within six months of graduation.
Professional Accreditations and Recognitions
Our programmes are recognised by leading professional bodies, ensuring they meet rigorous industry and academic standards. These accreditations enhance the quality and relevance of our curriculum, provide students with access to professional recognition and exemptions where applicable, and equip graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their chosen careers.
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
Association of MBAs (AMBA)
EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
University Affiliation Program with Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
BOVAEP (the Board of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents and Property Managers Malaysia)
RICS (the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, UK)
RISM (the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia)
SISV (the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers)
Legal Profession Qualifying Board (LPQB)
Bar Standards Board UK
Solicitors Regulation Authority UK
British Psychological Society (BPS)
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM)
Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS)
Industry Partnerships
We work closely with leading organisations across a wide range of industries to create meaningful opportunities for our students, staff and wider community. Through strategic partnerships, we foster collaboration in research, innovation, internships, talent development, curriculum enrichment and professional engagement, ensuring our graduates are equipped with the skills and experience to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
