Introduction

Taylor's University is the #1 private university in Malaysia and Southeast Asia for 3 years straight, ranked #284 in the QS World University Rankings 2023. This places it among the top 1% of global universities. The university is also ranked #49 in Asia, leaping 40 places in just two years according to the QS Asia University Rankings 2023. It is one of few Asian universities rated 5 Stars for Online Learning, a heartening acknowledgement of the brand’s dedication to making education engaging, effective, and relevant. The university also has a 5-star rating in six other categories of the QS Stars University Ratings: Teaching, Internationalisation, Employability, Inclusiveness, Facilities, and Hospitality & Leisure Management. In the category of Graduate Employment Rate and Employer Reputation, Taylor’s performs strongly. It ranks at 16th and 101st places worldwide respectively, within the top 1% of tertiary institutions in the world favoured by employers. The university’s strong connections with industry partners have not only seen students receive the best exposure for their professional placements, but also ensure graduates step into the workforce with the required aptitude and skills. This strength has been reflected in the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings, with Taylor's ranked at #191-200 in the world. Taylor’s University is ranked World #16 and #1 in Malaysia & Southeast Asia for Hospitality & Leisure Management, as well as World Top 100 for Business & Management Studies, making Taylor's Business School the top private business school in Malaysia & Southeast Asia based on the 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject. In the same QS ranking, the university is recognised as the No.1 Private University in Malaysia for Accounting & Finance, Architecture & Built Environment, Arts & Humanities, Economics & Econometrics, and Social Sciences & Management. In the 2021 edition of the QS Top 50 Under 50 World University Rankings, which ranks the world’s best young universities under 50 years old, Taylor’s comes in at #49. This is yet another remarkable honour, as it is the top and only Malaysian private university in this listing.