KUCHING: Taylor’s University has once again maintained its academic excellence with its impressive performance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, retaining its Top 20 ranking.
The university was placed 17th for the Hospitality and Leisure Management subject.
This marks seven consecutive years where the institution has been ranked as the top Malaysian institution for the subject since 2017.
Moreover, this ranking places Taylor’s University alongside other renowned institutions in the hospitality sector such as Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne in Switzerland, University of Nevada Las Vegas in the United States, and Swiss Hotel Management School in Switzerland.
Vice-chancellor and president of Taylor’s University professor Michael Driscoll was happy with the university’s performance.
“These results are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Taylor’s community – from staff to academics and even our partners who strive every day to make our university one of the best in the world,” he said in a statement.
In addition to its impressive rankings in hospitality and leisure management, Taylor’s University has also made significant strides in other fields.
The university has improved its ranking for Business and Management Studies, leaping six spots from #97 in the previous year to #91 this year.
This makes the institution the top private business school in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
The university has also improved its ranking in Art and Design, coming in at #51-100 and making it the top university for this subject in Malaysia.
At the same time, the university has also made significant progress in other subjects with four new subjects making it into the ranking for its Communication and Media Studies, Education and Training, Engineering – Electrical and Electronic, and Medicine.
Driscoll said the institution’s success in this area is attributed to its approach of curriculum innovation and adaptability to the changing of education.
“At Taylor’s University, we are committed to providing our students with the best possible education and opportunities to excel. We are constantly evolving our programmes to ensure that our graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s dynamic and ever-changing industries,” he said.
