HELP University has been awarded the prestigious QS 5 Stars rating in 2026, reflecting the University’s strong performance across key areas of higher education, including teaching, employability, facilities, governance, programme strength, and diversity and inclusion.
The QS Stars rating system, developed by global higher education analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), evaluates universities against a comprehensive range of performance indicators across several categories. Unlike traditional rankings that compare institutions against one another, QS Stars assesses universities based on their individual performance, allowing them to showcase their strengths across multiple areas of institutional excellence.
In the latest evaluation, HELP University recorded strong results in several key categories. The University achieved a perfect score of 150 out of 150 in Employability, highlighting its strong track record in preparing graduates for the workforce. HELP also performed strongly in areas such as Facilities (93/100), Programme Strength (45/50), Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (44/50), and Good Governance (83/100), demonstrating the institution’s commitment to delivering a supportive learning environment and maintaining high standards of institutional leadership.
These results reflect HELP University’s continued focus on providing a holistic educational experience that combines academic rigour, industry relevance, and student support. From modern campus facilities and strong academic programmes to career development initiatives and inclusive policies, the University aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
Commenting on the recognition, Prof. Dr Andy Liew Teik Kooi, Vice Chancellor of HELP University, emphasised the University’s continued commitment to academic excellence and student success.
The QS 5 Stars recognition serves as an important milestone for HELP University as it continues to strengthen its academic offerings, enhance student experience, and expand global engagement. As the University moves forward, it remains committed to nurturing future leaders and achievers through education that is innovative, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving needs of society.
About HELP University
HELP University was founded in 1986, and it has developed into a leading institution of higher learning in Malaysia. HELP University offers a wide range of social science, and humanities programmes, and is renowned for its psychology, accounting, business, law, education, and IT programmes. The university has embarked on a transformation journey to become the Analytics-Driven Entrepreneurial University.
In 2019, HELP University was awarded the Premier Digital Tech Institution (PDTI) status by the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) for being a leading digital tech-focused institution that produces high quality graduates for the workforce.
In 2021, HELP University was ranked No 1 among 650 universities in Asia for Outbound Student Exchange programmes by QS Rankings World University Ranking: Asia 2021. Besides standing as MDEC’s Premier Digital Tech Institution, HELP University was rated BERDAYA SAING (Competitive), the highest category, by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia in 2022, and awarded the Employers’ Choice of University by Talentbank in 2024 and 2025.
In 2025, HELP ranked 46th globally in the World’s Universities with Real Impact (WURI) rankings for Visionary Leadership, recognising its innovation and governance impact.
Designated in 2025 by the International Council for Small Business and the Mayor’s Office of Jinju, South Korea, HELP now serves as a global centre for humane entrepreneurship. Rooted in ethics, dignity, and sustainability, this model redefines business success.
In 2026, HELP University received an overall QS 5 Stars rating from global higher education analysts Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) under the QS Stars evaluation framework. The rating assesses universities across a comprehensive set of indicators that reflect institutional performance, student experience, and graduate outcomes. In the latest audit, HELP University achieved strong results in key areas including Employability, Facilities, Programme Strength, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Good Governance.
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