October 26, 2026
International Professor's Day, observed each year on October 26, is a global recognition of the professors whose work powers higher education. Behind every graduate, every breakthrough, and every published discovery is a professor who taught, questioned, mentored, and persevered.
It is a day to move appreciation from the abstract to the personal — to name the educators who changed the trajectory of a career, and to renew Malaysia's collective commitment to a thriving academic community.
The professoriate sits at the intersection of teaching and discovery — a dual role that few other professions carry.
Professors prepare the doctors, engineers, teachers, and leaders every society depends on.
University research led by professors underpins advances in medicine, technology, and policy.
PhD candidates and early-career academics grow under the guidance of experienced professors.
Four meaningful ways students, institutions, and communities can mark October 26.
Send a personal message, email, or handwritten note to a professor who shaped your thinking or career. Be specific about the impact they had.
Amplify a professor’s research, publication, or teaching online with #InternationalProfessorsDay so their contribution reaches a wider audience.
International Professor's Day is observed annually on October 26. The next observance falls on October 26, 2026. It is a global moment for students, institutions, and communities to recognize the lasting impact professors have on knowledge, research, and society.
Whether you thank a mentor, nominate a colleague, or help your institution attract world-class faculty — International Professor's Day is a chance to invest in the people who advance Malaysia's academic future.
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Put forward an outstanding professor for a faculty, teaching-excellence, or research award within your institution or discipline.
Encourage talented students to consider the professoriate, and help institutions across Malaysia attract and retain world-class faculty.
A thoughtful, honest review is one of the most lasting tributes a student can leave. Celebrate the ones who made a difference on Rate My Professor, or explore the top-rated professors shaping Malaysia's classrooms.
The day exists to celebrate and thank professors for their dedication to teaching, mentorship, and the advancement of human knowledge. Professors do far more than deliver lectures — they supervise research, publish discoveries, guide early-career academics, and prepare each generation of graduates for the workforce.
Across Malaysia, it is also an opportunity to highlight the value of academic careers and to encourage greater public and institutional support for higher education and faculty.
Students can write a thank-you note to a professor who made a difference, leave an honest, constructive review on Rate My Professor, nominate them for a teaching or research award, share a tribute on social media using #InternationalProfessorsDay, or simply attend a lecture with renewed appreciation. Small gestures of gratitude carry real meaning for the educators who invest in student success.
Malaysian institutions can host recognition ceremonies, feature faculty achievements across campus channels, fund teaching and research excellence awards, and spotlight the careers of standout academics. Promoting open faculty positions on the day is also a powerful way to signal an institution's commitment to building a world-class academic community.
Professors are at the center of nearly every major advance in medicine, technology, policy, and culture. They train the doctors, engineers, teachers, and leaders of tomorrow, and their research underpins innovation that improves lives globally. Recognizing them is recognizing the engine of long-term human progress.
World Teachers' Day (October 5) honors educators across all levels of education. International Professor's Day focuses specifically on the higher-education professoriate — the academics who combine advanced teaching with original research and the supervision of postgraduate and early-career scholars.
Business & Economics
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
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“Thank you so much, prof. I really appreciate everything you have taught and guided me since my first year in MOT. Looking back, I’ve learned so much not only from the lessons, but also from your advice and encouragement throughout my journey. I’ll always remember the memories and experiences we shared during my LI journey. Thank you for being part of my journey, prof🙏”
Business & Economics
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
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“Learning and growing under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Chew Boon Cheong has been one of the highlights of my academic journey. Prof. Chew is an exceptionally dedicated, kind, and observant mentor who truly cares about his students' success both in faculty and in the industry. He guided me with such clarity, ensured I stayed on the right track, and always made me feel supported every step of the way. I am deeply thankful for his continuous support, valuable advice, and for being such an inspiring supervisor!”
Business & Economics
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka
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“Thank you so much, Prof. Chew, for your kind feedback and encouragement during my presentation. I truly appreciate your support and advice.”