Top Pakistani Universities in Global Rankings (2024–2025)
1. Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad
- QS World University Rankings 2024: Ranked among the top 1,500 globally, securing the 315th position.
- Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings 2024: Ranked in the 401–500 range, leading Pakistani institutions.
2. National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad
- QS World University Rankings 2024: Ranked among the top 1,000 universities globally.
- THE World Rankings 2024: Ranked in the 601–800 range.
3. Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
- QS World University Rankings 2024: Ranked among the top 1,000 universities globally.
- THE World Rankings 2024: Ranked in the 801–1,000 range.
4. COMSATS University Islamabad
- QS World University Rankings 2024: Ranked among the top 1,000 universities globally.
- THE World Rankings 2024: Ranked in the 601–800 range.
5. University of the Punjab (PU), Lahore
- QS World University Rankings 2024: Ranked among the top 1,000 universities globally.
- THE World Rankings 2024: Ranked in the 801–1,000 range.
📊 HEC National Rankings (2024)
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan also publishes national rankings based on various metrics such as research output, teaching quality, and infrastructure. For the most current and detailed rankings, you can visit the HEC University Ranking Portal.
🏆 Summary
- Top Performer: Quaid-i-Azam University leads both QS and THE global rankings among Pakistani institutions.
- Engineering & Technology: NUST stands out in the engineering and technology categories.
- Business & Management: LUMS excels in business and management studies.
- Comprehensive Institutions: COMSATS and PU offer a broad range of programs with strong academic reputations.
