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82 Pakistani Universities Best In Asia Declared

82 Pakistani Universities Best In Asia Declared: The latest QS Asia University Rankings 2026 have placed 82 Pakistani universities among Asia best marking a significant achievement for the country’s higher education sector this inclusion highlights Pakistan’s growing academic progress, improved faculty standards, and strong research contributions across multiple disciplines.

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) leads Pakistan representation at rank 68 followed by Quaid-i-Azam University at 89 and Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) at 129 the consistent progress demonstrates the country’s ongoing efforts to expand access to higher education and enhance academic performance.

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Pakistani Universities Best List In Asia 2025

Below is the list of Pakistani universities included in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026:

#	University Name	City	Rank
1	National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)	Islamabad	68
2	Quaid-i-Azam University	Islamabad	89
3	Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)	Lahore	129
4	COMSATS University Islamabad	Islamabad	150
5	University of the Punjab	Lahore	151
6	The University of Lahore	Lahore	187
7	University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Lahore	Lahore	192
8	University of Peshawar	Peshawar	226
9	University of Agriculture Faisalabad	Faisalabad	232
10	Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS)	Islamabad	238
11	International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)	Islamabad	280
12	University of Karachi	Karachi	298
13	Air University Pakistan	Islamabad	328
14	Government College University Faisalabad	Faisalabad	329
15	Institute of Business Administration (IBA)	Karachi	332
16	University of Management and Technology (UMT)	Lahore	351
17	Bahauddin Zakariya University	Multan	354
18	University of Central Punjab	Lahore	364
19	Riphah International University	Islamabad	366
20	Aga Khan University	Karachi	382
21	Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan	Mardan	406
22	Government College University Lahore	Lahore	410
23	Bahria University	Islamabad	416
24	University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila	Taxila	416
25	The Islamia University of Bahawalpur	Bahawalpur	434
26	National University of Modern Languages (NUML)	Islamabad	437
27	Lahore School of Economics	Lahore	474
28	NED University of Engineering and Technology	Karachi	478
29	National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences	Islamabad	483
30	Sukkur IBA University	Sukkur	504
31	Iqra University	Karachi	517
32	University of Malakand	Chakdara	541
33	Arid Agriculture University	Rawalpindi	542
34	Fatima Jinnah Women University	Rawalpindi	558
35	Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology	Rahim Yar Khan	564
36	University of Sargodha	Sargodha	564
37	The University of Swabi	Ambar	585
38	Institute of Space Technology	Islamabad	586
39	Dow University of Health Sciences	Karachi	588
40	University of Poonch Rawalakot (UPR)	Rawalakot	593
41	Mehran University of Engineering and Technology	Jamshoro	599
42	University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences	Lahore	607
43	Hazara University	Mansehra	614
44	National Textile University	Faisalabad	620
45	Capital University of Science and Technology	Islamabad	632
46	Institute of Business Management	Karachi	632
47	Superior University	Lahore	648
48	Lahore College for Women University	Lahore	662
49	University of Education	Lahore	662
50	University of Okara	Okara	666
51	The University of Agriculture, Peshawar	Peshawar	671
52	The University of Haripur	Haripur	711–720
53	Islamia College Peshawar	Peshawar	731–740
54	Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS)	Quetta	741–750
55	Allama Iqbal Open University	Islamabad	761–770
56	University of Swat	Mingora	761–770
57	University of Wah	Wah	761–770
58	Dawood University of Engineering and Technology	Karachi	771–780
59	University of Gujrat	Gujrat	771–780
60	Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)	Lahore	851–900
61	Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST)	Mirpur AJK	851–900
62	Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science, and Technology (QUEST)	Nawabshah	851–900
63	University of Sindh	Jamshoro	851–900
64	Gomal University	D.I.Khan	901–950
65	Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture	Multan	901–950
66	Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology	Karachi	951–1000
67	Government College Women University Sialkot	Sialkot	951–1000
68	Institute of Management Sciences	Peshawar	951–1000
69	Kohat University of Science & Technology	Kohat	951–1000
70	NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology	Multan	951–1000
71	The University of Faisalabad	Faisalabad	951–1000
72	University of Sahiwal	Sahiwal	951–1000
73	Foundation University	Islamabad	1001–1100
74	Ziauddin University	Karachi	1001–1100
75	Government College Women University Faisalabad	Faisalabad	1101–1200
76	Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University	Peshawar	1101–1200
77	Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology	Karachi	1201–1300
78	The Government Sadiq College for Women	Bahawalpur	1201–1300
79	The Women University	Multan	1201–1300
80	University of Balochistan	Quetta	1201–1300
81	Beaconhouse National University	Lahore	1301–1400
82	Mohammad Ali Jinnah University	Karachi	1301–1400

Key Achievements Of Pakistani Universities In QS Rankings

• Pakistani universities have maintained their presence among Asia’s top 1,500 institutions despite strong regional competition.
• Universities from Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and other major cities have shown significant progress.
• Several institutions have climbed higher compared to previous years.
• Growth reflects Pakistan’s focus on research-based education and faculty development programs.
• International collaborations and partnerships have improved academic standards.
• Government initiatives promoting technology and innovation in higher education are increasing global recognition.
• Overall, the ranking highlights long-term investment in quality education and research in Pakistan.

Methodology Behind The Rankings

The QS Asia University Rankings are based on multiple indicators assessing academic excellence, research output, and international presence these include academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-to-student ratio, research citations, and international collaborations.

Regional factors such as inbound and outbound student exchanges, proportion of international faculty, and staff with PhD qualifications are also considered these measures ensure that both teaching quality and research strength are accounted for, providing a comprehensive view of the universities’ performance in Asia.

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Future Of Higher Education In Pakistan

The presence of 82 Pakistani universities in the QS Asia Rankings indicates a promising future for higher education in the country with continued investment in research, technology, and faculty development, Pakistan is moving toward becoming a key academic hub in South Asia.

Greater collaboration between universities, government initiatives, and industry partnerships will be essential to improving global recognition and competitiveness focused efforts in research infrastructure, doctoral programs, and international linkages are expected to help more universities climb higher in future rankings.