List of Top Universities in Pakistan
A list of Pakistani Universities has been selected after considering HEC university rankings,PEC ranking, QS Asia University and World UniversityRankings.
Here is our final list of top ranking universities in Pakistan:
1.National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST) Islamabad
2. Quaid-i-Azam University – QAU
3.Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
4.COMSATS University Islamabad
5.Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS)
6.University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Lahore
7.University of the Punjab – PU
8.University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
9.University of Karachi – KU
10.The University of Lahore – UOL
11. Bahauddin Zakariya University
1.National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST) Islamabad
Location: Islamabad,Pakistan
Ranked in Pakistan: 1
World Ranking (QS): =358
Ranked in Asia: 74
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) university was founded in 1991, NUST is a non-profit, a public institute of higher education in Pakistan. It is ranked number 1 in overall in Pakistan; it is located in the urban area of the Capital city of Islamabad of Pakistan which has population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants. NUST also has branch campuses in different cities of Pakistan mainly in Karachi, Rawalpindi and Risalpur cities. University is officially accredited and/or recognized by the HEC ( Higher Education Commission, Pakistan), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) is has enrollment range upto 10,000 students. Both genders, male and female are welcome to get admission in NUST, it is a coeducational higher education institution. National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) offers HEC recognized courses and programs and offering education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several many areas of study such as Arts & Humanities, Business & Social Sciences, Medicine & Health, Engineering, Science & Technology. NUST is an old higher-education institute with a selective admission policy which is based on entrance examinations and students’ past study records. NUST is one of the most renounced education initiation in Pakistan which is also offering admission to International students.
University Identity
Name National University of Sciences and Technology
Name نیشنل یونیورسٹی آف سائنس اینڈ ٹیکنالوجی
Acronym NUST
Founded 1991
Motto Defining Futures
Colours Blue and white
University Location & Contacts
Address Sector H-12
Islamabad (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000)
44000 Islamabad CT
Pakistan
T +92 (51) 9085 1101
F +92 (51) 9085 1107
Other locations Karachi, Rawalpindi, Risalpur
Website: https://nust.edu.pk/
2.Quaid-i-Azam University
Islamabad,Pakistan
Ranked in Pakistan: 2
World Ranking (QS): =378
Ranked in Asia: =91
Quaid-i-Azam University (Urdu: جامعہ قائداعظم) or QAU; also referred to as FAHU is a public research university located in Islamabad. The university was established in 1967 as university of Islamabad for post graduation studies only but now it grows and becomes an interdisciplinary university; more than 13,000 students enroll in it. The university campus is spread over a vast area of 1700 acres (or 6.9 km²) on the foothills of the Margalla.
QAU is one of the country’s largest and top ranked public universities. Ranked in Asia top 100 universities and top 500 universities in the world by The Times Higher Education World University Rankings & QS.
Quaid-i-Azam University is divided into four faculties, nine affiliated research institutes; 38 departments, institutes, schools and centers and currently led by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali. QAU is famous for its technological advancement, research and intellectual interaction with other international institutes such as the United Nations, University of Tokyo and the ICTP etc.
QAU is one of the most famous universities in Pakistan; its notable alumni, faculty or researchers include Maleeha Lodhi, Nasim Zehra, Shamshad Akhtar, Noor Muhammad, Abrar-ul-Haq, Naela Chohan, Suhail Zubairy, Farzana Aslam, Tasneem Zehra and Salma Zahid.
Address: University Rd, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
Phone: (051) 9064000
Type Public Research University
Established July 22, 1967
Chancellor President of Pakistan
Provost Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali
Students 9700
Location Islamabad
Campus Urban
Colours Blue and white
Nickname QAU
Affiliations Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC)
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QAU50/
Website www.qau.edu.pk
3.Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
Lahore,Pakistan
Ranked in Pakistan: 3
World Ranking (QS): 651-700
Ranked in Asia: 116
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is a leading private university located in Lahore, Pakistan. LUMS is rated as one of Pakistan’s top Business Studies universities and among the top private universities in the region.
LUMS has four existing Schools: Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering and School. The university has a student body of about 5,000 graduate and undergraduate students, it has a faculty of 300 plus staff with many of them holding PhDs from the top universities in the world. Main campus is spread over the aears of 100-acre. Since its inception in 1985, LUMS has sought to accomplish its mission to be a world-class institution with cutting-edge research, a modern and rigorous curriculum, and socially responsible outreach to the nation and region. In 2015 university offered a scholarship program for Afghan students to diversify its student body along with partnership of Afghan government.
Address: Sector U, DHA, Lahore Cantt. 54792
Tel.: 042- 5722670
Email: admission@lums.edu.pk
Website: http://www.lums.edu.pk
4.COMSATS University Islamabad
Islamabad,Pakistan
Ranked in Pakistan: 4
World Ranking (QS): 1001-1200
Ranked in Asia: 137
The COMSATS University Islamabad or CUI, previously known as COMSATS Institute of Information Technology is a top public university located in Islamabad city of Pakistan; it sub –campuses are located in the cities of Abbottabad, Attock, Vehari, Lahore, Wah and Sahiwal, plus CUI is having a virtual Campus Initially it was established in 1998 by the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) and charter was granted in 2000. In 2018 COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT) was transformed into a full fledged university as CUI, COMSATS University Islamabad.
COMSATS is ranking among top Asian Universities by QS ranking; and ranked top-most University in Computer Sciences and IT category nationally according to NatureIndex. CUI is a member of Association of Commonwealth Universities. ] It has also gained a place to be the country’s first ever university to support and promote entrepreneurship and innovation in its academic environment.
Address: Park Rd, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory 45550
Phone: (051) 9247000
Established: 1998
Rector Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar
Chancellor: President of Pakistan
Academic staff 2,679
Students: 35,452
Undergraduates 28,964
Postgraduates 6,488
Location Islamabad, Pakistan
Colors: Blue white
Nickname CUI
Mascot COMSIAN
Motto In Search of Excellence
Website comsats.edu.pk
5.Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS)
Islamabad,Pakistan
Ranked in Pakistan: 5
World Ranking (QS): =398
Ranked in Asia: 189
6.University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Lahore
Lahore,Pakistan
Ranked in Pakistan: 6
World Ranking (QS): 801-1000
Ranked in Asia: =183
7.University of the Punjab
Lahore,Pakistan
Ranked in Pakistan: 7
World Ranking (QS): 801-1000
Ranked in Asia: 145
University of the Punjab (PU) was Established in 1882, University of the Punjab is a public higher education institution located in city of Lahore, Punjab. University of the Punjab has campuses in Gujranwala and Jehlum cities. PU is Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. University of the Punjab (PU) is a coeducational higher education university with 30,000 plus students.
University is offering following degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in many areas of study. PU is a 136 years old higher education institute; it has a clear admission policy and also having entrance examinations system, further student academic record and grades are considered for admission. University also welcome international applicants to apply for enrollment.
University Identity
Name : University of the Punjab
Acronym : PU
Founded : 1882
Motto : Faith, Unity, Discipline
Colours : Sea green
University Location
Address: Quaid-e-Azam Campus, PO Box No. 54590
Lahore (population range: over 5,000,000)
54590 Punjab
Pakistan
T +92 (42) 9923 1102
F +92 (42) 9923 1103
Other locations Gujranwala, Jehlum
Website: http://www.pu.edu.pk/
8.University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Faisalabad, Pakistan
Ranked in Pakistan: 8
World Ranking (QS): 1001-1200
Ranked in Asia: 214
9.University of Karachi
Karachi,Pakistan
Ranked in Pakistan: 9
World Ranking (QS): 1001-1200
Ranked in Asia: =245
10.The University of Lahore
Lahore,Pakistan
Ranked in Pakistan: 10
World Ranking (QS): 1001-1200
Ranked in Asia: 301-350
11. Bahauddin Zakariya University
Multan, Pakistan
Ranked in Pakistan: 11
World Ranking (QS): 1201+
Ranked in Asia: 301-350
