108 Pakistani Universities Make THE World University Rankings 2027 List

By Muhammad Haaris|1 hour ago |

Times Higher Education (THE) officially announced its World University Rankings 2027 recently. Overall, the prestigious list ranks 2,297 universities from 118 countries and territories worldwide. Consequently, Pakistan maintains a strong national presence. Specifically, THE included 108 Pakistani universities in its overall ranking system this year.

Top Performing Pakistani Institutions

Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) takes the lead as the highest-ranked Pakistani institution in the latest edition. The Islamabad-based university successfully secured a spot in the 551–600 global ranking band. Following closely, the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), also based in Islamabad, placed in the 601–650 band. Additionally, COMSATS University Islamabad ranks third among Pakistani institutions, landing in the 651–700 band.

Furthermore, Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) in Multan, the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, and the University of Lahore achieved strong placements in the 701–800 band of THE World University Rankings 2027.

You will notice that THE lists several universities as “Reporter” institutions instead of assigning them a numerical rank or ranking band. According to THE, universities receive Reporter status when they submit ranking data but fail to meet the strict eligibility criteria for an official rank.

Moreover, THE actively excludes universities from the ranked table for a few specific reasons. For instance, a university misses the cut if it does not teach undergraduate students. Similarly, failing to meet minimum research-output requirements results in exclusion. Finally, concentrating too much research in a single subject area will also prevent an institution from receiving a numerical rank.

All Pakistani Universities in THE World University Rankings 2027

Here is the complete breakdown of all 108 Pakistani universities featured in THE World University Rankings 2027.

National Rank	University	City	THE World Rank
1	Quaid-i-Azam University	Islamabad	551–600
2	National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)	Islamabad	601–650
3	COMSATS University Islamabad	Islamabad	651–700
=4	Bahauddin Zakariya University	Multan	701–800
=4	University of Agriculture, Faisalabad	Faisalabad	701–800
=4	University of Lahore	Lahore	701–800
=5	Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan	Mardan	801–1000
=5	Capital University of Science and Technology	Islamabad	801–1000
=5	Government College University, Faisalabad	Faisalabad	801–1000
=5	Hazara University Mansehra	Mansehra	801–1000
=5	International Islamic University, Islamabad	Islamabad	801–1000
=5	Islamia University of Bahawalpur	Bahawalpur	801–1000
=5	Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)	Lahore	801–1000
=5	National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES)	Islamabad	801–1000
=5	Riphah International University	Islamabad	801–1000
=5	Superior University	Lahore	801–1000
=5	University of Management and Technology	Lahore	801–1000
=5	University of Peshawar	Peshawar	801–1000
=5	University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore	Lahore	801–1000
=5	University of the Punjab	Lahore	801–1000
=6	University of Central Punjab	Lahore	1001–1200
=6	Dow University of Health Sciences	Karachi	1001–1200
=6	Government College University, Lahore	Lahore	1001–1200
=6	Khyber Medical University	Peshawar	1001–1200
=6	King Edward Medical University	Lahore	1001–1200
=6	National Textile University	Faisalabad	1001–1200
=6	NED University of Engineering and Technology	Karachi	1001–1200
=6	PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi	Rawalpindi	1001–1200
=6	University of Education, Lahore	Lahore	1001–1200
=6	University of Gujrat	Gujrat	1001–1200
=6	University of Malakand	Chakdara	1001–1200
=6	University of Sargodha	Sargodha	1001–1200
=6	University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences	Lahore	1001–1200
=6	Ziauddin University	Karachi	1001–1200
=7	Air University	Islamabad	1201–1500
=7	Bahria University	Islamabad	1201–1500
=7	Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences	Quetta	1201–1500
=7	City University of Science and Information Technology	Peshawar	1201–1500
=7	Foundation University Islamabad	Islamabad	1201–1500
=7	Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology	Topi	1201–1500
=7	Islamia College Peshawar	Peshawar	1201–1500
=7	Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology	Rahim Yar Khan	1201–1500
=7	Lahore College for Women University	Lahore	1201–1500
=7	Mehran University of Engineering and Technology	Jamshoro	1201–1500
=7	National University of Modern Languages	Islamabad	1201–1500
=7	NFC Institute of Engineering and Technology	Multan	1201–1500
=7	Superior University, Faisalabad Campus	Faisalabad	1201–1500
=7	The Women University Multan	Multan	1201–1500
=7	University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir	Muzaffarabad	1201–1500
=7	University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila	Taxila	1201–1500
=7	University of Karachi	Karachi	1201–1500
=7	University of Okara	Okara	1201–1500
=7	University of Sindh	Jamshoro	1201–1500
=7	University of Swat	Swat	1201–1500
=8	Gomal University	Dera Ismail Khan	1501+
=8	Shah Abdul Latif University	Khairpur	1501+
=8	University of Balochistan	Quetta	1501+
=8	University of Swabi	Swabi	1501+
57	Abasyn University	Peshawar	Reporter
58	Abbottabad University of Science and Technology	Abbottabad	Reporter
59	Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design & Heritage Sukkur (AU Sukkur)	Sukkur	Reporter
60	Baba Guru Nanak University	Nankana Sahib	Reporter
61	Beaconhouse National University	Lahore	Reporter
62	CECOS University of IT and Emerging Sciences	Peshawar	Reporter
63	Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences	Bahawalpur	Reporter
64	City University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar	Peshawar	Reporter
65	Dawood University of Engineering and Technology	Karachi	Reporter
66	DHA Suffa University	Karachi	Reporter
67	Fatima Jinnah Medical University	Lahore	Reporter
68	Fatima Jinnah Women University	Rawalpindi	Reporter
69	Forman Christian College	Lahore	Reporter
70	Foundation University Islamabad (FUI)	Islamabad	Reporter
71	Ghazi University	Dera Ghazi Khan	Reporter
72	GIFT University	Gujranwala	Reporter
73	Government College Women University Faisalabad	Faisalabad	Reporter
74	Government College Women University, Sialkot	Sialkot	Reporter
75	Hamdard University	Karachi	Reporter
76	Ilma University	Karachi	Reporter
77	Information Technology University of the Punjab	Lahore	Reporter
78	Iqra National University	Peshawar	Reporter
79	Jinnah Sindh Medical University	Karachi	Reporter
80	Karachi Metropolitan University	Karachi	Reporter
81	King Edward Medical University	Lahore	Reporter
82	Lahore Garrison University	Lahore	Reporter
83	Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS)	Jamshoro	Reporter
84	Minhaj University Lahore	Lahore	Reporter
85	Mohammad Ali Jinnah University	Karachi	Reporter
86	Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering & Technology, Multan	Multan	Reporter
87	Namal University	Mianwali	Reporter
88	National Defence University – Pakistan	Islamabad	Reporter
89	National University of Technology	Islamabad	Reporter
90	Pakistan Institute of Development Economics	Islamabad	Reporter
91	Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences for Women – Shaheed Benazirabad	Nawabshah	Reporter
92	Rawalpindi Medical University	Rawalpindi	Reporter
93	Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology (SUIT)	Peshawar	Reporter
94	Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur	Khairpur	Reporter
95	Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro University of Art, Design and Heritage	Jamshoro	Reporter
96	Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University	Larkana	Reporter
97	Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University	Islamabad	Reporter
98	Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology	Karachi	Reporter
99	SZABIST University	Karachi	Reporter
100	The Government Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur	Bahawalpur	Reporter
101	University of Balochistan	Quetta	Reporter
102	University of Baltistan, Skardu	Skardu	Reporter
103	University of Health Sciences Lahore	Lahore	Reporter
104	University of Home Economics Lahore	Lahore	Reporter
105	University of Southern Punjab	Multan	Reporter
106	University of Technology Nowshera	Nowshera	Reporter
107	Women University Swabi	Swabi	Reporter
108	Ziauddin University	Karachi	Reporter

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