Pakistani Universities Rankings in Top 100 Asia Universities

Bilal Raza June 25, 2023

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Pakistan's Higher Education Success: Top 100 Rankings in Asia

Pakistan’s higher education system comprises a mix of state-run and private institutions, producing skilled professionals who contribute significantly. However, challenges persist within the education system that can impact the quality of education in some universities.

Unfortunately, only one Pakistani university currently ranks among the top 100 universities in Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) is the sole Pakistani representative on the list. University of Management and Technology (UMT) and Government College University (GCU) Faisalabad also showed promise but did not secure a spot in the top 100.

This limited representation highlights the need for improvement in Pakistani universities’ global standing. Factors such as research funding, infrastructure, faculty development, and research-oriented education require attention and reform. Socio-economic challenges and political instability further compound the issues faced by higher education.

To enhance the reputation of Pakistani universities, stakeholders must collectively address challenges. Investments in research and development, attracting qualified faculty, promoting academic freedom, and cultivating innovation are essential. Support from the government, educational institutions, and industry is crucial for this transformation.

By nurturing a vibrant academic ecosystem, Pakistan can improve its universities’ global rankings, attract international collaborations and investment, and contribute to the country’s socioeconomic development.
Here’s the full ranking:

The top 10 universities on THE Asia University Rankings 2023 are:

Sr. No.	University	Ranking
1.	Quaid-i-Azam University	98
2.	University of Management and Technology	116
3.	Government College University Faisalabad	136
4.	University of Engineering and Technology Taxila	142
5.	Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan	149
6.	COMSATS University Islamabad	174
7.	International Islamic University Islamabad	177
8.	Hazara University Mansehra	181
9.	University of Malakand	186
10.	Riphah International University	196
11.	University of Agriculture Faisalabad	201-250
12.	Bahria University	201-250
13.	Dow University of Health Sciences	201-250
14.	Islamia University Bahawalpur	201-250
15.	Lahore University of Management Sciences	201-250
16.	University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar	251-300
17.	University of Lahore	251-300
18.	National University of Sciences and Technology	251-300
19.	University of Peshawar	251-300
20.	Punjab University	251-300
21.	University of Gujrat	301-350
22.	University of Sargodha	301-350
23.	Bahauddin Zakariya University	351-400
24.	PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi	351-400
25.	University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore	351-400
26.	University of Engineering and Technology Lahore	401-500
27.	Lahore College for Women’s University	401-500
28.	Government College University Lahore	501-600
29.	Karachi University	601+
30.	Aga Khan University	Reporter
31.	Air University	Reporter
32.	Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology Khuzdar	Reporter
33.	CECOS University of Science and Information Technology Peshawar	Reporter
34.	University of Central Punjab	Reporter
35.	City University of Science and Information Technology Peshawar	Reporter
36.	DHA Suffa University	Reporter
37.	University of Education Lahore	Reporter
38.	University of Engineering and Technology Mardan	Reporter
39.	Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology	Reporter
40.	Government College Women University Faisalabad

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The top 10 universities on THE Asia University Rankings 2023:

Sr. No.	University	Country	Ranking
1	Tsinghua University	China	1
2	Peking University	China	2
3	National University of Singapore	Singapore	3
4	University of Hong Kong	Hong Kong	4
5	Nanyang Technological University	Singapore	5
6	Chinese University of Hong Kong	Hong Kong	6
7	The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology	Hong Kong	7
8	University of Tokyo	Japan	8
9	Fudan University	China	9
10	Shanghai Jiao Tong University	China	10