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48 Pakistani Institutes Included in World University Rankings 2026

A total of 99 Pakistani universities are featured in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

By News Editor On Oct 9, 2025

ISLAMABAD: The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 have been released, featuring 2,191 universities from 115 countries and territories, reaffirming its status as the world’s most trusted university ranking system for students, academics, policymakers, and industry experts.

A total of 99 Pakistani universities are featured in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, out of which 48 institutions are ranked, while the remaining universities hold “Reporter” status, indicating their participation in the evaluation process without a formal ranking.

Here is the list of Pakistani universities with their respective rankings:

Sr. No.	Rank Range (2026)	University Name
1	401–500	Quaid-i-Azam University
2	601–800	Air University
3	601–800	Bahauddin Zakariya University
4	601–800	COMSATS University Islamabad
5	601–800	Government College University Faisalabad
6	601–800	National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
7	601–800	Sukkur IBA University
8	601–800	University of Lahore
9	601–800	University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore
10	801–1000	Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
11	801–1000	Capital University of Science and Technology
12	801–1000	Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI)
13	801–1000	Government College University Lahore
14	801–1000	International Islamic University, Islamabad
15	801–1000	Iqra University
16	801–1000	Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology
17	801–1000	Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
18	801–1000	The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
19	801–1000	University of Central Punjab
20	801–1000	University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Taxila
21	801–1000	University of Gujrat
22	801–1000	University of Malakand
23	801–1000	University of Management and Technology (UMT)
24	801–1000	University of the Punjab
25	1001–1200	Bahria University
26	1001–1200	Hazara University Mansehra
27	1001–1200	Institute of Space Technology
28	1001–1200	PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi
29	1001–1200	Riphah International University
30	1001–1200	The University of Haripur
31	1001–1200	University of Education, Lahore
32	1001–1200	University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar
33	1001–1200	University of Okara
34	1001–1200	University of Peshawar
35	1201–1500	Kohat University of Science and Technology
36	1201–1500	Lahore College for Women University (LCWU)
37	1201–1500	Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro
38	1201–1500	MNS University of Agriculture, Multan
39	1201–1500	National Textile University
40	1201–1500	National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NUCES)
41	1201–1500	University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Lahore
42	1201–1500	University of Sargodha
43	1501+	Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITEMS)
44	1501+	Dow University of Health Sciences
45	1501+	Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST)
46	1501+	National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS)
47	1501+	NED University of Engineering and Technology
48	1501+	University of Karachi

Global Highlights

University of Oxford retains the world’s number one position for the tenth consecutive year, driven by its strong performance in research and academic environment.
Princeton University has climbed to joint third place, achieving its best-ever position among global institutions.
China continues to rise, now placing five universities in the top 40, compared to three last year.
Hong Kong secures a record six universities in the top 200, fueled by improvements in teaching quality and learning outcomes.
India achieves a major milestone, becoming the second most-represented country in the rankings after the United States, marking a historic leap in its higher education performance.