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Top Universities in Pakistan

National University of Science and Technology leads the 136 universities in Pakistan at #353 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Quaid-i-Azam University (QS World #354) and University of the Punjab (QS World #570) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 99 courses to choose from.

136 universities · ranked best first

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97Ranked
AU Al-Khair University logo
#97 in Pakistan Pakistan

Al-Khair University

Public University · 0 courses

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#97 in Pakistan · by research impact
3,713 citations · h-index 23
98Ranked
UE University of East logo
#98 in Pakistan Pakistan

University of East

Public University · 0 courses

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#98 in Pakistan · by research impact
3,611 citations · h-index 32
100Ranked
KI KASB Institute of Technology logo
#100 in Pakistan Pakistan

KASB Institute of Technology

Public University · 0 courses

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#100 in Pakistan · by research impact
2,005 citations · h-index 21
101Ranked
NC National College of Arts logo
#101 in Pakistan Pakistan

National College of Arts

Public University · 0 courses

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#101 in Pakistan · by research impact
1,443 citations · h-index 23
102Ranked
TI Textile Institute of Pakistan logo
#102 in Pakistan Pakistan

Textile Institute of Pakistan

Public University · 0 courses

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#102 in Pakistan · by research impact
1,339 citations · h-index 20
105Ranked
PU Planwel University logo
#105 in Pakistan Pakistan

Planwel University

Public University · 0 courses

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#105 in Pakistan · by research impact
90 citations · h-index 4
107Ranked
MU Mooreland University logo
Pakistan

Mooreland University

Public University · 0 courses

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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
112Ranked
UN University of NorthWest logo
Pakistan

University of NorthWest

Public University · 0 courses

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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found
115Ranked
AM Ahmed Medical Institute logo
Pakistan

Ahmed Medical Institute

Public University · 0 courses

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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #353 (National University of Science and Technology) to #1,501 (University of Gujrat); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: COMSATS Institute of Information Technology is cited most (2,452,854 citations). 31 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

136 are public and 0 private (100% public). The oldest is University of the Punjab, founded in 1882. Islamia University of Bahawalpur is the largest, with 58,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 36 diploma, 30 master's, 15 bachelor's and 11 phd / doctorate. The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (25), Life Sciences (11), Business & Management (6) and Science (5). The usual length is 2 years and 4 Years / 8 Semesters. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (46% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (38% of courses with a stated intake). Dow University of Health Sciences offers the widest choice, with 48 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Pakistan?

National University of Science and Technology (QS World #353), Quaid-i-Azam University (QS World #354) and University of the Punjab (QS World #570) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Pakistan are public?

136 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Pakistan?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 4 Years / 8 Semesters the next most common.

When do courses start in Pakistan?

Spring is the main intake — 46% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Pakistan?

Dow University of Health Sciences, with 48, ahead of Government College University Faisalabad (18).

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