47 Pakistani Universities Make Their Mark in THE Asia University Rankings 2025
Pakistan’s higher education sector has achieved a significant milestone, with 47 universities securing spots in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025.
This year’s results highlight the growing regional influence of Pakistani institutions, with Quaid-i-Azam University leading the charge as the nation’s top performer. Several other universities have also demonstrated impressive progress in teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook.
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Top Pakistani Universities in THE Asia Rankings 2025
According to official THE data, the following universities from Pakistan were ranked:
| Rank | University Name |
|---|---|
| =137 | Quaid-i-Azam University |
| 145 | National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) |
| 187 | COMSATS University Islamabad |
| 201–250 | Government College University Faisalabad |
| 201–250 | Sukkur IBA University |
| 201–250 | University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila |
| 251–300 | Air University |
| 251–300 | Capital University of Science and Technology |
| 251–300 | Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) |
| 251–300 | University of Malakand |
| 251–300 | University of the Punjab |
Additional Highlights
- Besides the ranked universities, 47 more institutions participated as “reporters,” meaning they submitted data but did not fully meet the criteria for a ranked position.
- The Asia University Rankings 2025 assessed 853 universities from 35 countries, using 18 performance indicators covering teaching, research, citations, industry income, and international outlook.
Other Notable Pakistani Universities by Ranking Band:
- 301–350: Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute, International Islamic University Islamabad, and others.
- 351–400: Bahauddin Zakariya University, Government College University Lahore, University of Peshawar, and more.
- 401–500: Bahria University, Institute of Space Technology, National Textile University, and others.
- 501–600: Kohat University of Science and Technology, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, University of Education Lahore, among others.
- 601+: University of Karachi, Dow University of Health Sciences, NED University of Engineering and Technology, and more.
This achievement showcases the continuous advancement of Pakistan’s higher education sector and its commitment to academic excellence and global competitiveness.
