These 10 Pakistani universities made it to ranks in recently released 2025 QS World University rankings. The recent data shared by by Quacquarelli Symondsof the world’s top varsities shows top Pakistani institutions.
At least 1500 institutions were featured from over a hundred higher education systems, showing diverse rankings.
For the year 2025, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) secures top spot in QS rankings for 13th year in a row. Imperial College also moved up from 6th place last year to 2nd place in the current edition.
Prestigious institutions Oxford and Harvard University also maintain their 3rd and 4th positions respectively, with the University of Cambridge rounding out the top five.
Pakistani Universities in QS ranking 2025
| Rank | University | Global Rank |
| 1. | Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan | 315 |
| 2. | National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) | 353 |
| 3. | Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) | =535 |
| 4. | University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan | =570 |
| 5. | University of Agriculture, Faisalabad Pakistan | 681-690 |
| 6. | Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) | 691-700 |
| 7. | COMSATS University Islamabad Pakistan | 711-720 |
| 8. | University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Lahore | 751-760 |
| 9. | University of Peshawar Peshawar, Pakistan | 901-950 |
| 10. | The University of Lahore | 951-1000 |
QS World University Rankings 2025
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