Pakistani Universities Rank in THE Asia University Ranking

Pakistan has achieved an impressive feat in the Times Higher Education THE Asia University Rankings 2025, with 47 universities earning positions among the regions top research institutions. This marks a significant advancement in the global recognition of Pakistans higher education landscape, with Quaid-i-Azam University leading the charge for the country and several other institutions making notable strides in the rankings. The students can get fresh updates of 47 Pakistani Universities Rank Among Asia’s Best in THE Asia University Rankings 2025.

Top-Ranking Pakistani Universities

Below is a list of the Pakistani universities that are featured in the 2025 Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings, compiled from the official THE website:

Rank =137: Quaid-i-Azam University

Rank 145: National University of Sciences and Technology

Rank 187: COMSATS University Islamabad

Rank 201–250: Government College University Faisalabad

Rank 201–250: Sukkur IBA University

Rank 201–250: University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila

Rank 251–300: Air University

Rank 251–300: Capital University of Science and Technology

Rank 251–300: Lahore University of Management Sciences

Rank 251–300: University of Malakand

Rank 251–300: University of the Punjab

Universities Ranked 301–500

A range of Pakistani universities have also secured places in the 301–500 rank bracket, reflecting the growing strength of the country’s academic institutions:

Rank 301–350: Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan

Rank 301–350: Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology

Rank 301–350: International Islamic University Islamabad

Rank 301–350: PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi

Rank 301–350: The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

Rank 301–350: University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar

Rank 301–350: University of Lahore

Rank 301–350: University of Management and Technology

Rank 301–350: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore

Universities in the 351–500 Range

Several more institutions from Pakistan have made it to the 351–500 rankings, showcasing their academic development and research capabilities:

Rank 351–400: Bahauddin Zakariya University

Rank 351–400: Government College University Lahore

Rank 351–400: Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology

Rank 351–400: University of Gujrat

Rank 351–400: University of Peshawar

Institutions Placed in the 501+ Category

A few universities and institutions fall within the 501+ range, highlighting Pakistans diverse and growing academic infrastructure:

Rank 501–600: Kohat University of Science and Technology

Rank 501–600: Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro

Rank 501–600: University of Agriculture, Peshawar

Rank 501–600: University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Rank 501–600: University of Education, Lahore

Additional Institutions and Representation Growth

Furthermore, 47 Pakistani institutions were included as “reporters” for submitting data, although they did not meet the criteria for an official ranking. Despite not qualifying for rankings, these institutions still contribute to the overall representation of Pakistans higher education system. In total, the THE Asia University Rankings 2025 evaluated 853 universities from 35 countries using 18 performance indicators covering aspects like teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and global outlook.

With 47 universities in the rankings, Pakistan has solidified its place as the sixth most-represented country in Asia and holds a shared 14th global ranking with Taiwan. This represents a 17.5% increase from last years 40 ranked universities, continuing a consistent upward trajectory from 2021s 16 ranked institutions.