Pakistan continues to make a mark in the academic world, and 35 institutions of higher education have made it to the most prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. The rankings include the rising status and medium competitiveness of the nation on approximately 180 diverse subjects as the majority of the institutes are between global 201-400 levels.
QS Ranked Public Sector Universities
| University | Subject / Field | Ranking Band |
| NUST | Engineering & Technology | 201–250 |
| NUST | Computer Science | 201–300 |
| Quaid-i-Azam University | Natural Sciences | 201–250 |
| Quaid-i-Azam University | Physics | 250–400 |
| Quaid-i-Azam University | Environmental Sciences | 250–400 |
| University of the Punjab | Multiple Disciplines | 201–400 |
| UET Lahore | Multiple Disciplines | 201–400 |
| Comsats Islamabad | Various Disciplines | Good Performance |
| Agri. Univ. Faisalabad | Agriculture & Forestry | Strong Performance |
| University of Karachi | Various Disciplines | Good Performance |
| GCU Lahore | Various Disciplines | Ranked |
| Bahauddin Zakariya Univ. | Various Disciplines | Ranked |
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QS Ranked Private Institutions
| University | Subject / Field | Ranking Band |
| LUMS | Business & Management | 101–150 |
| IBA Karachi | Business Fields | 151–250 |
| Aga Khan University | Medicine | 201–250 |
How many Pakistani universities are in the QS Subject Rankings 2026?
A total of 35 Pakistani universities secured positions in the global rankings this year. The list is heavily dominated by the public sector, with 31 government institutions and 4 private universities making the cut.
Which Pakistani university ranked the highest for business studies?
Among private institutions, the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) stood out globally, securing an impressive position within the 101–150 range for Business and Management Studies.
How did NUST and Quaid-i-Azam University perform in the 2026 rankings?
The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) ranked in the 201–250 band for Engineering and Technology, and 201–300 for Computer Science. Quaid-i-Azam University was placed in the 201–250 band for Natural Sciences.
Which subject areas emerged as the strongest for Pakistan?
While Pakistani universities were ranked across 180 different subject entries, Agriculture and Forestry emerged as a particularly strong field, alongside steady performances in Engineering, Computer Science, and Medicine.
