Attitude Universities from Pakistan has secured places in the 2026 edition of QS World University Rankings, released by UK-based higher education analysis firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
The ranking includes over 1,500 institutions from more than 100 countries, making it one of the most prestigious global assessments of universities.
Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, remains Pakistan’s top-ranked institution, placed on 354 globally.
It is followed by the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), tied to 371.
Other institutions in the Top 600 include the University of Punjab at 542 and Lahore University of Management Sciences (Lums) of 555.
The QS locations evaluate universities on several indicators, including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-to-student relationship, quotes per Faculty, international students and faculty presence and sustainability benefit.
Here is the full list of Pakistani universities shown in the 2026 locations:
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354: Quaid-e-Azam University
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371: National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
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542: University of Punjab
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555: Lahore University of Management Sciences (Lums)
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654: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
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664: Comats University Islamabad
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721–730: Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS)
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761–770: Government College University, Faisalabad
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801–850: University of Engineering and Technology (Uet) Lahore
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901–950: University of Peshawar
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951–1000: University of Lahore
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1001–1200: Aga Khan University
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1001–1200: University of Karachi
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1201–1400: Bahauddin Zakariya University
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1201–1400: International Islamic University, Islamabad
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1201–1400: Riphah International University
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1201–1400: University of Management and Technology
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1401+: Islamia University of Bahawalpur
The ranking emphasizes the continued growth in Pakistan’s sector for higher education and its expanding global academic presence.
