Quacequarelli Symonds (QS) has came up with ‘World University Rankings 2015-2016,’ the list compiled of the best universities of the world are included as per the criteria kept by the researchers. This yearly released university ranking is supposed to be the one of the most righteous and fact based that’s why it is well perceived all around the globe.
Furthermore it also helps the students to know about the universities and also let them know in which educational institutes they should got admission to pursue their educational career.
Here is the list of Pakistani universities who made their place in the list of 1000 top world universities:
| Sr. No. | Overall Ranking | University Name | ||
| 1 | 501-550 | National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST) Islamabad | ||
| 2 | 651-700 | Quaid-i-Azam University | ||
| 3 | 701+ | Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) | ||
| 4 | 701+ | University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Lahore | ||
| 5 | 701+ | University of Karachi | ||
| 6 | 701+ | The University of Lahore |
Ranking Methodology of QS:
- Academic reputation (40%)
- Employer reputation (10%)
- Student-to-faculty ratio (20%)
- Citations per faculty (20%)
- International faculty ratio (5%)
- International student ratio (5%)
NUST: Having its Headquarter in Islamabad, was built in 1981 by government with aim to edify the members of Pakistan armed forces, after they get clear from military institutes and colleges. NUST stood 501 in World University ranking 2015/16, if we look at its previously acquired slot, it lied on 401 back in 2012. In Asian University rankings it has been placed at 119th position.
NUST
Quaid-i-Azam University: It was established in 1967 and was named after the founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The university was ranked number 1 by Higher Education Commision in category of General Universities this year. The university made it first time in QS rankings, was able to secure 651 position worldwide and 116 among Asian.
Quaid-e-Azam University
Lahore University of Management and Sciences (LUMS): The business graduate from LUMS is highly obliged in Pakistan. As it’s pass out are performing well in business hubs of Pakistan. In, 2012 rest upon 601 in worldwide rankings and now is allocated 701 position in worldwide ranking and 161 in Asian.
LUMS
University of Engineering and Technology (UET) : Established in 1921 is the foremost engineering University in province Punjab. It is pertinent to mention, Punjab is the most literate province of Pakistan having 61% of literacy rate. The university is standing on 701 slot continuously form last 3 years and has captured 251st position among Asian Universities.
UET Lahore
University Of Karachi: It is widely referred as (Jamia Karachi) is among one of the oldest universities in Pakistan. It has retained its position at 701 since 2013 and lies on 251 in the Asian University Rankings.
University of Karachi
University of Lahore: It was founded in 1999 under the Ibadat Educational Trust and later was granted degree awarding status in 2002. University of Lahore ranked 701 among worldwide universities.
University of Lahore
