Pakistani Universities Feature Prominently in QS Subject Rankings 2026

As many as 35 Pakistani universities, including Nust and QAU, have been featured in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, with Punjab University (PU) showing year-on-year progress.

26 Mar, 02:14 — 26 Mar, 04:05

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University rankings are a significant indicator of the quality of higher education and research within a country, influencing international student mobility, faculty recruitment, and national prestige. Prominent placement in global rankings can attract foreign investment and collaborations, while also highlighting areas for improvement in domestic educational policies.

Key entitiesQS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 NUST QAU Punjab University (PU)

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DawnMostly Factual14d ago

35 Pakistani institutions feature in QS university rankings

• Nust, QAU foremost among public sector varsities LAHORE: As many as 35 Pakistani universities feature in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, released a couple of days ago. At least 31 public-sector universities and four private institutions from Pakistan have been included in the list, underscoring the dominant role of state-run institutes in driving research output and maintaining global academic visibility. Among the public sector institutions, the National University of S...

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express-tribuneMostly Factual14d ago