# 90 Pakistani universities make QS Asia University Rankings 2027, with NUST first among them

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Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 5 Nov 2026
Updated: 5 Nov 2026
Retrieved: 5 Nov 2026

> Quaid-i-Azam University and LUMS follow NUST, while COMSATS and the University of the Punjab complete Pakistan's top five.

A total of **90 Pakistani universities** appear in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, according to ProPakistani, which counted the institutions shown when the official QS ranking site is filtered by Pakistan.

## Who leads

The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) is the highest-ranked Pakistani university, followed by Quaid-i-Azam University and the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). COMSATS University Islamabad and the University of the Punjab also feature among Pakistan's five highest-ranked institutions, ProPakistani reports. Other Pakistani names in the list include PIEAS, the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI) and FAST-NUCES.

We have not copied the exact Asia-wide positions here. Check the QS website for each university's current rank and score.

## How QS ranks universities

According to the report, the edition looks at academic reputation, employer reputation, research performance, faculty resources and international engagement.

## What students should do with a ranking

- Treat rankings as one input. Check the programme, the accreditation of your degree with HEC and the fee before you apply.
- Compare admission test dates and closing dates for the universities you shortlist.
- Work out your grade average with our [CGPA calculator](/tools/education/cgpa-calculator) before you apply for scholarships.

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## Frequently asked questions

**How many Pakistani universities are in the QS Asia Rankings 2027?**

90, according to ProPakistani's count of the QS site filtered by Pakistan.

**Which Pakistani university ranks highest in QS Asia 2027?**

NUST leads Pakistani institutions, followed by Quaid-i-Azam University and LUMS.

## Sources

- 90 Pakistani Universities Secure Spot in QS Asia University Rankings 2027 (ProPakistani): https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/05/90-pakistani-universities-secure-spot-in-qs-asia-university-rankings-2027/

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