In the latest 2025 World University Rankings by Subject released by Times Higher Education (THE), Pakistani universities have showcased notable advancements across various disciplines, marking a significant milestone in the country’s higher education landscape.
According to the rankings, which evaluate institutions based on their academic performance and research impact, several universities from Pakistan have demonstrated commendable achievements in specialized fields. Here’s a breakdown of how Pakistani universities fared in key disciplines:
Business and Economics
Computer Science
Education Studies
Engineering
Life Sciences
Medical Health
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Social Sciences
Unfortunately, no Pakistani universities are ranked in the world rankings for Law or Arts and Humanities.
These rankings reflect Pakistani universities’ continuous efforts and investments to enhance their research capabilities, foster academic excellence, and promote innovation. As the global education landscape evolves, these institutions are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of knowledge and discovery.
The recognition Pakistani universities garnered in the 2025 World University Rankings by Subject testifies to their resilience, dedication, and unwavering pursuit of academic distinction in a competitive international arena. With ongoing support and strategic investments, these institutions are well-positioned to further elevate Pakistan’s profile in the global higher education landscape.
Criteria
QS uses five components to rank institutes in the World University Subject Rankings. These are:
- Academic reputation
- Employer reputation
- Research citations per paper
- H-index
- International Research Network
The first two indicators are international surveys of academics and employers, which assess the international reputation of institutions in each subject.
The second two indicators are used to evaluate the research impact and h-index for the relevant subject. For the unaware, the h-index is also used to determine the impact and productivity of research. The data for these two indicators is obtained from Scopus, the world’s most comprehensive research citation database.
The last indicator highlights the international research collaboration of an institution.
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