Universities from Pakistan have secured multiple nominations in the Times Higher Education Awards Asia 2026 shortlist, placing the country among regional peers in a highly competitive field dominated by institutions from Thailand, India, and Hong Kong.
Thailand leads the shortlist with 16 nominations, followed by India with 12, while Hong Kong institutions appear nine times. The eighth edition of the awards attracted more than 500 entries across 10 categories, which judges narrowed down to 80 finalists representing 17 countries and territories.
From Pakistan, Beaconhouse National University and Lahore University of Management Sciences feature prominently across several categories.
Beaconhouse National University has been shortlisted for Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership and Research Project of the Year in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Lahore University of Management Sciences appears in Outstanding Support for Students and Research Project of the Year in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Times Higher Education editor Chris Havergal said the shortlisted entries reflect the diversity and depth of higher education across Asia, highlighting strong performance across teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement.
Winners of the Times Higher Education Awards Asia 2026 will be announced at a ceremony in Hong Kong on April 22, coinciding with the opening day of the THE Asia Universities Summit, which will be hosted in partnership with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Not correct , best amongst Karachi University, UET Lahore LUMS , NAMAL, Aga Khan, and Ghulam Ishaq Khan.
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