Universities in Islamabad, Pakistan
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Islamabad
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Latest Scimago Institutions Rankings from Scimago Institutions. 8 universities from Islamabad appear in this ranking.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: New edition of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. 3 universities in Islamabad ranked.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: QS World University Rankings: Sustainability updated with COMSATS Institute of Information Technology ranked highest among 4 listed universities in Islamabad.
  • 08 Nov, 2023: Publication of QS University Rankings: Asia. Quaid-i-Azam University with highest ranking among universities in Islamabad ranked #86.

Rankings of universities in Islamabad, Pakistan 2024

  • #1 
  • #401 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #315 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #1181 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 12 more rankings of Quaid-i-Azam University and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects

  • #3 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #5 
  • #651 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #542 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 13 more rankings of COMSATS Institute of Information Technology and subject specific rankings for 5 subjects

  • #8 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #13 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #16 
  • #1957 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 9 more rankings of International Islamic University, Islamabad and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects


  • #15 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #1040 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #22 
  • #451 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
Show 4 more rankings of Bahria University and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

  • #20 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #19 
  • #2027 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #36 
  • #601 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
Show 3 more rankings of Riphah International University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

  • #4 
  • #641 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #18 
  • #2023 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #12 
  • #251 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
Show 2 more rankings of Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences

  • #8 
  • #1233 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #30 
  • #501 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #18 
  • #1984 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
Show 1 more rankings of National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

#8
Pakistan

Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technology Islamabad

  • #54 
  • #3863 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #32 
  • #2587 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]

  • #32 
  • #551 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
  • #12 
  • #1201 
QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
[Published 05 December, 2023]
  • #64 
  • #6826 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
Show 1 more rankings of National University of Modern Languages

#10
Pakistan

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

  • #55 
  • #4595 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#11
Pakistan

National Defence University

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  • #88 
  • #11484 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #70 
  • #8396 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#12
Pakistan

Preston University

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#13
Pakistan

Foundation University Islamabad

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Highest subject rankings of universities in Islamabad

Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#15 
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Computer Science NTU Rankings by Subject
#94 
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Civil Engineering GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Physics NTU Rankings by Subject
#208 
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Economics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#301 
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#735 
Quaid-i-Azam University

Islamabad Key Facts for International Students

11 out of 13 Universities in Islamabad Ranked in at least one ranking

18 Different Rankings list Universities in Islamabad (13 institution and 5 subject rankings)

5 Global Rankings rank Universities in Islamabad Among TOP 200

Population: 602000

Time: GMT +5

District/province: Islāmābād,

Living costs for students in Islamabad:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 35* (65% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 24* (76% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 31* (69% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 879.96 PKR
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type D
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
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  • Plug Type G
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
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  • Plug Type M
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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FAQ

Quaid-i-Azam University ranks #1 in Islamabad in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Islamabad COMSATS Institute of Information Technology is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 20 rankings where COMSATS Institute of Information Technology is listed.

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology is ranked best in Islamabad for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology.

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology is ranked best in Islamabad for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology.

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology is ranked best in Islamabad for Engineering (Civil Engineering). See all rankings for the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology.

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology is ranked best in Islamabad for Natural Sciences (Physics). See all rankings for the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology.

COMSATS Institute of Information Technology is ranked best in Islamabad for Social Studies & Humanities (Economics). See all rankings for the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology.

Quaid-i-Azam University is ranked best in Islamabad for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the Quaid-i-Azam University.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:

Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% International research network 10% Citations per paper 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:

Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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