Universities in Lahore, Pakistan
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Lahore
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE World University Rankings updated with Lahore University of Management Sciences ranked highest among 8 listed universities in Lahore.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking updated with University of the Punjab ranked highest among 2 listed universities in Lahore.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities updated with University of the Punjab ranked highest among 17 listed universities in Lahore.
  • 22 Jul, 2023: Latest URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Business) from Urap . 38 universities from Lahore appear in this ranking.

Rankings of universities in Lahore, Pakistan 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (671 reviews)
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  • #14 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #12 
  • #741 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #1498 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 12 more rankings of University of the Punjab and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (2643 reviews)
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  • #12 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #6 
  • #540 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #22 
  • #2134 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 12 more rankings of Lahore University of Management Sciences and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (6182 reviews)
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  • #11 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #19 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #24 
  • #2230 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 11 more rankings of The University of Lahore and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects


Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (2140 reviews)
  • #27 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #16 
  • #791 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #26 
  • #2302 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 8 more rankings of University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (690 reviews)
  • #15 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #33 
  • #2682 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #31 
  • #551 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2022]
Show 5 more rankings of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (1860 reviews)
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  • #30 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #44 
  • #3154 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #16 
  • #1758 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 8 more rankings of Government College University, Lahore

#7
Pakistan

University of Education

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (92 reviews)
  • #29 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #46 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (672 reviews)
  • #32 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #46 
  • #3523 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #35 
  • #601 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2022]
Show 4 more rankings of Lahore College for Women University, Lahore

#9
Pakistan

Information Technology University

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (35 reviews)
  • #2 
  • #869 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #34 
  • #3213 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #49 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (1385 reviews)
  • #35 
  • #2862 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #23 
  • #451 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2022]
  • #25 
  • #2494 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
Show 1 more rankings of University of Central Punjab

#11
Pakistan

National College of Business Administration and Economics

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  • #40 
  • #3076 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #49 
  • #4279 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#12
Pakistan

King Edward Medical University

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (907 reviews)
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  • #49 
  • #3712 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #53 
  • #4456 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #27 
  • #801 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#13
Pakistan

Forman Christian College, Lahore (University status)

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (83 reviews)
  • #54 
  • #4129 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #37 
  • #651 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2022]
  • #44 
  • #3644 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#14
Pakistan

Lahore Garrison University

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (498 reviews)
  • #40 
  • #701 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2022]
  • #74 
  • #8856 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#15
Pakistan

University of Health Sciences, Lahore

Student satisfaction: 3.6 / 5.0 (98 reviews)
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  • #46 
  • #3962 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#16
Pakistan

Minhaj University, Lahore

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (86 reviews)
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  • #73 
  • #8650 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#17
Pakistan

Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (471 reviews)
  • #79 
  • #9900 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#18
Pakistan

Hajvery University

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (167 reviews)
  • #80 
  • #10073 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#19
Pakistan

Superior Group of Colleges

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (1204 reviews)
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  • #6 
  • #401 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#20
Pakistan

Nur International University

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (20 reviews)

#21
Pakistan

National College of Arts

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (190 reviews)
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#22
Pakistan

Beaconhouse National University

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (249 reviews)
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#23
Pakistan

Ali Institute of Education

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (174 reviews)

#24
Pakistan

University of Management & Technology, Lahore

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (2834 reviews)
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#25
Pakistan

Lahore Leads University

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (510 reviews)

#26
Pakistan

University of South Asia

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (322 reviews)
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#27
Pakistan

Global Institute

Student satisfaction: 3.2 / 5.0 (16 reviews)
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#28
Pakistan

Qarshi University


Highest subject rankings of universities in Lahore

Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#301 
University of the Punjab
Mathematics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#301 
University of the Punjab
Social Sciences THE World University Rankings by Subject
#301 
University of the Punjab
Law QS World University Rankings By Subject
#301 
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#401 
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Chemistry QS World University Rankings By Subject
#451 
University of the Punjab
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#909 
University of the Punjab

Lahore Key Facts for International Students

19 out of 28 Universities in Lahore Ranked in at least one ranking

21 Different Rankings list Universities in Lahore (17 institution and 4 subject rankings)

2 Global Rankings rank Universities in Lahore Among TOP 200

Population: 6311000

Time: GMT +5

District/province: Punjab, Lahore District

Living costs for students in Lahore:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 35* (65% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 22* (78% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 29* (71% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 883.13 PKR
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
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FAQ

University of the Punjab ranks #1 in Lahore in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Lahore University of the Punjab is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 18 rankings where University of the Punjab is listed.

University of the Punjab is ranked best in Lahore for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of the Punjab.

University of the Punjab is ranked best in Lahore for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the University of the Punjab.

University of the Punjab is ranked best in Lahore for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Sciences). See all rankings for the University of the Punjab.

Lahore University of Management Sciences is ranked best in Lahore for Law (Law). See all rankings for the Lahore University of Management Sciences.

Lahore University of Management Sciences is ranked best in Lahore for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the Lahore University of Management Sciences.

University of the Punjab is ranked best in Lahore for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the University of the Punjab.

University of the Punjab is ranked best in Lahore for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the University of the Punjab.

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 Employability Rankings:

Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%

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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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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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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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