COMSATS University Islamabad has been ranked No. 1 in Pakistan in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2026-2027, securing the 410th position globally.
COMSATS University Islamabad has been ranked the No. 1 university in Pakistan in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2026-2027, securing the 410th position globally.
CUI Leads Pakistani Universities in Global Rankings
COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) has been declared the No. 1 university in Pakistan in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2026-2027, securing the 410th position globally and leading all ranked Pakistani universities.
The U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings assess institutions worldwide on their academic research performance and their global and regional reputation. CUI's placement reflects the sustained output and international visibility of its research community across all campuses, including the Lahore Campus.
The achievement is a shared one. It belongs to the faculty who drive the University's research agenda, the students and scholars whose work carries it forward, and the staff who sustain the academic environment that makes it possible.
CUI's standing reinforces our commitment to research excellence, innovation and international collaboration.
Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar
Rector, COMSATS University Islamabad
Ranking Highlights
- National standing: Ranked No. 1 in Pakistan among all universities included in the 2026-2027 edition.
- Global standing: Secured the 410th position worldwide.
- Ranking body: U.S. News & World Report, publisher of the Best Global Universities Rankings.
- Focus: Recognition built on research excellence, innovation and international collaboration.
About the Rankings
The U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings evaluate universities across the world using bibliometric indicators of research performance together with global and regional research reputation surveys. Positions are published annually and may change between editions.
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