COMSATS UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD, LAHORE CAMPUS

Rankings & Reputation

Exploring COMSATS University Islamabad's international benchmarks, global subject standings, UN SDG impact ratings, and academic accolades.

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Global Standing & Reputation

#77 Global Interdisciplinary Science · #1 in Pakistan (THE Impact & Shanghai) · 22 National Civil Awards

Pioneering Academic Excellence & Global Distinction

COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) has consistently established itself as a frontrunner among higher education institutions in Pakistan and across the international academic arena. Through high-impact research, global collaborations, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and continuous quality enhancement, CUI commands top positions across globally recognized ranking bodies including TIMES Higher Education (THE), QS World University Rankings, and Shanghai (ARWU) Rankings.

At a Glance

Key indicators of CUI's national and international standing.

  • #77 Global Interdisciplinary Science — #1 in Pakistan (THE 2026)
  • #111 QS World Mathematics — #1 in Pakistan (QSWUR 2026)
  • #1 UN SDGs Impact Rank — THE Impact Rankings 2024
  • 22 National Civil Awards — Hilal, Sitara & Tamgha-i-Imtiaz

International Benchmarks

CUI's standing across TIMES Higher Education, QS World University Rankings and the Shanghai ARWU Rankings.

TIMES Higher Education (THE Rankings)

Ranked #1 in Pakistan & #77 Globally in THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026. Ranked among 601-800 world best universities in THE 2024.

  • #1 in Pak Chemical Engineering (THE 2024)
  • #151-200 Young University Rankings 2023
  • #174 Asian University Rankings 2023

QS Subject & World Ranks

Ranked across 16 Subjects nationally. Ranked #111 in Mathematics and #180 in Computer Science globally in QSWUR 2026.

  • #126 QS Asia University Rankings 2024
  • #17 Southern Asia Rankings 2024
  • 5-Star Rating in Teaching & Facilities

Shanghai ARWU Rankings

CUI was ranked 1st in Pakistan and amongst 501-600 in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU Shanghai Rankings).

  • Top Academic Research Standing
  • Nature Index Top 10 Pakistan
  • HEC Top W-Category QEC & ORIC

QS World University Rankings by Subject

CUI's national and global rank across 16 respective subject fields (2024 - 2026).

CUI's Rising Trajectory in QS Subject Rankings

Global ranking progression across key academic disciplines (2024 - 2026). A higher position on the chart is a better rank.

Banded ranks (for example 201-250) are plotted at the middle of the band; hover a point to see the published rank.

QS Subject Rankings 2024 - 2026

# Subject Field Global 2024 Pak Rank 2024 Global 2025 Pak Rank 2025 Global 2026 Pak Rank 2026
1Mathematics201-250#1 in Pak140#1 in Pak111#1 in Pak
2Computer Science & Info Systems251-30002201-2500218002
3Engineering & Technology23602--22103
4Economics & Econometrics251-30002201-250#1 in Pak201-250#1 in Pak
5Pharmacy & Pharmacology251-30003301-350-201-25002
6Physics & Astronomy251-30002--251-30002
7Environmental Sciences351-40002351-40002301-350#1 in Pak
8Accounting & Finance301-35002--301-37502
9Natural Sciences37002331-36503
10Business & Management Studies401-45004401-450-401-45003
11Electrical & Electronic Engineering201-25002201-25002--
12Chemistry251-300#1 in Pak251-300#1 in Pak--
13Chemical Engineering301-35002251-30002--
14Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing401-45003----
15Biological Sciences451-50003----
16Agriculture & Forestry301-35004----

THE University Impact Rankings (UN SDGs)

Ranked #1 in Pakistan & 201-300 Globally (2024). Rated in all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.

UN Sustainable Development Goals 2020 - 2024

# UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Rank & Standing
1SDG 1: No Poverty101-200 (2nd in Pak)101-200 (2nd in Pak)85 (3rd in Pak)101-20095th (4th in Pak)
2SDG 2: Zero Hunger--201-30084 (2nd in Pak)101-200 (4th in Pak)
3SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing401-600601-800801-1000601-8001001+
4SDG 4: Quality Education301-400601-800301-400401-600601-800
5SDG 5: Gender Equality401+601+201+601-8001001+
6SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation74 (1st in Pak)201-300 (3rd in Pak)401-600 (1st in Pak)26 (1st in Pak)201-300 (4th in Pak)
7SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy101-200 (2nd in Pak)101-200 (2nd in Pak)3rd (1st in Pak)201-300101-200
8SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth35 (1st in Pak)101-200 (1st in Pak)201-300301-400401-600
9SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure301-400401-600401-600401-600401-600
10SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities-401-600401-600 (1st in Pak)401-600401-800
11SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities201-300 (1st in Pak)401-600201-300 (1st in Pak)201-300 (1st in Pak)401-600 (5th in Pak)
12SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production201-300301-400301-400201-300 (3rd in Pak)301-400
13SDG 13: Climate Action101-200 (3rd in Pak)101-200 (2nd in Pak)401-600101-200 (1st in Pak)401-600
14SDG 14: Life Below Water101-200 (1st in Pak)201-300 (2nd in Pak)201-300 (2nd in Pak)69 (1st in Pak)201-300 (1st in Pak)
15SDG 15: Life on Land101-200 (2nd in Pak)101-200 (1st in Pak)201-300 (1st in Pak)101-200 (2nd in Pak)301-400 (3rd in Pak)
16SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions301-400 (2nd in Pak)401-600101-200 (2nd in Pak)401-600601-800
17SDG 17: Partnerships for Goals301-400401-600401-600 (2nd in Pak)101-200 (1st in Pak)301-400 (4th in Pak)

National Civil Awards & Institutional Accolades

22 National Civil Awards

Conferred upon distinguished faculty members and officers, including 1 Hilal-i-Imtiaz, 5 Sitara-i-Imtiaz, 12 Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, and 4 Pride of Performance awards.

HEC W-Category Ratings

Top 'W' Category awarded to Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) and Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC) by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

Cambridge IFA 3G Awards

Recipient of Cambridge IFA’s Global Good Governance Awards: 3G Award for Research Excellence (2018) & 3G Excellence in Higher Education Award (2019).