Global Standing & Reputation

CUI's Rankings & Reputation

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

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

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.

THE Rankings

TIMES Higher Education

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 World Rankings

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
ARWU Shanghai

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

CUI's Rising Trajectory in QS Subject Rankings

Global ranking progression across key academic disciplines (2024 - 2026).

QS World University Rankings by Subject

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

# Subject Field Global 2024 Pak Rank 2024 Global 2025 Pak Rank 2025 Global 2026 Pak Rank 2026
1 Mathematics 201-250 #1 in Pak 140 #1 in Pak 111 #1 in Pak
2 Computer Science & Info Systems 251-300 02 201-250 02 180 02
3 Engineering & Technology 236 02 - - 221 03
4 Economics & Econometrics 251-300 02 201-250 #1 in Pak 201-250 #1 in Pak
5 Pharmacy & Pharmacology 251-300 03 301-350 - 201-250 02
6 Physics & Astronomy 251-300 02 - - 251-300 02
7 Environmental Sciences 351-400 02 351-400 02 301-350 #1 in Pak
8 Accounting & Finance 301-350 02 - - 301-375 02
9 Natural Sciences 370 02 331 - 365 03
10 Business & Management Studies 401-450 04 401-450 - 401-450 03
11 Electrical & Electronic Engineering 201-250 02 201-250 02 - -
12 Chemistry 251-300 #1 in Pak 251-300 #1 in Pak - -
13 Chemical Engineering 301-350 02 251-300 02 - -
14 Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing 401-450 03 - - - -
15 Biological Sciences 451-500 03 - - - -
16 Agriculture & Forestry 301-350 04 - - - -

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 Goal (SDG) 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Rank & Standing
1 SDG 1: No Poverty 101-200 (2nd in Pak) 101-200 (2nd in Pak) 85 (3rd in Pak) 101-200 95th (4th in Pak)
2 SDG 2: Zero Hunger - - 201-300 84 (2nd in Pak) 101-200 (4th in Pak)
3 SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing 401-600 601-800 801-1000 601-800 1001+
4 SDG 4: Quality Education 301-400 601-800 301-400 401-600 601-800
5 SDG 5: Gender Equality 401+ 601+ 201+ 601-800 1001+
6 SDG 6: Clean Water & Sanitation 74 (1st in Pak) 201-300 (3rd in Pak) 401-600 (1st in Pak) 26 (1st in Pak) 201-300 (4th in Pak)
7 SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy 101-200 (2nd in Pak) 101-200 (2nd in Pak) 3rd (1st in Pak) 201-300 101-200
8 SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth 35 (1st in Pak) 101-200 (1st in Pak) 201-300 301-400 401-600
9 SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure 301-400 401-600 401-600 401-600 401-600
10 SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities - 401-600 401-600 (1st in Pak) 401-600 401-800
11 SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities 201-300 (1st in Pak) 401-600 201-300 (1st in Pak) 201-300 (1st in Pak) 401-600 (5th in Pak)
12 SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production 201-300 301-400 301-400 201-300 (3rd in Pak) 301-400
13 SDG 13: Climate Action 101-200 (3rd in Pak) 101-200 (2nd in Pak) 401-600 101-200 (1st in Pak) 401-600
14 SDG 14: Life Below Water 101-200 (1st in Pak) 201-300 (2nd in Pak) 201-300 (2nd in Pak) 69 (1st in Pak) 201-300 (1st in Pak)
15 SDG 15: Life on Land 101-200 (2nd in Pak) 101-200 (1st in Pak) 201-300 (1st in Pak) 101-200 (2nd in Pak) 301-400 (3rd in Pak)
16 SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions 301-400 (2nd in Pak) 401-600 101-200 (2nd in Pak) 401-600 601-800
17 SDG 17: Partnerships for Goals 301-400 401-600 401-600 (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).

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