ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP):COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) has emerged as the highest-ranked Pakistani university in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities 2026–2027 Rankings, securing 410th position globally with an overall score of 52. CUI leads Pakistani universities in the global ranking, followed by Quaid-i-Azam University at 451st, The University of Lahore at 479th, University of Management and Technology (UMT) at 573rd and National University of Sciences and …
CUI ranked No. 1 in Pakistan in U.S. news best global universities rankings
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP):COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) has emerged as the highest-ranked Pakistani university in the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities 2026–2027 Rankings, securing 410th position globally with an overall score of 52.
CUI leads Pakistani universities in the global ranking, followed by Quaid-i-Azam University at 451st, The University of Lahore at 479th, University of Management and Technology (UMT) at 573rd and National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) at 590th position globally.
The ranking underscores Pakistan’s growing presence in international, research-based university assessments, with the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings placing particular emphasis on academic research performance, research reputation and global scholarly impact.
The achievement reflects CUI’s sustained focus on high-quality research, impactful publications, international collaboration and enhanced global academic visibility.
Commenting on the achievement, Rector COMSATS University Islamabad Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar said CUI’s standing as Pakistan’s leading university in the prestigious global ranking reinforced its commitment to research excellence, innovation and international collaboration.
He said the recognition would further motivate the university to enhance the global impact of knowledge produced at CUI.
CUI has also demonstrated notable strength across several subject areas, ranking 28th globally in Mathematics, 67th in Green and Sustainable Science and Technology, 151st in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 178th in Artificial Intelligence and 142nd overall in Engineering.
The university also maintained strong international positions in Computer Science, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.
The recognition further consolidates CUI’s position as one of Pakistan’s leading research-intensive universities and reflects its growing contribution to the country’s knowledge economy, scientific advancement and sustainable development.
