Pakistan Rankings 2025
#386 Globally · #1 in PakistanPublic
Quaid-i-Azam University
QAU
Islamabad, Pakistan Est. 1967 QS Score 38.5 · 2025
"Pursuit of Knowledge"
About
Quaid-i-Azam University is Pakistan's highest-ranked university and a premier public research institution in Islamabad. Named after the founder of Pakistan, QAU is known for its strong programmes in natural sciences, social sciences, and management. Its sprawling campus hosts 25 departments spanning four faculties.
Rankings · 2025
#386
QS Global Rank
#1
National Rank
38.5
QS Score / 100
Overall QS Score38.5 / 100
Source: QS World University Rankings 2025
Key Achievements
- 2025#386 QS World University Rankings — #1 in Pakistan
- 2024Ranked among Top 400 globally — first Pakistani university
- 2023HEC Category W4 Research University
- 2022QAU School of Management Sciences accredited by AACSB (candidate)
- 2021Nobel laureate Dr. Abdus Salam among distinguished alumni
Courses Offered
PhysicsChemistryMathematicsStatisticsComputer ScienceBiochemistryBiosciences
At a Glance
- Students15,000
- International3%
- Founded1967
- Campus1,700 acres
- TypePublic
Contact & Location
- University Road, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
- +92-51-9064-0000
- registrar@qau.edu.pk
- www.qau.edu.pk
- View on Google Maps
Ranking data sourced from QS World University Rankings 2025. Contact details and programme information are provided for reference — please verify directly with the university. Visit topuniversities.com for the official full rankings.