Islamia University of Bahawalpur Secures Rank 482 in QS Asia University Rankings 2027

What Happened

• The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) secured rank 482 in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027 [1, 2].
• The university achieved rank 121 across South Asia [1].
• IUB earned an overall score of 33.5 in the rankings [1].
• A total of 90 Pakistani universities were included in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027 [2].
• The evaluation included 1,725 institutions across Asia, including 195 first-time entrants [1].
• IUB scored 96.4 in the International Research Network and 85.8 in Citations per Paper [1].
• The university received scores of 25.0 for Academic Reputation and 23.8 for Employer Reputation [1].
• IUB recorded a score of 19.8 in Papers per Faculty [1].

According to the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, the institution has secured rank 482 in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027. This placement also puts the university at rank 121 within South Asia. The rankings evaluated 1,725 institutions across the continent, featuring 195 new entrants. Despite the increase in participating universities, IUB maintained its position with an overall score of 33.5.

Regarding research performance, the university reported a score of 96.4 in the International Research Network and 85.8 in Citations per Paper. It also achieved a score of 19.8 in Papers per Faculty. In terms of reputation, the university scored 25.0 in Academic Reputation and 23.8 in Employer Reputation.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamran stated that this milestone reflects the efforts of the faculty, researchers, staff, and students. He noted that the scores in the International Research Network and Citations per Paper confirm the university is producing research that resonates globally. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Asadullah Madni, Director of the Quality Enhancement Cell, said that maintaining rank 482 in a competitive environment demonstrates the university’s commitment to academic standards.

In the broader context of Pakistan, 90 universities secured spots in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027. The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) led Pakistani institutions at rank 76, followed by Quaid-i-Azam University at rank 111 and Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) at rank 143. Other high-ranking Pakistani institutions include COMSATS University Islamabad (171) and the University of the Punjab (172). The Islamia University of Bahawalpur is listed as the 28th highest-ranked Pakistani institution in this report.