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Aga Khan University
(AKU)
Part of Aga Khan Development Network
About
Aga Khan University is a private research university based in Karachi, Pakistan. It is a non-profit institution and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. It was founded in 1983 as Pakistan's first private university. Starting in 2000, the university expanded to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the United Kingdom and Afghanistan.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 785 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 7 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 1,356
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 2.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 65 : 35
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =91 | 45.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301 | 45.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =595 | 45.2 | 2026 |
ARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Aga Khan University?
Aga Khan University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 951-1000, US News Rank =785.
When was Aga Khan University founded?
Aga Khan University was founded in 1983.
What are the top subjects at Aga Khan University?
Top subjects at Aga Khan University include: Public, Environmental and Occupational Health, Public Health, Clinical Medicine, Medicine, Clinical Medicine.
Where is Aga Khan University located?
Aga Khan University is located in Karachi, Pakistan.