Bahauddin Zakariya University
(BZU)
About
Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) (Urdu: جامعۂ بہاءالدین زکریا) is a public university with its main campus located in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. Bahauddin Zakariya University was founded in 1975 as Multan University, and is the 2nd largest university in Punjab following University of the Punjab. It was renamed in 1979 in honour of the Punjabi Sufi saint Baha-ud-din Zakariya.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 14 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 19,120
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 19.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 40 : 60
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | =188 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 231 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =485 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =582 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =668 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =829 | 42.1 | 2026 |
QS
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 351-360 | - | 2022 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Bahauddin Zakariya University?
Bahauddin Zakariya University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 601–800, US News Rank =926.
When was Bahauddin Zakariya University founded?
Bahauddin Zakariya University was founded in 1975.
What are the top subjects at Bahauddin Zakariya University?
Top subjects at Bahauddin Zakariya University include: Agricultural Sciences, Plant and Animal Science, Agriculture & Forestry, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Environment/Ecology.
Where is Bahauddin Zakariya University located?
Bahauddin Zakariya University is located in Multan, Pakistan.