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Quaid-i-Azam University
(QAU)
About
Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), founded as the University of Islamabad, is a public research university in Islamabad, Pakistan. Founded as the University of Islamabad in 1967, it was initially dedicated to postgraduate study, but later expanded to an interdisciplinary university offering both undergraduate and postgraduate education. The university became known by its current name in 1976.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 381 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 38 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
- 12,431
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 46 : 54
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Instruments Science & Technology | 51-75 | - | 2023 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Computer Science | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Materials Science | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
US News
13 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant and Animal Science | =67 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 135 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =184 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 233 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =261 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 308 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =362 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =387 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =393 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =440 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =514 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =563 | 55.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =606 | 55.0 | 2026 |
QS
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =145 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Statistics & Operational Research | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =295 | 67.1 | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =338 | 63.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
THE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 251–300 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Quaid-i-Azam University?
Quaid-i-Azam University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =381, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =411.
When was Quaid-i-Azam University founded?
Quaid-i-Azam University was founded in 1967.
What are the top subjects at Quaid-i-Azam University?
Top subjects at Quaid-i-Azam University include: Instruments Science & Technology, Plant and Animal Science, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Mathematics, Statistics & Operational Research.
Where is Quaid-i-Azam University located?
Quaid-i-Azam University is located in Islamabad, Pakistan.