About
The University of Karachi is a public research university located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It was established in June 1951 by an act of Parliament as a successor to the University of Sindh. The university was designed by Mohsin Baig as its chief architect.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1001 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 18 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 47,940
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 39.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 0%
- Female : Male
- 62 : 38
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2023 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
ARWU
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
US News
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Fuels | =366 | 36.0 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =482 | 28.9 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =594 | 28.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =623 | 28.9 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 689 | 36.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =785 | 36.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =815 | 28.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 833 | 36.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =911 | 36.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =944 | - | 2026 |
THE
3 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Karachi?
University of Karachi's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank 1,686.
When was University of Karachi founded?
University of Karachi was founded in 1953.
What are the top subjects at University of Karachi?
Top subjects at University of Karachi include: Petroleum Engineering, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Energy and Fuels, Agriculture & Forestry, Chemistry.
Where is University of Karachi located?
University of Karachi is located in Karachi, Pakistan.