ISLAMABAD – Ten Pakistani universities have been ranked among the topuniversities in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE)’s list. THEis a weekly UK-based magazine that issues its annual list of world’s mostinfluential universities.
The list called ‘University Impact Rankings 2019’ has included 10 Pakistanivarsities in different categories, including Gender Equality, Good Healthand Well-being, Quality Education, Decent Work, Economic Growth, and others.
According to the magazine, the rankings assess universities against theUnited Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
We use carefully calibrated indicators to provide comprehensive andbalanced comparisons across three broad areas: research, outreach, andstewardship.
Here is the list of Pakistani varsities that made it to the UniversityImpact Rankings 2019.
1. NED University
(overall ranking 101-200)
This year’s THE Impact Rankings has listed NED University of Engineeringand Technology 5th in the category of ‘Gender Equality.’ The varsity’soverall ranking is 100-200.2. The University of Agriculture Faisalabad
(overall ranking 201-300)
The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad has been ranked 3rd in thecategory of ‘Good Health and Well-being for People’ and 13th in ‘ClimateAction.’3. Ghulam Ishaq Khan University
(overall ranking 201-300)
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology is 4thin the category of ‘Quality Education,’ and 9th in ‘Industry, Innovation,and Infrastructure.’4. The University of Veterinary Lahore
(overall ranking 201-300)
Lahore’s University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences has been placed 3rdin the category of ‘Good Health and Well-being for People’ and 10th in‘Reducing Inequalities.’5. COMSATS University Islamabad
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(overall ranking 301+)
The Islamabad campus of COMSATS University is also on the 3rd spot in thecategory of ‘Good Health and Well-being for People’ while the varsity isranked 8th in ‘Decent Work and Economic Growth.’6. Government College University Lahore
(overall ranking 301+)
Government College University Lahore is 5th in the category of ‘GenderEquality,’ and 10th in ‘Reducing Inequalities.’7. International Islamic University Islamabad
(overall ranking 301+)
The International Islamic University, Islamabad, has also secured 5th placein the category of ‘Gender Equality,’ and 11th in ‘Sustainable Cities andCommunities.’8. NUST Islamabad
(overall ranking 301+)
National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad has stood4th in the field of ‘Quality Education,’ 5th in ‘Gender Equality,’ and 9thin the ‘Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.’9. The University of Peshawar
(overall ranking 301+)
The University of Peshawar is 3rd in the category of ‘Good Health andWell-being for People’ while 11th in ‘Sustainable Cities and Communities.’10. Quaid-i-Azam University
(overall ranking 301+)
One of the top universities of Pakistan, the Quaid-i-Azam University, is5th in the category of ‘Gender Equality,’ and 10th in ‘ReducingInequalities.’
