Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi, has achieved a major international distinction, being recognised as Pakistan’s top women’s university and the third-best women’s university in Asia in the QS 2027 rankings, according to the university’s announcement.
The achievement further strengthens FJWU’s position as a leading institution for women’s higher education at both national and regional levels.
According to the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, FJWU secured 641st position among 1,722 universities across Asia and 178th among 534 institutions in South Asia. At the national level, the university ranked 42nd among all ranked Pakistani institutions.
The university attributed the achievement to the leadership of Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Bushra Mirza, who holds the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, and the efforts of Director Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) Professor Dr Bushra Yasmin and her team.
FJWU said its progress reflects continued efforts in quality assurance, advanced research, international academic collaborations and education aligned with industry requirements.
The recognition highlights the university’s contribution to strengthening women’s access to higher education and promoting academic excellence in Pakistan.