The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) has secured second place in South Asia in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, further strengthening Pakistan’s presence in the region’s higher education landscape.
According to the university’s announcement on November 7, 2026, NUST is the only Pakistani higher education institution ranked among Asia’s top 100 universities. It has also retained its position as Pakistan’s number one university for the ninth consecutive year.
The latest ranking reflects NUST’s steady rise in South Asia, moving from seventh place in 2023 to second in 2027. The university attributed its progress to continued improvements in academic standards, research performance and international engagement.
NUST said the achievement reflects the collective efforts of its faculty, researchers, staff and students, alongside the university’s leadership and institutional commitment to academic excellence.
The university also reaffirmed its plans to expand international research partnerships, strengthen academic collaboration and contribute to national development. It said it would continue working to improve the quality and global standing of higher education in Pakistan.
The latest QS ranking marks another milestone for NUST as it consolidates its position among the leading universities in South Asia.