97 Best universities for Development Studies in Pakistan

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Below is a list of best universities in Pakistan ranked based on their research performance in Development Studies. A graph of 388K citations received by 31.1K academic papers made by 97 universities in Pakistan was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Aga Khan University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#63 in Asia
#440 in the World
Aga Khan University logo
Founded
1983
Statistics Rankings

2. COMSATS Institute of Information Technology

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Islamabad

For Development Studies

#71 in Asia
#495 in the World
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
100%
Founded
2000
Statistics Rankings

3. Quaid-i-Azam University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Islamabad

For Development Studies

#220 in Asia
#1016 in the World
Quaid-i-Azam University logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
1965
Statistics Rankings

4. University of the Punjab

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#249 in Asia
#1088 in the World
University of the Punjab logo
Acceptance Rate
25%
Founded
1882
Statistics Rankings

5. National University of Sciences and Technology

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Islamabad

For Development Studies

#272 in Asia
#1168 in the World
National University of Sciences and Technology logo
Founded
1991
Statistics Rankings

6. Islamia University of Bahawalpur

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Bahawalpur

For Development Studies

#339 in Asia
#1352 in the World
Islamia University of Bahawalpur logo
Acceptance Rate
88%
Founded
1925
Statistics Rankings

7. University of Karachi

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#358 in Asia
#1407 in the World
University of Karachi logo
Acceptance Rate
18%
Founded
1950
Statistics Rankings

8. International Islamic University, Islamabad

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Islamabad

For Development Studies

#360 in Asia
#1410 in the World
International Islamic University, Islamabad logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
1980
Statistics Rankings

9. Bahauddin Zakariya University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Multan

For Development Studies

#384 in Asia
#1481 in the World
Bahauddin Zakariya University logo
Founded
1975
Statistics Rankings

10. University of Management and Technology - Lahore

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#420 in Asia
#1573 in the World
University of Management and Technology - Lahore logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Enrollment
20,590
Male:Female
51:49
Founded
1990
Statistics Rankings

11. University of Science and Technology, Bannu

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Bannu

For Development Studies

#440 in Asia
#1629 in the World
University of Science and Technology, Bannu logo
Acceptance Rate
25%
Founded
2005
Statistics Rankings

12. Pakistan Institute of Development Economics

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Islamabad

For Development Studies

#460 in Asia
#1672 in the World
Pakistan Institute of Development Economics logo
Founded
1957
Statistics Rankings

13. Lahore University of Management Sciences

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#477 in Asia
#1712 in the World
Lahore University of Management Sciences logo
Acceptance Rate
20%
Founded
1985
Statistics Rankings

14. University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Faisalabad

For Development Studies

#499 in Asia
#1765 in the World
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad logo
Acceptance Rate
45%
Founded
1961
Statistics Rankings

15. University of Lahore

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#520 in Asia
#1811 in the World
University of Lahore logo
Acceptance Rate
100%
Enrollment
34,404
Founded
1999
Statistics Rankings

16. Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Mardan

For Development Studies

#539 in Asia
#1848 in the World
Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan logo
Acceptance Rate
40%
Founded
2009
Statistics Rankings

17. DOW University of Health Sciences

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Saddar Town

For Development Studies

#541 in Asia
#1855 in the World
DOW University of Health Sciences logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Enrollment
8,006
Male:Female
24:76
Founded
2004
Statistics Rankings

18. Government College University, Faisalabad

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Faisalabad

For Development Studies

#581 in Asia
#1942 in the World
Government College University, Faisalabad logo
Acceptance Rate
35%
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

19. Iqra University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#613 in Asia
#2014 in the World
Iqra University logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1998
Statistics Rankings

20. University of Sargodha

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Sargodha

For Development Studies

#644 in Asia
#2069 in the World
University of Sargodha logo
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

21. Bahria University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Islamabad

For Development Studies

#661 in Asia
#2102 in the World
Bahria University logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
2000
Statistics Rankings

22. National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Islamabad

For Development Studies

#808 in Asia
#2425 in the World
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1980
Statistics Rankings

23. University of Peshawar

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Peshawar

For Development Studies

#820 in Asia
#2455 in the World
University of Peshawar logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
1950
Statistics Rankings

24. Hazara University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Dhodial

For Development Studies

#829 in Asia
#2473 in the World
Hazara University logo
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

25. University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#860 in Asia
#2537 in the World
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore logo
Founded
1962
Statistics Rankings

26. University of Gujrat

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Gujrat

For Development Studies

#877 in Asia
#2566 in the World
University of Gujrat logo
Acceptance Rate
78%
Founded
2004
Statistics Rankings

27. Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#892 in Asia
#2592 in the World
Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
1995
Statistics Rankings

28. National College of Business Administration and Economics

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#900 in Asia
#2615 in the World
National College of Business Administration and Economics logo
Acceptance Rate
70%
Founded
1994
Statistics Rankings

29. University of Central Punjab

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#909 in Asia
#2636 in the World
University of Central Punjab logo
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

30. Sukkur Institute of Business Administration

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Sukkur

For Development Studies

#931 in Asia
#2696 in the World
Sukkur Institute of Business Administration logo
Acceptance Rate
14%
Founded
1994
Statistics Rankings

31. Lahore School of Economics

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#952 in Asia
#2741 in the World
Lahore School of Economics logo
Acceptance Rate
68%
Founded
1993
Statistics Rankings

32. Mehran University of Engineering and Technology

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Jamshoro

For Development Studies

#974 in Asia
#2783 in the World
Mehran University of Engineering and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
20%
Founded
1963
Statistics Rankings

33. National University of Modern Languages

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Islamabad

For Development Studies

#982 in Asia
#2792 in the World
National University of Modern Languages logo
Acceptance Rate
72%
Founded
1970
Statistics Rankings

34. Government College University, Lahore

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#999 in Asia
#2828 in the World
Government College University, Lahore logo
Acceptance Rate
25%
Founded
1864
Statistics Rankings

35. Riphah International University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Islamabad

For Development Studies

#1000 in Asia
#2829 in the World
Riphah International University logo
Acceptance Rate
62%
Founded
1995
Statistics Rankings

36. University of Education - Pakistan

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#1004 in Asia
#2838 in the World
University of Education - Pakistan logo
Acceptance Rate
88%
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

37. Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Rawalpindi

For Development Studies

#1018 in Asia
#2868 in the World
Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University logo
Founded
1979
Statistics Rankings

38. University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Muzaffarabad

For Development Studies

#1028 in Asia
#2893 in the World
University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir logo
Founded
1980
Statistics Rankings

39. Information Technology University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#1048 in Asia
#2941 in the World
Information Technology University logo
Founded
2013
Statistics Rankings

40. University of Agriculture, Peshawar

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Peshawar

For Development Studies

#1052 in Asia
#2949 in the World
University of Agriculture, Peshawar logo
Founded
1981
Statistics Rankings

41. Lahore College for Women University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#1104 in Asia
#3055 in the World
Lahore College for Women University logo
Founded
1922
Statistics Rankings

42. University of Sindh

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Jamshoro

For Development Studies

#1127 in Asia
#3099 in the World
University of Sindh logo
Acceptance Rate
36%
Founded
1947
Statistics Rankings

43. King Edward Medical University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#1139 in Asia
#3126 in the World
King Edward Medical University logo
Founded
1860
Statistics Rankings

44. Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technology

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Gulshan Town

For Development Studies

#1171 in Asia
#3191 in the World
Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technology logo
Enrollment
13,000
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

45. University of Balochistan

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Quetta

For Development Studies

#1189 in Asia
#3223 in the World
University of Balochistan logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
1970
Statistics Rankings

46. Ziauddin University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#1232 in Asia
#3312 in the World
Ziauddin University logo
Acceptance Rate
14%
Founded
1995
Statistics Rankings

47. Air University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Islamabad

For Development Studies

#1268 in Asia
#3381 in the World
Air University logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

48. Rawalpindi Medical University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Rawalpindi

For Development Studies

#1305 in Asia
#3459 in the World
Rawalpindi Medical University logo
Enrollment
3,000
Founded
2017
Statistics Rankings

49. Forman Christian College

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#1308 in Asia
#3463 in the World
Forman Christian College logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
1864
Statistics Rankings

50. University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Taxila

For Development Studies

#1313 in Asia
#3479 in the World
University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila logo
Acceptance Rate
20%
Founded
1975
Statistics Rankings

51. Gomal University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Dera Ismail Khan

For Development Studies

#1326 in Asia
#3500 in the World
Gomal University logo
Acceptance Rate
25%
Founded
1974
Statistics Rankings

52. NED University of Engineering and Technology

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#1345 in Asia
#3551 in the World
NED University of Engineering and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
37%
Founded
1921
Statistics Rankings

53. University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Peshawar

For Development Studies

#1352 in Asia
#3565 in the World
University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
1952
Statistics Rankings

54. Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Topi

For Development Studies

#1358 in Asia
#3579 in the World
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
15%
Founded
1993
Statistics Rankings

55. University of Malakand

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Chakdara

For Development Studies

#1360 in Asia
#3588 in the World
University of Malakand logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
2001
Statistics Rankings

56. Hamdard University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#1383 in Asia
#3649 in the World
Hamdard University logo
Acceptance Rate
15%
Founded
1991
Statistics Rankings

57. Islamia College Peshawar

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Peshawar

For Development Studies

#1395 in Asia
#3672 in the World
Islamia College Peshawar logo
Enrollment
10,000
Founded
1913
Statistics Rankings

58. Kohat University of Science and Technology

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Kohat

For Development Studies

#1396 in Asia
#3673 in the World
Kohat University of Science and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
25%
Founded
2001
Statistics Rankings

59. University of Health Sciences, Lahore

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#1397 in Asia
#3677 in the World
University of Health Sciences, Lahore logo
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

60. University of Haripur

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Haripur

For Development Studies

#1410 in Asia
#3699 in the World
University of Haripur logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

61. Fatima Jinnah Women University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Rawalpindi

For Development Studies

#1417 in Asia
#3710 in the World
Fatima Jinnah Women University logo
Acceptance Rate
68%
Founded
1998
Statistics Rankings

62. Institute of Business Administration

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#1427 in Asia
#3730 in the World
Institute of Business Administration logo
Founded
1955
Statistics Rankings

63. University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#1460 in Asia
#3797 in the World
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences logo
Acceptance Rate
70%
Founded
1881
Statistics Rankings

64. Mohammad Ali Jinnah University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#1467 in Asia
#3813 in the World
Mohammad Ali Jinnah University logo
Acceptance Rate
100%
Enrollment
6,000
Founded
1998
Statistics Rankings

65. Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Peshawar

For Development Studies

#1471 in Asia
#3827 in the World
Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
68%
Founded
2001
Statistics Rankings

66. Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Nawabshah

For Development Studies

#1472 in Asia
#3828 in the World
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad logo
Founded
2012
Statistics Rankings

67. Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Islamabad

For Development Studies

#1474 in Asia
#3834 in the World
Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1967
Statistics Rankings

68. Jinnah Sindh Medical University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#1503 in Asia
#3908 in the World
Jinnah Sindh Medical University logo
Founded
2012
Statistics Rankings

69. Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Quetta

For Development Studies

#1570 in Asia
#4060 in the World
Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences logo
Acceptance Rate
20%
Enrollment
7,033
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

70. University of Wah

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Wah Cantt

For Development Studies

#1582 in Asia
#4080 in the World
University of Wah logo
Acceptance Rate
59%
Founded
2005
Statistics Rankings

71. University of Swat

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Mingora

For Development Studies

#1589 in Asia
#4092 in the World
University of Swat logo
Enrollment
1,411
Male:Female
88:12
Founded
2010
Statistics Rankings

72. National Defence University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Islamabad

For Development Studies

#1599 in Asia
#4117 in the World
National Defence University logo
Acceptance Rate
76%
Founded
1963
Statistics Rankings

73. Khyber Medical University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Peshawar

For Development Studies

#1616 in Asia
#4152 in the World
Khyber Medical University logo
Founded
2007
Statistics Rankings

74. Karakurum International University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Gilgit

For Development Studies

#1626 in Asia
#4166 in the World
Karakurum International University logo
Acceptance Rate
72%
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

75. Baqai Medical University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#1657 in Asia
#4239 in the World
Baqai Medical University logo
Founded
1996
Statistics Rankings

76. HITEC University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Taxila

For Development Studies

#1659 in Asia
#4242 in the World
HITEC University logo
Founded
2007
Statistics Rankings

77. Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#1745 in Asia
#4404 in the World
Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
14%
Enrollment
225
Male:Female
52:48
Founded
1993
Statistics Rankings

78. Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Jamshoro

For Development Studies

#1757 in Asia
#4435 in the World
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences logo
Founded
1881
Statistics Rankings

79. Foundation University Islamabad

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Islamabad

For Development Studies

#1784 in Asia
#4499 in the World
Foundation University Islamabad logo
Acceptance Rate
50%
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

80. Gandhara University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Peshawar

For Development Studies

#1788 in Asia
#4508 in the World
Gandhara University logo
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

81. Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#1823 in Asia
#4581 in the World
Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
69%
Founded
1997
Statistics Rankings

82. Shah Abdul Latif University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Khairpur

For Development Studies

#1828 in Asia
#4593 in the World
Shah Abdul Latif University logo
Acceptance Rate
25%
Enrollment
7,697
Founded
1987
Statistics Rankings

83. National Textile University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Faisalabad

For Development Studies

#1840 in Asia
#4615 in the World
National Textile University logo
Founded
1954
Statistics Rankings

84. Kinnaird College for Women

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#1869 in Asia
#4683 in the World
Kinnaird College for Women logo
Founded
1913
Statistics Rankings

85. Institute of Space Technology

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Islamabad

For Development Studies

#1955 in Asia
#4868 in the World
Institute of Space Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

86. Isra University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Hyderabad

For Development Studies

#2001 in Asia
#4977 in the World
Isra University logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
1997
Statistics Rankings

87. Lahore Leads University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#2008 in Asia
#4993 in the World
Lahore Leads University logo
Enrollment
2,500
Founded
2011
Statistics Rankings

88. Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Nawabshah

For Development Studies

#2026 in Asia
#5019 in the World
Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
67%
Founded
1974
Statistics Rankings

89. Mirpur University of Science and Technology

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Mirpur

For Development Studies

#2032 in Asia
#5030 in the World
Mirpur University of Science and Technology logo
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

90. Sindh Agriculture University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Tandojam

For Development Studies

#2037 in Asia
#5045 in the World
Sindh Agriculture University logo
Acceptance Rate
50%
Founded
1977
Statistics Rankings

91. Fatima Jinnah Medical University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Lahore

For Development Studies

#2038 in Asia
#5046 in the World
Fatima Jinnah Medical University logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Enrollment
2,500
Founded
1948
Statistics Rankings

92. Karachi School for Business and Leadership

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#2041 in Asia
#5053 in the World
Karachi School for Business and Leadership logo
Acceptance Rate
15%
Founded
2010
Statistics Rankings

93. Bacha Khan University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Charsadda

For Development Studies

#2048 in Asia
#5064 in the World
Bacha Khan University logo
Acceptance Rate
40%
Enrollment
5,000
Founded
2012
Statistics Rankings

94. Sindh Madresatul Islam University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#2069 in Asia
#5097 in the World
Sindh Madresatul Islam University logo
Enrollment
1,937
Male:Female
70:30
Founded
2012
Statistics Rankings

95. Jinnah University for Women

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Karachi

For Development Studies

#2099 in Asia
#5157 in the World
Jinnah University for Women logo
Founded
1998
Statistics Rankings

96. Abasyn University

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Peshawar

For Development Studies

#2133 in Asia
#5225 in the World
Abasyn University logo
Acceptance Rate
72%
Founded
2007
Statistics Rankings

97. Government Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur

Pakistan Flag Pakistan | Bahawalpur

For Development Studies

#2137 in Asia
#5233 in the World
Government Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur logo
Enrollment
10,000
Founded
2013
Statistics Rankings

The best cities to study Development Studies in Pakistan based on the number of universities and their ranks are Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, and Bahawalpur.

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