Iqra University: Rankings

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Iqra University ranked 59th in Pakistan, 5846th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 21 research topics. Iqra University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,190 academic publications and 20,968 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#5846 of 14,131 In the World
#2151 of 5,830 In Asia
#59 of 175 In Pakistan
#7 of 34 In Karachi
#842 of 1,003 For Supply Chain Management
#878 of 1,716 For Investment Banking and Stock trading
#898 of 1,026 For Organizational / Business / IO Psychology
#7391 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 18 other topics

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Iqra University ranked 27th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Pakistan and 3513th in the World with 1,597 publications made and 17,131 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#27 of 105 In Pakistan
#1232 of 2,845 In Asia
#3513 of 7,020 In the World

Iqra University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
2002 1 1
2003 1 1
2004 0 2
2005 5 1
2006 3 2
2007 7 10
2008 3 11
2009 20 13
2010 34 28
2011 32 49
2012 47 90
2013 44 116
2014 41 139
2015 51 223
2016 72 233
2017 60 269
2018 97 418
2019 127 756
2020 181 1324
2021 244 2661
2022 215 4375
2023 283 5634

The following table provides academic rankings for Iqra University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Communications and Public Relations 7 230 1255
Journalism and Digital Media 18 460 1457
Anthropology 13 595 2213
Aesthetics 15 742 2304
Law 21 803 2498
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 18 757 2573
Political Science 19 812 2729
Education Majors 14 935 2861
Archaeology 28 1120 2923
Sociology 21 980 3056
History 28 1149 3100
Demography 47 1186 3167
Philosophy 29 1326 3690
Linguistics 40 1601 3850

Computer Science rankings

Iqra University ranked 30th for Computer Science in Pakistan and 3013th in the World with 1,425 publications made and 14,878 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Management Information Systems.

Computer Science ranking Location
#30 of 104 In Pakistan
#1283 of 2,809 In Asia
#3013 of 6,752 In the World

Iqra University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
2004 0 1
2005 7 4
2006 10 2
2007 14 5
2008 11 25
2009 39 29
2010 41 43
2011 34 60
2012 50 109
2013 39 144
2014 36 153
2015 48 212
2016 72 263
2017 65 280
2018 95 401
2019 123 727
2020 139 1162
2021 196 2102
2022 186 3307
2023 196 4172

The following table provides academic rankings for Iqra University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Management Information Systems 5 326 1339
Human-Computer Interaction 12 733 2045
Blockchain and Cryptography 29 955 2084
Machine Learning 21 928 2151
Software Engineering 26 947 2433
Computer Networking 25 1138 2581
Cyber Security 34 1094 2601
Telecommunications 30 1217 2673
Computer Vision 35 1359 2966
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 35 1382 3113
Cognitive Science 37 1384 3210
Neuroscience 43 1579 3936

Business rankings

Iqra University ranked 13th for Business in Pakistan and 2057th in the World with 1,267 publications made and 12,653 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Management Information Systems.

Business ranking Location
#13 of 102 In Pakistan
#699 of 2,579 In Asia
#2057 of 6,187 In the World

Iqra University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
2003 1 1
2004 0 2
2005 1 4
2006 0 1
2007 2 7
2008 3 7
2009 16 3
2010 26 13
2011 35 47
2012 48 92
2013 31 91
2014 38 118
2015 49 194
2016 62 205
2017 47 226
2018 78 338
2019 112 641
2020 146 1025
2021 184 2032
2022 165 3109
2023 192 3966

The following table provides academic rankings for Iqra University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Supply Chain Management 2 314 842
Investment Banking and Stock trading 3 224 878
Advertising 5 327 1337
Management Information Systems 5 326 1339
Marketing 6 420 1446
Project Management 7 369 1479
International Business 14 419 1631
Accounting 11 530 1816
Finance 10 584 1831
Management 14 797 2145

Mathematics rankings

Iqra University ranked 26th for Mathematics in Pakistan and 2588th in the World with 1,157 publications made and 13,561 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography.

Mathematics ranking Location
#26 of 103 In Pakistan
#1058 of 2,673 In Asia
#2588 of 6,305 In the World

Iqra University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
2003 1 1
2004 0 1
2005 5 2
2006 8 0
2007 12 3
2008 8 18
2009 28 23
2010 29 25
2011 23 36
2012 42 67
2013 26 89
2014 33 79
2015 38 150
2016 53 186
2017 50 214
2018 66 332
2019 93 571
2020 117 1017
2021 192 2014
2022 141 3158
2023 172 3750

The following table provides academic rankings for Iqra University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 7 383 1335
Blockchain and Cryptography 29 955 2084
Math Teachers 9 749 2368
Statistics 25 1023 2491

Environmental Science rankings

Iqra University ranked 49th for Environmental Science in Pakistan and 3812th in the World with 1,028 publications made and 13,917 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Petrology and Geochemistry.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#49 of 104 In Pakistan
#1612 of 2,811 In Asia
#3812 of 6,798 In the World

Iqra University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
2003 0 1
2004 0 0
2005 2 0
2006 2 1
2007 3 3
2008 2 4
2009 15 8
2010 21 13
2011 22 41
2012 35 71
2013 22 72
2014 27 84
2015 31 106
2016 43 140
2017 45 195
2018 56 307
2019 87 573
2020 115 1023
2021 160 2113
2022 141 3773
2023 181 4780

The following table provides academic rankings for Iqra University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Petrology and Geochemistry 23 970 2415
Ecology 42 1409 3366
Oceanography 40 1469 3480
Geography and Cartography 45 1412 3542
Environmental Management 54 1570 3629
Geology 53 1714 4013
Paleontology 52 1707 4030

Economics rankings

Iqra University ranked 13th for Economics in Pakistan and 1993rd in the World with 920 publications made and 11,911 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Environmental Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#13 of 103 In Pakistan
#623 of 2,461 In Asia
#1993 of 5,995 In the World

Iqra University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
2003 1 1
2004 0 2
2005 1 4
2006 0 0
2007 6 6
2008 2 8
2009 14 3
2010 22 9
2011 23 31
2012 31 66
2013 22 67
2014 28 95
2015 33 123
2016 35 154
2017 43 163
2018 51 261
2019 72 513
2020 98 878
2021 157 1809
2022 111 3071
2023 151 3975

The following table provides academic rankings for Iqra University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Investment Banking and Stock trading 3 224 878
Environmental Economics 15 457 1285
International Economics 12 309 1331
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 7 383 1335
Finance 10 584 1831
Development Studies 19 613 2014

Engineering rankings

Iqra University ranked 57th for Engineering in Pakistan and 3984th in the World with 912 publications made and 10,345 citations received. Main research topics: Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#57 of 104 In Pakistan
#1794 of 2,809 In Asia
#3984 of 6,684 In the World

Iqra University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
2003 2 1
2004 0 2
2005 6 1
2006 9 0
2007 14 5
2008 9 22
2009 30 25
2010 28 34
2011 24 45
2012 30 69
2013 21 103
2014 25 108
2015 39 141
2016 42 185
2017 47 182
2018 56 284
2019 77 453
2020 91 817
2021 115 1561
2022 104 2611
2023 128 3257

The following table provides academic rankings for Iqra University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Renewable Energy Engineering 27 750 1737
Human-Computer Interaction 12 733 2045
Computer Networking 25 1138 2581
Electronic Engineering 31 1238 2653
Telecommunications 30 1217 2673
Electrical Engineering 34 1268 2755
Systems Engineering 38 1264 3087
Aerospace Engineering 50 1688 3846
Mechanical Engineering 50 1766 4122
Acoustical Engineering 50 1823 4168
Metallurgical Engineering 75 2096 4590
Optical Engineering 76 2115 4765
Materials Science 75 2182 4865

Psychology rankings

Iqra University ranked 31st for Psychology in Pakistan and 3147th in the World with 814 publications made and 7,118 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Child Psychology, Education Majors.

Psychology ranking Location
#31 of 103 In Pakistan
#1209 of 2,703 In Asia
#3147 of 6,528 In the World

Iqra University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
2003 0 1
2004 0 0
2005 2 0
2006 5 1
2007 3 3
2008 3 6
2009 7 3
2010 18 12
2011 16 16
2012 19 28
2013 18 59
2014 19 63
2015 17 89
2016 31 110
2017 24 115
2018 47 190
2019 74 317
2020 92 522
2021 140 1069
2022 125 1709
2023 142 2185

The following table provides academic rankings for Iqra University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Organizational / Business / IO Psychology 12 254 898
Social Psychology 13 611 2044
Child Psychology 11 637 2188
Clinical Psychology 25 896 2677
Education Majors 14 935 2861
Cognitive Science 37 1384 3210
Neuroscience 43 1579 3936
Psychiatry 60 1761 4354

Physics rankings

Iqra University ranked 59th for Physics in Pakistan and 4260th in the World with 780 publications made and 7,328 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.

Physics ranking Location
#59 of 104 In Pakistan
#1887 of 2,786 In Asia
#4260 of 6,603 In the World

Iqra University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
2003 2 1
2004 0 0
2005 6 2
2006 8 3
2007 10 6
2008 4 21
2009 19 24
2010 28 23
2011 16 33
2012 26 57
2013 25 88
2014 25 81
2015 26 128
2016 38 131
2017 38 136
2018 57 232
2019 58 367
2020 81 609
2021 87 1115
2022 97 1621
2023 117 2079

The following table provides academic rankings for Iqra University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Quantum and Particle physics 56 1811 4049
Astrophysics and Astronomy 53 1749 4155
Acoustical Engineering 50 1823 4168
Optical Engineering 76 2115 4765
Materials Science 75 2182 4865

Biology rankings

Iqra University ranked 77th for Biology in Pakistan and 4998th in the World with 718 publications made and 6,282 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Neuroscience, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany.

Biology ranking Location
#77 of 104 In Pakistan
#2148 of 2,814 In Asia
#4998 of 6,770 In the World

Iqra University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
2006 1 1
2007 2 1
2008 2 2
2009 7 7
2010 9 7
2011 18 16
2012 17 40
2013 21 58
2014 21 54
2015 20 84
2016 36 95
2017 31 109
2018 36 182
2019 55 298
2020 62 485
2021 124 984
2022 119 1644
2023 123 2224

The following table provides academic rankings for Iqra University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Neuroscience 43 1579 3936
Paleontology 52 1707 4030
Botany 80 2142 4932
Genetics 86 2288 5308
Biochemistry 89 2405 5569

Art & Design rankings

Iqra University ranked 27th for Art & Design in Pakistan and 3145th in the World with 264 publications made and 3,963 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Literature.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

Art & Design ranking Location
#27 of 91 In Pakistan
#1157 of 2,302 In Asia
#3145 of 5,720 In the World

Iqra University
Art & Design Publications & Citations

Year Art & Design publications Art & Design citations
2005 2 1
2006 0 0
2007 0 1
2008 1 4
2009 5 2
2010 6 7
2011 7 9
2012 10 9
2013 4 17
2014 5 29
2015 8 28
2016 6 50
2017 6 53
2018 16 60
2019 32 129
2020 33 250
2021 46 520
2022 37 802
2023 39 947

The following table provides academic rankings for Iqra University in various areas of Art & Design.

Art & Design subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Aesthetics 15 742 2304
Fashion Design 24 1213 3168
Literature 42 1391 3764

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Iqra University

Speciality Pakistan Asia World Rank
Health Science 27 837 2723
Public Health 53 1338 3527
Nursing 68 1576 4084
Medicine 65 1937 4693
Pathology 74 1996 4695
Chemistry 85 2307 5307
Organic Chemistry 94 2438 5552