Preston University: Rankings

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Preston University ranked 96th in Pakistan, 7102nd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in 32 research topics. Preston University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 558 academic publications and 6,268 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#7102 of 14,131 In the World
#2765 of 5,830 In Asia
#96 of 175 In Pakistan
#2 of 2 In Kohat
#3128 of 3,307 For Library and Information science
#4671 of 5,380 For Optical Engineering
#5097 of 6,278 For Quantum and Particle physics
#4755 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#12091 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Acceptance rate and other statistics

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Preston University ranked 103rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Pakistan and 6431st in the World with 254 publications made and 1,855 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#103 of 105 In Pakistan
#2558 of 2,864 In Asia
#6431 of 7,081 In the World

Preston University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 2 15
1993 0 10
1994 1 17
1995 1 13
1996 0 10
1997 0 17
1998 1 11
1999 0 21
2000 1 23
2001 0 46
2002 0 26
2003 1 22
2004 1 27
2005 0 25
2006 0 19
2007 1 39
2008 2 24
2009 2 30
2010 2 29
2011 3 41
2012 3 32
2013 3 41
2014 4 50
2015 6 57
2016 7 73
2017 2 84
2018 1 97
2019 7 95
2020 12 121
2021 6 148
2022 2 115
2023 4 95
2024 2 78

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

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Library and Information science 21 970 3128
Linguistics 100 2508 5999
Law 101 2398 6028
Political Science 101 2411 6128
Sociology 99 2464 6191
Philosophy 99 2526 6317
History 103 2575 6355

Engineering rankings

Preston University ranked 93rd for Engineering in Pakistan and 5538th in the World with 214 publications made and 4,010 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

Engineering ranking Location
#93 of 104 In Pakistan
#2395 of 2,835 In Asia
#5538 of 6,782 In the World

Preston University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1992 5 17
1993 0 23
1994 0 25
1995 0 20
1996 1 17
1997 0 23
1998 1 25
1999 0 47
2000 1 49
2001 1 70
2002 1 72
2003 2 54
2004 1 74
2005 1 69
2006 0 83
2007 0 91
2008 1 62
2009 0 73
2010 0 58
2011 1 78
2012 4 80
2013 1 90
2014 2 72
2015 4 90
2016 6 106
2017 3 140
2018 6 164
2019 8 180
2020 7 235
2021 0 298
2022 3 214
2023 1 182
2024 2 147

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

Engineering subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Optical Engineering 74 2087 4671
Mechanical Engineering 86 2266 5252
Materials Science 93 2389 5421

Biology rankings

Preston University ranked 97th for Biology in Pakistan and 6056th in the World with 210 publications made and 3,013 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics.

Biology ranking Location
#97 of 105 In Pakistan
#2543 of 2,834 In Asia
#6056 of 6,833 In the World

Preston University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 0 29
1993 0 35
1994 0 28
1995 0 22
1996 1 27
1997 0 19
1998 0 22
1999 0 44
2000 1 28
2001 0 38
2002 0 34
2003 2 26
2004 2 51
2005 0 41
2006 1 44
2007 1 62
2008 1 37
2009 1 45
2010 3 53
2011 1 37
2012 3 55
2013 2 44
2014 9 59
2015 8 69
2016 5 126
2017 4 146
2018 7 156
2019 6 187
2020 45 249
2021 3 313
2022 2 235
2023 2 229
2024 1 182

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

Biology subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Genetics 92 2434 5704
Biochemistry 93 2458 5707

Computer Science rankings

Preston University ranked 98th for Computer Science in Pakistan and 5885th in the World with 208 publications made and 2,001 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Library and Information science.

Computer Science ranking Location
#98 of 105 In Pakistan
#2475 of 2,840 In Asia
#5885 of 6,845 In the World

Preston University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1992 4 11
1993 0 16
1994 0 19
1995 0 17
1996 0 14
1997 0 16
1998 1 17
1999 0 19
2000 0 21
2001 0 40
2002 0 43
2003 0 27
2004 2 44
2005 1 38
2006 0 44
2007 1 40
2008 1 43
2009 0 35
2010 3 37
2011 2 49
2012 4 48
2013 3 48
2014 5 46
2015 6 64
2016 3 95
2017 3 94
2018 1 114
2019 10 113
2020 8 151
2021 2 179
2022 0 140
2023 4 141
2024 3 110

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

Computer Science subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Library and Information science 21 970 3128
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 94 2387 5574

Physics rankings

Preston University ranked 92nd for Physics in Pakistan and 5551st in the World with 196 publications made and 3,995 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#92 of 104 In Pakistan
#2387 of 2,817 In Asia
#5551 of 6,713 In the World

Preston University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 3 14
1993 0 21
1994 2 32
1995 0 21
1996 1 22
1997 0 28
1998 0 32
1999 0 50
2000 0 49
2001 1 69
2002 1 77
2003 1 56
2004 1 80
2005 1 71
2006 1 81
2007 0 92
2008 0 63
2009 0 71
2010 0 56
2011 0 78
2012 1 81
2013 0 97
2014 3 69
2015 6 83
2016 5 102
2017 1 128
2018 7 152
2019 9 181
2020 2 219
2021 1 277
2022 3 207
2023 0 178
2024 2 142

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

Physics subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Optical Engineering 74 2087 4671
Quantum and Particle physics 80 2203 5097
Materials Science 93 2389 5421

Environmental Science rankings

Preston University ranked 102nd for Environmental Science in Pakistan and 6301st in the World with 176 publications made and 2,066 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#102 of 105 In Pakistan
#2608 of 2,838 In Asia
#6301 of 6,876 In the World

Preston University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 1 15
1993 0 15
1994 0 18
1995 0 14
1996 0 15
1997 0 9
1998 1 15
1999 0 26
2000 0 25
2001 0 45
2002 0 27
2003 1 27
2004 0 42
2005 0 30
2006 1 29
2007 0 33
2008 1 23
2009 0 35
2010 0 28
2011 1 36
2012 2 35
2013 2 44
2014 7 43
2015 7 52
2016 6 89
2017 3 94
2018 6 107
2019 7 114
2020 15 156
2021 4 150
2022 1 139
2023 0 118
2024 1 98

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

Environmental Science subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Geology 101 2523 6022
Geography and Cartography 98 2501 6089

Chemistry rankings

Preston University ranked 97th for Chemistry in Pakistan and 5717th in the World with 132 publications made and 4,053 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#97 of 103 In Pakistan
#2476 of 2,781 In Asia
#5717 of 6,545 In the World

Preston University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 2 25
1993 0 31
1994 0 35
1995 0 19
1996 0 22
1997 0 22
1998 0 32
1999 0 46
2000 1 48
2001 1 48
2002 0 67
2003 1 56
2004 0 71
2005 0 70
2006 0 86
2007 0 86
2008 1 65
2009 0 66
2010 0 63
2011 0 70
2012 2 72
2013 2 87
2014 8 71
2015 5 81
2016 5 113
2017 4 160
2018 7 162
2019 6 191
2020 2 253
2021 0 283
2022 2 213
2023 1 203
2024 1 152

The following table provides academic rankings for Preston University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Organic Chemistry 90 2384 5413
Materials Science 93 2389 5421
Biochemistry 93 2458 5707

Mathematics rankings

Preston University ranked 103rd for Mathematics in Pakistan and 6128th in the World with 115 publications made and 582 citations received. Main research topic: Statistics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#103 of 104 In Pakistan
#2582 of 2,718 In Asia
#6128 of 6,418 In the World

Preston University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1992 1 6
1993 0 3
1994 0 6
1995 0 3
1996 0 2
1997 0 7
1998 1 6
1999 0 12
2000 0 8
2001 0 16
2002 0 9
2003 0 11
2004 0 5
2005 0 9
2006 0 5
2007 1 9
2008 1 7
2009 1 10
2010 0 7
2011 1 20
2012 1 21
2013 0 19
2014 1 22
2015 6 28
2016 1 39
2017 1 54
2018 0 43
2019 9 53
2020 47 86
2021 1 79
2022 0 65
2023 2 69
2024 1 42

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

Mathematics subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Statistics 102 2471 5757

Economics rankings

Preston University ranked 102nd for Economics in Pakistan and 5777th in the World with 107 publications made and 544 citations received. Main research topic: Development Studies.

Economics ranking Location
#102 of 104 In Pakistan
#2357 of 2,553 In Asia
#5777 of 6,167 In the World

Preston University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1992 0 2
1993 0 2
1994 0 3
1995 0 5
1996 0 1
1997 0 6
1998 1 3
1999 0 2
2000 0 9
2001 0 18
2002 0 3
2003 1 1
2004 1 5
2005 0 6
2006 0 4
2007 0 3
2008 1 3
2009 1 5
2010 0 4
2011 1 4
2012 1 4
2013 1 9
2014 1 11
2015 4 11
2016 8 23
2017 0 15
2018 0 13
2019 1 22
2020 45 35
2021 3 30
2022 1 29
2023 4 18
2024 1 14

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

Economics subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Development Studies 96 2143 5278

Business rankings

Preston University ranked 102nd for Business in Pakistan and 5988th in the World with 96 publications made and 371 citations received. Main research topic: Management.

Business ranking Location
#102 of 104 In Pakistan
#2465 of 2,646 In Asia
#5988 of 6,339 In the World

Preston University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1992 1 3
1993 0 3
1994 2 10
1995 0 8
1996 0 1
1997 0 8
1998 0 8
1999 0 6
2000 1 11
2001 0 19
2002 0 6
2003 1 6
2004 1 7
2005 1 8
2006 0 5
2007 0 7
2008 2 5
2009 0 9
2010 1 7
2011 0 12
2012 1 9
2013 1 9
2014 1 13
2015 4 11
2016 6 18
2017 0 18
2018 0 20
2019 4 24
2020 0 53
2021 3 33
2022 1 39
2023 1 31
2024 1 21

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

Business subfield Pakistan ranking Asia ranking World rank
Management 97 2322 5496

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Preston University

Speciality Pakistan Asia World Rank
Medicine 92 2425 5842
Psychology 99 2474 6037