COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) has been ranked No. 1 in Pakistan in the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) World University Rankings 2026, with a world rank of 635 and an overall score of 73.1 – placing it in the top 3% of 21,291 institutions ranked globally. CUI also recorded a global Research Rank of 605.
CUI’s inclusion in the CWUR Global 2000 list – which represents the top 9.4% of all ranked institutions – puts it ahead of all other Pakistani universities in the rankings. The next four Pakistani institutions are Quaid-i-Azam University (793), Aga Khan University (1017), University of the Punjab (1084), and National University of Sciences and Technology (1092).
The CWUR Rating System is an internationally recognized audit that evaluates universities across four areas: education, employability, faculty, and research. Institutions in the Global 2000 receive annual CWUR badges and certificates recognizing their standing.
Speaking on the achievement, Rector Prof. Dr. Raheel Qamar said: “This ranking reflects the work of our faculty, researchers, students, staff, and alumni. At CUI, we are focused on what comes next – ensuring graduates across all programmes are equipped with the skills that matter: coding, cloud, creativity, co-intelligence, cyber security, and communication. These are the foundations for adapting and contributing in a world that will not wait.”