The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Retains Global Spot in Top 801–1000 Tier and Ranks 15th Nationally in THE World University Rankings 2027
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Retains Global Spot in Top 801–1000 Tier and Ranks 15th Nationally in THE World University Rankings 2027
IUB has reaffirmed its standing as a leading global institution by securing its position in the 801–1000 band in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. Among 49 ranked universities from Pakistan, IUB achieved an impressive 15th position nationally, consolidating its academic leadership and regional impact.The Times Higher Education World University Rankings is widely regarded as the most rigorous and comprehensive global university assessment framework. Trusted by students, academics, university leaders, governments, and industry experts worldwide, the 2027 edition evaluated a record 2,297 institutions across 118 countries and territories.A standout highlight of IUB's performance is its remarkable score of 79.4 in Research Quality, reflecting exceptionally high citation impact, research strength, and scholarly output. The university also demonstrated strong global engagement with an International Outlook score of 49.0, driven by active international collaborations, joint research initiatives, and cross-border academic exchanges.
Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamran, said, "Maintaining our global position in the top 801–1000 tier while ranking 15th nationally is a result of the dedication, intellectual rigor, and resilience of our faculty, researchers, students, and administrative staff. In an increasingly competitive global education landscape featuring nearly 2,300 top universities, IUB continues to prove its academic worth. Our outstanding score of 79.4 in Research Quality highlights the transformative research happening across our campuses. We remain committed to investing in modern academic infrastructure, expanding interdisciplinary research, and fostering national and international partnerships that will drive IUB to even greater heights in the coming years.
Director QEC, Prof. Dr. M. Asadullah Madni, said, This recognition in the THE World University Rankings 2027 reflects the institutionalized quality culture we have cultivated at IUB. The Quality Enhancement Cell has worked tirelessly to implement robust monitoring frameworks, data integrity protocols, and continuous quality improvement mechanisms aligned with HEC guidelines and international benchmarks."The Islamia University of Bahawalpur continues to expand its smart classroom infrastructure, modern pedagogical frameworks, and faculty development programs aimed at enriching the overall student learning experience and strengthening its teaching and learning outcomes.
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur was established in the year 1975 by upgrading historical institute of the Jamia Abbasia.
