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NUST ranks 2nd in South Asia in QS Asia University Rankings

The Islamabad-based institution climbed to second place in South Asia and remains Pakistan's top university for nine consecutive years.

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The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) has secured the 2nd position in South Asia in the newly released QS Asia University Rankings 2027.

According to the latest assessment by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)—a global higher education analytics entity—NUST stands as the only higher education institution from Pakistan to feature within Asia’s top 100 universities. The institution has also maintained its standing as the top-ranked university inside Pakistan for the ninth consecutive year.

Growth in regional standing

The university’s regional placement reflects steady upward movement over recent years. In 2023, NUST was ranked 7th in South Asia before climbing to 2nd place in the current 2027 evaluation.

University officials attributed the progress to consistent institutional efforts across research output, academic standards, and international collaboration involving faculty, researchers, staff, and students.

Aasan alfaaz mein

Pakistan ki National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Asia ki top 100 universities mein shamil ho gayi hai aur South Asia mein doosray number par aa gayi hai. NUST pichlay nau saal se Pakistan ki sab se behtareen university rahi hai. Yeh taraqqi mulk mein taleem aur research kay behtar hoti satah ko zahir karti hai.

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