5 Pakistani medical universities ranked in QS World University Rankings 2025 for Medicine

The prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for Medicine have been released, highlighting 850 universities globally. Among them, five Pakistani medical universities have secured a spot, reinforcing the country’s growing presence in the global medical education sector.

Pakistan’s Top Medical Universities in QS Rankings 2025

Aga Khan University, Karachi (Ranked 251-300)

• Employability/Employer Reputation: 56.8
• H-Index Citations: 63.9
• Citations per Paper: 79.1
• Academic Reputation: 50.1
• International Research: 79.4

Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi (Rank: 551-600)

• Employability Reputation: 60.6
• H-Index Citations: 51.7
• Citations Per Paper: 68.7
• Academic Reputation: 46.2
• International Research: 26.4

The University of Lahore, Lahore (Rank: 701-850)

• Employability Reputation: 52.3
• H-Index Citations: 43.4
• Citations Per Paper: 59.4
• Academic Reputation: 39.6
• International Research: 31.4

University of Health Sciences, Lahore (Rank: 701-850)

• Employability Reputation: 57.1
• H-Index Citations: 40.7
• Citations Per Paper: 51.7
• Academic Reputation: 44.2
• International Research: 23.3

King Edward Medical University, Lahore (Rank: 701-850)

• Employability Reputation: 60.1
• H-Index Citations: 41.8
• Citations Per Paper: 54.1
• Academic Reputation: 45.7
• International Research: 16.2

Aga Khan University Leads Pakistan’s Medical Institutions

The Aga Khan University (AKU), Karachi, continues to dominate the national rankings, securing a prestigious position within the 251-300 band worldwide. With an H-Index citation of 63.9, a citations per paper score of 79.1, and an academic reputation of 50.1, AKU maintains its status as a leader in medical education and research in Pakistan.

Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, is ranked in the 551-600 category, with a notable 60.6 score in employer reputation, affirming its strong industry ties and graduate employability.

The University of Lahore, the University of Health Sciences Lahore, and King Edward Medical University Lahore—three prestigious medical universities based in Lahore—fall within the 701-850 category, underscoring their growing influence in the medical academic world.

Global Landscape: Top Universities in Medicine

While Pakistan has marked its presence on the global medical education map, the UK and the US continue to dominate the top 20 universities in the field of medicine. Institutions like Harvard University, the University of Oxford, and Sweden’s renowned Karolinska Institute have once again emerged as top contenders, showcasing the competitive and world-class nature of medical education worldwide.

Pakistan’s strong representation in this prestigious ranking reflects its commitment to medical education and research. These universities play a vital role in producing highly skilled healthcare professionals who contribute to both national and global medical advancements.