| University | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) | Islamabad | Top general / engineering focused |
| Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) | Islamabad | Strong research & natural sciences |
| University of the Punjab | Lahore | Large comprehensive university |
| University of Karachi | Karachi | Major public university |
| COMSATS University Islamabad | Islamabad | IT & engineering strength |
| University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Lahore | Lahore | Premier engineering |
| Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) | Lahore | Business, CS, social sciences |
| Aga Khan University | Karachi | Medical & health sciences |
| Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) | Islamabad | Engineering & applied sciences |
| Institute of Business Administration (IBA) | Karachi | Business & CS |
| University of Agriculture Faisalabad | Faisalabad | Agriculture & allied |
| Bahria University | Islamabad | Multi-campus public sector |
How to use HEC rankings
HEC publishes category rankings (general, engineering & technology, medicine, business, agriculture). Use the official HEC portal for the latest year before admissions or equivalency decisions.