Alhamdulillah, with the grace of Allah Almighty and the dedicated efforts of its faculty, staff, and leadership, Riphah International University has achieved another proud milestone by securing Rank 366 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026 — marking an impressive rise of 70 positions from last year’s rank of 436.
Riphah’s South Asia ranking has also shown significant improvement, moving from 118 to 92, strengthening its position among the region’s leading universities.
Over the past two years, Riphah has shown outstanding progress, moving 261 positions upward — from 627 in 2024 to 366 in 2026, reflecting an overall improvement of about 41%.
This consistent growth highlights the University’s strategic vision, academic excellence, and culture of continuous improvement, all of which have contributed to this remarkable achievement.
While several Pakistani higher education institutions have seen a decline in their rankings, Riphah continues to demonstrate resilience and commitment to quality, maintaining its focus on academic excellence and impactful outcomes.
Riphah has performed exceptionally well in the International Research Network (IRN) indicator, where it is ranked 170 in Asia.
This achievement reflects the University’s expanding global presence through international collaborations, joint research projects, and academic partnerships that promote innovation and knowledge exchange.
Riphah’s strong performance in IRN showcases its dedication to building a vibrant research culture and enhancing global visibility through meaningful academic engagement.
This accomplishment is the result of the collective dedication and hard work of the entire Riphah community.
Heartfelt congratulations are extended to all Deans, Directors, Heads of Departments, Faculty Members, and Staff for their continued commitment and valuable contributions.
Special acknowledgment goes to the visionary leadership of the Honourable Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management) for guiding Riphah towards sustained academic excellence and institutional growth.
The QS Asia University Rankings, issued annually by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), assess universities across various indicators including academic reputation, faculty-student ratio, research output, and international collaboration.
Riphah’s consistent progress in these rankings reaffirms its commitment to quality education, research innovation, and global engagement in higher education.
