Education is commonly believed to be one of the most powerful tools for eliminating poverty, raising social growth, producing creative individuals, and creating a highly innovative social environment. It is quite surprising to observe that poverty and education are paradoxically linked to each other: when one is improved, the other is reduced. Despite all the other social and economic challenges, Pakistani universities are making great efforts to improve the higher education system.
Let us know some of the best universities in Pakistan:
1. Quaid-e-Azam University
Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, once known as the University of Islamabad, was established under the National Assembly Act in July 1967, offering various teaching and research programs for doctoral and master’s degrees. Currently, this university has four highly developed faculties and another nine teaching and research institutes with a high level of educational services.
2. University of the Punjab
The University of Punjab is the largest, oldest and most prestigious institute of higher education in Pakistan. This university consists of 5 campuses, 13 faculties, 614 affiliated colleges, 10 constituent colleges, more than 73 departments, more than 818 permanent faculty members for teaching and purpose, and 36,000 students on campus. It also has its campuses in Khanaspur, Gujranwala and Jhelum in order to provide a conducive environment for conducting academic pursuits.
3. National University of Science and Technology (NUST)
The National University of Science and Technology was established in March 1991 for the development of science education in the fields of science and technology by producing a needs-based research and learning environment that meets the requirements industrial. In just two decades, NUST has expanded its reach and services, achieved significant milestones and assumed immense importance as the leading comprehensive institution of higher education in Pakistan.
4. Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS)
Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) is widely recognized as a distinguished federal public university highly dedicated to higher education in the disciplines of engineering, natural sciences and formal sciences. In addition to regular degree programs, PIEAS also strives to offer short courses for scientists, engineers, and other professionals so that they can continue to improve their professional career.
5. Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
Lahore University of Management Sciences is a top-tier institution with a prestigious record of acquisitions and achievements in the field of management sciences, humanities and social sciences, engineering and economics. The university obtained the legal right to establish degree-granting programs on March 8, 1985 and also obtained government authorization to establish other schools under the auspices of “Lahore University of Management Sciences”.