Top Universities in Islamabad 2026, Latest HEC Ranking
List of best Universities in Islamabad 2026, capital city of Pakistan, as per Latest ranking announced by HEC Quaid-i-Azam University has been recognized best University in the capital city.
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan located in the beautiful area of Margala Hills.
Islamabad is the only Pakistani city that was developed according to modern needs.
As many of the Pakistani leadership and diplomats of other countries live in the Capital City it's necessary to improve its Living standards as well as Educational Institutes.
In this article, we have listed the Top Universities in Islamabad Capital Territory as per the ranking announced by HEC (Higher Education) for the year 2025 as well as the World Ranking.
Quaid-i-Azam University Ranking
QAU short for Quaid-i-Azam or Quaid-e-Azam University is not only number 1 best university in Islamabad but also it is number 1 in the list of best universities in Pakistan 2025 Ranking.
Established: 1967
Global Ranking: 454
Rank in Pakistan**:** 1
Location / Address: QAU, Islamabad 15320
Number of Students studied in QAU: 378900 approximately since the date of establishment
QAU Fee Range
Quaid-e-Azam University is considered one of the most affordable Educational institutes in Pakistan with Fee Range from PKR 150000 to PKR 450000 for a 4 years Bachelor's degree.
National University of Science and Technology Ranking
Similarly to Quaid-e-Azam University, NUST University also ranks 2nd in the list of best Universities in all Pakistan for the year 2025. Specialized in Science and Technologies NUST is an ideal place to study for many students.
Established: 1991
Global Ranking: 355
Rank in Pakistan**:** 2
Location / Address: 51 Street 92 G-13/1 Islamabad
Number of Students studied in NUST: 178900 approximately since the date of establishment
NUST Fee Range
The National University of Sciences & Technology is under the administration of the Pakistan Army and is a well-established institute. The fee range for Undergraduate programs in NUST is between PKR 150,000 to PKR 250,000.
Institute of Space Technology Ranking
IST is on number 3rd the list of Best Universities in Islamabad city, specializing in space and related technologies If you have an interest in studying space or space technologies you should study at the Institute of Space Technology.
Established: 2002
Global Ranking: 765
Rank in Pakistan**:** 4
Location / Address: 1, Islamabad Highway, 44000
Number of Students studied in IST: 108900 approximately since the date of establishment
IST Fee Structure, Range
Institute of Space Technology University charges PKR 125,000 thousand to PKR 150,000 per semester for Space and Engineering Degrees.
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
Comsats which is also known as CUI or Comsats Institute of IT is one of the top-notch Universities in Islamabad specializing in Information Technology and Sciences Education. Many of CUI Students are welcomed by National and International Organizations after completing their degrees.
Established: 1998
Global Ranking: 801
Rank in Pakistan**:** 5
Location / Address: Park Rd, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory 45550
Number of Students studied in Comsats: 128900 approximately since the date of establishment
Comsats Fee Structure, Range
CUI charges PKR 130,000 thousand to PKR 150,000 per semester for Pakistani Students for undergraduate programs.
Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences
PIEAS which is short for Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences is one of the oldest educational institutes in the country. This institute was established to mainly study Nuclear Science and was affiliated with QAU (Quaid-i-Azam University) for degrees in Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Engineering, and Systems Engineering.
Established: 1967
Global Ranking: 373
Rank in Pakistan**:** 12
Location / Address: PIEAS, Lehtrar Road, Nilore, Islamabad Pakistan
Number of Students studied in Comsats: 98900 approximately since the date of establishment
PIEAS Fee Structure, Range
It is one of the Public Universities in Pakistan that offer affordable education related to Nuclear Technologies, PIEAS charges PKR 100,000 thousand to PKR 150,000 per semester for Pakistani Students for undergraduate programs.