UE Lahore ranks among World’s top 400–600 in THE impact rankings 2026

The latest rankings mark a notable improvement for the university, which moved up from the 600+ category, reflecting its growing international

The University of Education (UE), Lahore has achieved a significant international milestone by securing a place among the world’s top 400–600 universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2026, while also earning the second position among Pakistani universities.

The latest rankings mark a notable improvement for the university, which moved up from the 600+ category, reflecting its growing international standing and continued commitment to academic excellence, research, and sustainable development.

UE also recorded impressive performances across several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The university ranked among the world’s top 300 institutions for SDG 1 (No Poverty), secured 32nd place globally for SDG 4 (Quality Education), placed among the top 200 universities for SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and ranked among the top 300 worldwide for SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Aqif Anwar Chaudhry congratulated the university’s faculty, officers, staff, and students on the achievement, describing it as the result of their collective dedication and hard work. He said the University of Education has the potential to strengthen its presence on the global academic stage and reaffirmed that academic excellence, quality education, research, and internationalization will remain the institution’s key priorities as it continues its journey toward becoming a globally recognized university.