Times Higher Education Social Sciences Ranking (Pakistan)
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings has released the subject-wise list for Social Sciences. This list includes disciplines such as communication, politics, international studies, sociology, and geography. Below is the standing of Pakistani universities.
| World Rank | University Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 401–500 | National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) | Pakistan |
| 501–600 | Quaid-i-Azam University | Pakistan |
| 501–600 | The Islamia University of Bahawalpur | Pakistan |
| 501–600 | University of Central Punjab | Pakistan |
| 501–600 | University of Lahore | Pakistan |
| 501–600 | University of the Punjab | Pakistan |
| 601–800 | Bahauddin Zakariya University | Pakistan |
| 601–800 | Bahria University | Pakistan |
| 601–800 | Government College University Faisalabad | Pakistan |
| 601–800 | Government College University Lahore | Pakistan |
| 601–800 | University of Management and Technology | Pakistan |
| 601–800 | University of Peshawar | Pakistan |
| 801–1000 | International Islamic University, Islamabad | Pakistan |
| 801–1000 | University of Sargodha | Pakistan |
Ranking Criteria for Social Sciences
The Social Sciences subject ranking methodology differs slightly from medical rankings. It focuses more heavily on the teaching and research environment. The weightings are generally as follows:
- 1. Teaching (~32.4%): The learning environment and reputation.
- 2. Research Environment (~32.6%): Volume of research produced and income.
- 3. Research Quality (~25%): How often the social science papers are cited globally.
- 4. International Outlook (~7.5%): Global collaboration and diversity.
- 5. Industry (~2.5%): Knowledge transfer.