The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings for 2023 have seen a notable increase in the representation of Pakistani universities, with 68 institutions from the country securing positions on the list. This marks a growth from the 2022 edition, where 58 Pakistani universities were included in the rankings. The UI GreenMetric World University Ranking, launched by Universitas Indonesia in 2010, focuses on evaluating campuses based on their commitment to environmental sustainability and green initiatives.
The ranking process involves the assessment of 39 indicators across six criteria, providing a comprehensive overview of each university’s environmental efforts. These criteria likely cover aspects such as energy and climate change, waste management, water usage, transportation, and education on sustainability. The increased presence of Pakistani universities on this global platform suggests a growing recognition of their dedication to environmental conservation and sustainable practices.
Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture has emerged as the top-ranked national institute in the 2023 rankings. This recognition underscores the institution’s outstanding commitment to environmental initiatives, setting a benchmark for sustainability within the country. The Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology secures the second position, followed by the University of Lahore in third place, showcasing the diversity of institutions contributing to sustainable practices in Pakistan.
The success of these universities in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings reflects positively on Pakistan’s higher education sector, emphasizing its role in fostering a culture of environmental responsibility. As institutions worldwide face increasing pressure to address climate change and adopt eco-friendly measures, the continued improvement and participation of Pakistani universities in such rankings contribute significantly to the global discourse on sustainable development. This recognition not only acknowledges individual university efforts but also positions Pakistan as a country actively engaged in promoting environmental consciousness within its academic institutions.
Pakistani universities in the UI GreenMetric World Universities Rankings 2023:
| Rank 2023 | University |
|---|---|
| 183 | Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan Pakistan |
| 188 | Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology |
| 216 | The University of Lahore |
| 220 | Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi |
| 234 | National University of Sciences and Technology |
| 259 | University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan |
| 276 | Capital University Of Science and Technology |
| 293 | Allama Iqbal Open University |
| 297 | Ziauddin University |
| 324 | Iqra University |
| 394 | Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology |
| 400 | University of Malakand |
| 402 | Hazara University Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Pakistan |
| 406 | The Islamia University of Bahawalpur |
| 420 | University of Agriculture Faisalabad |
| 464 | University of Sialkot |
| 469 | The University of Faisalabad |
| 480 | Institute of Southern Punjab, Multan, Pakistan |
| 499 | The Women University Multan |
| 502 | University of Okara |
| 535 | NED University of Engineering & Technology |
| 541 | National Skills University Islamabad |
| 579 | Government College Women University Sialkot |
| 580 | Government College Women University Faisalabad Pakistan |
| 608 | Institute for Art & Culture |
| 614 | Minhaj University Lahore |
| 638 | University of Wah |
| 643 | University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila |
| 672 | Kohat University of Science & Technology |
| 686 | Bahria University |
| 689 | Fatima Jinnah Medical University |
| 691 | Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology & Skill Development |
| 701 | University of Sargodha, Sargodha |
| 704 | University of Gujrat |
| 718 | Air University Islamabad |
| 748 | University of Management and Technology |
| 764 | Women University Mardan |
| 769 | Institute of Business Management |
| 821 | The University of Agriculture, Peshawar – Pakistan |
| 828 | Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS) |
| 835 | Fatima Jinnah Women University |
| 849 | University of Sindh Jamshoro |
| 865 | University of Education |
| 875 | Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar Pakistan |
| 879 | Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi |
| 882 | University of Balochistan |
| 922 | Indus University |
| 943 | Sukkur IBA University |
| 946 | National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences |
| 953 | The Ghazi University |
| 960 | The Grand Asian University Sialkot |
| 969 | University of Peshawar |
| 985 | Thal University Bhakkar |
| 998 | Northern University, Nowshera |
| 1061 | University of Baltistan, Skardu |
| 1066 | Muhammad Nawaz Sharif University Of Engineering & Technology |
| 1079 | Islamia College Peshawar, Pakistan |
| 1080 | University of Mianwali |
| 1082 | The Government Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur |
| 1089 | International Islamic University, Islamabad |
| 1094 | Sindh Madressatul Islam University |
| 1097 | Namal University Mianwali |
| 1103 | Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam |
| 1123 | University of Loralai |
| 1147 | Aror University Art, Architecture, Design and Heritage |
| 1162 | Beaconhouse National University |
| 1169 | MY University, Islamabad |
| 1176 | Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University |
