THE Ranks UMT Pakistan’s No.1 Private University in Research Quality
Quality Education, Research, Innovation, and Societal Impact Are the Pathways to National Progress; President UMT, Ibrahim Hasan Murad
The University of Management and Technology (UMT) has achieved another remarkable milestone by securing a distinguished position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. UMT has been placed in the 801–1000 global band and recognized as Pakistan’s No. 1 private university in Research Quality.
President UMT and Former Provincial Minister Ibrahim Hasan Murad congratulated the students, faculty, researchers and administration on this outstanding achievement. He said that this recognition reflects UMT’s unwavering commitment to advancing quality education, cutting-edge research, innovation and societal impact, placing Pakistan among the academically progressive nations of the world.
He stated that UMT’s remarkable performance highlights not only the institution’s academic excellence but also underscores the fact that Pakistani universities are now making their mark globally in the fields of research, innovation and academic impact.
Ibrahim Hasan Murad added that UMT’s inclusion among the world’s top universities is a source of great pride, not only for the institution itself but also for Pakistan’s higher education sector as a whole. UMT is proudly elevating Pakistan’s name on the global stage. Research, innovation and knowledge-driven development are essential for shaping a prosperous and progressive future for our country, he emphasized.
Murad further remarked that UMT, through its academic excellence, research quality and international collaborations, is playing a leading role in steering Pakistan toward a knowledge-based economy. This achievement is a reflection of our vision, dedication and academic strength. UMT will continue to set new benchmarks in education, research and innovation to ensure that Pakistan takes its rightful place among the world’s leading centers of learning and development, he concluded.
