MARDAN: Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM) has retained its joint first position among universities in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and secured a joint seventh position in Pakistan in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027.
The university has been placed in the 801-1,000 bracket globally, according to the rankings released by Times Higher Education on September 30, 2026.According to information released by Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, the THE World University Rankings 2027 include more than 2,200 research universities from 118 countries and regions, making this year’s edition the most comprehensive ranking published by the organisation.
The university described retaining the top position in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa as a major achievement, while its joint seventh position nationally was said to reflect progress in its academic and research activities.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Jamil Ahmed congratulated the teachers, officers, employees, students and the entire university community on the achievement. He said the performance was the result of collective hard work, commitment and sustained efforts to maintain high academic standards.He said the university would continue its efforts to further improve the quality of teaching, research and community service.
