Lahore, Pakistan
University of the Punjab
University of the Punjab published 1,519 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 1.2% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 40% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 695th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 14th in Pakistan.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 18 cited 50+ times | 59 |
| Research output | 1,519 articles | 46 |
| Share highly cited | 1.2% of its articles | 57 |
| International collaboration | 40% with co-authors abroad | 71 |
Can graduates of medical schools in Pakistan train in the US?
The country has a WFME-recognized accreditor. Graduates of schools it accredits meet ECFMG's accreditation requirement for US residency.
- Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC): recognized until 2034 February
A school must itself be accredited by that agency. Every country's status.
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- #692 Hazara University
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- #694 Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
- #696 Ahmadu Bello University
- #697 North South University
- #698 University of Osijek
- #699 Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch
Top in Pakistan
- #1 Aga Khan University
- #2 COMSATS University Islamabad
- #3 Dow University of Health Sciences
- #4 University of Malakand
- #5 University of Lahore
- #6 Quaid-i-Azam University
Official site: pu.edu.pk
Questions
How does University of the Punjab rank for medicine?
It ranks 695th of 1,712 universities worldwide and 14th in Pakistan on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. University of the Punjab: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/pakistan/university-of-the-punjab/
Sources: OpenAlex (CC0), medicine-field articles published 2021–2025; World Federation for Medical Education, agencies with recognition status (October 2026). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)