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LUMS is an extraordinary place for learning, discovery and transformation. Here, you have the freedom to ask questions, challenge the ordinary and spark innovation. We seek out bright and curious minds with revolutionary ideas to create an empowering community of leaders and change makers.

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #555 Ranking
  • 1 Courses
  • 299 Academic Staff
  • 4,365 Students
  • Private Institution Type

History

LUMS, a not-for-profit University, was established in 1985 as an institution that would provide rigorous academic and intellectual training and bring world-class education to students in Pakistan.

Education

  • School of Business
  • School of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • School of Science and Engineering
  • School of Law
  • School of Education
  • Executive Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Learning Institute

Research

  • The Centre for Water Informatics and Technology 
  • The Centre for Water Informatics and Technology 
  • The National Incubation Centre Lahore
  • The LUMS Energy Institute
  • The Centre for Islamic Finance
  • The National Centre in Big Data and Cloud Computing
  • Technology for People Initiative
  • Mahbub ul Haq Research Centre
  • Centre for Chinese Legal Studies

Student services

The Offce of Student Mars (OSA) aims to provide support and guidance to students during their academic journey. We are available to address any concerns regarding campus life and academic issues that our students may face.

Library services

Gad and Birgit Rausing Library has an extensive collection of over 200,000 printed and 130,000 online books, 35,000 journals, and 30,000 other materials including audios, videos, CD-ROMs, DVDs, etc. The library is manned by qualified and experienced professionals, all dedicated to provide high quality innovative services.

Medical services

LUMS Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a student-run department that provides medical care and pre-hospital treatment to other students at LUMS in case of an emergency.  The entire team works tirelessly and relentlessly to ensure that no medical emergency on campus goes unattended. 

Campus life

Our beautiful 100 acre campus is a place where extraordinary things happen: the brightest and most talented minds come together to engage in meaningful dialogue, question the ordinary and explore innovative solutions to real-life problems.

Sports facilities

Syed Maratib Ali Sports Complex facilities:

  • Squash courts

  • Badminton courts
  • A Basketball court
  • Table Tennis tables
  • Aerobics suite
  • Games room
  • Dart game board
  • Two Tennis hard courts with floodlight facility
  • Jogging track alongside Cricket ground
  • Clay and sand Volleyball courts with floodlight facility
  • Grass Football & Rugby ground with floodlight facility
  • Grass Hockey ground with floodlight facility
  • Two practice wickets with floodlight facility
  • Standardized Cricket ground
  • Boxing ring
  • International Standard Aquatic Center
  • Fully equipped male and female gyms
  • Two changing rooms
  • 150 lockers

Student clubs

No less than 33 active societies and clubs exist at LUMS that allow students to meet their recreational and vocational needs.  Some of these have international affiliations.  Whatever be the interest of the student, there is a good chance that there is a society or club involved in that activity that one can sign up with.  Many societies are ranked high nationally and have also fared consistently well in international outings and competitions in the most diverse of social, academic, diplomatic and sport domains

Accreditation

The Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB) at LUMS is Pakistan's first business school to achieve accreditation by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Since 1916, AACSB has become a renowned global leader in assessing and evaluating business schools for programme quality, relevance, impact, and overall educational services. 

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Overview

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Rankings

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Top 12.3% Pakistan
Top 14.7% Worldwide

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QS World University Rankings

555

By TopUniversities

Dropped 20 places compared to 2025

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3 year trend QS World University Rankings

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World University Rankings

801

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

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3 year trend World University Rankings

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801 801 801

Best Global Universities Rankings

1176

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 52 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

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Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Pakistan Country
Lahore City

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Student Reviews & Awards

4.1

Based on 100 reviews

  • 5 Star
    45 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    34 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    12 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    4 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    5 Reviews

How Students Rated This University

  • Overall Satisfaction 4.2
  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
  • Student Diversity 4.0
  • Online Classroom Experience 4.1
  • Admission Process 4.1
  • Quality of Student Life 4.1
  • Career Development 4.2
5/5

Fully satisfied

Extremely satisfied with how the university is. The instructors are extremely good and helpful. The courses are designed to ensure maximum efficiency of the students. The schedules are not too hectic and the food is really good. Overall the university is a good place and I would certainly recommend to all other possible students.

Posted by Ahmad
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jul 2025
4/5

One of the best universities in Pakistan

So far as a 2nd semester student i have analysed that the faculty at LSE has amazing teaching strategies as the instructors mold there teaching style according to students compatibility. Also LSE offers several platforms for students to become more social and work on their personality grooming. LSE also conducts many presentations which build confidence in students and prepare them for their practical life.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
1/5

im happy.

When i was entered in thiss degree, i don't have any idea about it but now im happy.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Nov 2021 - Dec 2025
Posted on Dec 2025
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