This study is designed to track a direct link between higher education and economic growth in Pakistan from 1985 to 2017, backed by literature. In addition, we investigate a long run and causal relationship between higher education and economic growth using annual time series data. This is done so by the application of Johansen Cointegration and Granger Causality. To do so, the impact of higher education enrolment on economic growth is analyzed. The thesis also gives an insight into the history of higher education and research in the country and its trend during the given period. Furthermore, the research also provides implications for policy purpose to develop higher education and hence improve productivity, growth and living standards. Supervisor:- Dr. Karim Khan