Riphah International University is recognized-by and/or member-of the following organizations:
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- International Medical Education Directory (USA)
- International Institute of Medical Education (USA)
- Asia Pacific Quality Network (USA)
- Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
- Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)
- Associate Member of International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA), USA
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPS), United Kingdom
- Vice Chancellors' Committee of Pakistan (VCCP)
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP)
- Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA)
- Educational Broadcaster Forum, Pakistan
- International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE)
- Association of Quality Assurance Agencies of the Islamic World (AQAAIW)
- Washington Accord
- World Confederation for Physical Therapy, USA (For Islamabad Campus)