Ahmadu Bello University ranked 6th in Nigeria, 2130th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 110 research topics. Ahmadu Bello University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 17,775 academic publications and 192,940 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 90 notable alumni.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 4th for Biology in Nigeria and 1253rd in the World with 12,569 publications made and 147,449 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 1153rd in the World with 10,315 publications made and 116,697 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 5th for Chemistry in Nigeria and 1465th in the World with 9,431 publications made and 99,442 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 5th for Medicine in Nigeria and 1203rd in the World with 8,968 publications made and 109,562 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Public Health, Veterinary, Virology.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 6th for Engineering in Nigeria and 1691st in the World with 7,575 publications made and 87,439 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 9th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nigeria and 1918th in the World with 6,663 publications made and 80,892 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 5th for Physics in Nigeria and 1717th in the World with 6,431 publications made and 77,779 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 4th for Computer Science in Nigeria and 1872nd in the World with 4,578 publications made and 49,107 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 7th for Mathematics in Nigeria and 1693rd in the World with 3,125 publications made and 34,883 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 9th for Psychology in Nigeria and 1873rd in the World with 2,652 publications made and 24,357 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 9th for Economics in Nigeria and 1288th in the World with 2,510 publications made and 25,568 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 11th for Business in Nigeria and 1741st in the World with 2,409 publications made and 27,129 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
