Ahmadu Bello University ranked 5th in Nigeria, 1814th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 111 research topics. Ahmadu Bello University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 18,286 academic publications and 212,371 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 103 notable alumni.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 4th for Biology in Nigeria and 1268th in the World with 12,889 publications made and 154,057 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 6th for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 1169th in the World with 10,559 publications made and 118,681 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 5th for Chemistry in Nigeria and 1478th in the World with 9,640 publications made and 110,569 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 1220th in the World with 9,219 publications made and 119,143 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Public Health, Veterinary, Virology.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 7th for Engineering in Nigeria and 1706th in the World with 7,759 publications made and 97,290 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 1932nd in the World with 6,846 publications made and 88,340 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 5th for Physics in Nigeria and 1725th in the World with 6,585 publications made and 86,615 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 1863rd in the World with 4,714 publications made and 55,241 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 1673rd in the World with 3,173 publications made and 29,885 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 1906th in the World with 2,715 publications made and 27,113 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 9th for Economics in Nigeria and 1277th in the World with 2,567 publications made and 26,310 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Ahmadu Bello University ranked 10th for Business in Nigeria and 1726th in the World with 2,468 publications made and 28,345 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
