The National University of Laos ranked 1st in Laos, 5680th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 56 research topics. The National University of Laos ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 877 academic publications and 10,444 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
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Environmental Science rankings
The National University of Laos ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Laos and 4585th in the World with 672 publications made and 7,416 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Laos |
| #1936 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #4585 of 6,798 | In the World |
National University of Laos
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 | 10 |
| 2006 | 5 | 23 |
| 2007 | 7 | 29 |
| 2008 | 10 | 46 |
| 2009 | 10 | 61 |
| 2010 | 18 | 85 |
| 2011 | 24 | 136 |
| 2012 | 24 | 187 |
| 2013 | 26 | 230 |
| 2014 | 41 | 278 |
| 2015 | 34 | 320 |
| 2016 | 33 | 388 |
| 2017 | 34 | 473 |
| 2018 | 60 | 476 |
| 2019 | 51 | 686 |
| 2020 | 68 | 836 |
| 2021 | 63 | 991 |
| 2022 | 72 | 1062 |
| 2023 | 79 | 1150 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The National University of Laos in various areas of Environmental Science.
Biology rankings
The National University of Laos ranked 1st for Biology in Laos and 4795th in the World with 577 publications made and 8,526 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Botany, Agricultural Science, Genetics, Zoology.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Laos |
| #2063 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #4795 of 6,770 | In the World |
National University of Laos
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 6 |
| 2004 | 3 | 23 |
| 2005 | 5 | 52 |
| 2006 | 7 | 69 |
| 2007 | 10 | 80 |
| 2008 | 11 | 112 |
| 2009 | 9 | 141 |
| 2010 | 17 | 188 |
| 2011 | 24 | 219 |
| 2012 | 22 | 257 |
| 2013 | 23 | 291 |
| 2014 | 29 | 341 |
| 2015 | 23 | 398 |
| 2016 | 20 | 416 |
| 2017 | 26 | 472 |
| 2018 | 46 | 467 |
| 2019 | 46 | 621 |
| 2020 | 60 | 797 |
| 2021 | 61 | 900 |
| 2022 | 61 | 1030 |
| 2023 | 66 | 1136 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The National University of Laos in various areas of Biology.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The National University of Laos ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Laos and 5473rd in the World with 467 publications made and 5,884 citations received. Main research topics: History, Political Science, Archaeology, Law, Sociology.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Laos |
| #2132 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #5473 of 7,020 | In the World |
National University of Laos
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 | 24 |
| 2006 | 5 | 30 |
| 2007 | 6 | 40 |
| 2008 | 4 | 55 |
| 2009 | 8 | 70 |
| 2010 | 10 | 94 |
| 2011 | 17 | 114 |
| 2012 | 16 | 140 |
| 2013 | 19 | 169 |
| 2014 | 30 | 200 |
| 2015 | 26 | 244 |
| 2016 | 26 | 285 |
| 2017 | 25 | 331 |
| 2018 | 40 | 322 |
| 2019 | 30 | 525 |
| 2020 | 48 | 644 |
| 2021 | 40 | 720 |
| 2022 | 48 | 764 |
| 2023 | 54 | 793 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The National University of Laos in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Engineering rankings
The National University of Laos ranked 1st for Engineering in Laos and 5169th in the World with 428 publications made and 4,369 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Computer Networking.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Laos |
| #2252 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #5169 of 6,684 | In the World |
National University of Laos
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 8 |
| 2006 | 4 | 13 |
| 2007 | 3 | 17 |
| 2008 | 8 | 29 |
| 2009 | 7 | 30 |
| 2010 | 10 | 43 |
| 2011 | 14 | 85 |
| 2012 | 12 | 93 |
| 2013 | 13 | 101 |
| 2014 | 25 | 137 |
| 2015 | 24 | 162 |
| 2016 | 27 | 224 |
| 2017 | 24 | 269 |
| 2018 | 46 | 264 |
| 2019 | 27 | 352 |
| 2020 | 34 | 457 |
| 2021 | 36 | 489 |
| 2022 | 47 | 643 |
| 2023 | 58 | 737 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The National University of Laos in various areas of Engineering.
Chemistry rankings
The National University of Laos ranked 1st for Chemistry in Laos and 5255th in the World with 302 publications made and 4,461 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Laos |
| #2293 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #5255 of 6,447 | In the World |
National University of Laos
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 | 13 |
| 2005 | 2 | 42 |
| 2006 | 2 | 33 |
| 2007 | 1 | 44 |
| 2008 | 3 | 62 |
| 2009 | 5 | 66 |
| 2010 | 13 | 103 |
| 2011 | 11 | 120 |
| 2012 | 17 | 136 |
| 2013 | 7 | 166 |
| 2014 | 13 | 201 |
| 2015 | 14 | 238 |
| 2016 | 14 | 240 |
| 2017 | 11 | 238 |
| 2018 | 21 | 267 |
| 2019 | 31 | 279 |
| 2020 | 28 | 418 |
| 2021 | 31 | 480 |
| 2022 | 34 | 613 |
| 2023 | 39 | 753 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The National University of Laos in various areas of Chemistry.
Physics rankings
The National University of Laos ranked 1st for Physics in Laos and 5525th in the World with 298 publications made and 2,239 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Laos |
| #2361 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #5525 of 6,603 | In the World |
National University of Laos
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 | 8 |
| 2007 | 2 | 7 |
| 2008 | 7 | 14 |
| 2009 | 5 | 8 |
| 2010 | 9 | 33 |
| 2011 | 14 | 57 |
| 2012 | 12 | 66 |
| 2013 | 12 | 80 |
| 2014 | 15 | 92 |
| 2015 | 16 | 115 |
| 2016 | 18 | 161 |
| 2017 | 11 | 162 |
| 2018 | 25 | 179 |
| 2019 | 18 | 220 |
| 2020 | 26 | 276 |
| 2021 | 23 | 316 |
| 2022 | 29 | 397 |
| 2023 | 50 | 502 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The National University of Laos in various areas of Physics.
Computer Science rankings
The National University of Laos ranked 1st for Computer Science in Laos and 5742nd in the World with 273 publications made and 2,361 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Networking, Telecommunications.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Laos |
| #2403 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #5742 of 6,752 | In the World |
National University of Laos
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2 | 18 |
| 2006 | 1 | 15 |
| 2007 | 3 | 24 |
| 2008 | 8 | 26 |
| 2009 | 3 | 33 |
| 2010 | 2 | 44 |
| 2011 | 6 | 46 |
| 2012 | 7 | 58 |
| 2013 | 10 | 56 |
| 2014 | 21 | 67 |
| 2015 | 16 | 82 |
| 2016 | 17 | 102 |
| 2017 | 16 | 146 |
| 2018 | 27 | 132 |
| 2019 | 23 | 225 |
| 2020 | 20 | 267 |
| 2021 | 19 | 294 |
| 2022 | 35 | 405 |
| 2023 | 31 | 439 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The National University of Laos in various areas of Computer Science.
Medicine rankings
The National University of Laos ranked 1st for Medicine in Laos and 5347th in the World with 262 publications made and 4,408 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Laos |
| #2208 of 2,781 | In Asia |
| #5347 of 6,680 | In the World |
National University of Laos
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 | 23 |
| 2005 | 4 | 52 |
| 2006 | 5 | 63 |
| 2007 | 8 | 69 |
| 2008 | 8 | 96 |
| 2009 | 4 | 120 |
| 2010 | 7 | 151 |
| 2011 | 10 | 152 |
| 2012 | 15 | 170 |
| 2013 | 10 | 182 |
| 2014 | 18 | 209 |
| 2015 | 7 | 237 |
| 2016 | 8 | 215 |
| 2017 | 8 | 229 |
| 2018 | 18 | 234 |
| 2019 | 24 | 303 |
| 2020 | 27 | 402 |
| 2021 | 23 | 459 |
| 2022 | 27 | 545 |
| 2023 | 23 | 549 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The National University of Laos in various areas of Medicine.
Economics rankings
The National University of Laos ranked 1st for Economics in Laos and 4132nd in the World with 229 publications made and 2,562 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Laos |
| #1632 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #4132 of 5,995 | In the World |
National University of Laos
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 6 |
| 2007 | 3 | 14 |
| 2008 | 5 | 9 |
| 2009 | 4 | 15 |
| 2010 | 1 | 17 |
| 2011 | 7 | 28 |
| 2012 | 7 | 26 |
| 2013 | 8 | 38 |
| 2014 | 17 | 45 |
| 2015 | 13 | 82 |
| 2016 | 17 | 100 |
| 2017 | 17 | 146 |
| 2018 | 19 | 136 |
| 2019 | 12 | 217 |
| 2020 | 22 | 264 |
| 2021 | 19 | 313 |
| 2022 | 26 | 320 |
| 2023 | 27 | 334 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The National University of Laos in various areas of Economics.
Business rankings
The National University of Laos ranked 1st for Business in Laos and 5048th in the World with 183 publications made and 1,612 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Laos |
| #2068 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #5048 of 6,187 | In the World |
National University of Laos
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 6 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2 | 7 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 | 19 |
| 2013 | 5 | 22 |
| 2014 | 19 | 32 |
| 2015 | 11 | 46 |
| 2016 | 13 | 63 |
| 2017 | 13 | 88 |
| 2018 | 21 | 91 |
| 2019 | 8 | 147 |
| 2020 | 11 | 180 |
| 2021 | 16 | 230 |
| 2022 | 17 | 260 |
| 2023 | 22 | 319 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The National University of Laos in various areas of Business.
| Business subfield | Laos ranking | Asia ranking | World rank |
| Finance | 1 | 1786 | 4319 |
| Management | 1 | 2238 | 5320 |
Mathematics rankings
The National University of Laos ranked 1st for Mathematics in Laos and 5530th in the World with 163 publications made and 1,518 citations received. Main research topic: Statistics.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Laos |
| #2327 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #5530 of 6,305 | In the World |
National University of Laos
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 | 10 |
| 2008 | 2 | 7 |
| 2009 | 3 | 10 |
| 2010 | 4 | 21 |
| 2011 | 2 | 23 |
| 2012 | 3 | 12 |
| 2013 | 4 | 24 |
| 2014 | 14 | 29 |
| 2015 | 11 | 43 |
| 2016 | 16 | 69 |
| 2017 | 10 | 77 |
| 2018 | 15 | 108 |
| 2019 | 10 | 171 |
| 2020 | 12 | 175 |
| 2021 | 14 | 197 |
| 2022 | 20 | 267 |
| 2023 | 19 | 253 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The National University of Laos in various areas of Mathematics.
| Mathematics subfield | Laos ranking | Asia ranking | World rank |
| Statistics | 1 | 2302 | 5377 |
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for the National University of Laos
