The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st in Lesotho, 4812th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in 85 research topics. The National University of Lesotho ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,891 academic publications and 21,555 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 9 notable alumni.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Lesotho and 3653rd in the World with 1,329 publications made and 11,540 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Lesotho and 3718th in the World with 1,033 publications made and 13,708 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Biology in Lesotho and 4261st in the World with 866 publications made and 12,373 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Agricultural Science, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Economics in Lesotho and 2485th in the World with 695 publications made and 7,756 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Medicine in Lesotho and 4323rd in the World with 646 publications made and 8,945 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Psychiatry, Family medicine.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Engineering in Lesotho and 4332nd in the World with 596 publications made and 8,779 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Physics in Lesotho and 4070th in the World with 589 publications made and 9,603 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Computer Science in Lesotho and 4664th in the World with 570 publications made and 4,835 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Library and Information science, Telecommunications.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Mathematics in Lesotho and 3701st in the World with 566 publications made and 5,348 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Psychology in Lesotho and 3931st in the World with 528 publications made and 5,155 citations received. Main research topics: Education Majors, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Business in Lesotho and 3505th in the World with 519 publications made and 4,874 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Chemistry in Lesotho and 4373rd in the World with 478 publications made and 9,083 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Environmental Chemistry.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Art & Design in Lesotho and 3687th in the World with 216 publications made and 1,576 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design.
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