The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st in Lesotho, 4243rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 85 research topics. The National University of Lesotho ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 1,968 academic publications and 23,808 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 10 notable alumni.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Lesotho and 3668th in the World with 1,385 publications made and 12,793 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Lesotho and 3724th in the World with 1,067 publications made and 15,220 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 4275th in the World with 896 publications made and 13,559 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Agricultural Science, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Economics in Lesotho and 2499th in the World with 716 publications made and 8,759 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 4313th in the World with 681 publications made and 10,094 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Psychiatry, Family medicine.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Engineering in Lesotho and 4348th in the World with 617 publications made and 9,478 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 4098th in the World with 606 publications made and 10,476 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 4648th in the World with 588 publications made and 5,522 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 3698th in the World with 587 publications made and 5,993 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Psychology in Lesotho and 3914th in the World with 552 publications made and 5,749 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 3520th in the World with 531 publications made and 5,438 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration.
The National University of Lesotho ranked 1st for Chemistry in Lesotho and 4394th in the World with 492 publications made and 10,048 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 3746th in the World with 221 publications made and 1,716 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
