The National University of Science and Technology ranked 3rd in Zimbabwe, 4217th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 35 research topics. The National University of Science and Technology ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,307 academic publications and 41,542 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
The National University of Science and Technology ranked 2nd for Engineering in Zimbabwe and 2545th in the World with 3,514 publications made and 28,685 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The National University of Science and Technology ranked 2nd for Physics in Zimbabwe and 2619th in the World with 3,073 publications made and 24,787 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
The National University of Science and Technology ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Zimbabwe and 2870th in the World with 2,802 publications made and 23,469 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The National University of Science and Technology ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Zimbabwe and 2965th in the World with 2,653 publications made and 22,573 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The National University of Science and Technology ranked 2nd for Biology in Zimbabwe and 3321st in the World with 2,393 publications made and 25,223 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Botany.
The National University of Science and Technology ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Zimbabwe and 3380th in the World with 2,107 publications made and 16,924 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Liberal Arts & Social SciencesPublications&Citations
Year
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993
1
0
1994
0
0
1995
2
0
1996
1
0
1997
1
1
1998
10
1
1999
11
1
2000
6
9
2001
7
5
2002
5
17
2003
10
28
2004
6
15
2005
5
25
2006
20
40
2007
24
49
2008
35
85
2009
30
136
2010
26
186
2011
40
239
2012
49
251
2013
125
351
2014
79
461
2015
82
534
2016
73
566
2017
56
644
2018
90
758
2019
103
821
2020
196
1185
2021
197
1678
2022
222
1870
2023
265
2167
2024
226
2007
2025
125
1734
The following table provides academic rankings for The National University of Science and Technology in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
The National University of Science and Technology ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Zimbabwe and 3012th in the World with 1,865 publications made and 15,959 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Cyber Security.
The National University of Science and Technology ranked 2nd for Medicine in Zimbabwe and 3396th in the World with 1,454 publications made and 14,475 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Psychiatry, Virology.
The National University of Science and Technology ranked 2nd for Business in Zimbabwe and 3025th in the World with 957 publications made and 5,810 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The National University of Science and Technology ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Zimbabwe and 3350th in the World with 938 publications made and 7,139 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
The National University of Science and Technology ranked 4th for Economics in Zimbabwe and 2933rd in the World with 717 publications made and 5,059 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The National University of Science and Technology ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Zimbabwe and 3513th in the World with 360 publications made and 2,658 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics.
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.
