Nkumba University: Rankings

Updated: March 15, 2026

EduRank

Nkumba University ranked 10th in Uganda, 6655th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 20 research topics. Nkumba University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 214 academic publications and 893 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 16 notable alumni.

Ranking	Category
#6655 of 14,131	In the World
#285 of 1,104	In Africa
#10 of 46	In Uganda
#5004 of 5,139	For Demography
#5080 of 5,278	For Public Health
#6055 of 6,212	For Archaeology
#3883 of 8,074	For Alumni Impact
#8441 of 14,131	For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Nkumba University ranked 11th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Uganda and 6586th in the World with 196 publications made and 867 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, History, Archaeology.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking	Location
#11 of 12	In Uganda
#347 of 369	In Africa
#6586 of 7,088	In the World

Nkumba University

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

The following table provides academic rankings for Nkumba University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Medicine rankings

Nkumba University ranked 12th for Medicine in Uganda and 6478th in the World with 123 publications made and 528 citations received. Main research topic: Public Health.

Medicine ranking	Location
#12 of 12	In Uganda
#357 of 364	In Africa
#6478 of 6,793	In the World

Nkumba University

Medicine Publications & Citations

The following table provides academic rankings for Nkumba University in various areas of Medicine.

Environmental Science rankings

Nkumba University ranked 11th for Environmental Science in Uganda and 6576th in the World with 123 publications made and 331 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology.

Environmental Science ranking	Location
#11 of 12	In Uganda
#357 of 369	In Africa
#6576 of 6,888	In the World

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Environmental Science Publications & Citations

The following table provides academic rankings for Nkumba University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Economics rankings

Nkumba University ranked 11th for Economics in Uganda and 5828th in the World with 87 publications made and 314 citations received. Main research topic: Development Studies.

Economics ranking	Location
#11 of 11	In Uganda
#336 of 354	In Africa
#5828 of 6,188	In the World

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Economics Publications & Citations

The following table provides academic rankings for Nkumba University in various areas of Economics.