Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranked 7th in Nigeria, 2470th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 99 research topics. Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 14,243 academic publications and 103,609 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 11 notable alumni.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranked 12th for Biology in Nigeria and 1747th in the World with 8,326 publications made and 71,228 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranked 13th for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 1707th in the World with 7,355 publications made and 57,377 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranked 10th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nigeria and 1939th in the World with 7,325 publications made and 42,951 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranked 9th for Medicine in Nigeria and 1513th in the World with 7,200 publications made and 52,259 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Psychiatry, Surgery.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranked 11th for Chemistry in Nigeria and 1893rd in the World with 5,750 publications made and 61,744 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranked 11th for Engineering in Nigeria and 2161st in the World with 5,379 publications made and 52,808 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranked 12th for Physics in Nigeria and 2250th in the World with 4,610 publications made and 44,152 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranked 9th for Computer Science in Nigeria and 2487th in the World with 3,859 publications made and 28,761 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Cyber Security.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranked 8th for Mathematics in Nigeria and 1779th in the World with 3,808 publications made and 21,891 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranked 6th for Business in Nigeria and 1429th in the World with 3,743 publications made and 18,306 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranked 6th for Economics in Nigeria and 1084th in the World with 3,713 publications made and 21,556 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Agricultural Economics.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranked 8th for Psychology in Nigeria and 1847th in the World with 3,346 publications made and 21,758 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology.
Nnamdi Azikiwe University ranked 8th for Art & Design in Nigeria and 1958th in the World with 949 publications made and 5,107 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Multimedia.
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.
