Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 4th in Nigeria, 1658th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 145 research topics. Obafemi Awolowo University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 20,900 academic publications and 251,162 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 83 notable alumni.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Biology in Nigeria and 1146th in the World with 12,645 publications made and 169,925 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Agricultural Science.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 948th in the World with 11,706 publications made and 146,971 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nigeria and 1157th in the World with 10,747 publications made and 122,309 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Medicine in Nigeria and 982nd in the World with 10,426 publications made and 136,176 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Nigeria and 1390th in the World with 8,715 publications made and 125,056 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Engineering in Nigeria and 1465th in the World with 7,970 publications made and 108,841 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Physics in Nigeria and 1578th in the World with 6,862 publications made and 91,260 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Nigeria and 1722nd in the World with 5,505 publications made and 60,689 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Cyber Security.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Nigeria and 1170th in the World with 4,811 publications made and 50,347 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Economics in Nigeria and 649th in the World with 4,691 publications made and 59,413 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Political Economy.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Psychology in Nigeria and 1199th in the World with 4,581 publications made and 52,015 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Business in Nigeria and 1031st in the World with 4,032 publications made and 42,250 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Nigeria and 1264th in the World with 1,340 publications made and 11,453 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Art History.
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.
