Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 4th in Nigeria, 1795th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 146 research topics. Obafemi Awolowo University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 21,559 academic publications and 273,517 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 88 notable alumni.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Biology in Nigeria and 1169th in the World with 12,966 publications made and 184,379 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Agricultural Science.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 956th in the World with 11,994 publications made and 160,409 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 1172nd in the World with 11,111 publications made and 134,485 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Medicine in Nigeria and 987th in the World with 10,821 publications made and 148,290 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Nigeria and 1400th in the World with 8,882 publications made and 136,028 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 1481st in the World with 8,142 publications made and 118,794 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 1602nd in the World with 7,001 publications made and 99,268 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 1734th in the World with 5,646 publications made and 67,338 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Cyber Security.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Nigeria and 1181st in the World with 4,889 publications made and 55,435 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 646th in the World with 4,843 publications made and 65,618 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 1212th in the World with 4,725 publications made and 57,163 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Business in Nigeria and 1039th in the World with 4,146 publications made and 46,369 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
Obafemi Awolowo University ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Nigeria and 1284th in the World with 1,372 publications made and 12,346 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.
