The University of Benin ranked 9th in Nigeria, 2746th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 103 research topics. The University of Benin ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,774 academic publications and 115,733 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 36 notable alumni.
The University of Benin ranked 7th for Biology in Nigeria and 1470th in the World with 8,265 publications made and 86,052 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Benin ranked 6th for Medicine in Nigeria and 1282nd in the World with 6,764 publications made and 67,172 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Psychiatry, Surgery.
The University of Benin ranked 7th for Chemistry in Nigeria and 1612th in the World with 6,221 publications made and 69,211 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Benin ranked 9th for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 1461st in the World with 5,739 publications made and 65,421 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Benin ranked 10th for Engineering in Nigeria and 1938th in the World with 4,718 publications made and 53,814 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Benin ranked 11th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nigeria and 2078th in the World with 4,661 publications made and 46,712 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Demography.
The University of Benin ranked 10th for Physics in Nigeria and 1987th in the World with 4,033 publications made and 48,521 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Benin ranked 9th for Computer Science in Nigeria and 2459th in the World with 2,848 publications made and 25,023 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
The University of Benin ranked 7th for Psychology in Nigeria and 1703rd in the World with 2,430 publications made and 23,550 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Benin ranked 12th for Mathematics in Nigeria and 2050th in the World with 2,217 publications made and 18,367 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Benin ranked 11th for Economics in Nigeria and 1322nd in the World with 1,973 publications made and 19,173 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.
The University of Benin ranked 12th for Business in Nigeria and 1885th in the World with 1,721 publications made and 15,676 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
