The University of Benin ranked 9th in Nigeria, 2608th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 102 research topics. The University of Benin ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,052 academic publications and 126,180 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 40 notable alumni.
The University of Benin ranked 7th for Biology in Nigeria and 1494th in the World with 8,431 publications made and 93,787 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Benin ranked 6th for Medicine in Nigeria and 1309th in the World with 6,937 publications made and 73,077 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Psychiatry, Surgery.
The University of Benin ranked 7th for Chemistry in Nigeria and 1640th in the World with 6,341 publications made and 75,224 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 1486th in the World with 5,834 publications made and 70,091 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Benin ranked 10th for Engineering in Nigeria and 1962nd in the World with 4,825 publications made and 58,703 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 2112th in the World with 4,741 publications made and 50,841 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Demography.
The University of Benin ranked 10th for Physics in Nigeria and 2006th in the World with 4,120 publications made and 52,747 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Benin ranked 10th for Computer Science in Nigeria and 2502nd in the World with 2,938 publications made and 27,264 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 1723rd in the World with 2,490 publications made and 25,655 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Benin ranked 12th for Mathematics in Nigeria and 2066th in the World with 2,257 publications made and 18,651 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 1339th in the World with 2,003 publications made and 20,080 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 1903rd in the World with 1,754 publications made and 15,726 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
