The University of Botswana ranked 1st in Botswana, 2149th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 104 research topics. The University of Botswana ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,078 academic publications and 156,139 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 17 notable alumni.
The University of Botswana ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Botswana and 1322nd in the World with 7,363 publications made and 101,568 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Botswana ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Botswana and 1349th in the World with 6,214 publications made and 101,067 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Botswana ranked 1st for Biology in Botswana and 1832nd in the World with 5,705 publications made and 101,041 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Agricultural Science, Botany.
The University of Botswana ranked 1st for Medicine in Botswana and 1659th in the World with 4,777 publications made and 72,090 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Family medicine, Psychiatry.
The University of Botswana ranked 1st for Engineering in Botswana and 2164th in the World with 3,934 publications made and 61,650 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Botswana ranked 1st for Computer Science in Botswana and 1917th in the World with 3,555 publications made and 45,993 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Networking, Library and Information science.
The University of Botswana ranked 1st for Economics in Botswana and 821st in the World with 3,428 publications made and 46,758 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Agricultural Economics.
The University of Botswana ranked 1st for Physics in Botswana and 2269th in the World with 3,218 publications made and 50,460 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Botswana ranked 1st for Chemistry in Botswana and 2282nd in the World with 3,056 publications made and 53,840 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of Botswana ranked 1st for Business in Botswana and 1184th in the World with 2,892 publications made and 36,763 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of Botswana ranked 1st for Psychology in Botswana and 1524th in the World with 2,882 publications made and 39,525 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Education Majors, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The University of Botswana ranked 1st for Mathematics in Botswana and 1582nd in the World with 2,705 publications made and 33,411 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Botswana ranked 1st for Art & Design in Botswana and 1531st in the World with 1,010 publications made and 10,710 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.
