The University of Burundi ranked 1st in Burundi, 5928th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in 44 research topics. The University of Burundi ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 803 academic publications and 6,559 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 9 notable alumni.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The University of Burundi ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Burundi and 5275th in the World with 480 publications made and 2,429 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Burundi |
| #248 of 367 | In Africa |
| #5275 of 7,020 | In the World |
University of Burundi
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 13 |
| 1992 | 1 | 8 |
| 1993 | 2 | 9 |
| 1994 | 0 | 15 |
| 1995 | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 | 9 |
| 1997 | 0 | 10 |
| 1998 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | 0 | 9 |
| 2000 | 1 | 9 |
| 2001 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 | 0 | 23 |
| 2004 | 2 | 10 |
| 2005 | 3 | 18 |
| 2006 | 0 | 24 |
| 2007 | 2 | 18 |
| 2008 | 1 | 19 |
| 2009 | 5 | 23 |
| 2010 | 6 | 30 |
| 2011 | 3 | 39 |
| 2012 | 7 | 39 |
| 2013 | 6 | 50 |
| 2014 | 7 | 63 |
| 2015 | 18 | 98 |
| 2016 | 15 | 86 |
| 2017 | 35 | 94 |
| 2018 | 31 | 120 |
| 2019 | 39 | 117 |
| 2020 | 65 | 227 |
| 2021 | 60 | 330 |
| 2022 | 51 | 416 |
| 2023 | 79 | 519 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Burundi in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Biology rankings
The University of Burundi ranked 1st for Biology in Burundi and 5118th in the World with 469 publications made and 4,936 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Paleontology, Biochemistry, Botany, Agricultural Science.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Burundi |
| #258 of 361 | In Africa |
| #5118 of 6,770 | In the World |
University of Burundi
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 14 |
| 1992 | 3 | 13 |
| 1993 | 0 | 18 |
| 1994 | 6 | 25 |
| 1995 | 2 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 | 13 |
| 1997 | 2 | 20 |
| 1998 | 1 | 17 |
| 1999 | 1 | 16 |
| 2000 | 2 | 22 |
| 2001 | 4 | 25 |
| 2002 | 2 | 22 |
| 2003 | 2 | 42 |
| 2004 | 2 | 26 |
| 2005 | 3 | 44 |
| 2006 | 1 | 50 |
| 2007 | 6 | 29 |
| 2008 | 2 | 55 |
| 2009 | 1 | 53 |
| 2010 | 11 | 63 |
| 2011 | 4 | 68 |
| 2012 | 17 | 98 |
| 2013 | 9 | 125 |
| 2014 | 7 | 164 |
| 2015 | 21 | 240 |
| 2016 | 11 | 186 |
| 2017 | 21 | 197 |
| 2018 | 29 | 247 |
| 2019 | 46 | 288 |
| 2020 | 55 | 433 |
| 2021 | 49 | 528 |
| 2022 | 54 | 699 |
| 2023 | 64 | 836 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Burundi in various areas of Biology.
Environmental Science rankings
The University of Burundi ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Burundi and 5013th in the World with 462 publications made and 4,466 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Burundi |
| #259 of 361 | In Africa |
| #5013 of 6,798 | In the World |
University of Burundi
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 14 |
| 1992 | 2 | 9 |
| 1993 | 0 | 12 |
| 1994 | 6 | 18 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 |
| 1996 | 8 | 12 |
| 1997 | 2 | 14 |
| 1998 | 1 | 18 |
| 1999 | 1 | 17 |
| 2000 | 2 | 23 |
| 2001 | 3 | 19 |
| 2002 | 1 | 22 |
| 2003 | 3 | 42 |
| 2004 | 1 | 25 |
| 2005 | 3 | 36 |
| 2006 | 2 | 44 |
| 2007 | 3 | 26 |
| 2008 | 1 | 47 |
| 2009 | 3 | 41 |
| 2010 | 10 | 52 |
| 2011 | 5 | 61 |
| 2012 | 10 | 87 |
| 2013 | 8 | 93 |
| 2014 | 8 | 121 |
| 2015 | 19 | 210 |
| 2016 | 13 | 148 |
| 2017 | 26 | 169 |
| 2018 | 31 | 213 |
| 2019 | 33 | 261 |
| 2020 | 57 | 396 |
| 2021 | 54 | 505 |
| 2022 | 42 | 634 |
| 2023 | 76 | 735 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Burundi in various areas of Environmental Science.
Engineering rankings
The University of Burundi ranked 1st for Engineering in Burundi and 5191st in the World with 317 publications made and 3,677 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Burundi |
| #250 of 348 | In Africa |
| #5191 of 6,684 | In the World |
University of Burundi
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 11 |
| 1992 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | 2 | 8 |
| 1994 | 6 | 16 |
| 1995 | 2 | 7 |
| 1996 | 3 | 11 |
| 1997 | 1 | 14 |
| 1998 | 1 | 14 |
| 1999 | 0 | 13 |
| 2000 | 0 | 12 |
| 2001 | 0 | 12 |
| 2002 | 0 | 13 |
| 2003 | 3 | 17 |
| 2004 | 3 | 10 |
| 2005 | 1 | 23 |
| 2006 | 3 | 23 |
| 2007 | 2 | 8 |
| 2008 | 3 | 28 |
| 2009 | 1 | 34 |
| 2010 | 6 | 44 |
| 2011 | 3 | 43 |
| 2012 | 10 | 72 |
| 2013 | 9 | 104 |
| 2014 | 8 | 112 |
| 2015 | 13 | 282 |
| 2016 | 8 | 148 |
| 2017 | 19 | 163 |
| 2018 | 22 | 196 |
| 2019 | 21 | 223 |
| 2020 | 42 | 353 |
| 2021 | 37 | 431 |
| 2022 | 28 | 569 |
| 2023 | 41 | 623 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Burundi in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
The University of Burundi ranked 1st for Physics in Burundi and 4807th in the World with 286 publications made and 3,490 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Burundi |
| #224 of 341 | In Africa |
| #4807 of 6,603 | In the World |
University of Burundi
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 3 | 13 |
| 1992 | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 | 2 | 4 |
| 1994 | 10 | 17 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 | 12 |
| 1997 | 2 | 14 |
| 1998 | 1 | 16 |
| 1999 | 0 | 11 |
| 2000 | 0 | 9 |
| 2001 | 3 | 13 |
| 2002 | 2 | 15 |
| 2003 | 5 | 12 |
| 2004 | 3 | 12 |
| 2005 | 3 | 24 |
| 2006 | 4 | 24 |
| 2007 | 5 | 12 |
| 2008 | 3 | 31 |
| 2009 | 2 | 46 |
| 2010 | 4 | 49 |
| 2011 | 4 | 57 |
| 2012 | 10 | 77 |
| 2013 | 10 | 111 |
| 2014 | 4 | 115 |
| 2015 | 12 | 248 |
| 2016 | 4 | 129 |
| 2017 | 15 | 134 |
| 2018 | 12 | 151 |
| 2019 | 17 | 173 |
| 2020 | 37 | 271 |
| 2021 | 29 | 344 |
| 2022 | 28 | 452 |
| 2023 | 32 | 516 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Burundi in various areas of Physics.
Medicine rankings
The University of Burundi ranked 1st for Medicine in Burundi and 5442nd in the World with 285 publications made and 2,498 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Nursing.
| Medicine ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Burundi |
| #281 of 360 | In Africa |
| #5442 of 6,680 | In the World |
University of Burundi
Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 2 | 5 |
| 1992 | 2 | 4 |
| 1993 | 0 | 10 |
| 1994 | 1 | 13 |
| 1995 | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 | 6 |
| 1997 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 1 | 7 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 | 17 |
| 2004 | 2 | 9 |
| 2005 | 2 | 15 |
| 2006 | 1 | 18 |
| 2007 | 1 | 11 |
| 2008 | 0 | 20 |
| 2009 | 0 | 19 |
| 2010 | 5 | 36 |
| 2011 | 4 | 38 |
| 2012 | 8 | 39 |
| 2013 | 8 | 49 |
| 2014 | 1 | 66 |
| 2015 | 8 | 83 |
| 2016 | 5 | 75 |
| 2017 | 13 | 69 |
| 2018 | 13 | 92 |
| 2019 | 24 | 95 |
| 2020 | 41 | 203 |
| 2021 | 40 | 293 |
| 2022 | 42 | 357 |
| 2023 | 44 | 452 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Burundi in various areas of Medicine.
Chemistry rankings
The University of Burundi ranked 1st for Chemistry in Burundi and 5132nd in the World with 266 publications made and 3,895 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Burundi |
| #255 of 342 | In Africa |
| #5132 of 6,447 | In the World |
University of Burundi
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 10 |
| 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 | 16 |
| 1995 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 | 7 | 12 |
| 1997 | 2 | 15 |
| 1998 | 0 | 12 |
| 1999 | 0 | 13 |
| 2000 | 0 | 14 |
| 2001 | 1 | 18 |
| 2002 | 2 | 26 |
| 2003 | 1 | 17 |
| 2004 | 1 | 20 |
| 2005 | 2 | 32 |
| 2006 | 3 | 31 |
| 2007 | 5 | 20 |
| 2008 | 4 | 50 |
| 2009 | 2 | 50 |
| 2010 | 5 | 59 |
| 2011 | 2 | 65 |
| 2012 | 12 | 85 |
| 2013 | 8 | 112 |
| 2014 | 5 | 141 |
| 2015 | 11 | 274 |
| 2016 | 5 | 158 |
| 2017 | 17 | 166 |
| 2018 | 17 | 210 |
| 2019 | 18 | 223 |
| 2020 | 30 | 333 |
| 2021 | 34 | 388 |
| 2022 | 22 | 514 |
| 2023 | 25 | 635 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Burundi in various areas of Chemistry.
Computer Science rankings
The University of Burundi ranked 1st for Computer Science in Burundi and 6031st in the World with 182 publications made and 1,047 citations received. Main research topic: Machine Learning.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Burundi |
| #292 of 352 | In Africa |
| #6031 of 6,752 | In the World |
University of Burundi
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 6 |
| 1992 | 0 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | 0 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2 | 5 |
| 2006 | 0 | 7 |
| 2007 | 1 | 8 |
| 2008 | 0 | 10 |
| 2009 | 0 | 11 |
| 2010 | 2 | 12 |
| 2011 | 3 | 11 |
| 2012 | 3 | 27 |
| 2013 | 2 | 25 |
| 2014 | 2 | 35 |
| 2015 | 6 | 60 |
| 2016 | 4 | 38 |
| 2017 | 10 | 55 |
| 2018 | 12 | 75 |
| 2019 | 10 | 75 |
| 2020 | 26 | 138 |
| 2021 | 23 | 181 |
| 2022 | 24 | 246 |
| 2023 | 30 | 338 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Burundi in various areas of Computer Science.
| Computer Science subfield | Burundi ranking | Africa ranking | World rank |
| Machine Learning | 1 | 275 | 5071 |
Mathematics rankings
The University of Burundi ranked 1st for Mathematics in Burundi and 4949th in the World with 168 publications made and 1,180 citations received. Main research topic: Statistics.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Burundi |
| #248 of 348 | In Africa |
| #4949 of 6,305 | In the World |
University of Burundi
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 | 6 |
| 2008 | 0 | 12 |
| 2009 | 0 | 12 |
| 2010 | 2 | 18 |
| 2011 | 3 | 31 |
| 2012 | 1 | 18 |
| 2013 | 2 | 40 |
| 2014 | 1 | 35 |
| 2015 | 9 | 45 |
| 2016 | 3 | 38 |
| 2017 | 8 | 56 |
| 2018 | 12 | 58 |
| 2019 | 11 | 68 |
| 2020 | 22 | 99 |
| 2021 | 25 | 133 |
| 2022 | 25 | 174 |
| 2023 | 25 | 249 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Burundi in various areas of Mathematics.
| Mathematics subfield | Burundi ranking | Africa ranking | World rank |
| Statistics | 1 | 270 | 5209 |
Economics rankings
The University of Burundi ranked 1st for Economics in Burundi and 5108th in the World with 154 publications made and 617 citations received. Main research topic: Development Studies.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #1 of 1 | In Burundi |
| #277 of 338 | In Africa |
| #5108 of 5,995 | In the World |
University of Burundi
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 | 7 |
| 2010 | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 | 2 | 8 |
| 2012 | 2 | 7 |
| 2013 | 0 | 21 |
| 2014 | 1 | 27 |
| 2015 | 6 | 23 |
| 2016 | 2 | 26 |
| 2017 | 6 | 42 |
| 2018 | 6 | 43 |
| 2019 | 12 | 52 |
| 2020 | 26 | 75 |
| 2021 | 23 | 103 |
| 2022 | 23 | 121 |
| 2023 | 29 | 180 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of Burundi in various areas of Economics.
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for the University of Burundi
