The University of Calabar ranked 15th in Nigeria, 3448th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 106 research topics. The University of Calabar ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,799 academic publications and 113,472 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 29 notable alumni.
The University of Calabar ranked 11th for Biology in Nigeria and 1674th in the World with 7,676 publications made and 81,003 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Calabar ranked 7th for Medicine in Nigeria and 1357th in the World with 7,054 publications made and 65,453 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Surgery, Immunology, Psychiatry.
The University of Calabar ranked 7th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nigeria and 1720th in the World with 6,870 publications made and 49,278 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
The University of Calabar ranked 12th for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 1657th in the World with 6,282 publications made and 56,252 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Calabar ranked 14th for Chemistry in Nigeria and 2050th in the World with 4,663 publications made and 57,720 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The University of Calabar ranked 15th for Engineering in Nigeria and 2256th in the World with 4,085 publications made and 46,603 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Calabar ranked 11th for Physics in Nigeria and 2179th in the World with 3,814 publications made and 42,670 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Calabar ranked 6th for Psychology in Nigeria and 1692nd in the World with 3,070 publications made and 22,777 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Calabar ranked 11th for Computer Science in Nigeria and 2532nd in the World with 3,037 publications made and 24,819 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Cyber Security.
The University of Calabar ranked 10th for Mathematics in Nigeria and 1798th in the World with 2,980 publications made and 24,052 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
The University of Calabar ranked 8th for Economics in Nigeria and 1165th in the World with 2,964 publications made and 20,608 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Agricultural Economics.
The University of Calabar ranked 8th for Business in Nigeria and 1654th in the World with 2,625 publications made and 16,939 citations received. Main research topics: Marketing, Management, Finance, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
The University of Calabar ranked 6th for Art & Design in Nigeria and 1697th in the World with 953 publications made and 6,737 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Art History.
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