The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st in Tanzania, 1614th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 85 research topics. The University of Dar es Salaam ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,165 academic publications and 159,718 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 79 notable alumni.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Tanzania and 1115th in the World with 8,646 publications made and 138,539 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Environmental Management, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Tanzania and 1436th in the World with 7,630 publications made and 100,494 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, History, Political Science, Law, Archaeology.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Biology in Tanzania and 1774th in the World with 6,289 publications made and 119,213 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Agricultural Science, Biochemistry, Botany, Genetics.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Engineering in Tanzania and 2081st in the World with 4,421 publications made and 69,588 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Chemistry in Tanzania and 2268th in the World with 3,582 publications made and 68,387 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 2nd for Medicine in Tanzania and 2112th in the World with 3,512 publications made and 56,580 citations received. Main research topics: Public Health, Pathology, Immunology, Psychiatry, Nursing.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Physics in Tanzania and 2368th in the World with 3,459 publications made and 51,250 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Computer Science in Tanzania and 2483rd in the World with 3,123 publications made and 38,930 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Neuroscience.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Economics in Tanzania and 1093rd in the World with 2,686 publications made and 33,380 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Political Economy.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Business in Tanzania and 1604th in the World with 2,533 publications made and 29,023 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Mathematics in Tanzania and 2221st in the World with 2,048 publications made and 21,323 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 2nd for Psychology in Tanzania and 2225th in the World with 1,906 publications made and 23,434 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Art & Design in Tanzania and 1759th in the World with 828 publications made and 11,234 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Creative Writing.
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.
