The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st in Tanzania, 1463rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 86 research topics. The University of Dar es Salaam ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 11,629 academic publications and 173,826 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 82 notable alumni.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Tanzania and 1121st in the World with 8,975 publications made and 149,994 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 1434th in the World with 7,972 publications made and 108,898 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, History, Political Science, Law, Archaeology.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Biology in Tanzania and 1795th in the World with 6,519 publications made and 128,845 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Agricultural Science, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Engineering in Tanzania and 2101st in the World with 4,563 publications made and 75,699 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 2nd for Medicine in Tanzania and 2127th in the World with 3,698 publications made and 61,766 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Psychiatry, Nursing.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Chemistry in Tanzania and 2287th in the World with 3,681 publications made and 74,316 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Physics in Tanzania and 2390th in the World with 3,549 publications made and 55,683 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 2477th in the World with 3,242 publications made and 43,125 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 1096th in the World with 2,763 publications made and 36,142 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 1606th in the World with 2,593 publications made and 31,321 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 2208th in the World with 2,145 publications made and 23,350 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 2215th in the World with 2,001 publications made and 25,848 citations received. Main research topics: Education Majors, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The University of Dar es Salaam ranked 1st for Art & Design in Tanzania and 1781st in the World with 841 publications made and 11,920 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.
