The University of Douala ranked 4th in Cameroon, 5091st in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 40 research topics. The University of Douala ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 7,716 academic publications and 72,943 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.
The University of Douala ranked 3rd for Biology in Cameroon and 2667th in the World with 4,644 publications made and 44,941 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Douala ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Cameroon and 2678th in the World with 3,804 publications made and 35,368 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Douala ranked 4th for Medicine in Cameroon and 2161st in the World with 3,692 publications made and 43,064 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry.
The University of Douala ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Cameroon and 2920th in the World with 3,243 publications made and 33,947 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The University of Douala ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Cameroon and 2844th in the World with 3,219 publications made and 33,191 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, Demography, History.
The University of Douala ranked 2nd for Engineering in Cameroon and 2963rd in the World with 3,105 publications made and 35,883 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Douala ranked 2nd for Physics in Cameroon and 2862nd in the World with 2,807 publications made and 33,441 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Douala ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Cameroon and 3525th in the World with 1,822 publications made and 17,031 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
The University of Douala ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Cameroon and 2859th in the World with 1,397 publications made and 15,299 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Douala ranked 3rd for Psychology in Cameroon and 3401st in the World with 1,077 publications made and 11,528 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
The University of Douala ranked 3rd for Business in Cameroon and 3254th in the World with 903 publications made and 6,978 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting.
The University of Douala ranked 3rd for Economics in Cameroon and 2777th in the World with 846 publications made and 13,688 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
