The University of Douala ranked 5th in Cameroon, 5801st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 41 research topics. The University of Douala ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 8,080 academic publications and 83,710 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 2643rd in the World with 4,848 publications made and 51,175 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Douala ranked 3rd for Environmental Science in Cameroon and 2645th in the World with 4,012 publications made and 40,830 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Douala ranked 4th for Medicine in Cameroon and 2174th in the World with 3,856 publications made and 49,214 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry.
The University of Douala ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Cameroon and 2897th in the World with 3,371 publications made and 38,422 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 2834th in the World with 3,361 publications made and 38,700 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, Demography, History.
The University of Douala ranked 2nd for Engineering in Cameroon and 2914th in the World with 3,257 publications made and 42,070 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 2820th in the World with 2,946 publications made and 39,294 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 3502nd in the World with 1,909 publications made and 19,101 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 2841st in the World with 1,427 publications made and 17,126 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Douala ranked 3rd for Psychology in Cameroon and 3383rd in the World with 1,141 publications made and 12,938 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Douala ranked 3rd for Business in Cameroon and 3249th in the World with 943 publications made and 7,953 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting.
The University of Douala ranked 3rd for Economics in Cameroon and 2731st in the World with 877 publications made and 15,957 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics.
