The University of Ilorin ranked 8th in Nigeria, 2516th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 113 research topics. The University of Ilorin ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 15,498 academic publications and 145,795 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 11 notable alumni.
The University of Ilorin ranked 8th for Biology in Nigeria and 1537th in the World with 9,747 publications made and 98,387 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Ilorin ranked 8th for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 1347th in the World with 8,526 publications made and 86,429 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Ilorin ranked 8th for Medicine in Nigeria and 1423rd in the World with 7,590 publications made and 66,544 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Psychiatry, Surgery.
The University of Ilorin ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nigeria and 1724th in the World with 7,421 publications made and 58,467 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Ilorin ranked 8th for Chemistry in Nigeria and 1674th in the World with 6,948 publications made and 83,386 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Ilorin ranked 9th for Engineering in Nigeria and 1818th in the World with 6,345 publications made and 72,741 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Ilorin ranked 8th for Physics in Nigeria and 1881st in the World with 5,123 publications made and 60,794 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Ilorin ranked 7th for Computer Science in Nigeria and 2049th in the World with 4,685 publications made and 39,440 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Cyber Security.
The University of Ilorin ranked 6th for Mathematics in Nigeria and 1642nd in the World with 3,595 publications made and 26,493 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Blockchain and Cryptography.
The University of Ilorin ranked 5th for Psychology in Nigeria and 1643rd in the World with 3,322 publications made and 25,551 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Ilorin ranked 7th for Economics in Nigeria and 1160th in the World with 2,991 publications made and 24,797 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Ilorin ranked 8th for Business in Nigeria and 1671st in the World with 2,619 publications made and 18,868 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
The University of Ilorin ranked 7th for Art & Design in Nigeria and 1723rd in the World with 1,036 publications made and 6,078 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, 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.
