The University of Ilorin ranked 8th in Nigeria, 2528th in the global 2026 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 16,106 academic publications and 165,567 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 12 notable alumni.
The University of Ilorin ranked 8th for Biology in Nigeria and 1549th in the World with 10,073 publications made and 112,028 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Ilorin ranked 8th for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 1345th in the World with 8,803 publications made and 98,164 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Ilorin ranked 8th for Medicine in Nigeria and 1427th in the World with 7,916 publications made and 75,282 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 1717th in the World with 7,682 publications made and 66,585 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 7,175 publications made and 94,849 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Ilorin ranked 8th for Engineering in Nigeria and 1812th in the World with 6,563 publications made and 83,426 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 1884th in the World with 5,274 publications made and 68,523 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 2029th in the World with 4,878 publications made and 45,950 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 1629th in the World with 3,687 publications made and 30,076 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 1654th in the World with 3,460 publications made and 29,169 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Ilorin ranked 7th for Economics in Nigeria and 1158th in the World with 3,083 publications made and 28,521 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Ilorin ranked 7th for Business in Nigeria and 1640th in the World with 2,696 publications made and 21,691 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
The University of Ilorin ranked 7th for Art & Design in Nigeria and 1715th in the World with 1,067 publications made and 6,905 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.
