The University of Lagos ranked 2nd in Nigeria, 1431st in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 118 research topics. The University of Lagos ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 15,240 academic publications and 116,686 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 167 notable alumni.
The University of Lagos ranked 5th for Biology in Nigeria and 1429th in the World with 8,845 publications made and 80,296 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Lagos ranked 3rd for Medicine in Nigeria and 1100th in the World with 8,392 publications made and 73,634 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology.
The University of Lagos ranked 6th for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 1318th in the World with 7,660 publications made and 62,045 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of Lagos ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nigeria and 1456th in the World with 7,647 publications made and 57,511 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Lagos ranked 6th for Chemistry in Nigeria and 1707th in the World with 6,375 publications made and 54,196 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The University of Lagos ranked 6th for Engineering in Nigeria and 1826th in the World with 5,933 publications made and 49,878 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering.
The University of Lagos ranked 6th for Physics in Nigeria and 1959th in the World with 5,007 publications made and 38,831 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Lagos ranked 4th for Computer Science in Nigeria and 2016th in the World with 4,289 publications made and 28,568 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Lagos ranked 4th for Mathematics in Nigeria and 1492nd in the World with 3,609 publications made and 23,797 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
The University of Lagos ranked 4th for Economics in Nigeria and 883rd in the World with 3,475 publications made and 27,222 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Political Economy.
The University of Lagos ranked 4th for Psychology in Nigeria and 1389th in the World with 3,447 publications made and 26,782 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Lagos ranked 5th for Business in Nigeria and 1340th in the World with 3,131 publications made and 18,263 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of Lagos ranked 4th for Art & Design in Nigeria and 1622nd in the World with 974 publications made and 6,273 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Music.
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.
