The University of Lagos ranked 2nd in Nigeria, 1383rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 135 research topics. The University of Lagos ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 19,683 academic publications and 208,465 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 177 notable alumni.
The University of Lagos ranked 5th for Biology in Nigeria and 1298th in the World with 11,168 publications made and 137,246 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Lagos ranked 4th for Medicine in Nigeria and 1015th in the World with 10,675 publications made and 127,302 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology.
The University of Lagos ranked 6th for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 1161st in the World with 9,797 publications made and 111,256 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
The University of Lagos ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nigeria and 1371st in the World with 9,739 publications made and 103,742 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Lagos ranked 6th for Chemistry in Nigeria and 1548th in the World with 7,938 publications made and 90,272 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of Lagos ranked 5th for Engineering in Nigeria and 1663rd in the World with 7,471 publications made and 86,381 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 1812th in the World with 6,290 publications made and 66,890 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Lagos ranked 5th for Computer Science in Nigeria and 1898th in the World with 5,465 publications made and 52,446 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 1334th in the World with 4,440 publications made and 44,311 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 791st in the World with 4,379 publications made and 50,315 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 1294th in the World with 4,337 publications made and 46,495 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Lagos ranked 5th for Business in Nigeria and 1188th in the World with 4,015 publications made and 35,660 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of Lagos ranked 4th for Art & Design in Nigeria and 1539th in the World with 1,213 publications made and 10,939 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Art History.
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.
