The University of Lagos ranked 2nd in Nigeria, 1269th in the global 2026 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 20,379 academic publications and 230,081 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 187 notable alumni.
The University of Lagos ranked 5th for Biology in Nigeria and 1314th in the World with 11,507 publications made and 150,188 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
The University of Lagos ranked 4th for Medicine in Nigeria and 1024th in the World with 11,041 publications made and 140,133 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology.
The University of Lagos ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 1165th in the World with 10,080 publications made and 121,586 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 1370th in the World with 10,061 publications made and 115,758 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Lagos ranked 6th for Chemistry in Nigeria and 1566th in the World with 8,146 publications made and 99,045 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 1670th in the World with 7,684 publications made and 95,879 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 1823rd in the World with 6,466 publications made and 73,981 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 1909th in the World with 5,673 publications made and 59,276 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 1328th in the World with 4,523 publications made and 48,065 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 788th in the World with 4,516 publications made and 54,343 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 1307th in the World with 4,464 publications made and 51,486 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Lagos ranked 5th for Business in Nigeria and 1193rd in the World with 4,120 publications made and 38,355 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Public Policy / Administration.
The University of Lagos ranked 4th for Art & Design in Nigeria and 1530th in the World with 1,246 publications made and 12,232 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.
