The University of Maiduguri ranked 29th in Nigeria, 4525th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 54 research topics. The University of Maiduguri ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 7,029 academic publications and 72,569 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 16 notable alumni.
The University of Maiduguri ranked 14th for Biology in Nigeria and 2071st in the World with 4,953 publications made and 54,675 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
The University of Maiduguri ranked 11th for Medicine in Nigeria and 1666th in the World with 4,529 publications made and 47,945 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Public Health, Surgery, Psychiatry.
The University of Maiduguri ranked 20th for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 2263rd in the World with 3,660 publications made and 41,538 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Maiduguri ranked 21st for Chemistry in Nigeria and 2601st in the World with 2,917 publications made and 34,560 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The University of Maiduguri ranked 22nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nigeria and 2991st in the World with 2,909 publications made and 32,845 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Demography.
The University of Maiduguri ranked 22nd for Engineering in Nigeria and 2976th in the World with 2,250 publications made and 30,861 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Maiduguri ranked 24th for Physics in Nigeria and 3169th in the World with 1,851 publications made and 21,190 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Optical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Maiduguri ranked 25th for Computer Science in Nigeria and 3546th in the World with 1,571 publications made and 16,375 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of Maiduguri ranked 18th for Psychology in Nigeria and 2676th in the World with 1,372 publications made and 15,116 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Maiduguri ranked 24th for Mathematics in Nigeria and 2945th in the World with 1,302 publications made and 12,135 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers.
The University of Maiduguri ranked 34th for Economics in Nigeria and 2534th in the World with 972 publications made and 8,312 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics.
The University of Maiduguri ranked 32nd for Business in Nigeria and 3065th in the World with 879 publications made and 7,003 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
