The University of Nairobi ranked 1st in Kenya, 824th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 124 research topics. The University of Nairobi ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 17,002 academic publications and 254,746 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 94 notable alumni.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Biology in Kenya and 1077th in the World with 11,493 publications made and 214,620 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Botany.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Medicine in Kenya and 875th in the World with 10,588 publications made and 187,659 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Virology, Family medicine.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Kenya and 1117th in the World with 9,946 publications made and 139,818 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Demography.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Kenya and 999th in the World with 9,888 publications made and 142,375 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Chemistry in Kenya and 1670th in the World with 5,840 publications made and 108,474 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Engineering in Kenya and 1800th in the World with 5,171 publications made and 83,926 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Computer Science in Kenya and 1726th in the World with 4,543 publications made and 66,703 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Economics in Kenya and 748th in the World with 4,185 publications made and 48,926 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Psychology in Kenya and 1265th in the World with 3,842 publications made and 52,741 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Mathematics in Kenya and 1165th in the World with 3,758 publications made and 53,435 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Business in Kenya and 1234th in the World with 3,430 publications made and 28,877 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
