The University of Nairobi ranked 1st in Kenya, 805th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 129 research topics. The University of Nairobi ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 21,723 academic publications and 364,314 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 106 notable alumni.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Biology in Kenya and 1048th in the World with 14,069 publications made and 289,838 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Botany.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Medicine in Kenya and 854th in the World with 13,039 publications made and 258,493 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 1102nd in the World with 12,588 publications made and 203,538 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Demography.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Kenya and 928th in the World with 12,472 publications made and 211,285 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Chemistry in Kenya and 1620th in the World with 7,048 publications made and 142,966 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 1749th in the World with 6,510 publications made and 118,142 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Computer Science in Kenya and 1702nd in the World with 5,705 publications made and 91,555 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Economics in Kenya and 664th in the World with 5,373 publications made and 75,814 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 Mathematics in Kenya and 1139th in the World with 4,825 publications made and 74,583 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Psychology in Kenya and 1243rd in the World with 4,783 publications made and 71,688 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Business in Kenya and 1090th in the World with 4,503 publications made and 46,420 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
