The University of Nairobi ranked 1st in Kenya, 883rd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 130 research topics. The University of Nairobi ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 22,548 academic publications and 390,748 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 114 notable alumni.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Biology in Kenya and 1063rd in the World with 14,513 publications made and 308,895 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Immunology, Paleontology, Botany.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Medicine in Kenya and 861st in the World with 13,519 publications made and 276,245 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 1108th in the World with 13,002 publications made and 219,758 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, History, Demography.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Kenya and 935th in the World with 12,877 publications made and 226,397 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Chemistry in Kenya and 1654th in the World with 7,247 publications made and 152,340 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 1772nd in the World with 6,688 publications made and 126,611 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 1720th in the World with 5,871 publications made and 97,750 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 663rd in the World with 5,539 publications made and 80,713 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 1251st in the World with 4,949 publications made and 77,389 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Nairobi ranked 1st for Mathematics in Kenya and 1147th in the World with 4,922 publications made and 77,791 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 1084th in the World with 4,637 publications made and 49,534 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems.
