The University of Namibia ranked 1st in Namibia, 2690th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 33 research topics. The University of Namibia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,021 academic publications and 73,277 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 16 notable alumni.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Namibia and 3025th in the World with 3,111 publications made and 32,385 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Biology in Namibia and 2981st in the World with 2,809 publications made and 38,099 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Agricultural Science.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Namibia and 2753rd in the World with 2,795 publications made and 38,336 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Medicine in Namibia and 2752nd in the World with 2,374 publications made and 30,207 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Psychiatry, Health Science.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Engineering in Namibia and 3578th in the World with 1,787 publications made and 37,812 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Chemistry in Namibia and 3381st in the World with 1,636 publications made and 32,439 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
The University of Namibia ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Namibia and 3670th in the World with 1,572 publications made and 30,609 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Neuroscience, Computer Networking.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Physics in Namibia and 3607th in the World with 1,538 publications made and 38,698 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Psychology in Namibia and 2808th in the World with 1,303 publications made and 11,948 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Education Majors, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Economics in Namibia and 2182nd in the World with 1,273 publications made and 10,789 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Mathematics in Namibia and 3204th in the World with 1,173 publications made and 11,960 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Namibia ranked 2nd for Business in Namibia and 2964th in the World with 1,042 publications made and 7,965 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Art & Design in Namibia and 3181st in the World with 432 publications made and 2,939 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia.
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.
