The University of Namibia ranked 1st in Namibia, 2716th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 34 research topics. The University of Namibia ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,265 academic publications and 80,750 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 17 notable alumni.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Namibia and 3010th in the World with 3,244 publications made and 36,317 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Biology in Namibia and 2969th in the World with 2,936 publications made and 42,689 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Botany, Agricultural Science.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Namibia and 2738th in the World with 2,924 publications made and 42,970 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Medicine in Namibia and 2728th in the World with 2,491 publications made and 33,364 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Nursing, Psychiatry, Health Science.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Engineering in Namibia and 3560th in the World with 1,848 publications made and 40,718 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 3371st in the World with 1,702 publications made and 35,333 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 3650th in the World with 1,649 publications made and 32,364 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 3591st in the World with 1,595 publications made and 41,462 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 2805th in the World with 1,358 publications made and 12,879 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Education Majors, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Child Psychology.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Economics in Namibia and 2159th in the World with 1,318 publications made and 12,172 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 3166th in the World with 1,212 publications made and 12,740 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Namibia ranked 2nd for Business in Namibia and 2928th in the World with 1,076 publications made and 8,964 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
The University of Namibia ranked 1st for Art & Design in Namibia and 3148th in the World with 446 publications made and 3,230 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.
