The University of Nigeria ranked 3rd in Nigeria, 1650th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 149 research topics. The University of Nigeria ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 27,561 academic publications and 288,392 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 83 notable alumni.
The University of Nigeria ranked 2nd for Biology in Nigeria and 1061st in the World with 16,758 publications made and 200,696 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Agricultural Science.
The University of Nigeria ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 875th in the World with 15,159 publications made and 170,014 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Nigeria ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nigeria and 1078th in the World with 13,911 publications made and 141,023 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
The University of Nigeria ranked 2nd for Medicine in Nigeria and 958th in the World with 13,740 publications made and 153,683 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology, Nursing.
The University of Nigeria ranked 2nd for Chemistry in Nigeria and 1270th in the World with 11,873 publications made and 145,148 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Nigeria ranked 2nd for Engineering in Nigeria and 1324th in the World with 10,996 publications made and 140,100 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Nigeria ranked 2nd for Physics in Nigeria and 1439th in the World with 9,429 publications made and 115,647 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
The University of Nigeria ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Nigeria and 1585th in the World with 7,383 publications made and 73,156 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Cyber Security.
The University of Nigeria ranked 2nd for Economics in Nigeria and 585th in the World with 6,566 publications made and 65,478 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Agricultural Economics, Political Economy.
The University of Nigeria ranked 2nd for Psychology in Nigeria and 1123rd in the World with 6,098 publications made and 62,607 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Nigeria ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Nigeria and 1148th in the World with 5,809 publications made and 54,975 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
The University of Nigeria ranked 2nd for Business in Nigeria and 956th in the World with 5,704 publications made and 47,612 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
The University of Nigeria ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Nigeria and 1083rd in the World with 2,006 publications made and 15,828 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Creative Writing, Art History.
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.