The University of Yaounde I ranked 4th in Cameroon, 5589th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 20 research topics. The University of Yaounde I ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 2,806 academic publications and 47,601 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 5 notable alumni.
The University of Yaounde I ranked 2nd for Medicine in Cameroon and 2056th in the World with 1,051 publications made and 24,698 citations received. Main research topics: Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN), Public Health, Pediatrics, Immunology, Epidemiology.
The University of Yaounde I ranked 5th for Biology in Cameroon and 3138th in the World with 652 publications made and 14,964 citations received. Main research topics: Immunology, Virology, Botany, Pharmacology, Bioethics/Medical Ethics.
The University of Yaounde I ranked 5th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Cameroon and 3691st in the World with 448 publications made and 11,472 citations received. Main research topic: Demography.
The University of Yaounde I ranked 7th for Environmental Science in Cameroon and 3657th in the World with 411 publications made and 6,544 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Petrology and Geochemistry, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
The University of Yaounde I ranked 5th for Chemistry in Cameroon and 3570th in the World with 341 publications made and 5,341 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Petrology and Geochemistry.
The University of Yaounde I ranked 6th for Engineering in Cameroon and 4236th in the World with 189 publications made and 2,604 citations received. Main research topic: Materials Science.
