The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st in Zimbabwe, 2012th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 112 research topics. The University of Zimbabwe ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 12,925 academic publications and 275,338 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 47 notable alumni.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Biology in Zimbabwe and 1339th in the World with 8,782 publications made and 213,033 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Immunology, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Virology.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Zimbabwe and 1401st in the World with 7,627 publications made and 159,336 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Medicine in Zimbabwe and 1117th in the World with 7,556 publications made and 182,331 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Public Health, Virology, Family medicine.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Zimbabwe and 1206th in the World with 7,115 publications made and 158,792 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Chemistry in Zimbabwe and 2025th in the World with 4,059 publications made and 101,804 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Engineering in Zimbabwe and 2152nd in the World with 4,019 publications made and 98,725 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Computer Science in Zimbabwe and 2263rd in the World with 3,371 publications made and 68,485 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Economics in Zimbabwe and 971st in the World with 3,124 publications made and 57,943 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Political Economy, Agricultural Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Physics in Zimbabwe and 2426th in the World with 2,962 publications made and 70,122 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Psychology in Zimbabwe and 1440th in the World with 2,961 publications made and 60,638 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Mathematics in Zimbabwe and 1680th in the World with 2,498 publications made and 65,806 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Business in Zimbabwe and 1775th in the World with 2,123 publications made and 32,700 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Art & Design in Zimbabwe and 1820th in the World with 853 publications made and 11,526 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.