The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st in Zimbabwe, 2346th in the global 2025 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 12,529 academic publications and 257,511 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 42 notable alumni.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Biology in Zimbabwe and 1319th in the World with 8,519 publications made and 199,856 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Immunology, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Virology.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Zimbabwe and 1387th in the World with 7,428 publications made and 148,444 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Medicine in Zimbabwe and 1101st in the World with 7,308 publications made and 170,283 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Virology, Family medicine.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Environmental Science in Zimbabwe and 1188th in the World with 6,964 publications made and 148,578 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Chemistry in Zimbabwe and 1988th in the World with 3,967 publications made and 96,191 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 2124th in the World with 3,919 publications made and 92,731 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 2215th in the World with 3,263 publications made and 64,151 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 951st in the World with 3,054 publications made and 53,277 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 2391st in the World with 2,895 publications made and 66,257 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 1413th in the World with 2,893 publications made and 56,195 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Neuroscience, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Mathematics in Zimbabwe and 1651st in the World with 2,456 publications made and 61,853 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Business in Zimbabwe and 1753rd in the World with 2,095 publications made and 30,238 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
The University of Zimbabwe ranked 1st for Art & Design in Zimbabwe and 1795th in the World with 841 publications made and 10,757 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.
