Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 21st in Nigeria, 4151st in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 46 research topics. Usmanu Danfodio University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,214 academic publications and 40,174 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 4 notable alumni.
Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 26th for Biology in Nigeria and 2642nd in the World with 4,111 publications made and 28,873 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 19th for Medicine in Nigeria and 2191st in the World with 3,622 publications made and 25,737 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry.
Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 27th for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 2824th in the World with 3,151 publications made and 21,295 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 24th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nigeria and 3068th in the World with 2,759 publications made and 18,467 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Sociology, Law, Philosophy, History.
Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 28th for Chemistry in Nigeria and 3065th in the World with 2,677 publications made and 19,092 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.
Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 34th for Engineering in Nigeria and 3571st in the World with 1,965 publications made and 14,444 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biotechnology.
Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 35th for Physics in Nigeria and 3730th in the World with 1,627 publications made and 10,753 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 31st for Computer Science in Nigeria and 3874th in the World with 1,435 publications made and 10,569 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bioinformatics and Computational biology, Telecommunications.
Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 26th for Psychology in Nigeria and 3254th in the World with 1,168 publications made and 7,985 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 28th for Mathematics in Nigeria and 3093rd in the World with 1,166 publications made and 8,270 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 23rd for Economics in Nigeria and 2078th in the World with 1,120 publications made and 9,234 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Agricultural Economics.
Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 35th for Business in Nigeria and 3176th in the World with 862 publications made and 5,068 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.
