Usmanu Danfodio University: Rankings

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Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 35th in Nigeria, 5073rd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 16 research topics. Usmanu Danfodio University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,648 academic publications and 15,956 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#5073 of 14,131 In the World
#170 of 1,104 In Africa
#35 of 157 In Nigeria
#1 of 2 In Sokoto
#921 of 1,957 For Veterinary
#955 of 1,022 For Optometry
#1136 of 1,273 For Epidemiology
#3678 of 7,738 For Alumni Impact
#8897 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence
Top50% For 13 other topics

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Biology rankings

Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 26th for Biology in Nigeria and 3082nd in the World with 2,447 publications made and 11,551 citations received. Main research topics: Genetics, Biochemistry, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.

Biology ranking Location
#26 of 78 In Nigeria
#138 of 361 In Africa
#3082 of 6,770 In the World

Usmanu Danfodio University
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1991 5 16
1992 3 16
1993 3 13
1994 3 12
1995 6 12
1996 10 13
1997 4 21
1998 2 17
1999 3 17
2000 6 10
2001 9 14
2002 4 21
2003 9 20
2004 24 23
2005 20 36
2006 21 47
2007 17 68
2008 15 65
2009 13 83
2010 26 135
2011 18 146
2012 32 206
2013 58 251
2014 90 294
2015 98 322
2016 123 312
2017 163 355
2018 247 498
2019 240 698
2020 305 1075
2021 276 1676
2022 271 2200
2023 274 2364

The following table provides academic rankings for Usmanu Danfodio University in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield Nigeria ranking Africa ranking World rank
Toxicology 36 118 1421
Animal Science 27 88 1531
Virology 19 105 1788
Forestry 31 144 1839
Pharmacology 18 76 1901
Horticulture 28 118 1942
Immunology 17 98 1961
Microbiology 21 107 1979
Oncology and Cancer research 10 69 1981
Nutrition and Food Science 29 116 2059
Agricultural Science 32 144 2297
Botany 28 127 2438
Biotechnology 29 120 2444
Zoology 24 138 2742
Genetics 20 116 2777
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 31 139 2803
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 18 113 2870
Biochemistry 27 132 3139
Paleontology 29 153 3440
Neuroscience 28 134 3907

Medicine rankings

Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 22nd for Medicine in Nigeria and 2568th in the World with 2,183 publications made and 9,908 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Immunology, Surgery, Psychiatry.

Medicine ranking Location
#22 of 78 In Nigeria
#120 of 360 In Africa
#2568 of 6,680 In the World

Usmanu Danfodio University
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1991 5 13
1992 4 18
1993 2 7
1994 3 7
1995 5 5
1996 7 10
1997 3 18
1998 1 12
1999 2 13
2000 8 10
2001 7 20
2002 4 20
2003 8 20
2004 24 23
2005 19 32
2006 25 45
2007 17 44
2008 14 50
2009 12 70
2010 16 96
2011 18 111
2012 30 162
2013 71 190
2014 81 247
2015 82 299
2016 120 277
2017 162 325
2018 221 492
2019 170 619
2020 276 938
2021 256 1461
2022 236 2014
2023 235 2072

The following table provides academic rankings for Usmanu Danfodio University in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield Nigeria ranking Africa ranking World rank
Veterinary 16 78 921
Optometry 13 50 955
Epidemiology 15 88 1136
Pediatrics 17 87 1199
Family medicine 20 93 1384
Toxicology 36 118 1421
Urology 19 65 1634
Dermatology 14 83 1683
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) 21 107 1692
Gastroenterology and Hepatology 19 94 1708
Healthcare Management (MHA) 23 99 1779
Virology 19 105 1788
Critical Care Nursing 19 96 1875
Public Health 23 104 1885
Pharmacology 18 76 1901
Paramedicine and Emergency medicine 20 93 1924
Immunology 17 98 1961
Orthodontics 12 63 1978
Oncology and Cancer research 10 69 1981
Dentistry 14 76 2101
Nursing 21 102 2116
Anesthesiology 18 83 2182
Surgery 16 92 2188
Radiology and Nuclear medicine 13 76 2238
Health Science 17 88 2244
Pathology 23 110 2355
Anatomy and Physiology 17 75 2565
Psychiatry 21 105 2993

Environmental Science rankings

Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 31st for Environmental Science in Nigeria and 3281st in the World with 1,842 publications made and 8,449 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#31 of 78 In Nigeria
#156 of 361 In Africa
#3281 of 6,798 In the World

Usmanu Danfodio University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1991 3 15
1992 5 13
1993 4 11
1994 5 9
1995 6 17
1996 9 11
1997 5 21
1998 3 17
1999 3 11
2000 3 13
2001 3 15
2002 4 19
2003 3 21
2004 18 21
2005 11 36
2006 14 40
2007 14 48
2008 8 45
2009 7 56
2010 16 85
2011 21 104
2012 21 132
2013 53 163
2014 79 219
2015 77 233
2016 86 217
2017 124 261
2018 177 376
2019 182 535
2020 217 860
2021 209 1236
2022 196 1669
2023 210 1722

The following table provides academic rankings for Usmanu Danfodio University in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield Nigeria ranking Africa ranking World rank
Forestry 31 144 1839
Agricultural Science 32 144 2297
Environmental Management 32 146 2515
Environmental Engineering 43 176 2677
Petrology and Geochemistry 38 158 2693
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation 31 139 2803
Ecology 31 147 2936
Geotechnical Engineering 48 198 3249
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science 28 154 3392
Geography and Cartography 31 162 3419
Paleontology 29 153 3440
Environmental Chemistry 52 197 3475
Earth science and Geophysics 43 192 3480
Geology 34 171 3661
Oceanography 38 193 3789

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 25th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Nigeria and 3522nd in the World with 1,658 publications made and 7,452 citations received. Main research topics: Sociology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#25 of 79 In Nigeria
#134 of 367 In Africa
#3522 of 7,020 In the World

Usmanu Danfodio University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1991 4 10
1992 7 10
1993 2 10
1994 1 7
1995 2 16
1996 6 5
1997 4 20
1998 2 13
1999 2 14
2000 3 12
2001 3 19
2002 3 14
2003 6 23
2004 11 25
2005 12 33
2006 9 35
2007 17 39
2008 15 35
2009 8 42
2010 8 61
2011 25 93
2012 30 112
2013 56 144
2014 73 192
2015 61 239
2016 64 193
2017 132 221
2018 150 317
2019 114 448
2020 179 692
2021 188 1057
2022 208 1421
2023 200 1482

The following table provides academic rankings for Usmanu Danfodio University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield Nigeria ranking Africa ranking World rank
Public Policy / Administration 34 70 1449
Demography 24 108 2016
Aesthetics 9 61 2225
Sociology 25 109 2643
Communications and Public Relations 41 152 2911
Anthropology 28 133 3030
Law 28 122 3196
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 23 103 3198
Archaeology 29 138 3200
History 29 141 3327
Education Majors 27 129 3382
Political Science 28 135 3449
Linguistics 26 132 3518
Philosophy 22 140 3936

Chemistry rankings

Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 31st for Chemistry in Nigeria and 3482nd in the World with 1,582 publications made and 7,966 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Chemical Engineering.

Chemistry ranking Location
#31 of 77 In Nigeria
#155 of 342 In Africa
#3482 of 6,447 In the World

Usmanu Danfodio University
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1991 3 5
1992 2 11
1993 1 3
1994 3 4
1995 5 7
1996 11 10
1997 5 9
1998 0 6
1999 1 7
2000 4 9
2001 8 8
2002 3 12
2003 3 13
2004 11 14
2005 7 20
2006 6 25
2007 9 42
2008 7 37
2009 8 56
2010 14 87
2011 11 94
2012 14 132
2013 31 168
2014 58 185
2015 56 191
2016 84 218
2017 85 224
2018 156 369
2019 159 527
2020 204 801
2021 192 1315
2022 187 1708
2023 195 1832

The following table provides academic rankings for Usmanu Danfodio University in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield Nigeria ranking Africa ranking World rank
Nutrition and Food Science 29 116 2059
Petrology and Geochemistry 38 158 2693
Biochemistry 27 132 3139
Organic Chemistry 33 154 3331
Chemical Engineering 32 152 3463
Environmental Chemistry 52 197 3475
Materials Science 36 178 3984
Physical chemistry 49 205 3993

Engineering rankings

Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 35th for Engineering in Nigeria and 4027th in the World with 1,138 publications made and 5,880 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biotechnology.

Engineering ranking Location
#35 of 77 In Nigeria
#174 of 348 In Africa
#4027 of 6,684 In the World

Usmanu Danfodio University
Engineering Publications & Citations

Year Engineering publications Engineering citations
1991 2 3
1992 2 9
1993 1 6
1994 3 7
1995 7 11
1996 8 10
1997 5 12
1998 0 4
1999 2 8
2000 2 11
2001 3 5
2002 2 6
2003 2 12
2004 10 12
2005 4 14
2006 7 18
2007 5 30
2008 5 27
2009 8 26
2010 7 46
2011 8 56
2012 17 87
2013 26 101
2014 44 124
2015 42 143
2016 57 161
2017 60 160
2018 110 280
2019 122 395
2020 140 663
2021 126 976
2022 131 1273
2023 132 1374

The following table provides academic rankings for Usmanu Danfodio University in various areas of Engineering.

Engineering subfield Nigeria ranking Africa ranking World rank
Firefighting and Fire Science 4 19 988
Renewable Energy Engineering 20 124 1961
Biotechnology 29 120 2444
Environmental Engineering 43 176 2677
Geotechnical Engineering 48 198 3249
Chemical Engineering 32 152 3463
Metallurgical Engineering 38 165 3521
Electrical Engineering 29 157 3613
Telecommunications 29 166 3859
Materials Science 36 178 3984
Acoustical Engineering 28 149 4058
Computer Networking 34 183 4089
Aerospace Engineering 39 183 4112
Optical Engineering 37 190 4297
Mechanical Engineering 38 181 4393

Physics rankings

Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 36th for Physics in Nigeria and 4162nd in the World with 970 publications made and 4,487 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.

Physics ranking Location
#36 of 77 In Nigeria
#176 of 341 In Africa
#4162 of 6,603 In the World

Usmanu Danfodio University
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1991 2 4
1992 2 9
1993 1 6
1994 2 6
1995 6 11
1996 7 8
1997 5 9
1998 0 6
1999 2 9
2000 2 7
2001 4 3
2002 2 4
2003 1 12
2004 6 10
2005 4 13
2006 6 17
2007 6 29
2008 5 29
2009 9 20
2010 4 43
2011 5 56
2012 15 70
2013 21 81
2014 31 84
2015 33 115
2016 52 124
2017 64 102
2018 81 188
2019 86 281
2020 107 487
2021 112 743
2022 119 919
2023 130 1015

The following table provides academic rankings for Usmanu Danfodio University in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield Nigeria ranking Africa ranking World rank
Nuclear Physics 27 145 3360
Astrophysics and Astronomy 32 150 3759
Materials Science 36 178 3984
Acoustical Engineering 28 149 4058
Quantum and Particle physics 36 176 4285
Optical Engineering 37 190 4297

Computer Science rankings

Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 31st for Computer Science in Nigeria and 4296th in the World with 872 publications made and 4,110 citations received. Main research topics: Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Bioinformatics and Computational biology.

Computer Science ranking Location
#31 of 78 In Nigeria
#173 of 352 In Africa
#4296 of 6,752 In the World

Usmanu Danfodio University
Computer Science Publications & Citations

Year Computer Science publications Computer Science citations
1991 2 2
1992 4 2
1993 0 3
1994 0 2
1995 1 4
1996 2 7
1997 0 2
1998 2 5
1999 1 2
2000 0 5
2001 2 7
2002 0 2
2003 3 9
2004 5 6
2005 5 5
2006 6 11
2007 2 13
2008 4 15
2009 5 13
2010 6 23
2011 10 26
2012 12 48
2013 14 51
2014 39 89
2015 27 116
2016 41 95
2017 59 115
2018 68 187
2019 81 305
2020 98 452
2021 124 761
2022 124 1056
2023 99 1053

The following table provides academic rankings for Usmanu Danfodio University in various areas of Computer Science.

Computer Science subfield Nigeria ranking Africa ranking World rank
Bioinformatics and Computational biology 18 113 2870
Machine Learning 30 156 3443
Telecommunications 29 166 3859
Neuroscience 28 134 3907
Computer Networking 34 183 4089
Cyber Security 51 215 4294
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 47 213 5040

Mathematics rankings

Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 27th for Mathematics in Nigeria and 3515th in the World with 764 publications made and 3,492 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.

Mathematics ranking Location
#27 of 77 In Nigeria
#150 of 348 In Africa
#3515 of 6,305 In the World

Usmanu Danfodio University
Mathematics Publications & Citations

Year Mathematics publications Mathematics citations
1991 1 2
1992 1 0
1993 0 3
1994 0 2
1995 2 3
1996 0 2
1997 2 3
1998 0 2
1999 0 0
2000 1 1
2001 1 4
2002 1 2
2003 1 3
2004 4 3
2005 4 5
2006 3 8
2007 3 5
2008 6 13
2009 2 3
2010 2 20
2011 7 37
2012 16 39
2013 30 38
2014 28 71
2015 24 80
2016 26 74
2017 65 106
2018 65 165
2019 65 289
2020 86 395
2021 113 617
2022 108 842
2023 83 784

The following table provides academic rankings for Usmanu Danfodio University in various areas of Mathematics.

Mathematics subfield Nigeria ranking Africa ranking World rank
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 15 70 2134
Applied Mathematics 25 126 2591
Math Teachers 26 117 3187
Statistics 27 147 3328

Psychology rankings

Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 27th for Psychology in Nigeria and 3706th in the World with 739 publications made and 3,288 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#27 of 78 In Nigeria
#136 of 344 In Africa
#3706 of 6,528 In the World

Usmanu Danfodio University
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1991 3 2
1992 0 3
1993 0 2
1994 1 1
1995 0 0
1996 3 6
1997 3 11
1998 0 6
1999 1 2
2000 5 3
2001 2 7
2002 1 10
2003 3 8
2004 8 8
2005 8 9
2006 8 9
2007 5 10
2008 9 23
2009 4 24
2010 5 22
2011 7 26
2012 12 49
2013 35 49
2014 33 65
2015 27 88
2016 37 78
2017 50 94
2018 63 137
2019 58 161
2020 75 284
2021 85 445
2022 96 648
2023 82 772

The following table provides academic rankings for Usmanu Danfodio University in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield Nigeria ranking Africa ranking World rank
Psychiatry 21 105 2993
Education Majors 27 129 3382
Child Psychology 40 147 3684
Neuroscience 28 134 3907
Social Psychology 30 141 4066

Economics rankings

Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 23rd for Economics in Nigeria and 2448th in the World with 707 publications made and 3,932 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.

Economics ranking Location
#23 of 78 In Nigeria
#105 of 338 In Africa
#2448 of 5,995 In the World

Usmanu Danfodio University
Economics Publications & Citations

Year Economics publications Economics citations
1991 2 4
1992 2 6
1993 2 3
1994 1 3
1995 0 2
1996 2 3
1997 2 8
1998 0 5
1999 0 5
2000 3 4
2001 0 9
2002 2 5
2003 0 8
2004 3 10
2005 5 15
2006 3 14
2007 4 13
2008 8 13
2009 5 20
2010 5 21
2011 5 46
2012 17 58
2013 42 85
2014 33 106
2015 24 101
2016 26 90
2017 67 115
2018 61 141
2019 45 240
2020 70 375
2021 79 571
2022 91 744
2023 81 706

The following table provides academic rankings for Usmanu Danfodio University in various areas of Economics.

Economics subfield Nigeria ranking Africa ranking World rank
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 15 70 2134
Development Studies 24 106 2143
Finance 30 125 2988

Business rankings

Usmanu Danfodio University ranked 38th for Business in Nigeria and 3693rd in the World with 525 publications made and 2,201 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Policy / Administration, Accounting.

Business ranking Location
#38 of 78 In Nigeria
#163 of 342 In Africa
#3693 of 6,187 In the World

Usmanu Danfodio University
Business Publications & Citations

Year Business publications Business citations
1991 0 2
1992 2 0
1993 1 1
1994 0 1
1995 0 1
1996 1 1
1997 0 4
1998 0 1
1999 0 2
2000 1 5
2001 0 6
2002 0 1
2003 1 6
2004 3 8
2005 2 8
2006 2 14
2007 3 10
2008 5 9
2009 2 11
2010 4 20
2011 6 32
2012 10 43
2013 22 57
2014 33 76
2015 18 82
2016 25 68
2017 48 57
2018 51 109
2019 40 151
2020 69 209
2021 53 331
2022 60 426
2023 58 441

The following table provides academic rankings for Usmanu Danfodio University in various areas of Business.

Business subfield Nigeria ranking Africa ranking World rank
Public Policy / Administration 34 70 1449
Accounting 18 69 1947
Finance 30 125 2988
Management 36 173 4066
Marketing 49 209 4318

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for Usmanu Danfodio University

Speciality Nigeria Africa World Rank
Literature 28 119 3270
Art & Design 22 122 3477
Fashion Design 30 156 4044