Busitema University: Rankings
Busitema University ranked 6 in Uganda, 5248 in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 1-3 across multiple research topics. The ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EliteDegrees's index has 1,564 academic publications and 14,062 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5248 of 1,684 | In the World |
| # 187 of 1,047 | In Africa |
| # 6 of 46 | In Uganda |
| # 4502 of 614 | For Medicine |
| # 4622 of 547 | For Economics |
| # 4796 of 576 | For Mathematics |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Jump to topical rankings below
Medicine rankings
Busitema University ranked 5 for Medicine in Uganda and 4502 in the World with 1,040 publications made and 8,529 citations received.
Busitema University
Medicine Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatrics | #5 | #117 | #1492 |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | #4 | #157 | #2209 |
| Paramedicine and Emergency | #5 | #148 | #2483 |
| Healthcare Administration | #6 | #164 | #2510 |
| Nursing | #5 | #147 | #2751 |
| Virology | #5 | #196 | #2861 |
| Immunology | #5 | #223 | #3482 |
| Health Science | #6 | #187 | #3533 |
| Pharmacology | #4 | #222 | #3682 |
| Pathology | #5 | #210 | #3834 |
| Surgery | #5 | #212 | #3969 |
| Radiology | #5 | #230 | #4463 |
| Psychiatry | #6 | #222 | #4694 |
Biology rankings
Busitema University ranked 5 for Biology in Uganda and 4811 in the World with 1,039 publications made and 10,894 citations received.
Busitema University
Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry | #5 | #211 | #2534 |
| Virology | #5 | #196 | #2861 |
| Horticulture | #5 | #226 | #3335 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #4 | #205 | #3411 |
| Microbiology | #5 | #235 | #3466 |
| Immunology | #5 | #223 | #3482 |
| Zoology | #4 | #207 | #3495 |
| Pharmacology | #4 | #222 | #3682 |
| Nanotechnology | #3 | #221 | #4205 |
| Botany | #5 | #246 | #4231 |
| Genetics | #5 | #237 | #4625 |
| Paleontology | #6 | #272 | #5164 |
| Biochemistry | #6 | #271 | #5201 |
| Neuroscience | #6 | #257 | #5359 |
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Busitema University ranked 7 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Uganda and 5565 in the World with 844 publications made and 6,972 citations received.
Busitema University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demography | #6 | #200 | #3297 |
| Anthropology | #7 | #203 | #3868 |
| Education | #8 | #219 | #4498 |
| Sociology | #6 | #238 | #4618 |
| Archaeology | #6 | #264 | #4990 |
| History | #6 | #268 | #5147 |
| Law | #9 | #277 | #5304 |
| Political Science | #9 | #287 | #5456 |
| Linguistics | #8 | #317 | #5972 |
| Philosophy | #8 | #302 | #6142 |
Environmental Science rankings
Busitema University ranked 6 for Environmental Science in Uganda and 5093 in the World with 782 publications made and 7,857 citations received.
Busitema University
Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry | #5 | #211 | #2534 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #4 | #205 | #3411 |
| Earth science and Geoscience | #3 | #215 | #3756 |
| Environmental Management | #6 | #268 | #4149 |
| Oceanography | #6 | #260 | #4552 |
| Ecology | #6 | #262 | #4602 |
| Geology | #6 | #275 | #5157 |
| Paleontology | #6 | #272 | #5164 |
Chemistry rankings
Busitema University ranked 6 for Chemistry in Uganda and 5250 in the World with 514 publications made and 6,355 citations received.
Busitema University
Chemistry Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanotechnology | #3 | #221 | #4205 |
| Physical | #4 | #247 | #4470 |
| Organic chemistry | #5 | #266 | #5013 |
| Biochemistry | #6 | #271 | #5201 |
Engineering rankings
Busitema University ranked 5 for Engineering in Uganda and 5357 in the World with 507 publications made and 5,714 citations received.
Busitema University
Engineering Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanotechnology | #3 | #221 | #4205 |
| Telecommunications | #4 | #245 | #4582 |
| Metallurgy | #5 | #269 | #4926 |
| Optics | #4 | #250 | #5021 |
Computer Science rankings
Busitema University ranked 6 for Computer Science in Uganda and 5502 in the World with 476 publications made and 4,331 citations received.
Busitema University
Computer Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications | #4 | #245 | #4582 |
| Machine Learning | #5 | #250 | #4597 |
| Neuroscience | #6 | #257 | #5359 |
Mathematics rankings
Busitema University ranked 6 for Mathematics in Uganda and 4796 in the World with 471 publications made and 3,283 citations received.
Busitema University
Mathematics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Education | #8 | #212 | #4310 |
| Statistics | #6 | #250 | #4619 |
Psychology rankings
Busitema University ranked 6 for Psychology in Uganda and 5307 in the World with 420 publications made and 3,283 citations received.
Busitema University
Psychology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | #8 | #219 | #4498 |
| Psychiatry | #6 | #222 | #4694 |
| Neuroscience | #6 | #257 | #5359 |
Physics rankings
Busitema University ranked 5 for Physics in Uganda and 5554 in the World with 394 publications made and 4,434 citations received.
Busitema University
Physics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanotechnology | #3 | #221 | #4205 |
| Optics | #4 | #250 | #5021 |
Economics rankings
Busitema University ranked 7 for Economics in Uganda and 4622 in the World with 345 publications made and 3,148 citations received.
Busitema University
Economics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | #8 | #296 | #5017 |
Business rankings
Busitema University ranked 7 for Business in Uganda and 5367 in the World with 265 publications made and 2,012 citations received.
Busitema University
Business Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | #7 | #252 | #4677 |
| Finance | #8 | #296 | #5017 |
| Management | #7 | #280 | #5218 |
