Gulu University: Rankings
Gulu University ranked 5 in Uganda, 5143 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 1,925 academic publications and 27,109 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5143 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 181 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| # 5 of 46 | In Uganda |
| # 3388 of 5,013 | For Economics |
| # 3588 of 5,373 | For Medicine |
| # 4195 of 5,432 | For Mathematics |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
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Medicine rankings
Gulu University ranked 4 for Medicine in Uganda and 3588 in the World with 1,351 publications made and 18,894 citations received.
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Medicine Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epidemiology | #3 | #123 | #1426 |
| Pediatrics | #4 | #115 | #1481 |
| Dermatology | #3 | #101 | #1901 |
| Healthcare Administration | #3 | #116 | #1951 |
| Veterinary | #3 | #181 | #1980 |
| Virology | #3 | #139 | #2113 |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | #5 | #167 | #2276 |
| Nursing | #4 | #120 | #2291 |
| Paramedicine and Emergency | #3 | #129 | #2305 |
| Immunology | #3 | #132 | #2326 |
| Clinical Psychology | #3 | #86 | #2504 |
| Pathology | #4 | #151 | #2931 |
| Health Science | #5 | #166 | #3253 |
| Oncology | #4 | #182 | #3471 |
| Surgery | #4 | #187 | #3497 |
| Psychiatry | #4 | #142 | #3520 |
| Radiology | #4 | #208 | #4199 |
Biology rankings
Gulu University ranked 4 for Biology in Uganda and 4242 in the World with 1,260 publications made and 20,051 citations received.
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Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virology | #3 | #139 | #2113 |
| Forestry | #3 | #172 | #2152 |
| Animal Science | #2 | #183 | #2318 |
| Immunology | #3 | #132 | #2326 |
| Zoology | #3 | #164 | #3029 |
| Microbiology | #4 | #203 | #3122 |
| Biotechnology | #5 | #213 | #3331 |
| Horticulture | #6 | #230 | #3398 |
| Oncology | #4 | #182 | #3471 |
| Botany | #4 | #233 | #4004 |
| Genetics | #4 | #232 | #4512 |
| Neuroscience | #4 | #198 | #4791 |
| Paleontology | #4 | #261 | #4976 |
| Biochemistry | #4 | #263 | #5066 |
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Gulu University ranked 4 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Uganda and 4532 in the World with 1,244 publications made and 18,130 citations received.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demography | #4 | #151 | #2585 |
| Anthropology | #4 | #148 | #3091 |
| Sociology | #4 | #170 | #3564 |
| Education | #5 | #172 | #3888 |
| Archaeology | #3 | #200 | #3902 |
| History | #3 | #205 | #4081 |
| Law | #3 | #192 | #4102 |
| Political Science | #3 | #210 | #4356 |
| Linguistics | #5 | #234 | #5011 |
| Philosophy | #5 | #252 | #5400 |
Environmental Science rankings
Gulu University ranked 4 for Environmental Science in Uganda and 4431 in the World with 1,005 publications made and 16,339 citations received.
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Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry | #3 | #172 | #2152 |
| Environmental Management | #4 | #216 | #3263 |
| Ecology | #3 | #223 | #3898 |
| Oceanography | #5 | #239 | #4279 |
| Geology | #5 | #260 | #4892 |
| Paleontology | #4 | #261 | #4976 |
Mathematics rankings
Gulu University ranked 4 for Mathematics in Uganda and 4195 in the World with 587 publications made and 9,512 citations received.
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Mathematics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | #4 | #208 | #4075 |
| Mathematics Education | #7 | #204 | #4219 |
Psychology rankings
Gulu University ranked 5 for Psychology in Uganda and 4392 in the World with 547 publications made and 9,380 citations received.
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Psychology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | #3 | #86 | #2504 |
| Psychiatry | #4 | #142 | #3520 |
| Education | #5 | #172 | #3888 |
| Neuroscience | #4 | #198 | #4791 |
Economics rankings
Gulu University ranked 4 for Economics in Uganda and 3388 in the World with 517 publications made and 7,361 citations received.
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Economics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | #6 | #253 | #4449 |
Computer Science rankings
Gulu University ranked 5 for Computer Science in Uganda and 5403 in the World with 497 publications made and 8,961 citations received.
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Computer Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Learning | #6 | #255 | #4678 |
| Telecommunications | #5 | #266 | #4777 |
| Neuroscience | #4 | #198 | #4791 |
Chemistry rankings
Gulu University ranked 5 for Chemistry in Uganda and 5226 in the World with 462 publications made and 7,100 citations received.
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Chemistry Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | #4 | #263 | #5066 |
| Organic chemistry | #6 | #270 | #5099 |
Engineering rankings
Gulu University ranked 6 for Engineering in Uganda and 5399 in the World with 456 publications made and 6,433 citations received.
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Engineering Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology | #5 | #213 | #3331 |
| Telecommunications | #5 | #266 | #4777 |
| Metallurgy | #6 | #279 | #5010 |
| Optics | #5 | #266 | #5220 |
Business rankings
Gulu University ranked 5 for Business in Uganda and 4858 in the World with 331 publications made and 3,549 citations received.
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Business Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | #5 | #230 | #4306 |
| Finance | #6 | #253 | #4449 |
| Management | #8 | #282 | #5239 |
