Kyambogo University: Rankings
Kyambogo University ranked 4 in Uganda, 4482 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 1,762 academic publications and 17,507 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4482 of 1,684 | In the World |
| # 154 of 1,047 | In Africa |
| # 4 of 46 | In Uganda |
| # 3527 of 547 | For Economics |
| # 4315 of 537 | For Business |
| # 4365 of 492 | For Psychology |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Jump to topical rankings below
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Kyambogo University ranked 5 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Uganda and 4671 in the World with 1,213 publications made and 11,474 citations received.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender Studies | #2 | #99 | #2180 |
| Anthropology | #3 | #127 | #2725 |
| Education | #2 | #122 | #3046 |
| Demography | #5 | #186 | #3139 |
| Sociology | #5 | #183 | #3726 |
| Aesthetics | #2 | #161 | #3750 |
| Law | #4 | #197 | #4175 |
| Archaeology | #5 | #228 | #4368 |
| Political Science | #4 | #213 | #4390 |
| History | #4 | #236 | #4561 |
| Linguistics | #4 | #233 | #5003 |
| Philosophy | #3 | #238 | #5184 |
Environmental Science rankings
Kyambogo University ranked 5 for Environmental Science in Uganda and 4466 in the World with 1,016 publications made and 10,519 citations received.
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Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry | #6 | #214 | #2559 |
| Environmental Engineering | #3 | #196 | #2765 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #3 | #173 | #3063 |
| Environmental Management | #5 | #219 | #3299 |
| Oceanography | #3 | #210 | #3902 |
| Ecology | #5 | #230 | #3973 |
| Geology | #4 | #250 | #4775 |
| Paleontology | #5 | #263 | #5027 |
Biology rankings
Kyambogo University ranked 6 for Biology in Uganda and 4913 in the World with 885 publications made and 11,094 citations received.
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Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry | #6 | #214 | #2559 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #3 | #173 | #3063 |
| Biotechnology | #4 | #206 | #3272 |
| Horticulture | #4 | #225 | #3327 |
| Virology | #7 | #251 | #3489 |
| Immunology | #6 | #261 | #4087 |
| Botany | #6 | #251 | #4367 |
| Neuroscience | #5 | #204 | #4895 |
| Paleontology | #5 | #263 | #5027 |
| Biochemistry | #5 | #268 | #5143 |
| Genetics | #6 | #295 | #5488 |
Medicine rankings
Kyambogo University ranked 6 for Medicine in Uganda and 4515 in the World with 865 publications made and 11,547 citations received.
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Medicine Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerontology | #3 | #110 | #2454 |
| Health Science | #4 | #139 | #2791 |
| Healthcare Administration | #7 | #195 | #2913 |
| Nursing | #6 | #165 | #3083 |
| Clinical Psychology | #5 | #124 | #3106 |
| Virology | #7 | #251 | #3489 |
| Physical Therapy | #3 | #139 | #3738 |
| Immunology | #6 | #261 | #4087 |
| Pathology | #6 | #226 | #4116 |
| Psychiatry | #5 | #194 | #4276 |
| Surgery | #7 | #264 | #4807 |
Engineering rankings
Kyambogo University ranked 4 for Engineering in Uganda and 5009 in the World with 671 publications made and 6,226 citations received.
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Engineering Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering | #3 | #196 | #2765 |
| Biotechnology | #4 | #206 | #3272 |
| Metallurgy | #3 | #245 | #4489 |
| Optics | #6 | #272 | #5299 |
Psychology rankings
Kyambogo University ranked 4 for Psychology in Uganda and 4365 in the World with 603 publications made and 7,661 citations received.
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Psychology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | #2 | #122 | #3046 |
| Clinical Psychology | #5 | #124 | #3106 |
| Psychiatry | #5 | #194 | #4276 |
| Neuroscience | #5 | #204 | #4895 |
Computer Science rankings
Kyambogo University ranked 4 for Computer Science in Uganda and 5207 in the World with 599 publications made and 7,056 citations received.
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Computer Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #2 | #147 | #3250 |
| Machine Learning | #4 | #233 | #4312 |
| Neuroscience | #5 | #204 | #4895 |
Economics rankings
Kyambogo University ranked 5 for Economics in Uganda and 3527 in the World with 592 publications made and 4,480 citations received.
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Economics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Econometrics | #2 | #199 | #3451 |
| Finance | #4 | #229 | #4165 |
Physics rankings
Kyambogo University ranked 4 for Physics in Uganda and 5211 in the World with 526 publications made and 4,634 citations received.
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Physics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | #6 | #272 | #5299 |
Business rankings
Kyambogo University ranked 4 for Business in Uganda and 4315 in the World with 511 publications made and 3,743 citations received.
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Business Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems (MIS) | #2 | #147 | #3250 |
| Marketing | #3 | #192 | #3793 |
| Finance | #4 | #229 | #4165 |
| Management | #3 | #219 | #4282 |
Mathematics rankings
Kyambogo University ranked 5 for Mathematics in Uganda and 4595 in the World with 501 publications made and 5,451 citations received.
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Mathematics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Econometrics | #2 | #199 | #3451 |
| Mathematics Education | #4 | #157 | #3585 |
| Statistics | #5 | #242 | #4510 |
Chemistry rankings
Kyambogo University ranked 4 for Chemistry in Uganda and 5118 in the World with 474 publications made and 5,351 citations received.
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Chemistry Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | #3 | #243 | #4405 |
| Organic chemistry | #4 | #255 | #4814 |
| Biochemistry | #5 | #268 | #5143 |
Art & Design rankings
Kyambogo University ranked 3 for Art & Design in Uganda and 4641 in the World with 174 publications made and 1,140 citations received.
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Art & Design Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics | #2 | #161 | #3750 |
| Literature | #2 | #195 | #4224 |
