Mzuzu University: Rankings
Mzuzu University ranked 2 in Malawi, 6427 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 1,130 academic publications and 14,145 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 6427 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 266 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| # 2 of 21 | In Malawi |
| # 3755 of 5,013 | For Economics |
| # 4383 of 4,845 | For Psychology |
| # 4397 of 5,373 | For Medicine |
| Top 1-3 | For 9 other topics |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
Mzuzu University ranked 2 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Malawi and 4767 in the World with 772 publications made and 10,175 citations received.
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | #2 | #131 | #2772 |
| Education | #2 | #135 | #3258 |
| Demography | #2 | #201 | #3307 |
| Sociology | #2 | #189 | #3792 |
| Law | #2 | #189 | #4063 |
| Political Science | #2 | #204 | #4301 |
| Archaeology | #2 | #241 | #4562 |
| History | #2 | #249 | #4777 |
| Linguistics | #2 | #248 | #5117 |
| Philosophy | #2 | #239 | #5210 |
Medicine rankings
Mzuzu University ranked 2 for Medicine in Malawi and 4397 in the World with 668 publications made and 9,922 citations received.
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Medicine Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatrics | #2 | #166 | #2009 |
| Healthcare Administration | #2 | #145 | #2340 |
| Health Science | #2 | #117 | #2503 |
| Nursing | #2 | #136 | #2509 |
| Virology | #2 | #214 | #3068 |
| Immunology | #2 | #243 | #3859 |
| Pathology | #2 | #215 | #3917 |
| Psychiatry | #2 | #177 | #4035 |
| Surgery | #2 | #224 | #4288 |
Environmental Science rankings
Mzuzu University ranked 2 for Environmental Science in Malawi and 4720 in the World with 652 publications made and 7,660 citations received.
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Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering | #2 | #141 | #2194 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #2 | #165 | #2973 |
| Environmental Management | #2 | #234 | #3606 |
| Oceanography | #2 | #229 | #4165 |
| Ecology | #2 | #252 | #4420 |
| Geology | #2 | #263 | #4905 |
| Paleontology | #2 | #262 | #4986 |
Biology rankings
Mzuzu University ranked 2 for Biology in Malawi and 4877 in the World with 637 publications made and 9,618 citations received.
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Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #2 | #165 | #2973 |
| Virology | #2 | #214 | #3068 |
| Horticulture | #2 | #218 | #3282 |
| Immunology | #2 | #243 | #3859 |
| Neuroscience | #2 | #161 | #4293 |
| Botany | #2 | #258 | #4470 |
| Paleontology | #2 | #262 | #4986 |
| Genetics | #2 | #273 | #5203 |
| Biochemistry | #2 | #288 | #5489 |
Psychology rankings
Mzuzu University ranked 2 for Psychology in Malawi and 4383 in the World with 379 publications made and 6,054 citations received.
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Psychology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | #2 | #135 | #3258 |
| Psychiatry | #2 | #177 | #4035 |
| Neuroscience | #2 | #161 | #4293 |
Computer Science rankings
Mzuzu University ranked 2 for Computer Science in Malawi and 5282 in the World with 374 publications made and 5,020 citations received.
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Computer Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuroscience | #2 | #161 | #4293 |
| Machine Learning | #2 | #272 | #4960 |
Engineering rankings
Mzuzu University ranked 2 for Engineering in Malawi and 5290 in the World with 368 publications made and 4,152 citations received.
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Engineering Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering | #2 | #141 | #2194 |
Economics rankings
Mzuzu University ranked 2 for Economics in Malawi and 3755 in the World with 330 publications made and 4,438 citations received.
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Economics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | #2 | #272 | #4663 |
Mathematics rankings
Mzuzu University ranked 2 for Mathematics in Malawi and 4862 in the World with 285 publications made and 4,066 citations received.
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Mathematics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Education | #2 | #175 | #3829 |
| Statistics | #2 | #260 | #4813 |
Business rankings
Mzuzu University ranked 2 for Business in Malawi and 4563 in the World with 252 publications made and 3,226 citations received.
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Business Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | #2 | #200 | #3930 |
| Finance | #2 | #272 | #4663 |
| Management | #2 | #266 | #5062 |
