National University of Lesotho: Rankings
National University of Lesotho ranked 1 in Lesotho, 4243 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 1,968 academic publications and 23,808 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4243 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 146 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| # 1 of 2 | In Lesotho |
| # 2499 of 5,013 | For Economics |
| # 3520 of 5,096 | For Business |
| # 3668 of 6,568 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
National University of Lesotho ranked 1 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Lesotho and 3668 in the World with 1,385 publications made and 12,793 citations received.
National University of Lesotho
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender Studies | #1 | #58 | #1626 |
| Education | #1 | #62 | #1872 |
| Anthropology | #1 | #115 | #2528 |
| Sociology | #1 | #129 | #2798 |
| Law | #1 | #118 | #2914 |
| Political Science | #1 | #122 | #3102 |
| Demography | #1 | #185 | #3128 |
| History | #1 | #156 | #3324 |
| Archaeology | #1 | #163 | #3375 |
| Linguistics | #1 | #148 | #3580 |
| Philosophy | #1 | #178 | #4304 |
Environmental Science rankings
National University of Lesotho ranked 1 for Environmental Science in Lesotho and 3724 in the World with 1,067 publications made and 15,220 citations received.
National University of Lesotho
Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry | #1 | #183 | #2293 |
| Environmental Management | #1 | #208 | #3152 |
| Ecology | #1 | #202 | #3542 |
| Earth science and Geoscience | #1 | #203 | #3591 |
| Oceanography | #1 | #192 | #3598 |
| Geology | #1 | #204 | #3937 |
| Paleontology | #1 | #206 | #4032 |
Biology rankings
National University of Lesotho ranked 1 for Biology in Lesotho and 4275 in the World with 896 publications made and 13,559 citations received.
National University of Lesotho
Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Science | #1 | #176 | #2263 |
| Forestry | #1 | #183 | #2293 |
| Virology | #1 | #182 | #2721 |
| Horticulture | #1 | #198 | #2993 |
| Botany | #1 | #205 | #3572 |
| Nanotechnology | #1 | #179 | #3777 |
| Immunology | #1 | #238 | #3794 |
| Paleontology | #1 | #206 | #4032 |
| Biochemistry | #1 | #235 | #4730 |
| Neuroscience | #1 | #201 | #4835 |
| Genetics | #1 | #262 | #4987 |
Economics rankings
National University of Lesotho ranked 1 for Economics in Lesotho and 2499 in the World with 716 publications made and 8,759 citations received.
National University of Lesotho
Economics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | #1 | #148 | #3015 |
| Econometrics | #1 | #175 | #3236 |
Medicine rankings
National University of Lesotho ranked 1 for Medicine in Lesotho and 4313 in the World with 681 publications made and 10,094 citations received.
National University of Lesotho
Medicine Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Administration | #1 | #135 | #2237 |
| Virology | #1 | #182 | #2721 |
| Health Science | #1 | #142 | #2821 |
| Nursing | #1 | #155 | #2881 |
| Immunology | #1 | #238 | #3794 |
| Pathology | #1 | #239 | #4281 |
| Psychiatry | #1 | #213 | #4588 |
Engineering rankings
National University of Lesotho ranked 1 for Engineering in Lesotho and 4348 in the World with 617 publications made and 9,478 citations received.
National University of Lesotho
Engineering Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanotechnology | #1 | #179 | #3777 |
| Metallurgy | #1 | #198 | #3781 |
| Optics | #1 | #191 | #4148 |
| Telecommunications | #1 | #255 | #4663 |
Physics rankings
National University of Lesotho ranked 1 for Physics in Lesotho and 4098 in the World with 606 publications made and 10,476 citations received.
National University of Lesotho
Physics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanotechnology | #1 | #179 | #3777 |
| Optics | #1 | #191 | #4148 |
Computer Science rankings
National University of Lesotho ranked 1 for Computer Science in Lesotho and 4648 in the World with 588 publications made and 5,522 citations received.
National University of Lesotho
Computer Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Learning | #1 | #217 | #4076 |
| Telecommunications | #1 | #255 | #4663 |
| Neuroscience | #1 | #201 | #4835 |
Mathematics rankings
National University of Lesotho ranked 1 for Mathematics in Lesotho and 3698 in the World with 587 publications made and 5,993 citations received.
National University of Lesotho
Mathematics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Education | #1 | #56 | #1739 |
| Econometrics | #1 | #175 | #3236 |
| Statistics | #1 | #212 | #4128 |
Psychology rankings
National University of Lesotho ranked 1 for Psychology in Lesotho and 3914 in the World with 552 publications made and 5,749 citations received.
National University of Lesotho
Psychology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | #1 | #62 | #1872 |
| Psychiatry | #1 | #213 | #4588 |
| Neuroscience | #1 | #201 | #4835 |
Business rankings
National University of Lesotho ranked 1 for Business in Lesotho and 3520 in the World with 531 publications made and 5,438 citations received.
National University of Lesotho
Business Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | #1 | #148 | #3015 |
| Marketing | #1 | #148 | #3188 |
| Management | #1 | #213 | #4238 |
Chemistry rankings
National University of Lesotho ranked 1 for Chemistry in Lesotho and 4394 in the World with 492 publications made and 10,048 citations received.
National University of Lesotho
Chemistry Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | #1 | #147 | #3130 |
| Nanotechnology | #1 | #179 | #3777 |
| Organic chemistry | #1 | #208 | #3986 |
| Biochemistry | #1 | #235 | #4730 |
Art & Design rankings
National University of Lesotho ranked 1 for Art & Design in Lesotho and 3746 in the World with 221 publications made and 1,716 citations received.
National University of Lesotho
Art & Design Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literature | #1 | #151 | #3610 |
