University of Lubumbashi: Rankings
University of Lubumbashi ranked 2 in DR Congo, 2630 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 2,278 academic publications and 21,114 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2630 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 63 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| # 2 of 25 | In DR Congo |
| # 3402 of 5,373 | For Medicine |
| # 3827 of 6,463 | For Environmental Science |
| # 3946 of 6,308 | For Biology |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
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Biology rankings
University of Lubumbashi ranked 2 for Biology in DR Congo and 3946 in the World with 1,321 publications made and 16,031 citations received.
University of Lubumbashi
Biology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry | #2 | #103 | #1282 |
| Virology | #2 | #162 | #2493 |
| Immunology | #2 | #163 | #2630 |
| Horticulture | #2 | #195 | #2944 |
| Zoology | #3 | #175 | #3154 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #3 | #187 | #3219 |
| Botany | #2 | #192 | #3362 |
| Microbiology | #3 | #248 | #3615 |
| Paleontology | #2 | #183 | #3647 |
| Genetics | #2 | #206 | #3979 |
| Biochemistry | #2 | #233 | #4725 |
| Neuroscience | #2 | #212 | #4983 |
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
University of Lubumbashi ranked 2 for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in DR Congo and 4019 in the World with 1,255 publications made and 9,629 citations received.
University of Lubumbashi
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demography | #2 | #187 | #3142 |
| Political Science | #2 | #165 | #3728 |
| Philosophy | #2 | #141 | #3752 |
| Anthropology | #2 | #208 | #3963 |
| Law | #2 | #205 | #4323 |
| Archaeology | #2 | #233 | #4422 |
| Sociology | #2 | #230 | #4477 |
| History | #2 | #243 | #4620 |
| Linguistics | #2 | #280 | #5627 |
Medicine rankings
University of Lubumbashi ranked 2 for Medicine in DR Congo and 3402 in the World with 1,203 publications made and 10,813 citations received.
University of Lubumbashi
Medicine Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | #1 | #41 | #809 |
| Epidemiology | #2 | #104 | #1266 |
| Pediatrics | #2 | #101 | #1338 |
| Paramedicine and Emergency | #2 | #130 | #2310 |
| Virology | #2 | #162 | #2493 |
| Immunology | #2 | #163 | #2630 |
| Surgery | #2 | #135 | #2750 |
| Healthcare Administration | #2 | #184 | #2757 |
| Radiology | #2 | #123 | #2882 |
| Nursing | #2 | #174 | #3211 |
| Pathology | #2 | #188 | #3460 |
| Psychiatry | #2 | #151 | #3613 |
Environmental Science rankings
University of Lubumbashi ranked 2 for Environmental Science in DR Congo and 3827 in the World with 1,200 publications made and 14,610 citations received.
University of Lubumbashi
Environmental Science Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestry | #2 | #103 | #1282 |
| Earth science and Geoscience | #2 | #118 | #2290 |
| Environmental Engineering | #2 | #199 | #2780 |
| Wildlife and Fisheries Management | #3 | #187 | #3219 |
| Environmental Management | #2 | #232 | #3535 |
| Ecology | #2 | #207 | #3598 |
| Paleontology | #2 | #183 | #3647 |
| Geology | #2 | #190 | #3676 |
| Oceanography | #3 | #250 | #4412 |
Chemistry rankings
University of Lubumbashi ranked 2 for Chemistry in DR Congo and 4258 in the World with 727 publications made and 11,826 citations received.
University of Lubumbashi
Chemistry Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | #2 | #190 | #3689 |
| Organic chemistry | #2 | #205 | #3953 |
| Biochemistry | #2 | #233 | #4725 |
Engineering rankings
University of Lubumbashi ranked 2 for Engineering in DR Congo and 4677 in the World with 606 publications made and 8,769 citations received.
University of Lubumbashi
Engineering Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Engineering | #2 | #199 | #2780 |
| Metallurgy | #1 | #150 | #3124 |
| Optics | #2 | #256 | #5065 |
Physics rankings
University of Lubumbashi ranked 2 for Physics in DR Congo and 4614 in the World with 540 publications made and 7,988 citations received.
University of Lubumbashi
Physics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | #2 | #256 | #5065 |
Psychology rankings
University of Lubumbashi ranked 2 for Psychology in DR Congo and 4883 in the World with 309 publications made and 3,430 citations received.
University of Lubumbashi
Psychology Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry | #2 | #151 | #3613 |
| Neuroscience | #2 | #212 | #4983 |
Economics rankings
University of Lubumbashi ranked 2 for Economics in DR Congo and 4506 in the World with 298 publications made and 2,476 citations received.
University of Lubumbashi
Economics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | #2 | #287 | #4879 |
Mathematics rankings
University of Lubumbashi ranked 2 for Mathematics in DR Congo and 5217 in the World with 289 publications made and 2,750 citations received.
University of Lubumbashi
Mathematics Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistics | #2 | #273 | #5006 |
Business rankings
University of Lubumbashi ranked 2 for Business in DR Congo and 5358 in the World with 214 publications made and 1,929 citations received.
University of Lubumbashi
Business Subfield Rankings
| Field | Nat. | Cont. | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | #2 | #274 | #4858 |
| Finance | #2 | #287 | #4879 |
| Management | #2 | #304 | #5468 |