Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 18th in Portugal, 2995th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 41 research topics. Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,871 academic publications and 77,870 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 20th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Portugal and 2857th in the World with 3,166 publications made and 38,603 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 17th for Engineering in Portugal and 2649th in the World with 2,951 publications made and 47,813 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 18th for Computer Science in Portugal and 2575th in the World with 2,667 publications made and 35,294 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 19th for Environmental Science in Portugal and 2873rd in the World with 2,667 publications made and 45,384 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 21st for Biology in Portugal and 3367th in the World with 2,642 publications made and 40,148 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 17th for Physics in Portugal and 2902nd in the World with 2,291 publications made and 37,268 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 20th for Medicine in Portugal and 3149th in the World with 2,047 publications made and 24,827 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Physical Therapy, Surgery.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 19th for Chemistry in Portugal and 3174th in the World with 2,009 publications made and 38,883 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 16th for Business in Portugal and 2216th in the World with 1,509 publications made and 19,390 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Advertising.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 17th for Mathematics in Portugal and 2662nd in the World with 1,377 publications made and 19,948 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Operations Research, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 19th for Psychology in Portugal and 3054th in the World with 1,325 publications made and 16,205 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 17th for Economics in Portugal and 2704th in the World with 841 publications made and 11,948 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Environmental Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 20th for Art & Design in Portugal and 3051st in the World with 499 publications made and 5,413 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Literature, Multimedia.
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