Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 19th in Portugal, 3157th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 40 research topics. Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,598 academic publications and 69,228 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 2859th in the World with 3,050 publications made and 33,882 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 17th for Engineering in Portugal and 2666th in the World with 2,842 publications made and 42,921 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 2601st in the World with 2,566 publications made and 31,554 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 2894th in the World with 2,558 publications made and 40,231 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 21st for Biology in Portugal and 3392nd in the World with 2,523 publications made and 35,477 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 17th for Physics in Portugal and 2917th in the World with 2,195 publications made and 33,444 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 18th for Chemistry in Portugal and 3187th in the World with 1,926 publications made and 34,895 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Food Science, Physical chemistry.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 20th for Medicine in Portugal and 3200th in the World with 1,922 publications made and 21,520 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Physical Therapy, Surgery.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 16th for Business in Portugal and 2222nd in the World with 1,462 publications made and 17,319 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 16th for Mathematics in Portugal and 2676th in the World with 1,346 publications made and 17,937 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Operations Research, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 20th for Psychology in Portugal and 3116th in the World with 1,263 publications made and 14,101 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Education Majors.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 17th for Economics in Portugal and 2726th in the World with 810 publications made and 10,599 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Environmental Economics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade.
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra ranked 20th for Art & Design in Portugal and 3075th in the World with 486 publications made and 4,819 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Literature, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
