Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 14th in Portugal, 1863rd in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 118 research topics. Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 13,412 academic publications and 196,049 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 9th for Engineering in Portugal and 1393rd in the World with 7,743 publications made and 131,655 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Networking, Telecommunications.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 14th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Portugal and 1538th in the World with 7,519 publications made and 79,419 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 9th for Computer Science in Portugal and 1308th in the World with 7,080 publications made and 90,860 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Management Information Systems.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 9th for Physics in Portugal and 1576th in the World with 6,082 publications made and 114,670 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 14th for Environmental Science in Portugal and 1628th in the World with 5,810 publications made and 102,263 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 14th for Biology in Portugal and 2006th in the World with 5,533 publications made and 107,582 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 9th for Business in Portugal and 920th in the World with 4,978 publications made and 61,109 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Operations Research.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 8th for Mathematics in Portugal and 1097th in the World with 4,327 publications made and 76,073 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 13th for Chemistry in Portugal and 1992nd in the World with 4,241 publications made and 94,805 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 13th for Medicine in Portugal and 2007th in the World with 3,712 publications made and 66,750 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Physical Therapy.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 12th for Psychology in Portugal and 1775th in the World with 3,015 publications made and 34,414 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Psychiatry, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 11th for Economics in Portugal and 1214th in the World with 2,676 publications made and 35,105 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 11th for Art & Design in Portugal and 1155th in the World with 1,776 publications made and 18,489 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Multimedia, Aesthetics, Architecture.
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.
