Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 14th in Portugal, 1768th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 121 research topics. Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 13,910 academic publications and 215,408 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 1406th in the World with 7,954 publications made and 143,535 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 1534th in the World with 7,744 publications made and 88,265 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 9th for Computer Science in Portugal and 1328th in the World with 7,298 publications made and 99,164 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Telecommunications, Neuroscience.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 9th for Physics in Portugal and 1573rd in the World with 6,262 publications made and 125,127 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 1630th in the World with 5,958 publications made and 111,031 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 14th for Biology in Portugal and 2001st in the World with 5,746 publications made and 118,778 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Nanotechnology.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 9th for Business in Portugal and 912th in the World with 5,092 publications made and 65,255 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 8th for Mathematics in Portugal and 1100th in the World with 4,417 publications made and 80,360 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 1973rd in the World with 4,416 publications made and 104,593 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 13th for Medicine in Portugal and 1989th in the World with 3,915 publications made and 74,745 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Public Health, Surgery, Physical Therapy.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 12th for Psychology in Portugal and 1750th in the World with 3,147 publications made and 38,771 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
Polytechnic Institute of Porto ranked 10th for Economics in Portugal and 1194th in the World with 2,751 publications made and 38,195 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 1151st in the World with 1,816 publications made and 20,272 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.
