Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ranked 24th in Portugal, 4380th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 15 research topics. Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 3,668 academic publications and 53,986 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of notable alumni.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ranked 22nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Portugal and 3229th in the World with 2,242 publications made and 33,536 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, History, Archaeology.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ranked 22nd for Environmental Science in Portugal and 3303rd in the World with 1,954 publications made and 32,236 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Management.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ranked 22nd for Biology in Portugal and 3795th in the World with 1,741 publications made and 30,154 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ranked 21st for Engineering in Portugal and 3487th in the World with 1,634 publications made and 27,730 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Telecommunications, Metallurgical Engineering.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ranked 23rd for Medicine in Portugal and 3502nd in the World with 1,551 publications made and 24,282 citations received. Main research topics: Physical Therapy, Pathology, Psychiatry, Sports Medicine, Public Health.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ranked 20th for Computer Science in Portugal and 3375th in the World with 1,514 publications made and 23,043 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Cyber Security.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ranked 22nd for Physics in Portugal and 3625th in the World with 1,393 publications made and 23,011 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ranked 22nd for Chemistry in Portugal and 3813th in the World with 1,169 publications made and 23,916 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Nutrition and Food Science.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ranked 21st for Business in Portugal and 2614th in the World with 1,124 publications made and 17,689 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Advertising, Management Information Systems.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ranked 24th for Psychology in Portugal and 3672nd in the World with 908 publications made and 13,855 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Education Majors.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ranked 21st for Mathematics in Portugal and 3527th in the World with 860 publications made and 14,016 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ranked 23rd for Economics in Portugal and 3452nd in the World with 539 publications made and 7,856 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics.
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo ranked 21st for Art & Design in Portugal and 3111th in the World with 420 publications made and 5,140 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Landscape 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.
