The University of Coimbra ranked 3rd in Portugal, 344th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 217 research topics. The University of Coimbra ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 76,805 academic publications and 1,541,393 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 259 notable alumni.
The University of Coimbra ranked 3rd for Biology in Portugal and 463rd in the World with 38,414 publications made and 1,022,717 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Coimbra ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Portugal and 301st in the World with 35,597 publications made and 510,803 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Coimbra ranked 5th for Engineering in Portugal and 414th in the World with 33,901 publications made and 831,335 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
The University of Coimbra ranked 4th for Chemistry in Portugal and 439th in the World with 32,895 publications made and 976,767 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Coimbra ranked 4th for Physics in Portugal and 419th in the World with 31,753 publications made and 793,086 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Nanotechnology.
The University of Coimbra ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Portugal and 431st in the World with 28,807 publications made and 643,547 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Coimbra ranked 3rd for Medicine in Portugal and 485th in the World with 26,928 publications made and 689,302 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of Coimbra ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Portugal and 425th in the World with 26,772 publications made and 621,536 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of Coimbra ranked 3rd for Psychology in Portugal and 421st in the World with 15,543 publications made and 350,496 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Coimbra ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Portugal and 468th in the World with 12,708 publications made and 282,681 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
The University of Coimbra ranked 5th for Business in Portugal and 457th in the World with 10,378 publications made and 177,547 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, International Business.
The University of Coimbra ranked 5th for Economics in Portugal and 462nd in the World with 6,641 publications made and 123,016 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Coimbra ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Portugal and 400th in the World with 5,549 publications made and 73,305 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Art History, Computer Graphics.
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.
