The University of Coimbra ranked 3rd in Portugal, 352nd in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 213 research topics. The University of Coimbra ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 61,928 academic publications and 1,043,007 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 244 notable alumni.
The University of Coimbra ranked 3rd for Biology in Portugal and 462nd in the World with 33,519 publications made and 745,943 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience, Botany.
The University of Coimbra ranked 5th for Engineering in Portugal and 428th in the World with 29,402 publications made and 560,112 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 441st in the World with 29,269 publications made and 701,761 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Coimbra ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Portugal and 382nd in the World with 27,983 publications made and 327,158 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, History.
The University of Coimbra ranked 4th for Physics in Portugal and 424th in the World with 27,295 publications made and 524,886 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics.
The University of Coimbra ranked 4th for Environmental Science in Portugal and 439th in the World with 24,260 publications made and 438,325 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Coimbra ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Portugal and 436th in the World with 23,388 publications made and 405,638 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Vision.
The University of Coimbra ranked 3rd for Medicine in Portugal and 493rd in the World with 23,077 publications made and 476,150 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Immunology, Public Health.
The University of Coimbra ranked 3rd for Psychology in Portugal and 436th in the World with 13,473 publications made and 244,689 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology.
The University of Coimbra ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Portugal and 479th in the World with 11,486 publications made and 177,535 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 472nd in the World with 9,060 publications made and 119,895 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, International Business.
The University of Coimbra ranked 5th for Economics in Portugal and 506th in the World with 5,679 publications made and 77,850 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Coimbra ranked 4th for Art & Design in Portugal and 445th in the World with 4,483 publications made and 47,233 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics, 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.