University of Minho: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #572 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #226 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #5 of 95 | In Portugal |
| #38 of 1,803 | For Biomedical Engineering |
| Top50% | For 211 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 40%
- Enrollment
- 19,077
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uminho.pt
- Languages
- Portuguese;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 40% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination, or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - February; February- July) |
| Enrollment | 19,077 |
| Full time employee | 1,284 |
| Student:staff ratio | 15:1 |
We've calculated the 40% acceptance rate for University of Minho based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Minho is a world-class research university with 57,769 scientific papers published and 1,197,696 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Philosophy, and Quantum and Particle physics.
University of Minho majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 39 | 122 |
| 1993 | 65 | 154 |
| 1994 | 68 | 177 |
| 1995 | 104 | 254 |
| 1996 | 100 | 289 |
| 1997 | 135 | 389 |
| 1998 | 170 | 542 |
| 1999 | 269 | 696 |
| 2000 | 291 | 1079 |
| 2001 | 368 | 1247 |
| 2002 | 520 | 2006 |
| 2003 | 632 | 2979 |
| 2004 | 726 | 3614 |
| 2005 | 912 | 4612 |
| 2006 | 1066 | 6565 |
| 2007 | 1198 | 8726 |
| 2008 | 1380 | 12094 |
| 2009 | 1584 | 15163 |
| 2010 | 1832 | 19900 |
| 2011 | 2221 | 24897 |
| 2012 | 2626 | 31238 |
| 2013 | 2754 | 37879 |
| 2014 | 2938 | 44207 |
| 2015 | 3097 | 50794 |
| 2016 | 3224 | 57636 |
| 2017 | 3335 | 62741 |
| 2018 | 3323 | 69982 |
| 2019 | 3423 | 84475 |
| 2020 | 3853 | 103665 |
| 2021 | 4118 | 126390 |
| 2022 | 4064 | 131135 |
| 2023 | 4036 | 138793 |
| 2024 | 2971 | 140275 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Minho gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,070 |
| Master's Degree | 1,500 |
| Doctoral Degree | 2,500 |
The University of Minho has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Minho.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Licenciado | Accountancy, Archaeology, Architecture, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Civil Security, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, European Languages, Fashion Design, French, Geography (Human), Geology, German, History, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International Business, International Relations and Diplomacy, Italian, Japanese, Law, Literature, Management, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Modern Languages, Music, Nursing, Optometry, Oriental Studies, Philosophy, Physical Engineering, Physics, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Portuguese, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Russian, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Technology, Theatre, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Mestre | Accountancy, Administrative Law, Applied Chemistry, Archaeology, Architectural Restoration, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Banking, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Design, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, European Union Law, Fashion Design, Finance, Fiscal Law, Food Science, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Genetics, Geography, German, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, History, Human Resources, Human Rights, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Technology, International Business, International Economics, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Multimedia, Music Education, Nanotechnology, Native Language Education, Neurosciences, Nursing, Optometry, Philosophy, Physical Engineering, Physics, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Portuguese, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Production Engineering, Psychology, Public Administration, Safety Engineering, Science Education, Secondary Education, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, Special Education, Statistics, Teacher Training, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Design, Textile Technology, Translation and Interpretation |
| Doutor | Agricultural Business, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Aquaculture, Archaeology, Architecture, Bioengineering, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Care and Development, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Educational Sciences, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Health Sciences, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Leadership, Literature, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Nutrition, Optometry, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Psychology, Sociology, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Textile Technology, Waste Management |
Notable alumni
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Hugo Soares
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Hugo Alexandre Lopes Soares is a Portuguese lawyer and politician, who is a former president of the Social Democratic Youth, in office from 2012 to 2014. Hugo Soares was also a member of the Assembly of the Republic between 2011 and 2019 and then again, since 2024.
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José Manuel Fernandes
- Occupations
- engineerpolitician
- Biography
-
José Manuel Ferreira Fernandes is a Portuguese politician of the Social Democratic Party. He has been Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries in the government of Prime Minister Luís Montenegro since 2024.
University of Minho faculties and divisions
| Institute : Arts and Humanities | American Studies, Asian Studies, Classical Languages, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, English, Germanic Studies, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Portuguese, Romance Languages, Slavic Languages, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Institute : Education | Adult Education, Art Education, Curriculum, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Research, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Humanities and Social Science Education, Literacy Education, Pedagogy, Philosophy of Education, Physical Education, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education |
| Institute : Social Sciences | Anthropology, Archaeology, Communication Studies, Geography (Human), History, Mass Communication, Regional Planning, Rural Planning, Sociology, Town Planning |
| School : Architecture | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, Painting and Drawing |
| School : Economics and Management | Accountancy, Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
| School : Engineering | Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Production Engineering, Textile Technology |
| School : Health Sciences | Community Health, Health Sciences, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Surgery |
| School : Law | Administrative Law, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| School : Nursing | Nursing |
| School : Psychology | Psychology |
| School : Science | Applied Mathematics, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | UMinho Universidade do Minho |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Accreditation | Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES) |
| Motto | Universidade sem muros University Without Walls |
| Colors | red, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Largo do Paço Braga-P, 4704-553 Portugal |
|---|---|
| City population | 193,000 |