The University of Minho ranked 5th in Portugal, 549th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 212 research topics. The University of Minho ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 59,293 academic publications and 1,300,625 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 8 notable alumni.
The University of Minho ranked 4th for Engineering in Portugal and 401st in the World with 31,258 publications made and 838,698 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of Minho ranked 4th for Biology in Portugal and 534th in the World with 30,092 publications made and 922,322 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience.
The University of Minho ranked 4th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Portugal and 374th in the World with 29,681 publications made and 506,868 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Sociology.
The University of Minho ranked 5th for Physics in Portugal and 459th in the World with 26,914 publications made and 748,310 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Minho ranked 5th for Chemistry in Portugal and 487th in the World with 26,409 publications made and 863,551 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
The University of Minho ranked 5th for Environmental Science in Portugal and 480th in the World with 24,311 publications made and 638,750 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Minho ranked 4th for Computer Science in Portugal and 498th in the World with 22,644 publications made and 471,436 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of Minho ranked 4th for Medicine in Portugal and 605th in the World with 19,777 publications made and 549,884 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Minho ranked 4th for Psychology in Portugal and 536th in the World with 12,410 publications made and 275,595 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology.
The University of Minho ranked 3rd for Business in Portugal and 404th in the World with 11,556 publications made and 187,134 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Project Management.
The University of Minho ranked 6th for Mathematics in Portugal and 621st in the World with 10,148 publications made and 188,883 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Operations Research.
The University of Minho ranked 4th for Economics in Portugal and 461st in the World with 7,053 publications made and 127,889 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Minho ranked 4th for Art & Design in Portugal and 443rd in the World with 5,121 publications made and 79,027 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, 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.
