The University of Porto ranked 2nd in Portugal, 256th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 229 research topics. The University of Porto ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 111,179 academic publications and 2,579,703 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 78 notable alumni.
The University of Porto ranked 1st for Biology in Portugal and 255th in the World with 66,033 publications made and 1,882,127 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Porto ranked 1st for Chemistry in Portugal and 249th in the World with 53,914 publications made and 1,654,201 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
The University of Porto ranked 1st for Medicine in Portugal and 272nd in the World with 50,839 publications made and 1,288,557 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Porto ranked 2nd for Engineering in Portugal and 276th in the World with 47,987 publications made and 1,255,884 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Porto ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Portugal and 255th in the World with 47,384 publications made and 904,758 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of Porto ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Portugal and 222nd in the World with 45,672 publications made and 1,191,112 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Porto ranked 2nd for Physics in Portugal and 295th in the World with 44,136 publications made and 1,167,999 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Astrophysics and Astronomy.
The University of Porto ranked 2nd for Computer Science in Portugal and 309th in the World with 39,083 publications made and 899,627 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Computer Vision, Telecommunications.
The University of Porto ranked 1st for Psychology in Portugal and 337th in the World with 22,894 publications made and 485,901 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Porto ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Portugal and 280th in the World with 20,326 publications made and 461,738 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of Porto ranked 2nd for Business in Portugal and 319th in the World with 14,438 publications made and 270,986 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Operations Research.
The University of Porto ranked 2nd for Economics in Portugal and 356th in the World with 9,635 publications made and 191,218 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of Porto ranked 2nd for Art & Design in Portugal and 275th in the World with 7,402 publications made and 136,193 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, 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.
