The University of Porto ranked 2nd in Portugal, 258th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 225 research topics. The University of Porto ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 95,659 academic publications and 1,875,808 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 74 notable alumni.
The University of Porto ranked 1st for Biology in Portugal and 262nd in the World with 58,933 publications made and 1,415,881 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Botany, Immunology.
The University of Porto ranked 1st for Chemistry in Portugal and 258th in the World with 48,971 publications made and 1,298,698 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 44,646 publications made and 939,207 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Public Health, Immunology.
The University of Porto ranked 2nd for Engineering in Portugal and 283rd in the World with 43,010 publications made and 935,395 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
The University of Porto ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Portugal and 220th in the World with 40,640 publications made and 892,561 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Oceanography.
The University of Porto ranked 2nd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Portugal and 285th in the World with 40,518 publications made and 612,497 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, History.
The University of Porto ranked 2nd for Physics in Portugal and 298th in the World with 39,697 publications made and 876,109 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 317th in the World with 34,877 publications made and 645,947 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 356th in the World with 20,078 publications made and 335,863 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Clinical Psychology.
The University of Porto ranked 2nd for Mathematics in Portugal and 287th in the World with 18,825 publications made and 336,302 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 321st in the World with 13,033 publications made and 183,330 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Operations Research.
The University of Porto ranked 2nd for Economics in Portugal and 368th in the World with 8,552 publications made and 122,360 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 294th in the World with 6,302 publications made and 96,660 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.
