The University of the Algarve ranked 9th in Portugal, 1316th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 117 research topics. The University of the Algarve ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 16,662 academic publications and 382,958 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.
The University of the Algarve ranked 7th for Biology in Portugal and 1099th in the World with 10,873 publications made and 301,812 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Botany.
The University of the Algarve ranked 7th for Environmental Science in Portugal and 884th in the World with 10,354 publications made and 261,840 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.
The University of the Algarve ranked 8th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Portugal and 1078th in the World with 8,452 publications made and 166,621 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, History, Political Science, Archaeology, Law.
The University of the Algarve ranked 8th for Chemistry in Portugal and 1317th in the World with 7,754 publications made and 222,340 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of the Algarve ranked 10th for Engineering in Portugal and 1534th in the World with 6,576 publications made and 158,806 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of the Algarve ranked 10th for Physics in Portugal and 1581st in the World with 5,770 publications made and 135,197 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
The University of the Algarve ranked 11th for Computer Science in Portugal and 1390th in the World with 5,179 publications made and 125,429 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
The University of the Algarve ranked 9th for Medicine in Portugal and 1521st in the World with 5,109 publications made and 125,996 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology.
The University of the Algarve ranked 10th for Psychology in Portugal and 1611th in the World with 2,707 publications made and 54,634 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
The University of the Algarve ranked 12th for Business in Portugal and 1238th in the World with 2,674 publications made and 52,264 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Finance, Management Information Systems.
The University of the Algarve ranked 11th for Mathematics in Portugal and 1555th in the World with 2,448 publications made and 53,094 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
The University of the Algarve ranked 13th for Economics in Portugal and 1527th in the World with 1,630 publications made and 32,319 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
The University of the Algarve ranked 13th for Art & Design in Portugal and 1211th in the World with 1,399 publications made and 23,667 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Literature, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Art History.
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.
