The University of the Algarve ranked 9th in Portugal, 1268th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 118 research topics. The University of the Algarve ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 17,167 academic publications and 414,130 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 1105th in the World with 11,178 publications made and 325,242 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 889th in the World with 10,625 publications made and 282,650 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 1080th in the World with 8,694 publications made and 183,702 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, History, Political Science, Archaeology, Law.
The University of the Algarve ranked 8th for Chemistry in Portugal and 1327th in the World with 7,940 publications made and 239,410 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Environmental Chemistry.
The University of the Algarve ranked 11th for Engineering in Portugal and 1552nd in the World with 6,732 publications made and 172,736 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
The University of the Algarve ranked 10th for Physics in Portugal and 1605th in the World with 5,892 publications made and 145,188 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 1388th in the World with 5,333 publications made and 137,958 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 1519th in the World with 5,293 publications made and 136,948 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology, Surgery.
The University of the Algarve ranked 10th for Psychology in Portugal and 1601st in the World with 2,815 publications made and 60,368 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 1232nd in the World with 2,743 publications made and 57,057 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 1571st in the World with 2,496 publications made and 57,381 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 1529th in the World with 1,664 publications made and 35,101 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 1232nd in the World with 1,421 publications made and 25,292 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.
