The University of the Algarve ranked 9th in Portugal, 1298th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 114 research topics. The University of the Algarve ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 14,419 academic publications and 281,033 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 3 notable alumni.
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Biology rankings
The University of the Algarve ranked 7th for Biology in Portugal and 1080th in the World with 9,726 publications made and 228,815 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation, Botany.
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Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 24 |
| 1992 | 9 | 40 |
| 1993 | 11 | 25 |
| 1994 | 16 | 41 |
| 1995 | 15 | 47 |
| 1996 | 16 | 81 |
| 1997 | 36 | 118 |
| 1998 | 58 | 139 |
| 1999 | 48 | 187 |
| 2000 | 80 | 278 |
| 2001 | 106 | 416 |
| 2002 | 142 | 602 |
| 2003 | 151 | 833 |
| 2004 | 141 | 1110 |
| 2005 | 198 | 1580 |
| 2006 | 234 | 2309 |
| 2007 | 278 | 2920 |
| 2008 | 277 | 3483 |
| 2009 | 285 | 4452 |
| 2010 | 319 | 5085 |
| 2011 | 346 | 6065 |
| 2012 | 435 | 6974 |
| 2013 | 433 | 8012 |
| 2014 | 447 | 9553 |
| 2015 | 494 | 10412 |
| 2016 | 515 | 11299 |
| 2017 | 554 | 12768 |
| 2018 | 558 | 14911 |
| 2019 | 610 | 17185 |
| 2020 | 692 | 21055 |
| 2021 | 715 | 25651 |
| 2022 | 772 | 27268 |
| 2023 | 662 | 27541 |
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Environmental Science rankings
The University of the Algarve ranked 7th for Environmental Science in Portugal and 886th in the World with 9,065 publications made and 192,886 citations received. Main research topics: Ecology, Geology, Geography and Cartography, Paleontology, Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation.
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Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 24 |
| 1992 | 6 | 40 |
| 1993 | 9 | 23 |
| 1994 | 12 | 39 |
| 1995 | 9 | 42 |
| 1996 | 17 | 66 |
| 1997 | 31 | 96 |
| 1998 | 49 | 124 |
| 1999 | 49 | 143 |
| 2000 | 62 | 209 |
| 2001 | 80 | 361 |
| 2002 | 129 | 526 |
| 2003 | 130 | 702 |
| 2004 | 128 | 954 |
| 2005 | 156 | 1298 |
| 2006 | 202 | 1939 |
| 2007 | 257 | 2435 |
| 2008 | 257 | 2916 |
| 2009 | 249 | 3763 |
| 2010 | 291 | 4245 |
| 2011 | 330 | 5064 |
| 2012 | 389 | 5808 |
| 2013 | 403 | 6840 |
| 2014 | 410 | 7997 |
| 2015 | 447 | 8929 |
| 2016 | 482 | 9708 |
| 2017 | 518 | 10998 |
| 2018 | 551 | 12991 |
| 2019 | 562 | 14870 |
| 2020 | 665 | 18253 |
| 2021 | 689 | 22201 |
| 2022 | 753 | 23525 |
| 2023 | 673 | 23872 |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
The University of the Algarve ranked 8th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Portugal and 1021st in the World with 7,265 publications made and 119,448 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, History, Archaeology, Political Science, Law.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #8 of 32 | In Portugal |
| #401 of 1,492 | In Europe |
| #1021 of 7,020 | In the World |
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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 11 |
| 1992 | 2 | 10 |
| 1993 | 8 | 7 |
| 1994 | 10 | 12 |
| 1995 | 4 | 23 |
| 1996 | 13 | 32 |
| 1997 | 12 | 44 |
| 1998 | 28 | 55 |
| 1999 | 21 | 80 |
| 2000 | 31 | 93 |
| 2001 | 54 | 170 |
| 2002 | 74 | 271 |
| 2003 | 91 | 345 |
| 2004 | 71 | 441 |
| 2005 | 114 | 671 |
| 2006 | 135 | 1011 |
| 2007 | 166 | 1206 |
| 2008 | 189 | 1606 |
| 2009 | 176 | 2041 |
| 2010 | 238 | 2421 |
| 2011 | 249 | 2928 |
| 2012 | 295 | 3288 |
| 2013 | 343 | 3899 |
| 2014 | 362 | 4644 |
| 2015 | 385 | 5073 |
| 2016 | 421 | 5530 |
| 2017 | 463 | 5985 |
| 2018 | 461 | 7246 |
| 2019 | 503 | 8741 |
| 2020 | 527 | 10676 |
| 2021 | 579 | 13140 |
| 2022 | 627 | 13574 |
| 2023 | 572 | 14433 |
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Chemistry rankings
The University of the Algarve ranked 8th for Chemistry in Portugal and 1298th in the World with 7,110 publications made and 174,303 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Nutrition and Food Science, Environmental Chemistry.
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Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 25 |
| 1992 | 8 | 38 |
| 1993 | 11 | 26 |
| 1994 | 11 | 29 |
| 1995 | 12 | 48 |
| 1996 | 13 | 64 |
| 1997 | 30 | 107 |
| 1998 | 42 | 117 |
| 1999 | 46 | 177 |
| 2000 | 71 | 263 |
| 2001 | 84 | 390 |
| 2002 | 124 | 570 |
| 2003 | 132 | 709 |
| 2004 | 131 | 1011 |
| 2005 | 177 | 1427 |
| 2006 | 188 | 2027 |
| 2007 | 231 | 2454 |
| 2008 | 231 | 2811 |
| 2009 | 240 | 3557 |
| 2010 | 252 | 4021 |
| 2011 | 262 | 4796 |
| 2012 | 318 | 5489 |
| 2013 | 331 | 6223 |
| 2014 | 351 | 7459 |
| 2015 | 356 | 8245 |
| 2016 | 357 | 8848 |
| 2017 | 400 | 10076 |
| 2018 | 378 | 11425 |
| 2019 | 410 | 13012 |
| 2020 | 450 | 15526 |
| 2021 | 468 | 18747 |
| 2022 | 513 | 20604 |
| 2023 | 429 | 20128 |
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Engineering rankings
The University of the Algarve ranked 10th for Engineering in Portugal and 1505th in the World with 5,954 publications made and 120,576 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering.
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Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 11 |
| 1992 | 5 | 13 |
| 1993 | 14 | 14 |
| 1994 | 12 | 19 |
| 1995 | 10 | 33 |
| 1996 | 19 | 63 |
| 1997 | 31 | 76 |
| 1998 | 42 | 98 |
| 1999 | 47 | 138 |
| 2000 | 56 | 189 |
| 2001 | 50 | 286 |
| 2002 | 110 | 448 |
| 2003 | 105 | 488 |
| 2004 | 119 | 713 |
| 2005 | 129 | 955 |
| 2006 | 179 | 1450 |
| 2007 | 189 | 1644 |
| 2008 | 199 | 1884 |
| 2009 | 190 | 2424 |
| 2010 | 191 | 2667 |
| 2011 | 216 | 3020 |
| 2012 | 263 | 3512 |
| 2013 | 266 | 4142 |
| 2014 | 278 | 4899 |
| 2015 | 293 | 5409 |
| 2016 | 294 | 5967 |
| 2017 | 315 | 6723 |
| 2018 | 350 | 8106 |
| 2019 | 354 | 9078 |
| 2020 | 368 | 11021 |
| 2021 | 387 | 13447 |
| 2022 | 433 | 14632 |
| 2023 | 405 | 15012 |
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Physics rankings
The University of the Algarve ranked 9th for Physics in Portugal and 1568th in the World with 5,200 publications made and 103,915 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
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Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 11 |
| 1992 | 3 | 12 |
| 1993 | 12 | 13 |
| 1994 | 16 | 24 |
| 1995 | 14 | 42 |
| 1996 | 20 | 90 |
| 1997 | 24 | 98 |
| 1998 | 39 | 110 |
| 1999 | 43 | 158 |
| 2000 | 56 | 239 |
| 2001 | 62 | 343 |
| 2002 | 108 | 493 |
| 2003 | 96 | 551 |
| 2004 | 112 | 824 |
| 2005 | 121 | 1027 |
| 2006 | 167 | 1447 |
| 2007 | 170 | 1608 |
| 2008 | 178 | 1765 |
| 2009 | 163 | 2300 |
| 2010 | 172 | 2397 |
| 2011 | 193 | 2714 |
| 2012 | 223 | 3188 |
| 2013 | 231 | 3656 |
| 2014 | 247 | 4168 |
| 2015 | 243 | 4577 |
| 2016 | 246 | 4931 |
| 2017 | 283 | 5798 |
| 2018 | 285 | 6679 |
| 2019 | 294 | 7503 |
| 2020 | 312 | 9059 |
| 2021 | 337 | 10979 |
| 2022 | 373 | 11842 |
| 2023 | 327 | 12003 |
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Medicine rankings
The University of the Algarve ranked 9th for Medicine in Portugal and 1467th in the World with 4,628 publications made and 97,270 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Public Health, Psychiatry, Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology.
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Medicine Publications & Citations
| Year | Medicine publications | Medicine citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 9 |
| 1992 | 4 | 12 |
| 1993 | 2 | 12 |
| 1994 | 5 | 14 |
| 1995 | 2 | 15 |
| 1996 | 11 | 18 |
| 1997 | 10 | 42 |
| 1998 | 23 | 50 |
| 1999 | 20 | 65 |
| 2000 | 28 | 94 |
| 2001 | 31 | 166 |
| 2002 | 38 | 211 |
| 2003 | 58 | 308 |
| 2004 | 44 | 409 |
| 2005 | 72 | 587 |
| 2006 | 83 | 909 |
| 2007 | 113 | 1181 |
| 2008 | 111 | 1343 |
| 2009 | 108 | 1719 |
| 2010 | 127 | 2067 |
| 2011 | 164 | 2542 |
| 2012 | 191 | 2906 |
| 2013 | 207 | 3470 |
| 2014 | 239 | 4255 |
| 2015 | 236 | 4659 |
| 2016 | 270 | 5094 |
| 2017 | 305 | 5858 |
| 2018 | 278 | 6787 |
| 2019 | 283 | 7661 |
| 2020 | 374 | 9748 |
| 2021 | 384 | 12151 |
| 2022 | 434 | 13079 |
| 2023 | 346 | 13107 |
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Computer Science rankings
The University of the Algarve ranked 10th for Computer Science in Portugal and 1365th in the World with 4,571 publications made and 89,320 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Telecommunications, Computer Networking.
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Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 4 |
| 1994 | 9 | 11 |
| 1995 | 8 | 18 |
| 1996 | 10 | 32 |
| 1997 | 9 | 37 |
| 1998 | 23 | 39 |
| 1999 | 20 | 53 |
| 2000 | 32 | 90 |
| 2001 | 43 | 115 |
| 2002 | 67 | 235 |
| 2003 | 59 | 219 |
| 2004 | 64 | 336 |
| 2005 | 84 | 478 |
| 2006 | 108 | 712 |
| 2007 | 143 | 896 |
| 2008 | 151 | 1132 |
| 2009 | 118 | 1404 |
| 2010 | 138 | 1562 |
| 2011 | 178 | 1944 |
| 2012 | 179 | 2277 |
| 2013 | 217 | 2571 |
| 2014 | 231 | 3163 |
| 2015 | 212 | 3433 |
| 2016 | 247 | 3889 |
| 2017 | 287 | 4518 |
| 2018 | 269 | 5108 |
| 2019 | 295 | 6200 |
| 2020 | 322 | 7762 |
| 2021 | 316 | 9448 |
| 2022 | 372 | 10387 |
| 2023 | 334 | 10546 |
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Psychology rankings
The University of the Algarve ranked 10th for Psychology in Portugal and 1600th in the World with 2,387 publications made and 37,851 citations received. Main research topics: Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Social Psychology, Child Psychology, Cognitive Science.
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Psychology Publications & Citations
| Year | Psychology publications | Psychology citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | 3 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 | 5 |
| 1995 | 3 | 4 |
| 1996 | 3 | 6 |
| 1997 | 1 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 | 11 |
| 1999 | 3 | 14 |
| 2000 | 9 | 29 |
| 2001 | 13 | 43 |
| 2002 | 14 | 73 |
| 2003 | 21 | 74 |
| 2004 | 17 | 129 |
| 2005 | 28 | 176 |
| 2006 | 37 | 308 |
| 2007 | 44 | 365 |
| 2008 | 29 | 370 |
| 2009 | 48 | 501 |
| 2010 | 53 | 560 |
| 2011 | 67 | 697 |
| 2012 | 72 | 877 |
| 2013 | 126 | 1057 |
| 2014 | 128 | 1450 |
| 2015 | 112 | 1556 |
| 2016 | 145 | 1808 |
| 2017 | 158 | 2166 |
| 2018 | 158 | 2309 |
| 2019 | 173 | 2998 |
| 2020 | 219 | 4082 |
| 2021 | 210 | 4881 |
| 2022 | 243 | 5369 |
| 2023 | 228 | 5782 |
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Business rankings
The University of the Algarve ranked 12th for Business in Portugal and 1229th in the World with 2,314 publications made and 35,040 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Hospitality and Hotel Management, Finance, Management Information Systems.
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Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 7 |
| 1996 | 4 | 16 |
| 1997 | 2 | 7 |
| 1998 | 3 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 | 31 |
| 2001 | 17 | 31 |
| 2002 | 18 | 67 |
| 2003 | 16 | 68 |
| 2004 | 23 | 98 |
| 2005 | 26 | 145 |
| 2006 | 33 | 173 |
| 2007 | 52 | 199 |
| 2008 | 61 | 351 |
| 2009 | 52 | 460 |
| 2010 | 76 | 544 |
| 2011 | 81 | 593 |
| 2012 | 91 | 764 |
| 2013 | 109 | 887 |
| 2014 | 115 | 1137 |
| 2015 | 112 | 1259 |
| 2016 | 132 | 1370 |
| 2017 | 152 | 1656 |
| 2018 | 165 | 1982 |
| 2019 | 169 | 2400 |
| 2020 | 188 | 3257 |
| 2021 | 174 | 4057 |
| 2022 | 198 | 4285 |
| 2023 | 206 | 4582 |
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Mathematics rankings
The University of the Algarve ranked 11th for Mathematics in Portugal and 1481st in the World with 2,262 publications made and 38,895 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
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Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 6 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 | 5 | 4 |
| 1996 | 5 | 11 |
| 1997 | 7 | 15 |
| 1998 | 10 | 21 |
| 1999 | 8 | 29 |
| 2000 | 15 | 37 |
| 2001 | 21 | 60 |
| 2002 | 35 | 113 |
| 2003 | 25 | 101 |
| 2004 | 29 | 140 |
| 2005 | 31 | 206 |
| 2006 | 57 | 346 |
| 2007 | 66 | 384 |
| 2008 | 83 | 516 |
| 2009 | 52 | 608 |
| 2010 | 71 | 781 |
| 2011 | 92 | 837 |
| 2012 | 90 | 997 |
| 2013 | 90 | 1180 |
| 2014 | 102 | 1388 |
| 2015 | 109 | 1541 |
| 2016 | 142 | 1644 |
| 2017 | 140 | 1880 |
| 2018 | 151 | 2218 |
| 2019 | 128 | 2680 |
| 2020 | 143 | 3391 |
| 2021 | 168 | 4137 |
| 2022 | 184 | 4534 |
| 2023 | 179 | 4818 |
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Economics rankings
The University of the Algarve ranked 13th for Economics in Portugal and 1503rd in the World with 1,429 publications made and 20,819 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Trade, International Economics.
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Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1991 | 1 | 5 |
| 1992 | 1 | 4 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 | 3 | 14 |
| 1997 | 2 | 8 |
| 1998 | 4 | 11 |
| 1999 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000 | 7 | 23 |
| 2001 | 15 | 33 |
| 2002 | 18 | 53 |
| 2003 | 12 | 62 |
| 2004 | 20 | 90 |
| 2005 | 18 | 85 |
| 2006 | 28 | 143 |
| 2007 | 33 | 173 |
| 2008 | 29 | 210 |
| 2009 | 31 | 288 |
| 2010 | 56 | 327 |
| 2011 | 46 | 377 |
| 2012 | 55 | 483 |
| 2013 | 62 | 557 |
| 2014 | 58 | 776 |
| 2015 | 70 | 838 |
| 2016 | 82 | 808 |
| 2017 | 89 | 1013 |
| 2018 | 97 | 1250 |
| 2019 | 101 | 1569 |
| 2020 | 120 | 2109 |
| 2021 | 105 | 2551 |
| 2022 | 127 | 2738 |
| 2023 | 123 | 2834 |
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Art & Design rankings
The University of the Algarve ranked 13th for Art & Design in Portugal and 1171st in the World with 1,206 publications made and 16,630 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Literature, 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.
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Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 | 5 | 9 |
| 1999 | 3 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 | 17 |
| 2001 | 7 | 42 |
| 2002 | 10 | 40 |
| 2003 | 12 | 44 |
| 2004 | 21 | 97 |
| 2005 | 20 | 100 |
| 2006 | 17 | 142 |
| 2007 | 31 | 156 |
| 2008 | 40 | 227 |
| 2009 | 32 | 326 |
| 2010 | 41 | 331 |
| 2011 | 40 | 399 |
| 2012 | 52 | 479 |
| 2013 | 56 | 531 |
| 2014 | 64 | 661 |
| 2015 | 50 | 682 |
| 2016 | 72 | 816 |
| 2017 | 64 | 850 |
| 2018 | 83 | 1031 |
| 2019 | 96 | 1217 |
| 2020 | 85 | 1520 |
| 2021 | 101 | 2005 |
| 2022 | 110 | 2191 |
| 2023 | 81 | 2138 |
The following table provides academic rankings for The University of the Algarve in various areas of Art & Design.
