52 out of 101
- Universities in Portugal
- Ranked in at least one ranking
19
- Different Rankings list
- Universities in Portugal
- (13 institution and 6 subject rankings)
15
- Global Rankings rank
- Universities in Portugal
- Among TOP 200
For business studies see our separate ranking of business schools in Portugal
Latest ranking updates related to universities in Portugal
- 18 Mar, 2021: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities. University of Lisbon with highest ranking among universities in Portugal ranked #148.
- 04 Mar, 2021: Publication of QS World University Rankings By Subject (Mathematics). University of Lisbon with highest ranking among universities in Portugal ranked #47.
- 01 Jan, 2021: Latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics. 50 universities from Portugal appear in this ranking.
- 03 Dec, 2020: Urap published most recent results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Includes 20 universities from Portugal.
Highest subject rankings of universities in Portugal
Environmental Engineering
#34
University of Lisbon
Civil Engineering
#47
University of Lisbon
Library & Information Management
#49
University of Porto
Agricultural Sciences
#50
University of Porto
Veterinary Science
#51
University of Porto
History
#71
University of Lisbon
Art & Design
#151
University of Aveiro
Rankings of universities in Portugal 2021
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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#7
Catholic University of Portugal
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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QS World University Rankings
[Published 10 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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#9
University Institute of Lisbon
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(395 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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#11
Polytechnic Institute of Oporto
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(56 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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#12
University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(48 reviews)
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THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education
[Published 24 August, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 19 October, 2020] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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#14
Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon
Student satisfaction:
5.0 / 5.0
(11 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 15 June, 2020] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#18
Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Student satisfaction:
5.0 / 5.0
(116 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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CWUR Center for World University Rankings
[Published 15 June, 2020] |
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#19
Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(6 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#20
Cooperation of Ensino Superior, Polytechnic University
Student satisfaction:
4.1 / 5.0
(11 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
#21
Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#23
Polytechnic Institute of Viseu
Student satisfaction:
3.8 / 5.0
(12 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#24
Lusofona University of Humanities and Technologies
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#25
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(57 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#26
Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#27
Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra
Student satisfaction:
5.0 / 5.0
(29 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#28
Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal
Student satisfaction:
4.6 / 5.0
(25 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#29
Infante D. Henrique Portucalense University
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(122 reviews)
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#30
Nova School of Business and Economics
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Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities
[Published 18 March, 2021] |
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CWTS Leiden Ranking
[Published 09 July, 2020] |
#31
Egas Moniz Higher Institute of Health Sciences
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 03 December, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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#32
Vasco da Gama University School
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#33
Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies
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Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions
[Published 04 May, 2020] |
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#35
Autonomous University of Lisbon
Student satisfaction:
4.0 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
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World University Ranking 2020 - Europe
[Published 21 September, 2020] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#36
University Institute of Health Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.1 / 5.0
(11 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#37
Polytechnic Institute of Santarém
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#38
Polytechnic Institute of Tomar
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#40
Higher School of Nursing, Coimbra
Student satisfaction:
5.0 / 5.0
(36 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#42
Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#46
D. Henrique Nautical Higher School Infante
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(30 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#48
Higher School of Tourism and Hospitality Studies of Estoril
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#49
Higher School of Nursing, Lisboa
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#50
College of Education of Coimbra
Student satisfaction:
4.1 / 5.0
(98 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#51
Higher School of Real Estate Activities
Student satisfaction:
4.4 / 5.0
(28 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#52
Paula Frassinetti Higher School of Education
Student satisfaction:
5.0 / 5.0
(4 reviews)
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Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 01 January, 2021] |
#54
Higher Institute of Information Sciences and Administration
Student satisfaction:
4.9 / 5.0
(27 reviews)
#55
Higher School of Health of Alcoitão
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(6 reviews)
#56
Polytechnic Institute of Guarda
Student satisfaction:
4.8 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
#57
Higher School of Education of João de Deus
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(26 reviews)
#58
Higher School of Nursing of Santa Maria
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(90 reviews)
#59
Higher Institute for Administration Sciences
Student satisfaction:
4.7 / 5.0
(10 reviews)
#61
National Superior Orchestra Academy
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(168 reviews)
#62
Higher School of Art of Guimarães
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(27 reviews)
#63
Dr. José Timóteo Montalvão Machado Higher School of Nursing
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(41 reviews)
#64
Higher Institute of Administration and Languages, Leiria
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(8 reviews)
#65
Higher Institute of Business and Tourism
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(65 reviews)
#66
Higher Institute of Management
Student satisfaction:
4.5 / 5.0
(57 reviews)
#68
Portuguese Institute of Marketing Management
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(15 reviews)
#69
Higher Institute of Advanced Technologies
Student satisfaction:
4.3 / 5.0
(5 reviews)
#70
Higher Institute of Education and Science
Student satisfaction:
4.2 / 5.0
(12 reviews)
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Portugal Key Facts for International Students
Time: GMT +1
Telephone country code: +351
- Religion:
- Catholicism 81%
- Protestantism 3%
- Atheist, agnostic and unclassified 15%
- Other religions: Islam, Judaism 1%
- Largest cities in Portugal:
- 1. Lisbon: 520,000
- 2. Porto: 250,000
- 3. Amadora: 180,000
- 4. Braga: 120,000
- 5. Setubal: 115,000
Largest international airport in Portugal:
Lisboa / Portela (LIS): 22.449.289 Passengers/Year; 2 Terminals; 7 km. from Lisbon city center
- Nobel prize laureates:
- Egas Moniz (University of Lisbon, 1949)
- Egas Moniz (Neurological Institute, 1949)
Map with location of universities in Portugal
FAQ
University of Porto ranks #1 in Portugal in our meta ranking composed of 96 university rankings.
Among all universities in Portugal University of Porto is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 23 rankings where University of Porto is listed.
University of Lisbon is ranked best in Portugal for Engineering (Environmental Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Lisbon.
University of Lisbon is ranked best in Portugal for Natural Sciences (Civil Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Lisbon.
University of Porto is ranked best in Portugal for Computer Science (Library & Information Management). See all rankings for the University of Porto.
University of Porto is ranked best in Portugal for Agriculture (Agricultural Sciences). See all rankings for the University of Porto.
University of Porto is ranked best in Portugal for Medicine & Health (Veterinary Science). See all rankings for the University of Porto.
University of Lisbon is ranked best in Portugal for Social Studies & Humanities (History). See all rankings for the University of Lisbon.
University of Aveiro is ranked best in Portugal for Arts Visual & Performing (Art & Design). See all rankings for the University of Aveiro.
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 8365
- Published:
- 10 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
- Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 499
- Published:
- 19 September, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
- Employer reputation 30%
Alumni outcomes 25%
Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25%
Employer/Student Connections 10%
Graduate employment rate 10%
- Universities:
- 150
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
- Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40%
Employer Reputation 10%
Faculty/Student Ratio 20%
Citations per faculty 20%
International Faculty Ratio 5%
International Student Ratio 5%
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 4000
- Published:
- 15 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
- Research Performance 40%
Quality of Education 25%
Alumni Employment 25%
Quality of Faculty 10%
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 1175
- Published:
- 09 July, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
- Academic research publication
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 799
- Published:
- 10 October, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
- Research excellence 40%
Research impact 35%
Research productivity 25%
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 10 October, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Europe:
- Scientific Efficiency 23%
Scientific Potential 15%
Graduates on the labour market 15%
Internationalisation 15%
Prestige 14%
Learning Conditions 10%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 4357
- Published:
- 04 May, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions:
- Article count (AC)
Fractional count (FC)
Weighted fractional count (WFC)
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 1697
- Published:
- 04 May, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
- Teaching 40%
Research 40%
International Diversity 10%
Financial Sustainability 10%
- Universities:
- 827
- Published:
- 16 September, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
- Teaching Reputation 50%
Research Reputation 50%
- Universities:
- 828
- Published:
- 16 September, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Research Performance Ranking:
- Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20%
Citation per papers 20%
Papers per academic and research staff 20%
International research reputation 20%
Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 8023
- Published:
- 18 March, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings - Universities:
- Research 50%
Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 10016
- Published:
- 17 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
- Alumni winning research prizes 10%
Staff winning research prizes 20%
Research paper publications 20%
Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded and Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per capita academic performance 10%
StuDocu
- Universities:
- 562
- Published:
- 21 September, 2020
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 8867
- Published:
- 24 August, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings - Times Higher Education:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 414
- Published:
- 15 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -Young University Rankings:
- Teaching 30%
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30%
Citations 30%
International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5%
Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
Urap
- Universities:
- 3000
- Published:
- 03 December, 2020
Us News
- Universities:
- 1499
- Published:
- 19 October, 2020
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 24005
- Published:
- 01 January, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
- Visibility 50%
Excellence 35%
Transparency 10%
Presence 5%