Universities in Lisbon, Portugal
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Lisbon
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Latest Scimago Institutions Rankings from Scimago Institutions. 9 universities from Lisbon appear in this ranking.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: New edition of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. 7 universities in Lisbon ranked.
  • 15 Dec, 2023: Publication of Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science). University of Lisbon ranked #151.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: QS World University Rankings: Sustainability updated with University of Lisbon ranked highest among 4 listed universities in Lisbon.

Rankings of universities in Lisbon, Portugal 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (829 reviews)
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  • #2 
  • #401 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #266 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #144 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 19 more rankings of University of Lisbon and subject specific rankings for 12 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (90 reviews)
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  • #4 
  • #501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #5 
  • #400 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #392 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 17 more rankings of NOVA University Lisbon and subject specific rankings for 12 subjects

  • #11 
  • #801 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #901 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #12 
  • #1813 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 12 more rankings of Catholic University of Portugal and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects


Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (287 reviews)
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  • #7 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #1184 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #10 
  • #1121 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 6 more rankings of University Institute of Lisbon and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (49 reviews)
  • #26 
  • #3332 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #16 
  • #2236 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
  • #17 
  • #504 
StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
Show 1 more rankings of Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon

#6
Portugal

ISPA University

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (125 reviews)
  • #25 
  • #3311 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #20 
  • #2660 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]

  • #16 
  • #2750 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #18 
  • #2272 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 19 December, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #351 
THE Young University Rankings
[Published 03 July, 2023]
Show 2 more rankings of Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies

#8
Portugal

Higher Institute of Education and Science

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (79 reviews)
  • #41 
  • #6111 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#9
Portugal

Higher School of Nursing, Lisboa

  • #44 
  • #6190 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#10
Portugal

Autonomous University of Lisbon

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (113 reviews)
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  • #13 
  • #444 
StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
  • #34 
  • #4662 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#11
Portugal

Lusíada University of Lisbon

Student satisfaction: 3.8 / 5.0 (87 reviews)
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  • #38 
  • #4512 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #18 
  • #539 
StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
  • #35 
  • #4812 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (76 reviews)
  • #36 
  • #4419 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
  • #15 
  • #472 
StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
  • #24 
  • #3342 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
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#13
Portugal

Higher Institute of Banking Management

Student satisfaction: 5.0 / 5.0 (5 reviews)
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#14
Portugal

Higher School of Education of João de Deus

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (7 reviews)

#15
Portugal

Higher Institute for Administration Sciences

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (13 reviews)

#16
Portugal

The Lisbon MBA

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (138 reviews)
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#17
Portugal

Higher School of Health of the Portuguese Red Cross

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (52 reviews)

#18
Portugal

Ribeiro Sanches Higher School of Health Sciences

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (22 reviews)

#19
Portugal

Higher Institute of Business Communication

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (95 reviews)
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#20
Portugal

São Francisco das Misericórdias Higher School of Nursing

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (113 reviews)
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#21
Portugal

Portuguese Institute of Marketing Management

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (90 reviews)

#22
Portugal

Higher Institute of Advanced Technologies

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (79 reviews)

#23
Portugal

National Superior Orchestra Academy

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (61 reviews)

#24
Portugal

Higher Institute of Management

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (32 reviews)
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#25
Portugal

Higher School of Technology and Arts of Lisbon

Student satisfaction: 3.6 / 5.0 (12 reviews)

#26
Portugal

Higher School of Decorative Arts


#27
Portugal

Higher Institute of the New Professions


#28
Portugal

AESE, AESE Escola de Direccao e Negocios


#29
Portugal

Almeida Garrett Higher School of Education


#30
Portugal

Higher School of Real Estate Activities


#31
Portugal

Maria Ulrich Higher School of Childhood Educators


#32
Portugal

Higher Institute of Police Sciences and Homeland Security

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Highest subject rankings of universities in Lisbon

Architecture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#28 
University of Lisbon
Civil Engineering URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#29 
University of Lisbon
Anthropology URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#45 
University of Lisbon
Entrepreneurship QS Top MBA Ranking by Specialization
#45 
The Lisbon MBA
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#47 
University of Lisbon
Geology URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#81 
University of Lisbon
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#126 
University of Lisbon
Mathematics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#151 
University of Lisbon
Law THE World University Rankings by Subject
#176 
NOVA University Lisbon
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#251 
NOVA University Lisbon

Lisbon Key Facts for International Students

12 out of 32 Universities in Lisbon Ranked in at least one ranking

22 Different Rankings list Universities in Lisbon (16 institution and 6 subject rankings)

16 Global Rankings rank Universities in Lisbon Among TOP 200

Population: 518000

Time: GMT +0

District/province: Lisbon, Lisbon

Living costs for students in Lisbon:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 66* (34% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 57* (43% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 53* (47% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 4.49 €
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type F
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
Nobel prize laureates:
Egas Moniz (, 1949)
 
Egas Moniz (, 1949)
 
Egas Moniz (, 1949)

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University of Lisbon ranks #1 in Lisbon in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Lisbon NOVA University Lisbon is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 25 rankings where NOVA University Lisbon is listed.

University of Lisbon is ranked best in Lisbon for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture). See all rankings for the University of Lisbon.

University of Lisbon is ranked best in Lisbon for Engineering (Civil Engineering). See all rankings for the University of Lisbon.

University of Lisbon is ranked best in Lisbon for Social Studies & Humanities (Anthropology). See all rankings for the University of Lisbon.

The Lisbon MBA is ranked best in Lisbon for Business (Entrepreneurship). See all rankings for the The Lisbon MBA.

University of Lisbon is ranked best in Lisbon for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the University of Lisbon.

University of Lisbon is ranked best in Lisbon for Natural Sciences (Geology). See all rankings for the University of Lisbon.

University of Lisbon is ranked best in Lisbon for Education (Education). See all rankings for the University of Lisbon.

University of Lisbon is ranked best in Lisbon for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the University of Lisbon.

NOVA University Lisbon is ranked best in Lisbon for Law (Law). See all rankings for the NOVA University Lisbon.

NOVA University Lisbon is ranked best in Lisbon for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the NOVA University Lisbon.

NOVA University Lisbon is ranked best in Lisbon for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the NOVA University Lisbon.

University of Lisbon is ranked best in Lisbon for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the University of Lisbon.

Ranking publishers

4icu

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British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

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%

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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%

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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%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

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%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE 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%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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