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About U.Porto - U.Porto in the Rankings

The University of Porto is one of the most distinguished Portuguese institutions in international academic and scientific rankings.

Rankings

U.Porto’s notable evolution in education and research is illustrated by its position in the major international academic rankings, which evaluate the quality of higher education institutions worldwide.

In recent years, U.Porto has consolidated its position in leading world rankings, generally ranking among the top 100 European universities and among the top 350 universities in the world. It also stands out in these rankings among the Portuguese higher education institutions with the highest standards and reputation.

U.Porto’s excellent performance is also recognised in specialised rankings, where it is listed among the best institutions in the world in a variety of fields.

The University’s classification in the rankings is the result of its dedication to excellence in education, scientific production, innovation and knowledge transfer, culture and openness to society.

World rankings

QS World University Rankings 2023
The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) - Shanghai Ranking 2022
  • 12 in Portugal
  • 3–10 in Ibero-America
  • 77–110 in Europe
  • 201–300 in the World
Times Higher Education (THE) 2022 World University Rankings
  • 23 in Portugal
  • 8–15 in Ibero-America
  • 192–243 in Europe
  • 401–500 in the World
National Taiwan University Ranking | NTU Ranking 2022
  • 2nd in Portugal
  • 7th in Ibero-America
  • 91st in Europe
  • 220th in the World
CWTS Leiden Ranking 2022
  • 2nd in Portugal
  • 5th in Ibero-America
  • 38th in Europe
  • 161st in the World
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
  • 51-70 in the World in Library & Information Management
  • 94th in the World in Pharmacy & Pharmacology
  • 51–100 in the World in Sports-Related Subjects
  • 51–100 in the World in Civil and Structural Engineering
Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2022
  • 15th in the World in Food Science and Technology
  • 76–100 in the World in Veterinary Medicine
Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2021
  • 1st in Portugal
  • 4th in Ibero-America
  • 21st in Europe
  • 50th in the World
NTU Rankings by Subjects 2022
  • 33rd in the World in Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • 39th in the World in Agricultural Science
  • 86th in the World in Chemical Engineering
  • 86th in the World in Plant and Animal Science
  • 98th in the World in Environment and Ecology