University Rankings in Portugal
The Directorate-General for Statistics in Education and Science (DGEEC) recently published an analysis titled "Portuguese Scientific Output, 2024-2023: Public Higher Education Institutions." This report sheds light on the performance of Portugal's universities in terms of research output, citation impact, and international collaboration.
One notable finding is the increasing publication output at institutions such as Istec (a 32% increase since 2014-2018) and the University of Madeira (a 44% increase during the same period). Smaller universities like Madeira, Évora, and Istec have shown significant growth in their research output.
In terms of citation impact, the University of Lisbon leads with a score of 1.19, followed closely by the University of the Algarve and the University of Porto, both at 1.16. The University of Lisbon also boasts a 12.7% proportion of publications within the top 10% most cited worldwide. Iscte is not far behind with a 13.3% proportion, reflecting a 22% increase from 2014-2018.
The University of the Azores stands out for having the highest percentage of publications in high-impact journals among smaller universities. The University of the Azores, Évora, and the Algarve also have the highest percentage of open access publications.
Regarding journal quality, the universities of Aveiro, Algarve, and Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro rank highest for publications in high-impact journals during 2019-2023. These universities have a 53.7%, 53.5%, and 52.4% rate of publications in high-impact journals respectively during the same period.
International collaboration is on the rise, with the University of the Algarve, University of the Azores, and University of Madeira leading the way. This trend aligns with Portugal's broader aim to strengthen global academic ties and research networking. Membership in international student and researcher exchange programs further promotes collaborative research output and citation metrics.
Among Portuguese universities known for strong research impact and international collaboration are the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP). UCP is recognised for having multiple researchers recognised globally in top citation lists, indicating strong citation impact and quality research output. UCP emphasises comprehensive internationalization and research innovation, contributing to higher citation rates and collaboration.
Other leading Portuguese universities consistently ranking high globally for research quality, journal impact, and collaborations typically include the University of Lisbon, University of Porto, and University of Coimbra. These institutions are also situated in Portuguese cities ranked highly for competitiveness and academic prominence, such as Lisbon and Coimbra.
In summary, the top Portuguese universities in terms of citation impact include Universidade Católica Portuguesa and other major public universities like Lisbon, Porto, and Coimbra. They achieve citation leadership through publishing in high-quality journals and expanding international collaborations. Detailed numeric rankings specific to Portugal for this period are not publicly detailed in available general sources but are reflected in global scientist and institutional databases like AD Scientific Index and national reports on research performance.
For precise ranked lists or citation metrics per university, consulting specialized bibliometric databases such as Clarivate’s Web of Science InCites, Scopus SciVal, or national research assessment reports from the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT) in Portugal would be recommended.
- Presently, the University of the Algarve is enhancing its global academic ties and research networking, contributing to a growing trend of international collaboration in Portuguese universities.
- For those interested in learning and self-development, multiple online platforms offer education in various subjects, including the Algarve's education system, research output, and strategic initiatives in online-education and citation impact.
