University of Coimbra
About
The University of Coimbra (UC) is a public research university in Coimbra, Portugal. Officially chartered by King Denis on March 1, 1290, and recognised by Pope Nicholas IV on August 9, 1290, it is the oldest university in Portugal and one of the world's oldest in continuous operations, having begun operations in Lisbon before moving permanently to Coimbra in 1537. It had an influential role in the development of higher education in the Portuguese-speaking countries, and in their history. Due to its historic influence, architecture, unique culture and traditions, it was declared in 2013 a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Ranking Overview
LatestRanked Top 347 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 109 subject rankings
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Key Facts
- Students
- 23,217
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 20.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 19%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
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Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
39 subjectsQS
36 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 101–125 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 176–200 | 41.0 | 2026 |
| Education | 201–250 | 43.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
US News
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =146 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | =168 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering | =170 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 209 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | 234 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =271 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Physics | =282 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Oncology | 311 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =325 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =344 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =349 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =350 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =362 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =379 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 393 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =410 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 424 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =427 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =453 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =461 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =517 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =540 | 52.9 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =625 | 52.9 | 2026 |