The University of Porto has been recognised as one of the world’s leading research institutions in the 2025 edition of the ScholarGPS Rankings of Scholars and Institutions. Ranked 122nd globally and first in Portugal, the University stands out for the volume, impact and quality of its scientific output over the past five years, based on internationally recognised indicators such as publications, citations and h-index.
This strong performance places the University of Porto just outside the global top 100 among more than 55,000 institutions assessed worldwide. During the period analysed, its nearly 8,000 researchers produced over 35,000 scientific publications, which together accumulated more than 300,000 citations, reflecting the University’s growing influence on global science.
