Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

15 Best Universities in Portugal for Applied Mathematics

Focusing specifically on Applied Mathematics, our data science engine identified the 15 most influential universities in Portugal. Based on 616K scholarly articles and 13.63M peer-reviewed citations, we reveal the best research labs driving innovation in Applied Mathematics. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Lisbon

University of Lisbon

For Applied Mathematics

#53 in Europe #150 in the World

37% Acceptance

49,769 Enrollment

1911 Founded

2

Aveiro

University of Aveiro

For Applied Mathematics

#107 in Europe #273 in the World

60% Acceptance

13,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

3

Porto

University of Porto

For Applied Mathematics

#173 in Europe #435 in the World

31% Acceptance

29,178 Enrollment

1911 Founded

4

Coimbra

University of Coimbra

For Applied Mathematics

#239 in Europe #576 in the World

13% Acceptance

25,580 Enrollment

1290 Founded

5

Lisbon

New University of Lisbon

For Applied Mathematics

#336 in Europe #815 in the World

38% Acceptance

20,077 Enrollment

1973 Founded

6

Braga

University of Minho

For Applied Mathematics

#367 in Europe #930 in the World

40% Acceptance

19,077 Enrollment

1973 Founded

7

Evora

University of Evora

For Applied Mathematics

#466 in Europe #1268 in the World

42% Acceptance

10,496 Enrollment

1973 Founded

8

Faro

University of the Algarve

For Applied Mathematics

#586 in Europe #1835 in the World

40% Acceptance

10,496 Enrollment

1979 Founded

9

Leiria

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

For Applied Mathematics

#664 in Europe #2338 in the World

65% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

10

Funchal

Madeira University

For Applied Mathematics

#678 in Europe #2406 in the World

50% Acceptance

49,769 Enrollment

1988 Founded

11

Porto

Polytechnic Institute of Porto

For Applied Mathematics

#244 in Europe #583 in the World

51% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1985 Founded

12

Vila Real

University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro

For Applied Mathematics

#567 in Europe #1751 in the World

48% Acceptance

6,515 Enrollment

1986 Founded

13

Covilha

University of Beira Interior

For Applied Mathematics

#491 in Europe #1386 in the World

35% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1986 Founded

14

Lisbon

Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon

For Applied Mathematics

#282 in Europe #681 in the World

41% Acceptance

13,000 Enrollment

1979 Founded

15

Lisbon

University Institute of Lisbon

For Applied Mathematics

#657 in Europe #2290 in the World

30% Acceptance

2,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded