Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

16 Best Universities in Portugal for Architecture

If you are looking to study Architecture in Portugal, our index highlights the top 16 domain-leading institutions. Our methodology evaluated 620.6K subject-specific papers and 13.65M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Lisbon

University of Lisbon

For Architecture

#23 in Europe #64 in the World

37% Acceptance

49,769 Enrollment

1911 Founded

2

Porto

University of Porto

For Architecture

#62 in Europe #163 in the World

31% Acceptance

29,178 Enrollment

1911 Founded

3

Braga

University of Minho

For Architecture

#64 in Europe #165 in the World

40% Acceptance

19,077 Enrollment

1973 Founded

4

Coimbra

University of Coimbra

For Architecture

#67 in Europe #170 in the World

13% Acceptance

25,580 Enrollment

1290 Founded

5

Lisbon

New University of Lisbon

For Architecture

#103 in Europe #235 in the World

38% Acceptance

20,077 Enrollment

1973 Founded

6

Aveiro

University of Aveiro

For Architecture

#116 in Europe #257 in the World

60% Acceptance

13,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

7

Evora

University of Evora

For Architecture

#464 in Europe #1160 in the World

42% Acceptance

10,496 Enrollment

1973 Founded

8

Faro

University of the Algarve

For Architecture

#498 in Europe #1271 in the World

40% Acceptance

10,496 Enrollment

1979 Founded

9

Lisbon

Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon

For Architecture

#277 in Europe #614 in the World

41% Acceptance

13,000 Enrollment

1979 Founded

10

Lisbon

University Institute of Lisbon

For Architecture

#309 in Europe #713 in the World

30% Acceptance

2,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

11

Barcelos

Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave

For Architecture

#509 in Europe #1338 in the World

64% Acceptance

2,000 Enrollment

1994 Founded

12

Leiria

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

For Architecture

#503 in Europe #1287 in the World

65% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

13

Lisbon

Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies

For Architecture

#470 in Europe #1172 in the World

51% Acceptance

13,205 Enrollment

1998 Founded

14

Porto

Polytechnic Institute of Porto

For Architecture

#258 in Europe #563 in the World

51% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1985 Founded

15

Vila Real

University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro

For Architecture

#468 in Europe #1170 in the World

48% Acceptance

6,515 Enrollment

1986 Founded

16

Covilha

University of Beira Interior

For Architecture

#327 in Europe #759 in the World

35% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1986 Founded