Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

28 Best Universities in Portugal for Mathematics

We ranked the top 28 universities for Mathematics in Portugal based on strict academic metrics. Based on 124.8K scholarly articles and 2.69M peer-reviewed citations, we reveal the best research labs driving innovation in Mathematics. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Lisbon

University of Lisbon

For Mathematics

#63 in Europe #203 in the World

37% Acceptance

49,769 Enrollment

1911 Founded

2

Porto

University of Porto

For Mathematics

#92 in Europe #276 in the World

31% Acceptance

29,178 Enrollment

1911 Founded

3

Coimbra

University of Coimbra

For Mathematics

#175 in Europe #467 in the World

13% Acceptance

25,580 Enrollment

1290 Founded

4

Lisbon

New University of Lisbon

For Mathematics

#219 in Europe #589 in the World

38% Acceptance

20,077 Enrollment

1973 Founded

5

Aveiro

University of Aveiro

For Mathematics

#221 in Europe #591 in the World

60% Acceptance

13,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

6

Braga

University of Minho

For Mathematics

#233 in Europe #621 in the World

40% Acceptance

19,077 Enrollment

1973 Founded

7

Lisbon

Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon

For Mathematics

#364 in Europe #1000 in the World

41% Acceptance

13,000 Enrollment

1979 Founded

8

Porto

Polytechnic Institute of Porto

For Mathematics

#393 in Europe #1100 in the World

51% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1985 Founded

9

Covilha

University of Beira Interior

For Mathematics

#405 in Europe #1128 in the World

35% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1986 Founded

10

Lisbon

University Institute of Lisbon

For Mathematics

#459 in Europe #1347 in the World

30% Acceptance

2,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

11

Faro

University of the Algarve

For Mathematics

#510 in Europe #1571 in the World

40% Acceptance

10,496 Enrollment

1979 Founded

12

Evora

University of Evora

For Mathematics

#523 in Europe #1649 in the World

42% Acceptance

10,496 Enrollment

1973 Founded

13

Lisbon

Catholic University of Portugal

For Mathematics

#561 in Europe #1768 in the World

50% Acceptance

13,205 Enrollment

1971 Founded

14

Vila Real

University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro

For Mathematics

#563 in Europe #1778 in the World

48% Acceptance

6,515 Enrollment

1986 Founded

15

Leiria

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

For Mathematics

#711 in Europe #2554 in the World

65% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

16

Lisbon

Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies

For Mathematics

#729 in Europe #2659 in the World

51% Acceptance

13,205 Enrollment

1998 Founded

17

Coimbra

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

For Mathematics

#730 in Europe #2662 in the World

81% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

18

Funchal

Madeira University

For Mathematics

#778 in Europe #2917 in the World

50% Acceptance

49,769 Enrollment

1988 Founded

19

Viseu

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu

For Mathematics

#820 in Europe #3219 in the World

69% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

20

Viana do Castelo

Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo

For Mathematics

#873 in Europe #3527 in the World

59% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

21

Castelo da Maia

Superior Institute of Maia

For Mathematics

#914 in Europe #3753 in the World

64% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1991 Founded

22

Porto

Fernando Pessoa University

For Mathematics

#944 in Europe #3904 in the World

64% Acceptance

13,205 Enrollment

1996 Founded

23

Castelo Branco

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

For Mathematics

#972 in Europe #4017 in the World

71% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

24

Barcelos

Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave

For Mathematics

#1082 in Europe #4573 in the World

64% Acceptance

2,000 Enrollment

1994 Founded

25

Coimbra

Higher School of Nursing, Coimbra

For Mathematics

#1098 in Europe #4649 in the World

61% Acceptance

13,205 Enrollment

2004 Founded

26

Beja

Polytechnic Institute of Beja

For Mathematics

#1129 in Europe #4816 in the World

60% Acceptance

3,500 Enrollment

1979 Founded

27

Lisbon

European University – Lisbon

For Mathematics

#1130 in Europe #4820 in the World

60% Acceptance

2,000 Enrollment

1986 Founded

28

Almada

Piaget Institute

For Mathematics

#1253 in Europe #5451 in the World

53% Acceptance

13,205 Enrollment

1979 Founded