Academic Index Last updated: June 23, 2026

25 Best Universities in Portugal for Telecommunications

Focusing specifically on Telecommunications, our data science engine identified the 25 most influential universities in Portugal. To determine these leaders, we isolated 668.9K specialized research publications which collectively generated 14.47M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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1

Lisbon

University of Lisbon

#78 in Europe #220 in the World

37% Acceptance

49,769 Enrollment

1911 Founded

2

Aveiro

University of Aveiro

#281 in Europe #677 in the World

60% Acceptance

13,000 Enrollment

1973 Founded

3

Porto

University of Porto

#86 in Europe #229 in the World

31% Acceptance

29,178 Enrollment

1911 Founded

4

Coimbra

University of Coimbra

#133 in Europe #339 in the World

13% Acceptance

25,580 Enrollment

1290 Founded

5

Braga

University of Minho

#225 in Europe #549 in the World

40% Acceptance

19,077 Enrollment

1973 Founded

6

Lisbon

New University of Lisbon

#197 in Europe #487 in the World

38% Acceptance

20,077 Enrollment

1973 Founded

7

Faro

University of the Algarve

#492 in Europe #1268 in the World

40% Acceptance

10,496 Enrollment

1979 Founded

8

Evora

University of Evora

#513 in Europe #1338 in the World

42% Acceptance

10,496 Enrollment

1973 Founded

9

Funchal

Madeira University

#858 in Europe #2728 in the World

50% Acceptance

49,769 Enrollment

1988 Founded

10

Ponta Delgada

University of the Azores

#695 in Europe #1992 in the World

60% Acceptance

10,496 Enrollment

1976 Founded

11

Lisbon

Lusophone University of Humanities and Technologies

#659 in Europe #1842 in the World

51% Acceptance

13,205 Enrollment

1998 Founded

12

Castelo da Maia

Superior Institute of Maia

#1404 in Europe #5805 in the World

64% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1991 Founded

13

Porto

Polytechnic Institute of Porto

#640 in Europe #1768 in the World

51% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1985 Founded

14

Barcelos

Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave

#1259 in Europe #4947 in the World

64% Acceptance

2,000 Enrollment

1994 Founded

15

Vila Real

University of Tras-os-Montes and Alto Douro

#599 in Europe #1624 in the World

48% Acceptance

6,515 Enrollment

1986 Founded

16

Castelo Branco

Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco

#1184 in Europe #4463 in the World

71% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

17

Covilha

University of Beira Interior

#570 in Europe #1514 in the World

35% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1986 Founded

18

Viana do Castelo

Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo

#1165 in Europe #4380 in the World

59% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

19

Lisbon

Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon

#527 in Europe #1383 in the World

41% Acceptance

13,000 Enrollment

1979 Founded

20

Viseu

Polytechnic Institute of Viseu

#1127 in Europe #4171 in the World

69% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

21

Lisbon

University Institute of Lisbon

#489 in Europe #1263 in the World

30% Acceptance

2,000 Enrollment

1972 Founded

22

Porto

Fernando Pessoa University

#951 in Europe #3168 in the World

64% Acceptance

13,205 Enrollment

1996 Founded

23

Lisbon

Catholic University of Portugal

#439 in Europe #1141 in the World

50% Acceptance

13,205 Enrollment

1971 Founded

24

Leiria

Polytechnic Institute of Leiria

#939 in Europe #3111 in the World

65% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded

25

Coimbra

Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra

#914 in Europe #2995 in the World

81% Acceptance

12,161 Enrollment

1979 Founded