About
The University of Aveiro is a public university, in addition to providing polytechnic education, located in the Portuguese city of Aveiro. Founded in 1973, it has a student population of approximately 12,500, distributed among 58 graduate, 40 Masters of Science and 25 PhD programs, distributed by departments and autonomous sections, with specialized faculties. It is a Research & Development univer...
The University of Aveiro is a public university, in addition to providing polytechnic education, located in the Portuguese city of Aveiro. Founded in 1973, it has a student population of approximately 12,500, distributed among 58 graduate, 40 Masters of Science and 25 PhD programs, distributed by departments and autonomous sections, with specialized faculties. It is a Research & Development university, with research departments developing programmes in fundamental and applied mathematics, physics, chemistry, telecommunications, robotics, bioinformatics, sea sciences, materials, design, business administration and industrial engineering.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 58 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 14,095
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Optics | 47 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | 82 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Green and Sustainable Science and Technology | 131 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =154 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Polymer Science | 156 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =181 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Food Science and Technology | 222 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | =243 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =263 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =273 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =300 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =310 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Energy and Fuels | =342 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 360 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 370 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | =379 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =400 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 414 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =420 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =423 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 478 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =514 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =647 | 49.5 | 2026 |
ARWU
29 subjectsQS
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Art & Design | 201-300 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =355 | 63.4 | 2026 |
| Natural Sciences | =357 | 65.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Aveiro?
University of Aveiro's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 419, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 401-500, US News Rank =604.
When was University of Aveiro founded?
University of Aveiro was founded in 1973.
What are the top subjects at University of Aveiro?
Top subjects at University of Aveiro include: Optics, Biomedical Engineering, Marine and Freshwater Biology, Environmental Sciences, Food Science & Technology.
Where is University of Aveiro located?
University of Aveiro is located in Aveiro, Portugal.