University of Porto increases share of Portuguese scientific research

The University of Porto has increased its share of Portuguese scientific production, according to the U. Porto Research 2025 report. Between 2020 and 2024, the university contributed 26,290 indexed scientific works to the Web of Science, representing approximately 24% of the nation's total scientific output.

While Portugal's national scientific production saw an average annual decrease of 0.3% over the five-year period, the University of Porto's output grew at an average annual rate of 1.8%. The institution's share of national production rose from 22.8% in 2020 to 24.8% in 2024.

The report also highlights the impact and international nature of the university's research. Of the works published, 441 were classified as ‘Highly Cited Papers™’, accounting for 26.1% of all such papers in Portugal during that period. Additionally, 57.9% of the university's research involved collaborations with foreign institutions, primarily in Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Open access publishing also saw growth, reaching 77.3% in 2024.