University of Coimbra
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About University of Coimbra
According to Wikipedia, The University of Coimbra is a public research university in Coimbra, Portugal. First established in Lisbon in 1290, it went through a number of relocations until moving permanently to Coimbra in 1537. The university is among the oldest universities in continuous operation in the world, the oldest in Portugal, and played an influential role in the development of higher education in the Portuguese-speaking world. In 2013, UNESCO declared the university a World Heritage Site, noting its architecture, unique culture and traditions, and historical role.
What Is University of Coimbra Known For?
University of Coimbra is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Philosophy
- Education
- Literature
- Law
- Political Science
- Communications
- Biology
- Religious Studies
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- History
- Medical
- Business
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Psychology
- Earth Sciences
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
- Social Work
University of Coimbra's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Coimbra's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Coimbra ranks #185 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
University of Coimbra ranks #110 worldwide for influence in Education.
University of Coimbra ranks #215 worldwide for influence in Literature.
University of Coimbra ranks #91 worldwide for influence in Law.
University of Coimbra ranks #141 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
University of Coimbra ranks #162 worldwide for influence in Communications.
University of Coimbra ranks #241 worldwide for influence in Biology.
University of Coimbra ranks #114 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
University of Coimbra ranks #227 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
University of Coimbra ranks #274 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
University of Coimbra ranks #171 worldwide for influence in History.
University of Coimbra ranks #262 worldwide for influence in Medical.
University of Coimbra ranks #363 worldwide for influence in Business.
University of Coimbra ranks #270 worldwide for influence in Physics.
University of Coimbra ranks #242 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
University of Coimbra ranks #329 worldwide for influence in Economics.
University of Coimbra ranks #520 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
University of Coimbra ranks #283 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
University of Coimbra ranks #141 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
University of Coimbra ranks #165 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
University of Coimbra ranks #195 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
University of Coimbra ranks #218 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
University of Coimbra ranks #733 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of Coimbra ranks #1665 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are University of Coimbra's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Coimbra's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Law, Religious Studies, and Education. Here are some of University of Coimbra's most famous alumni:
- Luis de Molina
- A Spanish priest and writer.
- Luís de Camões
- A 16th-century Portuguese poet.
- António de Oliveira Salazar
- A Prime Minister of Portugal .
- Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, 1st Marquis of Pombal
- A Portuguese noble and diplomat .
- John of St. Thomas
- A Portuguese philosopher.
- Bartolomeu de Gusmão
- A Brazilian scientist.
- Agostinho da Silva
- A Portuguese philosopher.
- Manuel Gonçalves Cerejeira
- A Portuguese cardinal.
- José Leite de Vasconcelos
- A Portuguese ethnographer, archaeologist and author.
- Almeida Garrett
- A Portuguese writer and politician .
- Pedro Nunes
- A Portuguese mathematician .
- Luís António Verney
- A Portuguese philosopher.
Who Are University of Coimbra's Most Influential Faculty?
University of Coimbra's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Law, Religious Studies, and Education. Here are some of University of Coimbra's most famous faculty:
- Marisa Matias
- A Portuguese sociologist, MEP.
- Catia Faria
- A Portuguese philosopher and activist.
- Filipe Teles
- A Political scientist.
- Filipe Carreira da Silva
- A Zimbabwean-born Portuguese social theorist.
- Maria Helena Braga
- A Researcher.
- João Penedones
- A Portuguese physicist.
- Catarina de Albuquerque
- A Portuguese lawyer and rights activist.
- Paula Isabel da Silva Moreira
- A Portuguese scientist.
- F. Dean Toste
- A Portuguese chemistry researcher.
- Sérgio Dias Branco
- A .
- Souvik Maiti
- An Indian chemist.
- Ullrich Scherf
- A German chemist and professor.
