Founded in 1979, Universidade do Algarve (University of Algarve) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Faro (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Portimão. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education of Portugal), Universidade do Algarve (UAlg) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade do Algarve (UAlg) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 41 years old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UAlg also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Universidade do Algarve |
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Name | University of Algarve |
Acronym | UAlg |
Founded | 1979 |
Motto | Estudar Onde é Bom Viver Study Where You Would Like to Live |
Colours | Blue and white |
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Address | Estrada da Penha Faro 8005-139 Faro Portugal |
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Tel | +351 (289) 800 100 |
Fax | +351 (289) 888 400 |
Other locations | Portimão |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro) |
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) |
International students |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
5,000-7,500 US$ (3,700-5,500 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
Admission Rate | Not reported |
Admission Office | Estrada da Penha Faro 8005-139 (289) 800 100 |
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Student Enrollment | 9,000-9,999 |
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Academic Staff | 700-799 |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Not reported |
Academic Counseling | Not reported |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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