History
Founded on the 16th January 1979, the University of Algarve results from the union of two preexisting institutions, the University of Algarve and the Polytechnic Institute of Faro, which makes it somewhat unique from most universities given that Faculties and Schools of both systems, co-exist.
Education
In these last three decades, the University of Algarve has consolidated the link established with the regional business and with the public and private organisations, encouraging the transfer of knowledge and contributing to sustainable development with an impact across the community.
Research
Research Centres
- Centre for Molecular and Structural Biomedicine
- Centre of Marine Sciences
- Centre of Electronics, Optoelectronics and Telecommunications
- Research Centre in Arts and Communication
- Research Centre for Spatial and Organisational Dynamics
- Centre for Marine and Environmental Research
- Chemistry Research Centre of Algarve
Career
It is an important centre for cultural, scientific and technological development, with strong regional, national and international ties, offering students the opportunity to explore various careers as they gain transferable skills.
University of Algarve Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1001 Ranking
- 15 Masters
- 60 Scholarships
- 603 Academic Staff
- 8,264 Students
- 1,735 Students (int'l)
- 4,710 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
University of Algarve Overview
University of Algarve Scholarships
University of Algarve Scholarships
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Good Practices Award
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30 Sep 2026
Social Action Scholarships
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10867 EUR
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UAlg Alumni Career Award
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3000 EUR
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BPI Award
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1000 EUR
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Caixa Geral de Depósitos Award
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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2000 USD
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01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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30 Jun 2026
Good Practices Award
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30 Sep 2026
Social Action Scholarships
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Teaching Learning Award
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10867 EUR
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Social Support Fund
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UAlg Alumni Career Award
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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2000 USD
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01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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5000 EUR
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15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
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1000 USD
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06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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Sports Scholarships
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30 Jun 2026
Good Practices Award
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30 Sep 2026
Social Action Scholarships
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Teaching Learning Award
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10867 EUR
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UAlg Alumni Career Award
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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2000 USD
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01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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5000 EUR
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15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
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1000 USD
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06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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30 Jun 2026
Good Practices Award
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30 Sep 2026
Social Action Scholarships
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Teaching Learning Award
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10867 EUR
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Social Support Fund
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UAlg Alumni Career Award
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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2000 USD
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01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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5000 EUR
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15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
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1000 USD
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06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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3000 EUR
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BPI Award
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Anytime
Sports Scholarships
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Anytime
Merit Scholarships
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30 Jun 2026
Good Practices Award
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30 Sep 2026
Social Action Scholarships
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Teaching Learning Award
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10867 EUR
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Social Support Fund
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UAlg Alumni Career Award
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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2000 USD
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01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
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Anytime
Sports Scholarships
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Excellence Scholarships
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Anytime
Merit Scholarships
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Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Good Practices Award
Merit-based
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30 Sep 2026
Social Action Scholarships
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Teaching Learning Award
Merit-based
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10867 EUR
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Social Support Fund
Need-based
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Various benefits
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UAlg Alumni Career Award
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
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Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
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1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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3000 EUR
Deadline
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BPI Award
Merit-based
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1000 EUR
Deadline
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Caixa Geral de Depósitos Award
Merit-based
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Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Sports Scholarships
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Excellence Scholarships
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Anytime
Merit Scholarships
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Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Good Practices Award
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30 Sep 2026
Social Action Scholarships
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Teaching Learning Award
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10867 EUR
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Social Support Fund
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UAlg Alumni Career Award
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Various benefits
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Sports Scholarships
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Excellence Scholarships
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Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Merit Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Good Practices Award
Merit-based
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Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Social Action Scholarships
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Teaching Learning Award
Merit-based
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10867 EUR
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Social Support Fund
Need-based
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Various benefits
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UAlg Alumni Career Award
Merit-based
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Various benefits
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
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Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Sports Scholarships
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Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Merit Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Good Practices Award
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Social Action Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Teaching Learning Award
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
10867 EUR
Deadline
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Social Support Fund
Need-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UAlg Alumni Career Award
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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University of Algarve Student Reviews & Awards
4.3
Based on 41 reviews
- 5 Star 14 Reviews
- 4 Star 24 Reviews
- 3 Star 3 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.4
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.1
- Admission Process 4.3
- Quality of Student Life 4.1
A constructive Critic
My experience at this University was in general really good because i learned a lot from the classes and outside of the classes aswell i have seen what the professors are like and we can tell as students they have a passion for what they are teaching which leads us to really want to listen and learn more from them. The only thing i think they could improve is the quality and dinamic of classes for example in the bachelor some of the subjects were really teoric and they could have been more practical.
My study experience an an undergraduate
I had my Bachelor’s degree in an Open University. The blend of online flexibility and invaluable in-person sessions was a great experience for me. I enjoyed the independence of digital study balanced with the connections of physical workshops. I would describe it as a truly supportive and well-rounded study experience.
Academic Resources
The university is praised for its well-equipped facilities and expert faculty members, The university is well equipped and the teachers are experts. I had a great experience. The diverse student body and the university�s emphasis on internationalization create a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere conducive to broadening perspectives. Some students have reported challenges with administrative processes, including issues with timetable scheduling and organizational efficiency
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University of Algarve Rankings
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Top 20.3% Worldwide
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Best Global Universities Rankings
1459
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 111 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1121 | 1348 | 1459 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
1001
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | - | 1001 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
1001
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | 1001 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
The Student Union organises several important and well-known events, such us:
- The Semana Académica (Student Academic Week) in May with a broad programme;
- The Sports Festival in September, in the streets of downtown Faro, with exhibitions and workshops on a variety of sports activities;
- The Snow Campus, a winter event for skiing and snowboarding;
- The Sports Exchange Programme, with national and international teams;
- The Academic University Sports Federation tournaments, such as the Open Tennis, Volleyball and Beach Rugby tournaments; the Non-Federated National University Championships;
- The University Student Union Mini-Half-Marathon.
Housing services
The University has four campuses:
- The Penha Campus
- The Gambelas Campus
- The Saúde Campus
- The Portimão Campus
Library services
The University Library is composed of different services, with library on each campus. The Library receives, organizes and provides access to bibliographic and documentary resources in several formats.
The Gambelas Campus Library and The European Documentation Centre (EDC)
- ca. 100,000 documents
- 350 seated places
- 26 study group (max. 8) rooms
ICT services
The Statistics Portugal information network in libraries of higher education establishments
The Statistics Portugal's Portal Access Point is located at the Gambelas Campus Library.
It seeks to serve the entire region, allowing researchers, teachers, students, enterprises and the community in general, to easily access all statistical information and services offered by the Institute (INE).
Campus life
The Saúde Campus is situated at the entrance of city of Faro. New facilities were built for the Faro School of Nursing, incorporated into the University of Algarve in June 2003, now called the Faro School of Health (Escola Superior de Saúde - ESS) in order to adopt the new health science degree courses.
The Portimão Campus, located in the city of Portimão, is situated near the train station square. Portimão is the second largest city in Algarve and the campus developed out of the need for decentralisation.Sports facilities
The Students Union Sports Department, promotes all kinds of sport activities with very low prices for students. You can choose from Salsa to Hip-hop, from Tai Chi and Yoga to Bujinkan, from Basketball to Football.
The Sports Department of the Student Union also organises water sports activities such as canoeing, windsurfing and sailing are free of charge at the Nautical Sports Centre at Faro Island.
Competitive sports include handball, women’s futsal, women and men’s volleyball and men’s rugby. Federated teams (district championships) are active in men and women’s basketball, men’s futsal and men’s football 11.Student clubs
The Student Union of the University of Algarve (Associação Académica da Universidade do Algarve, AAUALG) is a representative body of all the students belonging to the institution, founded on 1st October 1997.
The importance of sports and the physical balance and psychological well being of university students is a concern of the Student Union. For this reason, sports activities are under the auspices of the Student Union in close collaboration with the University and the Student Support and Welfare Services.Accreditation
Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal.
University of Algarve Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Portugal Country
Faro City