About the university

A regional university in southern Portugal focusing on marine sciences, tourism, and environmental studies. Close ties with the Algarve's thriving tourism and fisheries industries.

Key information

• Location: Faro, PT
• National ranking #11
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Marine Sciences
• Tourism
• Engineering
• Economics
• Health

Programs (29)

• Anthropology
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Education
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Finance and Accounting
• Fine Arts
• History
• International Relations
• Law
• Linguistics
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medicine
• Music
• Nursing
• Pharmacy
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Tourism and Hospitality

Student body

• Total students: 9,000
• International students: 12%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €250 - €600 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 80%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

• €697 - €1,200 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 60.00%
• Scholarships available: Government social scholarships, Erasmus+ program
• Additional costs: Books €150-300/year

Quick facts

• Founded: 1979
• Teaching languages: Portuguese, English
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.ualg.pt
• mailto:[email protected]
• +351 289 800 099