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Universidade do Algarve

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University Overview

Founded in 1979, the 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 (Buydiploma enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Portuguese higher education institution. Universidade do Algarve (UAlg) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 44-year-old Portuguese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records 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.

University Identity

Name:Universidade do 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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University Location

Address:Estrada da Penha Faro 8005-139 Faro Portugal
Tel:+351 (289) 800 100
Fax: +351 (289) 888 400
Other locations:Portimão

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidade do Algarve's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade do Algarve is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1991


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Universidade do Algarve's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior (A3ES)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Universidade do Algarve's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)