University of Algarve

A sun-drenched university in Faro, perfectly combining Mediterranean lifestyle with serious research in Marine Science and Tourism. Its campus has a relaxed, multicultural vibe.

Rankings

#9 (National rank)▼

World Rank: #39

National rank

Ranked #9 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #9 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #11 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #11 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

World rank

Ranked #39 globally in Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) latest. Source: ShanghaiRanking.com ↗

World rank

Ranked #1268 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

World rank

Ranked #1268 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

Incoming Erasmus

261+ Students/Year

Semester Dates

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Autumn App Deadline

30 Jun

Autumn Term

14 Sept - 29 Jan

Spring Term

8 Feb - 19 Jun

Drinks

Pint 🍺: €3Wine 🍷: €3.5

Tuition (EU / Non-EU) (EST.)

697 € / 697 €

Monthly Rent (Est.)

420 €

On-Campus Housing

❌ None

Erasmus student network

✅ Active

Affordability Score

6/10

Total Students

9,286

English Programs

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Official Portal

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