University of Algarve

Located in Faro, PT

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University of Algarve

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Overall rating by students

4.1 / 5

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 🍺: €1.50Wine 🍷: €2.00
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
✅ Courses AvailableSearch Catalogue ↗

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RATINGS

4.1/ 5 overall

Help other students!

Average by category
City
4.7
Nightlife
4.9
Academic Difficulty
3.7
Affordability of City
4.1
Safety
3.7
Transportation
3.7
Food
4.2
Weather
4.1
Activities
4.8

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