University of the Algarve: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1268 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #492 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #9 of 95 | In Portugal |
| #198 of 3,467 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| Top50% | For 117 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ualg.pt
- Languages
- Portuguese;English
- Acceptance rate
- 40%*
* The University of the Algarve is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - January; February-July) |
Research profile
University of the Algarve has published 17,167 scientific papers with 414,130 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering, Geology, Physics, Geography and Cartography, and Computer Science.
University of the Algarve majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 16 | 42 |
| 1994 | 27 | 74 |
| 1995 | 25 | 103 |
| 1996 | 34 | 175 |
| 1997 | 52 | 195 |
| 1998 | 93 | 263 |
| 1999 | 88 | 337 |
| 2000 | 126 | 528 |
| 2001 | 153 | 786 |
| 2002 | 227 | 1170 |
| 2003 | 260 | 1492 |
| 2004 | 248 | 2027 |
| 2005 | 335 | 2836 |
| 2006 | 364 | 3667 |
| 2007 | 427 | 4494 |
| 2008 | 466 | 5492 |
| 2009 | 469 | 6859 |
| 2010 | 483 | 7398 |
| 2011 | 604 | 9358 |
| 2012 | 694 | 10405 |
| 2013 | 710 | 11930 |
| 2014 | 789 | 14028 |
| 2015 | 811 | 15471 |
| 2016 | 874 | 16868 |
| 2017 | 906 | 19283 |
| 2018 | 933 | 22276 |
| 2019 | 945 | 25349 |
| 2020 | 1053 | 31609 |
| 2021 | 1092 | 38399 |
| 2022 | 1219 | 40042 |
| 2023 | 1147 | 41785 |
| 2024 | 942 | 43094 |
| 2025 | 626 | 40291 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 3,000-4,000 (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | 965 (EUR) |
The University of the Algarve has on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of the Algarve.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Diploma de técnico superior profissional | Accountancy, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Hygiene, Mechanical Engineering, Secretarial Studies, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Licenciado | Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, Design, Dietetics, Economics, Education of the Socially Disadvantaged, Educational Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Food Technology, Heritage Preservation, Hotel Management, Information Technology, Laboratory Techniques, Landscape Architecture, Literature, Management, Marine Biology, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Modern Languages, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Primary Education, Psychology, Radiology, Sociology, Special Education, Sports, Tourism, Treatment Techniques, Visual Arts |
| Mestre | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Aquaculture, Archaeology, Bioengineering, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Coastal Studies, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Engineering, Design, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education of the Socially Disadvantaged, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Finance, Fishery, Food Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Gerontology, Health Administration, Heritage Preservation, History, Horticulture, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Landscape Architecture, Management, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Native Language Education, Neurosciences, Nursing, Occupational Health, Oncology, Pharmacy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Science Education, Secondary Education, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education, Taxation, Teacher Training, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism, Water Management, Water Science |
| Doutor | Agriculture, Archaeology, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Coastal Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Economics, Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Literature, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Psychology, Sociology, Soil Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism |
Notable alumni
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Diogo Piçarra
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
-
Diogo Piçarra is a Portuguese singer. He rose to fame after winning the fifth season of Ídolos, the Portuguese version of Pop Idol in 2012.
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Edgar Pêra
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm directorfilm editor
- Biography
-
Edgar Henrique Clemente Pêra is a Portuguese filmmaker. Pêra is also a fine artist and a graphic comics artist. and writes fiction and cinema essays (PhD). Edgar Pêra studied Psychology, but switched to Film at the Portuguese National Conservatory, presently Lisbon Theatre and Film School (Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema). Aka Mr. Ego (scripts), Man-Kamera (image), Artur Cyanetto (sound). Edgar Pêra has auto-financed and produced many his own movies, or directed "auteur films" for cultural institutions.
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Adjany Costa
- Occupations
- politicianenvironmentalist
- Biography
-
Adjany da Silva Freitas Costa is an Angolan biologist and conservationist from Huambo who served as the Angolan Minister of Culture, Tourism and Environment from April to October 2020.
University of the Algarve faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Biomedical Sciences and Medicine | Biomedicine, Medicine |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Economics | Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Sociology, Tourism |
| Faculty : Human and Social Sciences | Archaeology, Educational Sciences, History, Literature, Modern Languages, Psychology, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Science and Technology | Agronomy, Applied Mathematics, Bioengineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Pharmacy |
| Research Division : Archaeology and Evolution of Human Behaviour | Archaeology, History |
| Research Division : Arts and Communication | Performing Arts, Visual Arts |
| Research Division : Biomedical Research | Health Sciences |
| Research Division : Electronics, Optoelectronics and Telecommunications | Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
| Research Division : Marine and Environmental Research | Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Research Division : Marine Sciences | Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Research Division : Mediterranean Bioresources and Food | Biological and Life Sciences |
| Research Division : Spatial and Organizational Dynamics | Anthropology, Demography and Population, Geography (Human), Regional Studies, Sociology |
| School : Education and Communication | Communication Studies, Design, Educational Technology, Foreign Languages Education, Multimedia, Special Education, Sports, Teacher Training |
| School : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Food Technology, Mechanical Engineering |
| School : Health | Dietetics, Nursing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Radiology |
| School : Management, Hospitality and Tourism | Accountancy, Hotel Management, Management, Marketing, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | UAlg Universidade do Algarve |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Accreditation | Direção-Geral do Ensino Superior (DGES) |
| Motto | Estudar Onde é Bom Viver Study Where You Would Like to Live |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Campus de Gambelas Ed. 2 - Piso 1, Gab. 1.6 Faro, Algarve, 8005-139 Portugal |
|---|---|
| City population | 65,000 |