The University of Algarve is a unique institution. First of all, as it is the only Portuguese university created by the Law of the Assembly of the Republic, having received unanimous approval from Parliament.

The Academy is recognized for the quality of its teaching in several fields, namely in the areas of Health Sciences and Technologies; Economy, Management and Tourism; Social and Education Sciences; and Exact and Natural Sciences, also standing out at the international level in various rankings.

9community services
1Institute
3Schools
4Faculties
80Researchers
3Canteens
9University Residences
14Amphitheaters
+31Study areas
+700Teachers
+10kStudents

Find out more about the Academy, which is located in the south of Portugal, in Faro, capital of the Algarve region.

The institutional policy for the quality of UAlg is based on the sharing and commitment of the academic community with the objective of continuous improvement of its activity.

UAlg has a physical infrastructure made up of 6 central support services.

Consult information about the UAlg rector team.

Consult the organizational chart and objectives and statutes of the University of Algarve

In this space you will find a set of relevant documents that can help you to better understand the Institution's way of functioning and activity.