Overview

Objectives

To analyze the complexity of the economic dimension of tourism and its connection to regional development
To evaluate the economic impact of tourism
To plan and manage tourism projects
To use advanced research methods and techniques
To contribute to the setting and implementation of policies in the domains of tourism and regional development

Double Degree

University of Algarve's Tourism Economics and Regional Development Masters is integrated in a Double Degree Program with the Master's in Economics of Tourism: Monitoring and Evaluation, offered by the University of the Balearic Islands (Spain).

Students that conclude our Masters can also obtain the Degree of the Master's in Economics of Tourism: Monitoring and Evaluation, by spending a semester at the University of the Balearic Islands and approving in 30 ECTS.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Consumer behaviour

Economics of regional development

Tourism ans sustainability

Tourism economics

Economic geography

Methods of regional analysis

Research methodologies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Faro, Portugal

Disciplines

Economics Tourism & Leisure View 8 other Masters in Tourism & Leisure in Portugal

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee: 50 Euros
- Simple photocopy of passport or identification document
- Declaration on honor that it meets the conditions required
- Document proving the completion of Portuguese secondary education or equivalent, or the necessary and sufficient qualification for access to higher education in the country of origin, duly certified by the competent authorities
- Document proving the classification obtained
- Proof of language proficiency in the language of instruction
- The candidate will have to prove, by means of a certificate, the domain independent of the language in which the course is taught, under the terms foreseen for levels B1 and B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

4250 EUR / year

≈ 4250 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2200 EUR / year

≈ 2200 EUR / year

Living costs

Faro

Portugal

400 - 800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Objectives

Double Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Faro

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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