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 2025-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-26 00:00:00

More details

Non-EU applicants are advised to apply in the early stages due to the need to obtain a visa, a process that may delay arrival on national territory.

Language

English

IELTS

5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

5

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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)

Tuition Fee

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International

2125 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4250 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

1100 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2200 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Faro

400 - 800 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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