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University of Algarve

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  • Ranking #801
  • Institution Type Public
  • Masters 14
  • Scholarships 36
  • Students (int'l) 1,735
  • Students (female) 4,710
Programme Overview
Disciplines: 7
Programmes: 14
The University of Algarve is a young state university, located in the southern part of Portugal, one of the most touristic regions of Portugal.The University has witnessed a significant growth in terms of student population, modern facilities and the quality and diversity of programes on offer.
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History

Founded on the 16th January 1979, the University of Algarve results from the union of two preexisting institutions, the University of Algarve and the Polytechnic Institute of Faro, which makes it somewhat unique from most universities given that Faculties and Schools of both systems, co-exist.

Education

In these last three decades, the University of Algarve has consolidated the link established with the regional business and with the public and private organisations, encouraging the transfer of knowledge and contributing to sustainable development with an impact across the community.

Research

Research Centres 

  • Centre for Molecular and Structural Biomedicine 
  • Centre of Marine Sciences
  • Centre of Electronics, Optoelectronics and Telecommunications 
  • Research Centre in Arts and Communication
  • Research Centre for Spatial and Organisational Dynamics
  • Centre for Marine and Environmental Research
  • Chemistry Research Centre of Algarve

Career

It is an important centre for cultural, scientific and technological development, with strong regional, national and international ties, offering students the opportunity to explore various careers as they gain transferable skills.

University of Algarve Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Algarve. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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Sports Scholarships
General Scholarships

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
10867 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Social Support Fund
Need-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Teaching Learning Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UAlg Alumni Career Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Merit Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
BPI Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Caixa Geral de Depósitos Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Sports Scholarships
General Scholarships

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
10867 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Social Support Fund
Need-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Teaching Learning Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UAlg Alumni Career Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Merit Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Sports Scholarships
General Scholarships

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
10867 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Social Support Fund
Need-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Teaching Learning Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UAlg Alumni Career Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Merit Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Sports Scholarships
General Scholarships

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
10867 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Social Support Fund
Need-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Teaching Learning Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UAlg Alumni Career Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Merit Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
BPI Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Sports Scholarships
General Scholarships

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
10867 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Social Support Fund
Need-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Teaching Learning Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UAlg Alumni Career Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Merit Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Student Grant Program
Merit-based

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Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Sports Scholarships
General Scholarships

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
10867 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Social Support Fund
Need-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Teaching Learning Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UAlg Alumni Career Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Merit Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
3000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
BPI Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Caixa Geral de Depósitos Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Sports Scholarships
General Scholarships

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Excellence Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
10867 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Social Support Fund
Need-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Teaching Learning Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
UAlg Alumni Career Award
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Merit Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
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Various benefits
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Sports Scholarships
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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
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Grant
Various benefits
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Excellence Scholarships
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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
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10867 EUR
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Social Support Fund
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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
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Various benefits
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Teaching Learning Award
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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
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Various benefits
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UAlg Alumni Career Award
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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
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Various benefits
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Anytime
Merit Scholarships
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University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal
Independent provider
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Various benefits
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
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Aga Khan Foundation
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Various benefits
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Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
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Aga Khan Foundation
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Independent provider
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1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
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Education Future
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Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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Headway
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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1040 Abroad
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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7000 USD
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24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
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educations.com
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1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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Salvado Law
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1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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Diamant Gerstein
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90000 AUD
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World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
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The Ramsay Centre
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
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University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
801 200
2023
1001 -200
2022
801
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
1348 -227
2023
1121 -40
2022
1081
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Student services

The Student Union organises several important and well-known events, such us:

  • The Semana Académica (Student Academic Week) in May with a broad programme;
  • The Sports Festival in September, in the streets of downtown Faro, with exhibitions and workshops on a variety of sports activities;
  • The Snow Campus, a winter event for skiing and snowboarding;
  • The Sports Exchange Programme, with national and international teams;
  • The Academic University Sports Federation tournaments, such as the Open Tennis, Volleyball and Beach Rugby tournaments; the Non-Federated National University Championships;
  • The University Student Union Mini-Half-Marathon.

Housing services

The University has four campuses:

  • The Penha Campus
  • The Gambelas Campus
  • The Saúde Campus
  • The Portimão Campus

Library services

The University Library is composed of different services, with library on each campus. The Library receives, organizes and provides access to bibliographic and documentary resources in several formats.

The Gambelas Campus Library and The European Documentation Centre (EDC)

  • ca. 100,000 documents
  • 350 seated places
  • 26 study group (max. 8) rooms

ICT services

The Statistics Portugal information network in libraries of higher education establishments

The Statistics Portugal's Portal Access Point is located at the Gambelas Campus Library.

It seeks to serve the entire region, allowing researchers, teachers, students, enterprises and the community in general, to easily access all statistical information and services offered by the Institute (INE).

Campus life

The Saúde Campus is situated at the entrance of city of Faro. New facilities were built for the Faro School of Nursing, incorporated into the University of Algarve in June 2003, now called the Faro School of Health (Escola Superior de Saúde - ESS) in order to adopt the new health science degree courses.

The Portimão Campus, located in the city of Portimão, is situated near the train station square. Portimão is the second largest city in Algarve and the campus developed out of the need for decentralisation.

Sports facilities

The Students Union Sports Department, promotes all kinds of sport activities with very low prices for students. You can choose from Salsa to Hip-hop, from Tai Chi and Yoga to Bujinkan, from Basketball to Football.

The Sports Department of the Student Union also organises water sports activities such as canoeing, windsurfing and sailing are free of charge at the Nautical Sports Centre at Faro Island.

Competitive sports include handball, women’s futsal, women and men’s volleyball and men’s rugby. Federated teams (district championships) are active in men and women’s basketball, men’s futsal and men’s football 11.

Student clubs

The Student Union of the University of Algarve (Associação Académica da Universidade do Algarve, AAUALG) is a representative body of all the students belonging to the institution, founded on 1st October 1997.

The importance of sports and the physical balance and psychological well being of university students is a concern of the Student Union. For this reason, sports activities are under the auspices of the Student Union in close collaboration with the University and the Student Support and Welfare Services.

Accreditation

Officially recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal.

Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2023

GSSA 2023

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Student Reviews

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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

My bachelor's degree is in marine biology and my University offeres a lot of resources such as Field trips and laboratory classes really good for our future those classes train us for a job. Most of my teachers are investigators so they are really good in their fields.

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Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience, I really like everything about it

Algarve Dream!
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

It's been a great experience. A very diverse and welcoming university. The teachers are very friendly, very professional and always willing to help. I believe these will be years that will mark my life.

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