Universidade do Algarve
Founded in 1979, with 8,500 students and 150 courses.
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City guide
Studying in Faro
The gateway to the Algarve, where higher education comes with the best weather and the best beaches in Portugal.
Faro
South, Portugal
South
Region
118 k
Residents
2
Universities
10 k
Students
Universities in Faro
The institutions that make this city a real option for studying, living and building what comes next.
Instituto Superior de Engenharia
Founded in 1989, with 1,500 students and 25 courses.
Student life
What to weigh up before choosing Faro
The right city is not just a good university. It is your routine, budget, transport, housing and somewhere you can actually study well.
Cost of living
Mid (€650–850/month)
Housing
Halls of residence, flats and rooms near the university
Transport
City buses and cycling — small and easy to get around
Student routine
The old town, bars along the lagoon, a calmer scene
Why choose Faro
The best weather in Portugal
Close to the finest beaches
Relaxed and safe
Excellent for water sports
Reasonable cost of living
Nature right on the doorstep
Cultural highlights
Ria Formosa — a nature reserve unique in Europe
The historic centre — city walls and traditional architecture
Igreja do Carmo — and its striking bone chapel
The municipal market — regional food at its source
Faro marina — modern living beside the water
Want to know whether Faro suits you?
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