Founded in 1979, Universidade do Algarve (University of Algarve) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Faro (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Portimão. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior, Portugal (Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Portugal), Universidade do Algarve (UAlg) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universidade do Algarve (UAlg) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 41 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 