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International Student’s Guide University of Algarve International Relations and Mobility Office 2018/2019 v1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to UAlg 7 MAPS 18 Deadlines
UAlg HeAltH AND Travel Documents
coUrse cAtAlogUe 8 Well-beINg serVIces 22 Insurance
Refectories & Cafe Bars Accommodation
grADINg sYstem 10 University dorms Academic calendar
University Medical Services Language requirements
ImportANt DAtes 10 Portuguese Language Courses
otHer sUpport FAcIlItIes 24 Checklist
mobIlItY coorDINAtors 11 Facilities for Students with Special Needs ARRIVING@ THE INTERNATIONAL
UAlg V+ - Volunteers RELATIONS OFFICE
portUgAl 12 Chaplaincy Welcome to the University!
Brief history
Registering at the University -
AlgArVe 13 reseArcH 25 International Relations and Mobility Office
Brief history Research Centres
prActIcAl INFormAtIoN 36
tHe cItY oF FAro 14
cUltUrAl AND sports Opening a Bank Account
Brief history ActIVItIes 26 Registering at a Health Centre
Student’s Union Shops
tHe UNIVersItY 15 Living Costs
Erasmus Student Network (ESN)
Historical Overview Taxis
TUNAS (Traditional University musical
University Governance Time Zone
groups)
Governing Bodies Useful Contacts
The University Theatre Group
CAMPUS lIFe 16 RUA – The University Radio of Algarve coNtActs 40
CAMPI
Learning Support Facilities
stUDY@UAlg 30 scHeDUles 41
BEFORE COMING
Library and Archive
Application Procedures
Online Knowledge Library (B-ON)
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AND ACRONYMS
AAuAlg FcT
Associação Académica da Universidade do Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia / Faculty of
Algarve / Student’s Union Sciences and Technology
DcBm Fe
Departamento de Ciências Biomédicas e Faculdade de Economia / Faculty of Economics
Medicina / Dept. Biomedical Sciences and
Medicine iro
International Relations Office
esN
Erasmus Student Network ise
Instituto Superior de Engenharia / Institute of
esec Engineering
Escola Superior de Educação e Comunicação /
School of Education and Communication ru
Restaurante Universitário / University Restaurant
esgHT
Escola Superior de Gestão, Hotelaria e Turismo sAs
/ School of Management, Hospitality and Serviços de Acção Social / Health and Well-being
Tourism Services
essuAlg seF
Escola Superior de Saude / School of Health Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras / Portuguese
Immigration and Border Services Office
FcHs
Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais / uAlg
Faculty of Human and Social Sciences Universidade do Algarve / University of Algarve
WELCOME to UAlg On behalf of the entire International Relations Office (IRO) staff, I am very pleased to welcome you to the University of Algarve (UAlg). This may be your first visit to Portugal and specifically to Algarve and we are sure you have many questions. One of the aims of this guide is to answer some of those questions in order to ease your integration into the academic life. The University of Algarve is proud to introduce itself as an open University, to foreign students, teaching staff and researches – after all, Algarve is Our Campus! UAlg takes part in more than 200 bilateral agreement Erasmus+ inside Eu- rope, and more than 200 general agreement around the world. We also par- ticipate in several projects under the Erasmus+ Programme. This Student Guide was designed to provide you with general and useful information, and we recommend you read it attentively as it may answer your questions. Please do not forget that we are always at your disposal to help you in your participation in our intensive academic and cultural life. Marleni Pereira de Azevedo IRO Coordinator
COURSE CATALOGUE
UNDergrADUAte > MARINE SCIENCES mAsters
> MARKETING
> AGRONOMY > ACCOUNTING
> MATHEMATICS APPLIED TO ECONOMICS AND
> BASIC EDUCATION > AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES
MANAGEMENT
> BIOCHEMISTRY > ARCHAEOLOGY
> MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
> BIOLOGY > BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
> MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIOTHERAPY
> BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES > BIOTECHNOLOGY
> MOVING IMAGE
> BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES > BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING
> NURSING
> BIOTECHNOLOGY > BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
> ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS
> BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION > CHEMICAL INNOVATION AND REGULATION -
> PHARMACY
> CIVIL ENGINEERING ERASMUS MUNDUS
> PSYCHOLOGY
> CIVIL ENGINEERING - POST-LABORAL > CIVIL ENGINEERING
> SCIENCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND
> COMMUNICATION DESIGN > CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
TECHNOLOGIES
> COMMUNICATION SCIENCES > COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE AND
> SOCIAL EDUCATION
> CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL NEUROPSHICOLOGY
> SOCIAL EDUCATION - POST-LABORAL
> DIETETICS AND NUTRITION > COMMUNICATION DESIGN FOR TOURISM AND
> SOCIOLOGY
> ECONOMICS CULTURE
> SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY
> EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES AND TRAINING > ECOHYDROLOGY - ERASMUS MUNDUS
> SPORTS
> ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING > ECONOMICS OF INNOVATION AND
> TOURISM
> FOOD ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP
> VISUAL ARTS
> FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY > EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
> HOTEL MANAGEMENT > ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
> INFORMATICS
INtegrAteD mAsters > EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING -
> LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE > BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING ERASMUS MUNDUS
> LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION > ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING AND > FINANCE
> LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES TELECOMMUNICATIONS > FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
> MANAGEMENT > ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING > FOOD TECHNOLOGY
> MANAGEMENT - POST-LABORAL > MEDICINE > GEOMATICS
> MANAGEMENT - PORTIMÃO > PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES > HEALTH CARE SERVICES MANAGEMENT
> MANAGEMENT – POST-LABORAL - > HISTORY AND CULTURAL HERITAGES
PORTIMÃO > HORTICULTURE
> MARINE AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT > HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
> MARINE BIOLOGY > HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
8 Student Guide
> INFORMATICS ENGINEERING > SOCIAL, WORK AND ORGANISATIONAL DoctorAtes
> ISLAMIC AND MEDIEVAL MEDITERRANEAN PSYCHOLOGY
> AGRARIAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
HISTORY > SOCIOLOGY
> ARCHAEOLOGY
> LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE > SPECIAL EDUCATION - MENTAL AND MOTOR
> BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
> LANGUAGE SCIENCES DISABILITIES
> BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
> MANAGEMENT > SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF RURAL
> BIOTECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES
> MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION IN AREAS
> CHEMISTRY
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES > TAX MANAGEMENT
> DIGITAL MEDIA-ARTS
> MARINE AND COASTAL SYSTEMS > TEACHING IN THE FIRST CYCLE OF BASIC
> ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
> MARINE BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - ERASMUS EDUCATION AND OF MATHEMATICS AND
> ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
MUNDUS NATURAL SCIENCES IN THE SECOND CYCLE OF
ENGINEERING
> MARINE BIOLOGY BASIC EDUCATION
> INFORMATICS ENGINEERING
> MARKETING MANAGEMENT > TEACHING IN THE FIRST CYCLE OF BASIC
> INNOVATION AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT
> MATHEMATICS FOR TEACHERS EDUCATION AND OF PORTUGUESE, AND
> LANGUAGE SCIENCES
> MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - ENERGY, AIR- HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF PORTUGAL IN
> LITERATURE
CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION THE SECOND CYCLE OF BASIC EDUCATION
> MARINE ECOSYSTEM HEALTH AND
> MOLECULAR AND MICROBIAL BIOLOGY > TEACHING OF ENGLISH IN THE FIRST CYCLE
CONSERVATION - ERASMUS MUNDUS
> OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OF BASIC EDUCATION
> MARINE, EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL
> ONCOBIOLOGY - MOLECULAR MECHANISMS > TEACHING OF PORTUGUESE AND ENGLISH IN
SCIENCES
IN CANCER THE SECOND CYCLE OF BASIC EDUCATION
> MATHEMATICS
> PORTUGUESE AND SPANISH TEACHING FOR > TEACHING OF VISUAL ARTS AND
> MECHANISMS OF DISEASE AND
BASIC AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION IN BASIC
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
> PRÉ-SCHOOL EDUCATION EDUCATION
> PSYCHOLOGY
> QUALITY IN ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES - > TOURISM
> QUANTITATIVE METHODS APPLIED TO
ERASMUS MUNDUS > TOURISM ORGANIZATIONS MANAGEMENT
ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
> QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND AGRO-FOOD > TOURISM ECONOMICS AND REGIONAL
> SOCIOLOGY
MARKETING DEVELOPMENT
> TOURISM
> SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND > URBAN WATER CYCLE
ADMINISTRATION > WATER AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT -
> SCIENCE OF EDUCATION ERASMUS MUNDUS
> SOCIAL EDUCATION
> SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY
GRADING SYSTEM IMPORTANT DATES
grading system: ects grading scale and definition: september – 2018
1 to 20. 03 – Beginning of the Orientation Week
Fail: 1 to 9 / Approval: 10 to 20 A - eXcelleNt - outstanding 07 – City holiday
performance with only minor errors 16 – End of the Orientation Week
grading systems of the institutions 17 – Beginning of the 1st semester
b - VerY gooD - above the average october – 2018
P FARO02 - Description of the Institution’s standard but with some errors 05 - National holiday
grading system. NoVember – 2018
The result achieved in a course unit c - gooD - generally sound work with a 01 - National holiday
whether through continuous assessment number of errors
or in an examination, is generally expressed December – 2018
in a 0 to 20 grading scale. D - sAtIsFActorY - fair but with 01 - National holiday
The lowest passing grade is 10. significant shortcomings 08 - National holiday
25 – End of the classes of the 1st semester
ects credits: e - sUFFIcIeNt - performance meets the 22 – Beginning of Christmas holidays
1 full academic year = 60 credits minimum criteria 25 – Christmas Day
1 semester = 30 credits JANUArY – 2019
1 trimester = 20 credits FX - FAIl - some work required before the 01 – New Year
criteria can be awarded 06 – End of Christmas holidays
07 – Beginning of the exam period of
F - FAIl - considerable further work is the1st semester
required
FebrUArY – 2019
02 – End of the exam period and of the1st
semester
04 - Beginning of the 2nd semester
10 Student GuideMOBILITY COORDINATORS
mArcH – 2019 Dept.biomedical sciences and medicine Institute of engineering
03 to 05 – Carnival holidays Inês Araújo – Biomedical Sciences Conceição Ribeiro
Dina Gaspar – Medicine mobise@ualg.pt
AprIl – 2019
mobdcbm@ualg.pt 1.58 (Build.8.Penha campus)
15 - Beginning of Easter holidays
mobdcbm@ualg.pt
19 – Good Friday
2.58 (Build.7.Gambelas campus) Faculty of Human and social sciences
21 – Easter
2.58 (Build.7.Gambelas campus) Neuza Costa
22 – End of Easter holidays
mobfchs@ualg.pt
25 - National holiday
school of education and communication 1.33 (Build.1. Gambelas campus)
mAY – 2019 Rosanna Durão
01 - National holiday mobesec@ualg.pt Faculty of sciences and technology
06 to 11 – Semana Académica / Academic 88 (Penha campus) Dina Simes
Week (Student’s party) mobfct@ualg.pt
25 – End of the classes of the 2nd school of management, Hospitality and 2.34 (Build.7.Gambelas campus)
semester tourism
27 - Beginning of the exam period of the Paula Serdeira Azevedo Faculty of economics
2nd semester mobesght@ualg.pt João Fragoso
31 (Penha campus) mobfeualg@ualg.pt
JUNe – 2019
2.64 (Build.9.Gambelas campus)
10 - National holiday
school of Health
20 - National holiday
Filomena Matos
29 - End of the exam period and of the 2nd
mobessualg@ualg.pt
semester
(Gambelas campus)
AUgUst – 2019
15 - National holidayPORTUGAL
Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the 1580 and 1640. Being the pioneers of the
West and South and by Spain to the North Age of Discovery, Portugal established
and East, Portugal occupies the western the first global empire in history, and the
part of the Iberian Peninsula and has two longest lived of the European colonial
archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean: Madeiraempires, from the capture of Ceuta in 1415
and the Azores. The Tagus River (Rio Tejo) to the handover of Macau to China in 1999
that rises from Spain divides mainland (almost 600 years). Portugal became a
Portugal (Continente). The northern republic on 5th October 1910 and is an
landscape is mountainous with several established democracy today.
plateaus indented by river valleys, while Portugal is a developed country with a high
plains characterise the southern area, Human Development Index. It is a member
including the Alentejo and the Algarve. of the European Union (since 1986) and
Portugal’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the United Nations (since 1955); as well as
a sea zone over which the Portuguese a founding member of the Organisation for
have special rights over the exploration Economic Cooperation and Development
and use of marine resources, has 1,727,408 (OECD), North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
km2, being the largest EEZ of the European (NATO), Community of Portuguese
Union and 11th largest in the world. Language Countries (Comunidade dos
Países de Língua Portuguesa, CPLP), and
brief history the European Union’s Eurozone. Portugal
Portugal is one of the world’s oldest is also a Schengen state. According to the
countries. It became an independent Global Peace Index, Portugal is the 3rd most
nation in 1143 and has maintained its peaceful country in the world (2017).
independence and national boundaries
since the 13th century, except for a brief
period under Spanish domination between
12 Student GuideALGARVE Due to its geographical location, the Algarve the region, with an international airport, enjoys one of the best climates in Europe sports stadium, two university campi all year round, with only a short period of and the main hospital; and (2) the city of rainfall (normally between November and Portimão, Algarve’s second main city and March), maximum temperatures varying home to the University’s third campus. between 15°C and 31°C, and long hours of sunshine (the highest in Europe). With fine brief history white sand beaches all along its coastline A chosen place of settlement for various and a calm sea with water temperatures of groups of people, the Algarve derives its around 22°C in the summer, the Algarve is name from the Moors AL-Gharb, meaning perfect for the so-called “beach tourism”, “The West”. This is but one clear example although a wide range of different activities of the rich cultural heritage that the Moors is offered. left dotted across this region. The castles, This is why the Algarve, the southernmost fortresses, narrow roads and lacework- region of mainland Portugal, is its most patterned chimneys are some of the other of “King of Portugal and of the Algarve”. popular tourist destination, and one of landmarks that have survived the passage The golden age of the Portuguese voyages the most popular in Europe. With an area of history. of discovery placed the Algarve at the of 5,411 km2 and a permanent population Before the Moors, the Algarve received centre of some of the key events in those of approximately 451,117 inhabitants, its further valuable legacies. The Ruínas de great adventures that opened up new population triples in the summer season Milreu, in Estoi, and the Roman Villa Cerro worlds to the West. Setting sail from Lagos due to a high influx of visitors. In total, the da Vila, in Vilamoura, are good examples of and Sagres were caravels of Prince Henry, Algarve receives almost 10 million people Roman civilisation and come fully equipped the Navigator, and explorers such as Gil every year, including national visitors, out with visitor centres that illustrate the Eanes, a renowned Algarvian honoured for of which 7 million are foreign tourists. realities of everyday life many centuries his daring feats. The Algarve possesses two main urban ago. In 1249, King D. Afonso III of Portugal centres: (1) the city of Faro, the capital of conquered Faro and began to use the title
THE CITY OF FARO
Faro (fah-roo) is the administrative centre
of the whole of the Algarve region with
a population of approximately 60,000
inhabitants spread over 210 km2, of which
30% are integrated into the Ria Formosa
Nature Reserve.
The county of Faro is bordered to the
south by the Ria Formosa lagoon, a 19
km long system of barrier islands that
communicates with the sea through six
inlets, five of which are natural and have brief history is internationally known in the fields of
mobility characteristics, and one is an As an ancient city, Faro is to be (re) Marine Sciences, Tourism Management
artificial inlet that was opened with the discovered. From pre-Roman origin, known and Cultural Heritage, Health Sciences
purpose of allowing easier access to the at that time as Ossonoba, Faro was one of and Biotechnology, apart from the Central
port of Faro. This system forms three main the most important urban centres of the Regional Hospital and six secondary
islands, which can be reached by boat, and southern peninsula. The city has both Arab schools, all showing the central role of Faro
are excellent places to enjoy pleasant days and Roman ruins but most of the present in the whole region.
in contact with nature, enjoying boating, attractive older buildings were constructed The city also has an attractive marina, well-
biking or walking. The local cuisine, the after the disastrous earthquake of 1755. maintained parks and plazas and an old
white sand beaches and balmy waters Particularly attractive is the old part of the town full of outdoor cafés and pedestrian
awarded with the “blue flag”, in some city surrounded still by the Roman walls, lanes. Besides its museums and beautiful
places inhabited only by migratory birds, which date back to the 9th century. churches and chapels, Faro also boasts a
are aspects to discover on the islands of Currently, due to its central role and as vibrant nightlife.
the Ria Formosa, with a high potential for the regional capital, Faro has significant To discover the city and its essence it is
nature tourism. infrastructures and public services in the recommended to walk through the streets
region. The airport handles more than of Faro.
five million tourists a year, the University
14 Student GuideTHE UNIVERSITY Historical overview The University of Algarve (UAlg), as it stands today, arose from the union of two pre-existing institutions: UAlg, established under national legislation (law 11/79), and the Polytechnic Institute of Faro (established under law 513-T/79). The University of Algarve is somehow unique, as Faculties and Schools of both since December 2017. and Polytechnic, the government called the university and the polytechnic co- UAlg started its academic activities in for a conjunctive management of the two exist. UAlg’s foundation underwent a long 1983 offering at the time three degrees: institutions. period of debate before finally receiving Hortifruticulture, Marine Biology and The Assembly, comprising faculty, staff unanimous approval by the Assembly of Fisheries, and Business Administration. and student representatives of Faculties the Republic (Assembleia da República) Following the approval of the Autonomy and Schools, as well as representatives on January 16th, 1979. In 1982, the first Law of Universities (Lei de Autonomia das from common central services, passed the UAlg rector, Prof. Gomes Guerreiro (1982- Universidades), law 108/88, and given the Statutes in 1991 and received subsequent 1986) was appointed, followed by Prof. need for a higher institution in the Algarve approval by the Ministry of Education Carlos Alberto Lloyd Braga (1986-1990), with the critical dimension necessary for (legislative order 198/91). Prof. Doutor Jacinto José Montalvão dos the country and regional development, This approval contributed to the Santos e Silva Marques (1990-1993), Prof. the Statutes of the UAlg were drawn up. government’s agreement to creating a legal Eugénio Maria de Melo Alte da Veiga (1993- Through the decree-law 373/88 and the framework which encompassed this new 1997), Prof. Adriano Lopes Gomes Pimpão Basic Law on Education (law 46/86) (Lei de developing reality, both in terms of heritage (1998-2006), Prof. João Guerreiro (2006- Bases do Sistema Educativo), which opened and human resources, bringing an end to 2013), Prof. António Branco (2013-2017), up opportunities for greater articulation the Polytechnic Institute of Faro (decree- and Prof. Paulo Águas the current rector between the two subsystems – University law 241/92).
CAMPUS LIFE
In 2001, the first University Statute CAMPI Faculty of economics (Faculdade de
amendment was published in the Diário da The University has three campi: Economia – FE);
República (the Portuguese government’s Penha campus
official gazette). Gambelas campus Faculty of Human and social sciences
Portimão campus (Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais
University governance - FCHS);
Penha campus is situated in the centre of
governing bodies the city of Faro. There are three Schools: Faculty of sciences and technology
>General Board (Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia - FCT);
>Rector school of education and communication Health school (Escola Superior de Saúde
>Management Board (Escola Superior de Educação e – ESS);
>Academic Senate Comunicação – ESEC);
Department of biomedical sciences and
The governing bodies are responsible school of management, Hospitality and medicine (Departamento de Ciências
for the management of several of the tourism (Escola Superior de Gestão, Biomédicas e Medicina - DCBM)
University’s affairs. Hotelaria e Turismo – ESGHT);
Portimão campus is located, in the city of
Institute of engineering (Instituto Superior Portimão, near the train station square.
de Engenharia – ISE). Portimão is the second largest city in the
Algarve and the campus developed out of
Gambelas campus is situated 6 km from the need for decentralisation.
Faro and 2 km from Faro International
Airport. There are three Faculties, one
School and one Department in this
campus:
16 Student GuideleArNINg sUpport FAcIlItIes coNtActs AND opeNINg HoUrs: oNlINe KNoWleDge lIbrArY (b-oN)
The teaching and research labs at the penha library Besides the resources made available in
UAlg, all equipped with state-of-the- Opening Hours: each of the libraries, the University offers
art equipment, are important resources Monday to Friday - 9h00 - 22h00 b-on (online knowledge library) access.
for academic and experimentation Saturday - 9h00 - 13h00 B-on access is available on all University
activities. All of the campi offer specific Phone: 289 800 100 network computers (recognition and
classrooms, computer and multimedia labs, Email: biblioteca@ualg.pt access control performed through IP
auditoriums, study and meeting rooms and protocol). Users can access b-on through
wireless internet access. gambelas library the University library website (www.ualg.
Opening Hours: pt/pt/content/noticias-3) or through the
lIbrArY AND ArcHIVe Monday to Friday - 8h30 - 20h00 official b-on site (www.b-on.pt).
Saturday - 10h00 - 16h00 Users have free access to full-text
The UAlg has 2 documental units, one in Phone: 289 800 906 articles of main international journal
each campus. These units acquire, handle, Email: biblioteca@ualg.pt publications. B-on allows online access to
organise and provide bibliographic and more than 22,000 electronic publications,
documentary resources in several different library portimão breaking the barrier which in the past
formats in order to meet the demands of Opening Hours: made accessing reference resources
educational, scientific and research activity Monday to Friday - 9h00 - 19h00 difficult. Besides gaining access to full-
of the University and of the community. Phone: 282 417 641/282 418 036 length articles, other resources such
To better respond to these demands, the Email: bibportimao@ualg.pt as bibliographic references, catalogues,
libraries are distributed throughout the indexes, citation tools and other portals are
University, allowing online library catalogue Note: Opening hours are subject to change available.
access (database of available resources). during Christmas and summer holidays.
Visit: www.ualg.pt/pt/content/noticias-3 Please check any changes.MAP
PEnHa CAMPUS
5
4
3
1 Main Entrance
6
2 University Dorms
3 Bank - Caixa Geral de Depósitos 1 7
4 School of Management, Hospitality and Tourism (ESGHT)
8
5 Academic Services 2
6 School of Education and Communication (ESEC)
8
7 University Restaurant / Health and Well-being Services 13
8 Institute of Engineering (ISE)
9 Pedagogical Complex and Amphitheaters
10 Foundation for the Development of UAlg
9
11 Library / Administration / Central Services
12 Technical Services Estrada da 9
13 Secretariat of the Student’s Union (AAUALG) Penha 12
11
8
10
Saúde campus
Gambelas campus
Olhão
Rotunda do
HospitalMAP
GaMBELaS CAMPUS
15
14
16
1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FCHS)
Amphitheater Teresa Júdice Gamito / IT Services
Faculty of Science and Technology (FCT) / Health School (ESS)
Faro
2 Faculty of Science and Technology (FCT) / Health School (ESS)
1
Department of Biomedical Sciences and Medicine (DCBM)
2
3 Pedagogical Complex 12
4 11
Grand Auditorium
5
Central Library / Rectory / International Relations Office
6 5
University Restaurant (RU)
7 Faculty of Science and Technology (FCT) /Health School (ESS) 3
Center for Marine Sciences (CCMAR) 10
8 Faculty of Science and Technology (FCT) 4
9 Faculty of Economics (FE) 6
10 Greenhouse Researche Building
13
11 Sports Field 7 8
9
12 Academic Services
13 Main Entrance
Gambelas
14 North Wing Entrance
15 Entrepeneurship and Tecnology Transfer (CRIA)
16 Hearing and Speech Therapy Laboratory (LATF)
FaroUAlg + HealtHy - plastic “UAlg + Healthy, - Plastic”contributing to a future “Plastic free” ocean and especially for a more sustainable environment for all of us and for future generations. Use the special plastic bottle deposit points for those that must be used, these will later be transformed into raw materials for projects associated with the visual arts. The use of disposable plastic in the arts and in particular, recycled plastic filament material is a contribute to the European Commission’s Strategy - Plastic (adopted on January 16, 2018), with concrete incentives for innovation and competitiveness in new technologies and materials for better reutilization of plastics.
> Always return the material used in > refrain from the use of disposable > bring your own mug to the bar and the bar / canteen, otherwise you are drinking straws and coffee stirrers. ask for your drink, coffee or tea; this will encouraging the use of disposable reduce the amount of washing done in material, which is harmful to the bars and the use of disposable material. environment and society.
UALG HEALTH AND WELL-BEING SERVICES (SAS)
refectories & cafe bars between classes. provide 9 university dorms, with 558 beds
The catering sector also supports several for undergraduate and master’s students.
UAlg Health and Well-being Services (SAS)
initiatives and events carried out at UAlg Priority is given to students with social
catering sector, provides diverse refectories
throughout the year. grants and regular students may benefit
located in the several campi. There are three
from remainder vacancies. The university
on-campi refectories: at Penha campus
tImetAbles dorms are located in Faro, Gambelas and
– Administration Building; at Gambelas
refectories and restaurants Portimão and are arranged in apartments
campus – Main Refectory Building and at
Monday to Friday: lunch and dinner. and residential buildings.
the Health School, 2 grill restaurants at
Saturday: lunch only, in Penha campus The university dorms are located near
Penha and Gambelas campi, 7 bars, and 1
the campi and were laid out to provide
University Restaurant (RU) in Gambelas
In Gambelas campus meals can be served students with the convenience and well-
campus. Prices in all catering facilities are
on weekends whenever found necessary being necessary. Bedrooms are equipped
subsidised for the academic community.
by the event management teams. with bed linen and towels.
Thousands of meals are prepared daily in
the SAS refectories and restaurants with
Meal services are open from 12h00 to
guaranteed quality and diversity. The
14h00, for lunch, and from 18h15 to 20h15,
menus include a meat dish, a fish dish, a
for dinner.
vegetarian dish and, in some cases, a diet
dish supervised by a nutritionist. A full meal
cafeterias
includes: soup, main course, bread, dessert
Monday to Friday, from 8h30 to 17h30 and
(sweet or fruit) and beverage (water, milk or
till 22H00 in the of ESGHT Cafeteria (Penha
juice – dispenser machine).
campus) and the Cafeteria in Portimão
The two largest refectories are located
campus.
in Penha campus with 522 seats, and
Gambelas campus, with 618 seats. At
University Dorms
the SAS bars, the academic community
can have light meals or drink a coffee in UAlg Health and Welfare Services (SAS)
22 Student GuideThere are kitchen appliances, a living and Scholars and researchers (national and University medical services
study room, TV and internet access. In international) can also benefit from UAlg
When your registration at the University
addition, SAS has personnel in charge of Health and Welfare Services. SAS provides
is complete, you will be able to use the
maintenance and cleaning of common 5 dorms. University dorms are a guarantee
University ambulatory medical services
areas, bed linen and towels. All residences of decent accommodation, for affordable
(Serviços Médico-Sociais) with a cost of
have washing machines to use for free. prices, in a sharing environment suitable
1€.
for integration into academic life.
The Student Support and Welfare Services
Dorms for Undergraduate and master’s (SAS) offer healthcare in areas of general
students practice, nursing, psychology and nutrition
counselling. The University maintains
Female Dorm Penha campus contractual agreements in areas of dental
Male Dorm Rua de Berlim care, physiotherapy and chiropody.
Female Dorm Albacor These services carry out a different type of
Female Dorm Ferragial tests, promote the prevention of sexually
Male Dorm Ferragial transmitted diseases and participate in a
Female Dorm Oásis European project on drug dependence. This
Male Dorm Montebranco (Lote O) service is also a partner in a transnational
Mix Dorm Montebranco (Lote E) observatory on drug prevention in higher
Mix Dorm Portimão campus institutions with an online information
clinic offering advice and support on drugs
Dorms to scholars and reserchers and treatment.
Dorm Avenida 5 de Outubro I
Dorm Avenida 5 de Outubro II Students can book an appointment at SAS
Dorm Edifício Rotunda Health Services for different specialities
Dorm Fundação da UALG according to the following timetable:
Dorm Montebranco Lote OOTHER SUPPORT FACILITIES
clinical psychology inform the International Relations and Attendance
and psyco-pedagogical counselling Mobility Office (IRO) of any special Tuesdays, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in
Dr Jorge Andrez Malveiro (Further requirements so that arrangements are the F1 room of the masonry pavilions.
information: psicologia.dx.am) made regarding their accommodation. From May, the service will be held on
Appointments: Mondays, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
coNtActs:
Monday to Friday - 14h to 17h
Email: gaenee@ualg.pt meetings
medical Appointment One Thursday a month, at 19:15, in the F1
Ualg V+ - Volunteers
Consultation bookings can be done by room of the masonry pavilions.
The UAlg-V+ is a work group involving
phone (+351) 289 826 347, from 14h00
students, professors, employees and other Activities
to 17h00, or directly in the SAS Medical
researchers of the UAlg organising Reflection meetings on current Church
Services, located in the building of the
volunteer activities to help the community. documents ; Catechism group study of the
University Dorm of Ferragial, in Faro, or you
Students may be rewarded credits for their Catholic Church (CIC);Volunteer actions
can contact our team and we’ll make the
work in this group.
appointment on your behalf. chaplain: Canon César Chantre
coNtActs:
coNtActs coNtActs:
Email: gvvmais@ualg.pt
Serviços de Saúde dos Serviços de Ação Phone: (+351) 924 259 335
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UAlg-
Social da Universidade do Algarve Email: capelania@ualg.pt; cesar.chantre@
Vmais-1677996035819475/
Address: Rua D. Teresa Ramalho Ortigão, gmail.com;
Lote 17, nº 83, 8000 - Faro chaplaincy Blog: capelaniadaualg.blogspot.pt/
Phone: (+351) 289826347 Chaplaincy is a meeting and sharing space Facebook: www.facebook.com/capelania.
Email: sassaude@ualg.pt open to all to: Celebration of significant daualg
events and dates for the academic
Facilities for students with special Needs community and its members; Christian
The University has an Office to support formation, reflection and debate; Action
students with disabilities and special and social solidarity; Personalised service
needs. Students in this condition shall and emotional support.
24 Student GuideRESEARCH
The University of Algarve clearly follows research centers
a path of growing assertion at national
cbmr – Research Center in Biomedicine
and international level. Due to increased
ccmAr – Center of Marine Sciences
globalisation, its laboratories are open to
ceot – Center of Electronics,
the world, recruiting the very best young
Optoelectronics and Telecommunications
researchers across the various research
cIAc – Research Centre in Arts and
areas of excellence that come to the
Communication
University of Algarve for their postgraduate
cIeo – Research Centre for Spatial and
studies and for research. Therefore, the
Organisational Dynamics
University of Algarve contributes every
cImA – Centre for Marine and
year with a large number of scientific
Environmental Research
results in a variety of fields ranging from
cinturs Research Centre for Tourism,
Social Sciences to Technology, across basic
sustainability and well being
sciences, Engineering and Medicine. From
cIQA – Chemistry Research Centre of
one area to the other, from one discovery to
Algarve
the other, the University of Algarve builds
IcAreHb - Interdisciplinary Center for
on its teaching and research excellence.
Archeology and Evolution of Human
Research at the University of Algarve
Behavior
is carried out in dynamic and prominent
meditbio - Center for Biological Resources
research centres, which produce innovation
and Mediterranean Food
and benefit enhancing research and
development in different fields such as
More information available at:
Marine Sciences, Biology and Biomedicine,
www.ualg.pt/en/unidadesid/todas
Electronics and Telecommunications,
Literature, History, Communications, and
Arts.CULTURAL AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Union also organises water sports programme;
activities such as canoeing, windsurfing >The sports Festival in September, in the
and sailing free of charge at the Nautical streets of downtown Faro, with exhibitions
Sports Centre at Faro Island (Centro and workshops on a variety of sports
Náutico da Ilha de Faro). activities;
student’s Union Competitive sports include handball, >The sports exchange programme, with
The student Union of the UAlg women’s futsal, women and men’s national and international teams;
(Associação Académica da Universidade volleyball and men’s rugby. Federated >The Academic University Sports
do Algarve – AAUALG) is a representative teams (district championships) are active Federation tournaments, such as the
body of all the students belonging to the in men and women’s basketball, men’s Open Tennis, Volleyball and Beach Rugby
institution and was founded in 1997. futsal and men’s football 11. tournaments; the Non-Federated National
The importance of sports and the physical The Student Union also organises several University Championships;
balance and psychological well-being of important and well-known events, such as: >The University Student Union mini-Half-
university students is a concern of the >The semana académica (Student marathon.
Student Union. For this reason, sports Academic Week) in May with a broad More information available at: www.aaualg.pt.
activities are under the auspices of the
Student Union in close collaboration with
the University and the Student Support
and Welfare Services.
The Students Union Sports Department
promotes all kinds of sports 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
26 Student Guidestudents; tunas (traditional University musical
>Improve social and cultural integration; groups)
>Represent their needs and rights;
>Provide information; Tunas are a special music group of students,
>Are with the student from the beginning usually from Universities. They dress up in a
until the end of their stay in the UAlg. traditional costume that represents their
University. The University of Algarve has
ESN Algarve organises several activities
the following groups:
such as:
>Movie nights (two times per month);
>Versus Tuna – The UAlg’s Academic Tuna
>Puz quiz (every month);
>Feminis Ferventis – The University of
>Trips (Leiria, Porto, Lisboa and others);
Algarve Women’s Tuna
>Thematic Parties;
>Real Tuna Infantina – The University of
>Picnic;
Algarve’s Co-ed Tuna
erasmus student Network (ESN) >Beach sports;
>Tuna Bebes – The Portimão campus Co-
The UAlg has an erasmus student >International dinners.
ed Tuna
Network (ESN) Algarve that was recently For any kind of help regarding your arrival >Engatatunus – The Portimão campus
created (2013) but approved in the end of or accommodation please contact the ESN Men’s Tuna
July 2014. Its mission is Students Helping Algarve through info@esnalgarve.org
Students and for that they:
More information available at:
>Work in the interest of international
www.esnalgarve.orgThe University Theatre group RUa – The University Radio of Algarve
The Sin-Cera University Theatre Group The University Radio of Algarve (RUA FM), based at Horta do Ferragial, was the result of
has been running for about 16 years, a partnership between the Student Union and the Rectorate. It commenced broadcast
having performed several plays, directed operations on FM102.7 in July 2003. Through original and creative programming, it aims
workshops and organised theatre courses. to target not only the university public but also the whole of the Algarve community. The
For over a decade, the theatre group has RUa website, available at www.rua.pt broadcasts the University Radio of Algarve all over
promoted a culture at the heart of the the country and worldwide.
University and region.
coNtActs:
coNtActs: Address: Rua Teresa Ramalho Ortigão, 79B 8000-544 Faro
Email: sin.cera.ualg@gmail.com Phone: (+351) 289 822 297
Facebook: www.facebook.com/teatro. Email: ruafm@rua.pt
sincera Facebook: www.facebook.com/RUA.FM.102.7
28 Student GuideUalg
+ HealtHy > bring your own mug to the bar and ask for your drink,
coffee or tea; this will reduce the amount of washing
- plastic done in bars and the use of disposable material.
“UAlg + Healthy, - Plastic”contributing to a future “Plastic free”
ocean and especially for a more sustainable environment for all
of us and for future generations.
Use the special plastic bottle deposit points for those that must
be used, these will later be transformed into raw materials for
projects associated with the visual arts.
The use of disposable plastic in the arts and in particular,
recycled plastic filament material is a contribute to the
European Commission’s Strategy - Plastic (adopted on
January 16, 2018), with concrete incentives for innovation
and competitiveness in new technologies and materials for
better reutilization of plastics.STUDY@UALG
beFore comINg travel Documents to legally enter and study in Portugal
All citizens need a valid travel document. they must apply for a student visa at the
Application procedures A travel document is a valid, recognised Portuguese Embassy or Consulate in the
Students who would like to attend a short document that allows the holder to enter country of origin or of residence.
period of studies (up to one year) at the and leave Portugal. The validity of the
UAlg should contact the International travel document should always be for at important: Depending on the
Relations of their Home University for an least 3 months longer than the duration of duration of the stay, students
official nomination. Only after this first the planned stay. will either renew the visa (stays
step, will the IRO of the UAlg send them the The travel document for citizens of the up to 12 months) or apply for a
link for the online Application Form, which 28 member States of the European portuguese residence permit
should be filled in, signed and sent to us Union (EU) or of the European Free (stays of 12 or more months)
with all the requested documents: Trade Agreement (EFTA) may be either at the immigration and Borders
>Passport and/or ID document their identity card or passport. No visa services in Faro (seF – serviço de
>Learning Agreement or equivalent formality is required. For estrangeiros e Fronteiras).
>Authorization Form citizens of other countries, it must be a
>Transcript of Records passport. For the student visa application at the
>Curriculum Vitae A student visa is an authorization issued Portuguese Embassy or Consulate in your
The authorization form is a document by a Portuguese consular office, to be home country or country of residence, you
proving that your institution agrees with stamped in your passport, and allows will need a letter of acceptance from the
your application, and it follows a model you to study in Portugal. All non-EU Director of the degree programme, Faculty
provided in the application link. students need a student visa in order to be or School, and/or a declaration from the
registered in UAlg. International Relations Office of the UAlg.
Deadlines Please don’t apply for a Schengen visa, as These letters will be essential to begin
>31 may for the 1st semester or full these are not student visas. the visa application process, as well as
academic year All citizens from non-european Union your passport with validity for the entire
>31 october for the 2nd semester countries and eFtA need a visa. Therefore, planned study period. For more
30 Student Guideinformation on documents needed for the Insurance countries must have a private health
visa application please contact the nearest Students must have full healthcare insurance.
Portuguese Consulate. coverage insurance throughout their entire
Accommodation
stay in Portugal.
Although the University has limited places
important: although portugal is a Students from the eU member states
at the University Residences, mobility
signatory to the schengen treaty or eFtA are entitled to health care in the
students may apply for accommodation
it is important to remember that Portuguese public health system but
when filling in the application form online,
a student visa obtained for one must have the european Health Insurance
within the following time limits:
eU country is not transferable to card (eHIc), which may be obtained in the
31 May for the 1st semester or full
another eU country. in the case of student’s country of origin before coming
academic year
joint degrees, in which students to Portugal. It is only possible to use Health
31 October for the 2nd semester
have to move countries, a new Centres and Hospital emergency services
application for a student visa for with this card or with a private health
Booking should be requested in advance
the new country is required. insurance card.
and is subject to confirmation.
Foreigners admitted to the brazilian students should bring a PB4
It’s advisable to book a room for 1 month
country for study purposes are form and must formally register at a
only, during which the student will decide
not authorised to work. However, Health Centre in Faro. If the holder of a
whether to continue in the hall of residence
to the extent that it does not private insurance this requirement is not
or not. Regardless the decision, that
interfere with their studies, they necessary.
1-month will be paid in advance and will not
may work for a limited amount of Other non-EU students with which
be refunded.
time by previously applying for Portugal has formal agreements regarding
Rooms are double; kitchen, bathroom and
the corresponding permit at the health care, students must consult in
other common spaces are shared.
immigration and Borders service their own country the conditions and
All halls of residence have the household
(seF). documents necessary for healthcare in
equipment, cutlery, and appliances. Bed
Portugal.
linen is provided. Water, electricity, wifi
All other foreign students from non-EU
internet and gas expenses are included inthe rental fee. The erasmus student Network also has language requirements
You should try and make travel a list of rooms available for rent. Please The language of instruction of all bachelor
arrangements so that your arrival is during contact them info@esnalgarve.org. programmes (1st cycle) is Portuguese.
daytime and on a weekday. This way if you If you are not able to have the confirmation However, English is used in some Master
need assistance, you will be able to contact for a University Residence Hall, arriving and Doctoral programmes as the main
University staff during working hours. The after working hours or during the language of instruction. Most academic
University offices are usually open to the weekend, here are the contacts of some staff speak English, and other languages
public all working days until 17.30. affordable places where you can stay for a and offer help with tutoring classes and/or
few days until you find a more permanent bibliography.
important: please note that place: For a programme fully instructed in English,
applying does not mean that you Youth Hostel – faro@movijovem.pt proficiency in the English language is
will get lodging! Hostels in Faro - www.hostelworld. required for admission. Therefore, the
com/findabed.php/ChosenCity.Faro/ standard level required of English, in the
Upon arrival, you can report directly to the ChosenCountry.Portugal framework of the Common European
residence. If you arrive late in the evening, Framework (CEFR) is b1 minimum.
you should notify us. The International Academic calendar
Relations Office will provide you with all the Generally, the academic year is organised portuguese language courses
necessary information/orientation. into two semesters: To be able to integrate into the daily local
In Faro, it is not hard to find a suitable room, >1st semester, beginning in September life, one needs to know the national
with prices varying between 100EUR and ending in December (exams term in language. Therefore, the UAlg organises
and 150 EUR for a double room (shared) January) Portuguese language courses at various
or between 150 EUR and 200 EUR for >2nd semester, beginning in February and levels and students are strongly advised
a single room. You should check local ending in May (exams term in June) to sign up for a course to learn the national
newspapers and clipboards in the various Subjects may be a semester or year long language.
Supermarkets. and the exams are held at the end of each >Portuguese as a Foreign Language – 5
semester (January and June). ECTS course, each semester. Aimed at all
32 Student Guideforeign students attending the University
and wishing to learn or improve their
knowledge of the language.
The Faculty of Human and Social Sciences
organises every year the portuguese
as a Foreign language (PFL) Summer
Course. This course is divided into different
proficiency levels in Portuguese equivalent
to 5 ECTS accordingly to the European
Credit Transfer and Accumulation System.
All students will receive 60 hours of tuition
focusing on Portuguese language and
additional modules (20 hours in total)
on Portuguese Film, Music, Culture and
Literature. Don’t forget to bring with you:
Classes are held from Monday to Friday cHecKlIst
(9h30 to 13h00). School calendar includes > Identity Card or Passport (valid for the
before coming ...
guided tours and other cultural activities entire study period)
offering the opportunity to discover Make sure you have sent the following > European Health Insurance Card
cultural features from Portugal and the documents and they have been approved > 2 photos
Algarve. All cultural activities and modules and accepted by the UAlg: If you are not an EU citizen make sure to
will take place in the afternoon. > Application Form online bring with you:
Levels may vary according to the number > Learning Agreement > Passport (valid for the entire study
of applicants. A detailed program will be If you have been admitted to study at the period)
made known at the beginning of classes. UAlg, make sure that: > Portuguese study visa
Most school outings are free of charge. > You have received a letter of acceptance > Private medical insurance
However, an additional payment may be by the UAlg – if requested. > Declaration of home residence if you
required. > You made proper accommodation want to open a bank account in Portugal
For more information, please see: fchs. arrangements
For long-stay studies, you should also:
ualg.pt/home/en/content/ple-summer- > Make copies of all important documents:
coursepassport, diplomas, insurance, etc. ArrIVINg@ tHe INterNAtIoNAl It provides information and advice on
> Make sure you have enough money relAtIoNs AND mobIlItY oFFIce pre-arrival needs (visa information),
(cash) to get settled. arrival orientation (accommodation at the
To ensure the coordination and
> Certified copies of your qualifications Student Support and Welfare Services
development of the international
obtained abroad (if applicable) (SAS), bank account, residence permit) and
cooperation in an integrated way, the UAlg
> International Driving license if staying cultural integration (Portuguese language
has an International Relations Office.
over 3 months. courses, welcome meetings, cultural
As its main function, the International
events).
Students travelling by car and staying in Relations Office informs, accompanies
Students are strongly advised to inform
Portugal must bring the documents below, and manages all international cooperation
the International Relations Office of the
take them to Customs and request a programmes in Higher Education, in which
way of travel, date and time of arrival.
circulation guide: the University participates.
> ID/Passport, The International Relations Office develops, Welcome to the University!
> Driving License, promotes and coordinates the international At the beginning of every semester, the
> Car documents, activities of the University. This involves, UAlg organises an orientation Week to
> Proof of home address, among other assignments, support and help newly arriving students integrate into
> Green card insurance feedback to the university management the University and get to know the city.
If you don’t own the car, you must also on internationalisation issues, and Students are strongly advised to arrive in
bring: developing agreements for the academic time to attend this event.
> Permission from the owner to drive the car exchange and research cooperation. During the orientation week, students are
> Proof of owner’s home address This Office works closely with Faculties helped to do their registration. Please try
> Copy of owner’s ID/passport and Schools for the development of, to keep your appointment time, in order
and support to, the internationalisation to avoid queues and long waiting times.
important: The start of the process, and articulates with internal and Cultural activities are organised, such
academic year is generally in the external services, managing all mobility as boat trips and guided city walks. The
beginning of september. programmes. Welcome Sessions present important
Be on time!!!
34 Student GuideUalg
+ HealtHy > Always return the material used in the bar /
canteen, otherwise you are encouraging the use
- plastic of disposable material, which is harmful to the
environment and society.
“UAlg + Healthy, - Plastic”contributing to a future “Plastic free”
ocean and especially for a more sustainable environment for all
of us and for future generations.
Use the special plastic bottle deposit points for those that must
be used, these will later be transformed into raw materials for
projects associated with the visual arts.
The use of disposable plastic in the arts and in particular,
recycled plastic filament material is a contribute to the
European Commission’s Strategy - Plastic (adopted on
January 16, 2018), with concrete incentives for innovation
and competitiveness in new technologies and materials for
better reutilization of plastics.PRACTICAL
INFORMATION
information on the University, the city of >Portuguese Study Visa (for non-EU opening a bank Account
Faro and the Region of Algarve. Meetings citizens, even for study periods less than 3 EU students must bring:
of the students with their Mobility months); > Valid ID/Passport;
Coordinators take place. >Home contacts in case of an emergency ; > Proof of address in home country, duly
>2 photos; translated into Portuguese, English,
Don’t miss the whole Orientation
Spanish, French, Italian;
Week, as it is extremely important
NON-EU students must bring:
to make sure your academic year
> Valid passport and visa/residence permit;
or semester runs smoothly!
> Proof of address in home country, duly
The IRO also organises an International translated into Portuguese or English and
Day each semester, which aims to give authenticated (by a notary or Portuguese
incoming students the opportunity embassy/ consulate)
to show their home country to the
international and national students. Health Insurance
registering at the University - All foreigners who are on Portuguese
International relations office (Iro) territory and who feel ill or need any kind of
Upon arrival, students should address the health care have the right to be attended
IRO at their appointed schedule and bring in a Health Centre or in a Hospital (in the
the following documents: case of emergency). Without the health
>Letter of Acceptance and Learning insurance, services having the right to
Agreement (signed and stamped by Home refuse to treat them on the basis of any
University); reason connected with nationality, lack of
>ID card or Passport ; economic means, lack of legal status or
>European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or any other.
a private medical insurance (if you are not Students from the European Union (EU)
an EU citizen) or PB4 for Brazilian citizens; countries and the European Economic Area
36 Student Guide(EEA) are covered by the European Health with shops that are open from 10:00 to for any luggage transported in the boot.
Insurance Card (EHIC), which entitles 23:00 (winter) and from 10:00 to 24:00 time Zone
them to have access to the national social (summer). Continental Portugal and Madeira follow
security system as any Portuguese citizen. the GMT – one hour less than Continental
In order to have access to this scheme, living costs European Time. In the Azores, it is one hour
students should contact their own Social You should need around 200€/month for less than in Continental Portugal and Madeira.
Security Office to have the respective card renting a room; Legal hour changes twice a year – in March
issued, before arriving in Portugal. If you take your meals at the University and in October.
canteens you should spend around 150€/
Students coming from outside the EU or
month in meals; UseFUl coNtActs:
EEA are required to contract an adequate
If you use public transportation (Bus
health insurance policy covering the whole
Proximo) you can buy a monthly ticket Faro Airport // Aeroporto de Faro
period of studies, including cover for
that costs 29,40€ (travel in the city and www.aeroportodefaro.com
hospitalisation and repatriation.
to Gambelas Campus – Bus 18 and 19) Phone: (+351) 289 800 800
In addition, all students registered in UAlg or 33,40€ (travel in the city, Gambelas
Faro train station // CP – Caminhos de Ferro
are covered by a school insurance, covering Campus and Faro Beach – Bus 14, 16 and 17
Portugueses
accidents during academic activities. during the summer break).
www.cp.pt/passageiros/pt
You can find the timetables at www.
Telephone: (+351) 289 826 472
shops proximo.pt
Open Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 13:00 / eva bus services in Faro // Transportes Eva
15:00 - 19:00 taxis www.eva-bus.com
From January to November, shops close at Colour: beige or black and green. Fare Phone: (+351) 289 899 700
13:00 on Saturdays; in December, they are lists must be displayed inside each taxi. rede expressos services in Faro // Rede
open Monday to Saturday, from 09:00 to Supplementary charges: increase by 20% Expressos
13:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00. at night between 22:00 and 06:00, and www.rede-expressos.pt/default.aspx
There are also many shopping malls weekends; fixed a supplementary charge Phone: (+351) 289 899 700You can also read
