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INFOMATION ABOUT ERASMUS IN PORTUGAL UNIVERSITY OF ALGARVE
Thank you in advance for the
interest in our institution. In order to begin the process we need the
students to send us the application form. We advise them to download the
Application Accommodation Form that should be filled
in and sent to our ERASMUS office as soon as possible.
Travelling to PortugalThe closest airport is the International Airport of Faro (5km). Lisbon airport is 250 km away. Seville airport is 200 km away. There are regular buses and trains from Lisbon to Faro. - By Train: The Faro Railway Station is very close to the city
centre; taxis and buses are available.
BACK UP
VISA requirementsCitizens of the European Economic Area and the European Union do not need a visa. However, a valid travel document is required. Provided that they produce an adequate medical insurance (generally Form E111 or E128) and have sufficient amount of money at their disposal, these citizens are permitted to stay in Portugal. Non-EU citizens may require a student VISA. Students from non-EU countries should contact the Portuguese representative authorities in their home countries to enquire about current visa regulations Please contact the Portuguese Consulate in your country of origin for confirmation.. If there is no Portuguese Consulate in your country of origin, please contact the consulate of any Schengen country. Wherever possible, contact the Norwegian or Spanish consulate as they are part of the ERASMUS MUNDUS consortium. Procedures and requirements for applying for a student visa vary from country to country, and inevitably they are more complex and demanding in some countries than others. Schengen Visas – http://www.eurovisa.info/
Travelling in PortugalLisbon airport is 250 km away. There are regular buses and trains from Lisbon to Faro. There is a bus service linking the Gambelas campus to the town of Faro (5km) and the Penha Campus. Student bus passes are available (15€ per month March 2004). The whole of the Algarve is accessible by bus!
MapsClick here to download a local map (Faro-Gambelas) Click here to download a map of the Gambelas Campus
Arrival in FaroPlease advise, at least 1 week before your arrival, what date and time you will be arriving. Check that you are arriving on a working day and not at the weekend or on a local public holiday. You will need to arrive in the early afternoon to pick up a key for the univeristy students' residence at the University Social Services office (Rua de Berlim, Faro). The three main residences are at the Penha Campus, at Ferragial (downtown Faro), and at the Gambelas Campus. Make sure which has been indicated before leaving the Social Services office. You should arrive at the residence you have been indicated before 16:00 to be allocated a room and given a key. If you arrive outside these times, please make arrangements to stay at the local youth hostal until the next normal working day. Faro Youth Hostel (“Pousada da Juventude”) The next day, take your documentation to the Academic offices (Servicos Academicos) at the Gambelas Campus. ERASMUS students should take their documentation to the SOCRATES-ERASMUS office at the Gambelas Campus. SOCRATES-ERASMUS Central Office Dr. Alberto Melo e-mail: amelo@ualg.pt SOCRATES/ERASMUS Programme - Institutional Coordinator
AccommodationThere are 9 University halls of residence. Students requiring hall of residence accommodation
must fill in and return the Accommodation Form as soon as possible since
demand outnumbers vacant places. Rooms in the halls of residence are very reasonably priced and therefore under great demand. ENSURE THAT YOU APPLY IN PLENTY OF TIME. All students accommodated in the University lodgings are strongly advis ed not to arrive in Faro on a weekend or after office hours. (Monday to Friday: 09.00 -12.30 and 14.00 -17.30) You will need to arrive in the early afternoon to pick up a key for
the univeristy students' residence at the University Social Services
office: Near Penha Campus: In Faro: Residência Masculina da Rua de Berlim Residência Feminina do Albacor Residência Feminina do Ferragial Residência Masculina do Ferragial Between Penha and Gambelas Campus: Near Gambelas Campus: Residência de Montebranco You should arrive at the residence you have been indicated before 16:00 to be allocated a room and given a key. If you arrive outside these times, please make arrangements to stay at the local youth hostal until the next normal working day. Faro Youth Hostel (“Pousada da Juventude”) Faro is a popular toutist destination so private rental is available but not cheap. Arrangements for private accommodation or at Faro Youth Hostel will have to be made by the students prior to or after their arrival. The University Social Services have provided a laundry and drying service for students which is operated by the Students Union at the Penha and the Gambelas Campuses.
CanteensThe halls of residence are self-catering. Student canteens are available at both Campuses and provide 2 meals a day at accessible prices (2€ in March 2004) if you present your student card. A vegetarian menu is available on request. Snack Bars: Most university buildings have small coffee bars where
snacks and soft drinks are also available.
Cost of livingThe following are given for guidance: Hall of residence (monthly cost 2005): 105€ Three course meal in student canteen (March 2005): 3€ Monthly bus pass, Faro-Gambelas (March 2004) 15 € There is a Bank (Caixa Geral de Depositos) and including cash dispenser machines at each Campus. Bank opening hours are 08.30 am to 15.00, Monday – Friday.
Campuses and locationAfter over twenty years of service to the community, the University of the Algarve has now achieved a degree of maturity deservedly acknowledged on account of both the expansion of its physical structures and of the consolidation of its tuition, research and supportive facilities. Today it enjoys operational and spacious premises: two campuses in Faro - Penha and Gambelas, and two other sites in Portimão and Vila Real de Santo António, which all provide excellent study, work, research and social conditions for approximately 10,000 students, 700 teaching staff and 400 administrative staff. The two main campuses, Penha Campus and Gambelas Campus are 5km appart and are linked by a regular bus service. The Masters is run at the Gambelas Campus. Click here to download a foto of the Gambelas Campus The central administrative services and the two campuses of the
University of the Algarve are located in Faro, the capital of the
Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal. Faro has been markedly
influenced by its Moorish tradition, a fact attested to by its artistic
and architectural heritage.
LibraryThe main university library is at the Gambelas Campus. Once you have registered as a student, go to the main university library at the Gambelas Campus to enroll as a user. Many scientific journals are now accessible online through "Science Direct" and other web services including "Web of Science". For more information on the library, click here
Computing facilitiesThe university now has excellent computing facilities and there are also computing rooms in many halls of residence. WiFi will be available throughout the campus in 2006 Once you have registered as a student, go to the Serviços de Informática at the Gambelas Campus to enroll as a user. For more information on the Information Technology Services, click here
Sports FacilitiesThe beach at Faro is only 5km away and therefore well situated for aquatic sports. There is a Tennis court near the Gambelas Campus and a Swimming pool near the Penha Campus. There are many sports clubs in the University, including Yoga, Aikido, Fencing, Rugby and Scuba diving. There are several world-class golf courses nearby.
LaboratoriesThe university of the Algarve is a new university with modern teaching and research laboratories. There are several research centres in the university such as CIEO CIMA, CCMAR and CMQA. For more information on the CIEO research centre, click here For more information on the CIMA research centre, click here For more information on the CCMAR research centre, click here For more information on the CMQA research centre, click here
Student ExperienceFaro is a small regional capital (~60 000) with a large student population (~ 10 000). There is a lively student “scene”. The Algarve is also a popular tourist destination and so well equipped to welcome foreigners. The Students Union (Associação Académica da
Universidade do Algarve-AAUALG) organises general social, cultural and
sport activities. Opening hours Monday- Friday : 09h30-13h00 / 14h00-17h30 During the academic year, generally in May, the
Students Unionalso organises a week-long The Students Union provides a vast and diverse range
of facilities, namely: The Students Union also promotes the following
activities:
HealthEuropean students should apply for an E111 form from their country of origin, prior to travelling to Portugal. If you are not covered by EU health agreements (E111), please ensure that you have appropriate insurance. The university has a health clinic at: Students can make medical appointments, tel 289 826 347 GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTICE– GYNECOLOGY -
InsuranceAll students must be covered by private insurance. Proof of insurance cover, (a copy of the policy), must be shown at matriculation. ERASMUS MUNDUS students are provided with insurance cover free of charge by the EU. This documentation is necessary for visa applications.
AccessibilityThere is disabled access to most of the buildings on the Gambelas Campus.
Gender IssuesThe programme strives for gender and social equality. The programme promotes gender equality by encouraging women’s participation. The Gender Balance policy will enhance the attractiveness of science to women and address the shortfall of suitably qualified women. At present, one third of the academic staff and students are women, and we will work to increase this.
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