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LOCATION OF PORTUGAL IN THE WORLD
ABOUT PORTUGAL
Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by
Spain to the north and east, Portugal is the westernmost country
of continental Europe. The country is divided into 18 districts
and the Atlantic islands of Madeira and the Azores. Lisbon
(Lisboa) is the capital city. Porto is Portugal's second-largest city
next to Lisbon.
Portugal is one of the world's oldest countries. It became an
independent nation in 1143, and has maintained its
independence and national boundaries since the 13th century,
except for a brief period under Spanish domination between
1580 and 1640. Portugal became a republic on the 5th of
October 1910 and is today an established democracy.
Portugal is a developed country and has a high Human
Development Index. It is a member of the European Union
(since 1986) and the United Nations (since 1955); as well as a
founding member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), North Atlantic Treaty
Organisation, Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa
(Community of Portuguese Language Countries, CPLP), and
the European Union's Eurozone. Portugal is also a Schengen
state. According to the Global Peace Index, Portugal is the 14th
most peaceful country in the world.
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PORTUGAL – SUMMARY
Area
92,090 sq km
Population
10,604,450 (2007)
Working population
5,618,300 (2007)
Population density (inhabit./sq
km)
115 (2007)
Formal designation
Republic of Portugal
Capital
Lisbon (2.1 million)
District capitals
Aveiro, Beja, Braga, Bragança, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Évora,
Faro, Funchal (Madeira Is.), Guarda, Leiria, Ponta Delgada, (Azores
Is.), Portalegre, Porto, Santarém, Setúbal, Viana do Castelo, Vila
Real and Viseu
Main religion
Roman Catholic
Language
Portuguese
Currency
Euro (in units of 100 cents)
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EUR = 1.3705 USD (average in 2007)
GDP at market place
163,024 million EUR (average)
GDP per capita
15,354 EUR (2007)
Palácio da Pena, Sintra
Padrão dos Desobrimentos, Lisbon
BEFORE COMING TO PORTUGAL …
EU Citizens
As a citizen of the EU you therefore have the right to work in Portugal. If you are considering
coming to live and work in Portugal, you should explore all aspects of the move to ensure an
informed decision. To do this it is essential that you have available to you good quality, up-todate information covering a wide range of topics such as social welfare, health, taxation,
education and, of course, accommodation.
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Mosteiro da Batalha, Batalha
Arco do Triunfo, Lisbon
Non EU Citizens
Before coming to Portugal you will need to contact the Portuguese Consulate in your area of
residence. They will be able to provide you with the necessary information on the necessary
documentation.
To stay longer than three months, you need to have your visa (a "long-stay" visa) when you
enter the country. Once you are in the country you will need to go to Immigration services
(SEF - Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) and request a residence permit, which serves
as a national ID card for non-citizens.
The type of residence permit you get (working vs. non-working, student, or other type) is
determined by the type of visa you entered the country on. Although Portugal is a member
country of the Schengen treaty, long-term visas obtained for one European country are not
transferable to another EU country. If you move countries, you have to start again with a new
long-stay visa.
CHECKLIST
Before leaving you should:
↘ Make copies of all important documents: passport, diplomas, insurance papers, etc.
↘ Make sure you have enough money (cash) to get settled. Remember, you’ll need at least
enough to cover your deposit and first months rent, and to cover immediate living
expenses. Also keep in mind that you probably get your salary at the end of the month
so be sure to have enough money to keep you going for the first three months
↘ Birth certificate, Marriage certificate, etc.
↘ Recent passport photos
↘ Details of your qualifications obtained abroad
↘ CV and employment details
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↘ European Health Insurance Card or health insurance to cover months you are not
working
↘ If you have children who will be attending school in Algarve you should bring school
reports and references from your children’s schools, as well as vaccination records.
↘ Drivers licence; an International Driver’s license is required if staying for over three
months.
Torre de Belem, Lisbon
ENTRY AND RESIDENCE
Securing proper visas for researchers on mobility can sometimes be a complicated process.
Every country has a well-defined application process with requirements that must be met
accurately. Minor errors can result in costly and time consuming delays.
As a member state of the European Union, Portugal allows EU nationals to enter the country
without the need to apply for a Portuguese visa. This also extends to the non-EU nations who
make up the European Economic Area (EEA).
Visa free travel is also permitted for nationals of the USA, Canada, and Australia, as well as a
range of other nations.
For countries whose citizens are not permitted to travel to Portugal without a visa, a short
term visa may be issued with a duration calculated according to the purpose of the visit, but
valid for no more than a maximum of 90 days. Portugal is a signatory of the 1995 Schengen
Agreement, which promotes free and unhindered access for tourists through the fifteen
participating states. In most cases, short-term Portuguese visas will be issued as Schengen
visas, however, in some circumstances a Portuguese visa may still be issued. Citizens
holding a long-term visa in a Schengen country other than Portugal will still be required to
apply for a visa for Portugal.
Visa applications, regardless of the type, must be made outside of Portugal at a Portuguese
Embassy or Consulate closest to your area of residence. It is not possible to come to
Portugal as a tourist and then seek a change of status to that of a worker, a student, a
researcher or a resident. The Portuguese authorities will require such individuals to return to
their country of residence and apply for an appropriate visa.
All Schengen countries are in
Europe. However, it should not be
confused with the EU (European
Union). Schengen and European
Union are two different agreements
between European countries. A total
of 30 countries, including all
European Union countries (except
Ireland and United Kingdom) and
three non-EU members (Iceland,
Norway, and Switzerland) have
signed the Schengen agreement.
However, only 15 countries have
implemented the common border
control and visa provisions.
Schengen area
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Castelo de Guimarães
TYPES OF VISA FOR PORTUGAL
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Schengen Visa:
Short-stay or travel visa [Visto Schengen]
This visa entitles a foreign citizen who seeks to enter the Schengen territories, for reasons
other than immigration, to pay a continuous visit or several visits, the duration of which does
not exceed three months in any half-year from the date of first entry. The exact duration
granted will vary and will depend upon the nationality and circumstance of the applicant and
the purpose of the trip. Schengen visas are valid for the purposes of tourism, visiting friends
and family and for conducting some business activities. As a general rule, this visa may be
issued for one or several entries.
Schengen Visa:
Short-stay or travel visas for multiple entries [Visto Schengen]
In the case of a foreign citizen who needs to travel frequently to one or several Schengen
States, for example on business, short-stay visas may be issued for several visits, provided
that the total length of these visits does not exceed three months in any half-year. This
multiple entry visa may be valid for one year, and in exceptional cases, for more than a year
for certain categories of persons.
As with business visit visas in many countries, a Portuguese visa does not permit its holder to
undertake a position of employment in Portugal. However, those travelling for business
purposes may engage in a range of business activities including attending meetings and
conferences and carrying out 'fact finding' excursions to seek potential suppliers or buyers.
Eligibility
For candidates applying for a short stay Schengen visa for Portugal, a range of supporting
documentation must be provided. This will include a valid passport from the country of origin
and in cases where an applicant is living outside their country of origin, proof of residence.
Passports must have at least three months validity beyond the expiration of the visa and
evidence of the purpose of the trip. For those travelling for a holiday, or to visit friends or
relatives, proof can generally be provided in the form of a hotel booking or an invitation from
the hosts with whom the applicant will be staying. For candidates travelling to Portugal for
business related purposes, an invitation from the associated business partner or where self
employed, a chartered accountant, chamber of commerce or bank manager will normally be
required. This letter must include details of the purpose and duration of the visit.
Where applicants will be entering Portugal via a land border, it will be necessary to provide
legal documentation relating to vehicle ownership and driving licenses and applicants must
register with the Portuguese police within three days of arrival.
Spouse and Dependents
Since Schengen visas are intended as short-term visit visas, they do not make provisions for
the spouse and dependents of an applicant to accompany them. Each person must apply for
a Portuguese visa in his or her own right. However, it is worth noting that a Schengen visa
will be issued free of charge to an EU national's spouse and/or dependent children upon
presentation of a valid EU passport, birth certificate, and marriage certificate.
Temporary stay visa:
Long-stay visa [Visto de estada temporária]
Visas for visits exceeding three months, whether for study, research, training, working or
residence, shall be national visas issued by one of the Member States in accordance with its
national legislation. These types of visas are only valid for the respective country. Temporary
stay visas are issued for a period of less than one year.
Residence visa:
Long-stay visa [Visto de residência]
Visas are also issued for visits exceeding one year, whether for study, research, training,
working or residence.
Eligibility
Candidates applying for a long-stay visa for Portugal generally require, among other things,
financial evidence, medical/health insurance coverage, information regarding purpose of visit,
evidence of housing/accommodation arrangements, reasons for returning home (job,
business, family etc), and police clearance (i.e. being free from criminal convictions).
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Foreign researchers looking to carry out teaching and scientific research at a higher
education institution in Portugal belong to a specific category when applying for a visa.
Under current legislation, these activities fall under a “scientific/highly-qualified technical
practice”. There are two visa options available depending on intended duration of stay.
1. Visto de estada temporária para actividade de investigação ou altamente qualificada. This
is a temporary stay visa to carry out research activities or highly-qualified activities for a
period of less than one year.
2. Visto de residência para actividade de investigação ou altamente qualificada.
This is a residence visa to carry out research activities or highly-qualified activities for a
period exceeding one year.
Generally, for researchers, documents for visa application include:
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(a) Application form;
(b) Passport or official travel documents accepted by Schengen countries, valid for at least 3
months longer than the validity of the visa;
(c) Two recent passport-size, colour photos;
(d) Police clearance certificate (stating that you are free from criminal convictions) issued by
the competent authority of your national country or country where you have been residing
for the last year;
(e) Proof of purpose of visit in the form of an official letter of invitation from host institution,
provisional ticket booking and hotel booking where appropriate;
(f) Authorising letter (specific form available) allowing SEF to consult Portuguese police for
clearance;
(g) Adequate travel and medical insurance;
(h) Proof of sufficient funds may also be required;
(i) Letter from employer (the University of Algarve) stating purpose and duration of the
contract. References may also be required.
Photo: Turismo do Algarve
Marina de Vilamoura
PROCESSING TIMES AND FEES
Processing fees for Portuguese visas will vary depending upon the type of visa being sought,
and the nationality of the applicant. Similarly, processing times may differ depending on the
circumstances of the individual case.
Once you have arrived in Portugal, you will need to make an appointment first by contacting
the SEF Call Centre. The International Office can help you set this up.
SEF Call Centre
If you are calling from a land line, please dial: 808 202 653
If you are calling from a mobile phone, please dial: 808 962 690
Hours of operation during weekdays are from 08:30 to 17:30. You will be given a time and
date for an appointment to meet with an officer in person.
For more information you may address yourself to:
Loja do Cidadão de Faro
Mercado Municipal - Largo Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro
8000-151 FARO
Opening hours: 8h00 - 19h00 (Monday to Friday) 9h30 - 13h00 (Saturday).
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Ria Formosa
HEALTH INSURANCE
Portuguese citizens and foreigners who are resident and registered at the Social Security are
insured in accordance with social insurance laws and are entitled to medical benefits. EU
citizens, which have a mutual health insurance agreement with Portugal, do have the right to
the same medical benefits, even though they are not residents in Portugal. EU citizens can
normally prove their valid insurance by presenting the European Health Insurance Card or by
obtaining the form E111 in their home country.
If you are staying less than one year, and you are not a EU citizen, it is absolutely vital that
you sign a private health insurance before you come to Portugal. Portuguese insurance
offices are not able to give foreign citizens any kind of private health insurance.
RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS
For employment applications, besides a CV, proof of academic qualifications obtained is
generally required.
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Foreign academic diplomas generally need to be certified/legalised by a Portuguese
Embassy or Consulate and then authenticated with the Haya Apostille (Apostilha de Haia) for
adhering countries, which is often done through an authorised notary public. Once in
Portugal, you may submit these documents to the Academic Services of a higher education
institution which offers a similar degree programme to obtain Academic Recognition of
University Qualifications (Reconhecimento de Habilitações) for your degree. In Portugal,
universities give equivalence or parity to foreign higher education level qualifications.
To obtain recognition of academic qualification(s), the Academic Services will generally
require:
(a) Certified/legalised academic diploma authenticated through a foreign Portuguese
embassy or consulate and containing the Haya Apostille (if applicable)
(b) Official translation of diploma if in a foreign language; some universities will accept
English academic diplomas
You may also contact the NARIC – National Academic Recognition Information Centres
regarding recognition or equivalence of foreign academic qualifications:
Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior
Direcção Geral do Ensino Superior
NARIC - National Academic Recognition Information Centres
Avenida Duque de Ávila, 137
1069-016 Lisboa
Tel: +351 21 312 6000
Webpage: www.naricportugal.pt/naric
SHIPPING PERSONAL ITEMS
Shipping personal goods to Portugal, such as household furniture and personal belongings,
from such countries as the United States, is perhaps easiest through sea freight. Since there
are many shipping companies perhaps you might want to obtain quotes first. You will need to
find out if you are subject to duties and taxes. Please contact the Portuguese Embassy or
Consulate nearest you to obtain information on shipping procedures and the easiest way to
receive/declare your personal goods from Customs once these have arrived in Portugal.
Bringing vehicles into Portugal is, unfortunately, an extremely bureaucratic process.
The legalisation process is very costly and requires a lot of paper work, time and patience.
Photo: Turismo de Lisboa
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Cascais
ACCOMMODATION (OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES)
It is possible to arrange temporary accommodation at the University’s Fundação para o
Desenvolvimento at a reasonable rate for yourself and family if necessary, until you are able
to familiarise yourself with the city and arrange alternative accommodation. The current rate
for a double room is EUR45 per night (bed and breakfast). There is no extra charge for
children under the age of 12 (no breakfast included). The International Office can help you
with this arrangement.
Rented accommodation in Faro is rather expensive: for example, 1-2 bedroom apartments
cost around 400 euros per month, while 4 bedroom apartments can be about 800 euros per
month. Furnished and unfurnished apartments are readily available.
You may after want to check out local English newspapers in Faro such as Algarve 123
(http://www.algarve123.com).
The
Portugal
News
(http://www.the-news.net)
or
The
Resident
(http://www.portugalresident.com), or Portuguese local newspapers such as: Região Sul
Algarve (http://www.regiao-sul.pt) and Jornal do Algarve (www.jornaldoalgarve.pt).
Apartments for rent can also be found advertised on campus on display boards in cafeterias
and café bars in Faculties and Schools. Supermarkets also normally have a display board
with information on accommodation (such as Jumbo, Modelo, Pingo Doce, etc.)
When renting, normally one month's deposit is required and one month's notice given to the
owner before moving out.
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You may after want to check out local English newspapers in Faro such as Algarve 123
(http://www.algarve123.com),
or
The
Resident
The
Portugal
News
(http://www.the-news.net)
(http://www.portugalresident.com), or Portuguese local newspapers such as: Região Sul
Algarve (http://www.regiao-sul.pt) and Jornal do Algarve (http://www.regiao-sul.pt/).
Apartments for rent can also be found advertised on campus on display boards in cafeterias
and café bars in Faculties and Schools. Supermarkets also normally have a display board
with information on accommodation (such as Jumbo, Modelo, Pingo Doce, etc.)
When renting, normally one month's deposit is required and one month's notice given to the
owner before moving out.
SCHOOLS
Education in all state schools in Portugal is free and each town has its primary school (escola
primária) and the bigger towns have their secondary school (escola secundária). In between
these two schools the Portuguese systems has a 2-year bridge school (2º ciclo – grades 5
and 6 and 3º ciclo – grades 7, 8 and 9).
For younger children pre-school education through nursery schools (jardins de infância) are
also widely available (though optional).
Normally young foreign children pick up the Portuguese language quite quickly and rapidly
adapt to state schooling.
You may however for personal reasons decide that you wish to give your child a more
international education and if so you have the choice of some recognised English-language
schools.
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The Algarve International School at Porches, Lagoa
Colégio International de Vilamoura, Quintinhas, Vilamoura
The São Lourenço School in Almancil.
The Vale Verde school in Luz, Lagos.
The Barlavento English School in Espiche (Primary school only)
The British School of the Algarve, Lagoa (Primary school only)
For further information…
School Innovation and Development
General Services (Ministry for Education) www.dgidc.min-edu.pt
Portuguese as a foreign language
More information on courses of Portuguese as a
foreign language at:
http://www.esght.ualg.pt/CLIMT/climt_.htm
http://www.fchs.ualg.pt/summercourse/pt/index.html
Caldas de Monchique
FIRST THING IS TO GET SETTLED IN
If you do not have permanent accommodation already arranged you should try and settle this
as soon as possible. You will need to be able to provide a correspondence/home address in
order to obtain many of your Portuguese documents. Also, please note that you should
always keep hold of original documents.
NEXT STOP
International Relations and Mobility Office
The staff from the International Relations and Mobility will ask you some documents and also
to fill in some necessary forms in order to formalize you stay at the University of Algarve.
They will be happy to clarify any questions you may have.
As the University of Algarve is a member of the EURAXESS Services Network, a network
which provides assistance to researchers and their families moving from one country to
another. The EURAXESS Local Contact Point for Algarve is situated at the University’s
International Relations and Mobility Office located in Campus de Gambelas, Building 5.
Checklist - especially for researcher’s
After arriving you should:
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Obtain a residence declaration
Apply for a fiscal number and a social security number
Open a bank account, since salaries are normally paid by bank transfer;
Register at the nearest at nearest Health Centre
Obtaining a Fiscal Number and a Social Security Number
The first thing you will need to do when you arrive in Faro is to go to the Loja do Cidadão de
Faro in order to obtain a “Cartão do Cidadão Estrangeiro” (Foreign Citizen Card). This card
will have your identification and your fiscal and social security numbers. Your fiscal number
will be necessary in order to obtain other important documents as well as to present to your
employer, in this case, the University of Algarve. You will need a correspondence address in
Portugal. If you do not yet have a Portuguese address you will normally be able to use that
of someone you know well in Faro. If/when you change address, this must be reported
immediately. The applicable social security regime varies according to type of socioprofessional status: whether employees or self-employed workers. Employees (including
visiting researchers) may only receive social payments if they are registered at a Regional
Social Security centre covering the region where employed. Once registered, employees
receive a Social Security beneficiary number.
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Loja do Cidadão de Faro
Mercado Municipal
Largo Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro
8000-151 FARO
Opening hours: 8h00-19h00 (monday to friday) 9h30-13h00 (saturday)
Every year the researcher will have to hand complete annual income tax forms (“Modelo 3”)
and submit this to the Repartição de Finanças between February 1st and March 15th. These
forms refer to the previous year of employment while in Portugal.
INCOME TAXES
A percentage of your personal income is deducted each month for tax and other purposes
("retenção na fonte") and you are obliged to present a final statement of earnings and
contributions at the end of each year (Income tax is only for work contracts and not for
fellowships). The percentage that is deducted by your employer varies according to your
income and your family status (single, married, with children, etc).
For more information on taxes in Portugal consult the following website:
http://europa.eu.int/scadplus/citizens/en/inter.htm
OBTAINING A RESIDENCE DECLARATION
In order to open a bank account or register at a Health Clinic, you will need to obtain
Atestado de Residência (Residence Declaration) from the Parish Council which covers your
area of residence.
The Parish Council for the Gambelas Campus area is the Junta de Freguesia do
Montenegro.
Junta de Freguesia do Montenegro
Rua Júlio Dinis nº 83
Montenegro
8005-256 Faro
Tel: +351 289 819550
Fax: +351 289 819 532
Opening hours: Weekdays,
09:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:00
To obtain a Residence Declaration, you will need:
(a) Application form
(b) Two witnesses whose residence belongs to the same Parish council and are registered
voters
(c) Valid passport and/or residence card issued from SEF; take original copy and a
photocopy with you
Photo: Turismo do Algarve
Ria Formosa
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OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT
To open a bank account in Portugal you require:
(a) Application forms
(b) Valid passport and/or residence card issued from SEF; take original copy and a
photocopy
(c) Fiscal number; take original copy and a photocopy
(d) Signed contract from the University; take original copy and a photocopy
(e) Declaration of residence (must be obtained by the Junta de Freguesia)
The bank closest to the Gambelas Campus is Caixa Geral de Depósitos:
Caixa Geral de Depósitos
Campus Universitário de Gambelas - Universidade do Algarve
8000-810 Faro
Tel: +351 289 810590
Fax: +351 289 819301
Webpage: www.cgd.pt
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Other main banks in Faro include: Millennium BCP (www.millenniumbcp.pt), Banco Espírito
Santo (www.bes.pt), Banco Português de Investimentos (www.bpi.pt) and Banco Santander
Totta (www.totta.pt).
REGISTERING AT A HEALTH CENTRE
All citizens in Portugal are entitled to receive global health care. The public health system is
under the supervision of the National Health Service (Serviço Nacional de Saúde – SNS),
which is under of the auspices of the Ministry of Health. Foreign citizens residing legally in
Portugal are entitled to health services and prescriptions. Foreign citizens having a
residence permit or a working visa, have to obtain a national health service card (Cartão de
Utente) and be assigned a family doctor. To obtain this card you will need to go to the Health
Centre closest to your area of residence. If you live near Gambelas Campus or the
Montenegro area, the closest Health Centre is:
Centro de Saúde do Montenegro
Rua Simão Fonseca Franco - Lote 2 S/N - Urb. Monte da Ria - Montenegro
8005 Faro
Tel: +351 289 830 530
Fax: +351 289 819 141
If you live in Faro you should go to:
Centro de Saúde de Faro
Urbanização Graça Mira - Lejana de Cima
8009-003 FARO
Telf: +351 289 830 300
Fax: +351 289 830 397
e-mail: [email protected]
General documents for application include:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Application form
Valid passport or residence card issued from SEF; take original copy and a photocopy
Residence declaration; take original copy and a photocopy
Social Security Number; take original copy and a photocopy
THE ALGARVE REGION
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Algarve is the southernmost region of mainland Portugal. It has an area of 5,412 square
kilometres with approximately 426 000 permanent inhabitants, and incorporates 16
municipalities. The Algarve possesses two main urban centres – the city of Faro, capital of
the region, with an international airport, sports stadium, three university campuses and
general district hospital – and the city of Portimão, Algarve’s second main city and home to
the University’s fourth campus. Tourism and related activities are extensive throughout the
region and make up the bulk of Algarve's seasonal economy. Fish, seafood and fruit
production, which includes oranges, carob beans, figs and almonds are other important
activities in the region.
Photo: Turismo do Algarve
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Cabo de São Vicente
HOW TO GET TO ALGARVE
Due to its peripheral location, Algarve enjoys good transport connections, both internally with
the other Portuguese cities and externally with the rest of the world.
By air
Various national airlines have regular flights to Algarve, making Faro a busy international
airport.
Faro International Airport
Tel.: 289 800 800 (General)
Tel.: 289 800 801 (Flight information until midnight)
Tel.: 289 800 617 (Flight information after midnight)
Webpage: www.ana-aeroportos.pt
By road
Algarve also benefits from a good road network, composed of motorways and roads.
The Via do Infante motorway (A22) runs east from Vila Real de Santo Antonio (next to the
Spanish border) to west to Lagos. All of Algarve’s urban centres, towns and villages are
easily accessible by road.
National Access Roads to Algarve: IC1, N2, N120, N122
International Access Roads to Algarve: N431 (Huelva, Spain) / A22 - (Via do Infante,
Portugal)
By train
Rail transport is another alternative to the region. Lisbon and Algarve are linked by a direct
train. The rail network in Portugal is run by a single company, CP (Comboios de Portugal)
and has a vast network of trains to places all over the country.
There are three major services: Alfa Pendular (trains connecting the north and south of
Portugal), Intercidades (regular inter-city trains connecting most of the major cities of
Portugal), Regional (trains connecting all the regions of Portugal and covering more remote
areas).
More information at:
http://www.cp.pt
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By bus
Express bus service is available from various locations.
More information at:
http://www.eva-bus.com/novo
http://www.renex.pt
Photo: Turismo do Algarve
Praia do Amado, Aljezur
THE CITY OF FARO
Faro (fah-roo) is the administrative centre for the whole of the Algarve region with a
population of approximately 55.000 people. The city has both Arab and Roman ruins but
most of the present attractive older buildings were constructed after the disastrous
earthquake of 1755. Particularly attractive is the old part of the city surrounded still by the
Roman walls which date back to the 9th century. Faro is also the home of the Ria Formosa
lagoon, a nature reserve of over 17.000 hectares and a stopping place for hundreds of
different birds during the spring and autumn migratory periods. The beach is about 7 kms
from the city centre.
The city has an attractive marina, well-maintained parks and plazas and an old town full of
outdoor cafés and pedestrian lanes. Besides its museums and beautiful churches and
chapels, Faro also boasts a vibrant nightlife.
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View of Faro
USEFUL CONTACTS IN FARO
Faro Airport // Aeroporto de Faro
8001-701 Faro
Telefone: (+351) 289 800 800
E-mail: [email protected]
Faro Public Library // Biblioteca de Faro
Rua Carlos Porfírio - 8000-241 Faro
Telefone: (+351) 289 897500
E-mail: [email protected]
Faro Fire Department // Bombeiros Municipais de Faro
Av. Cidade Hayward, Edifício dos
Bombeiros - 8000-074 Faro
Telefone: (+351) 289 888 000
Faro Volunteer Firefighters //
Bombeiros Voluntários de Faro
Rua Comandante Francisco
Manuel, 7-13 - 8000-250 Faro
Telefone: (+351) 289 823 630
Faro City Council // Câmara Municipal
Rua do Município - 8000-398 Faro
Telefone: (+351) 289 870870
E-mail: [email protected]
Faro Medical Centre // Centro Médico
Urbanização Graça Mira
Lejana de Cima - 8000 Faro
Telefone: (+351) 289 830 300
Faro Train Station // CP – Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses
Lrg. da Estação - 8000-078 Faro
Telefone: (+351) 289 826 472
The Regional Office for the Portuguese Institute for the Youth // Delegação Regional do Instituto
Português da Juventude
Rua da PSP - 8000-408 Faro
Telefone: (+351) 289 891 820
E-mail: [email protected]
Regional Office for Tourism // Região de Turismo do Algarve
Av. 5 de Outubro, n.º 18
8000-076 Faro – PORTUGAL
Tel.: (+351) 289 800 400
[email protected]
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Eva Bus Services in Faro // Transportes Eva
Av. da República, Nº 5
8000-078 Faro
Telefone: (+351) 289 899 700
E-mail: [email protected]
Faro National Republican Guard // GNR – Guarda Nacional Republicana
Praceta Azevedo Gneco, BI H-9, 1º Dto.
8000-163 Faro
Telefone: (+351) 289 803 179
Regional Representative Office of State // Governo Civil de Faro
Prt.ª D. Francisco Gomes - 8000-168 Faro
Telefone: (+351) 289 810 900
District Hospital of Faro // Hospital Distrital de Faro
Rua Leão Penedo - 8000-386 Faro
Telefone: (+351) 289 891 100
E-mail: [email protected]
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Faro Public Security Police // PSP - Polícia de Segurança Pública
Rua da PSP - 8000-408 Faro
Telefone: (+351) 289 822 022
E-mail: [email protected]
Taxis
Telefone: (+351) 289 895 790
Photo: Turismo do Algarve
Marina de Faro
PHARMACIES
Medical prescriptions should be taken to a pharmacy (Farmácia). Most of them open from
9:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday, and Saturday morning from 9:00 am to 13:00 (generally). To
find a 24 hours open pharmacy, check the list posted on the door. There is a pharmacy open
everyday at Faro International Airport until 23:00.
Addresses of Pharmacies in Faro and surrounding areas:
FARMÁCIA CRESPO SANTOS
Rua Teófilo da Trindade, 15-A
8000-357 Faro (Sé)
Tel. (+351) 289828061
FARMÁCIA PALMA BATISTA
Rua do Alportel, 157-A
8000-290 Faro (São Pedro)
Tel. (+351) 289804504
FARMÁCIA HIGIENE
Rua José de Matos, Edifício Diamante, 21/22
Loja D
8000-504 Faro (Sé)
Tel. (+351) 289822757
FARMÁCIA DO MONTEPIO
Rua de Santo António, 55-57
8000-282 Faro (Sé)
Tel. (+351) 289823636
FARMÁCIA DA PENHA
Estrada da Penha, 52
8005-135 Faro (Sé)
Tel. (+351) 289822342
FARMÁCIA BAPTISTA
Rua de Santo António, 54-56
8000-283 Faro (Sé)
Tel. (+351) 289822649
FARMÁCIA PEREIRA GAGO
Rua de Santo António, 81
8000-284 Faro (Sé)
Tel. (+351) 289822403
FARMÁCIA DO HOSPITAL DE FARO
Rua Leão Penedo
8000-386 Faro (Sé)
Tel. (+351) 289822407
FARMÁCIA ALEXANDRE
Rua Ivens, 31
8000-364 Faro (Sé)
Tel. (+351) 289822407
FARMÁCIA ALMEIDA
Rua Infante D. Henrique, Nº62
8000-363 Faro (São Pedro)
Tel. (+351) 289822437
FARMÁCIA CANINÉ
Rua Dr. Francisco Gomes, 14
8000-306 Faro (Sé)
Tel. (+351) 289822277
FARMÁCIA HELENA
Largo Sá Carneiro, 69
8000-151 Faro (Sé)
Tel. (+351) 289823667
FARMÁCIA DO AEROPORTO DE FARO
Aeroporto Internacional de Faro
8005-999 Faro (São Pedro)
Tel. (+351) 289819740
FARMÁCIA ASSUNÇÃO
Rua Julio Dinis, 13-B
8005-255 Montenegro
Tel. (+351) 289817485
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Teatro Municipal de Faro
POST OFFICES (CTT)
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Photo: Turismo do Algarve
LARGO DO CARMO
8000-999 FARO
Telefone: (+351) 289892590
Fax: (+351) 289892596
Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 18:30
Saturday: 09:00 – 12:30
PENHA
URB. QUINTA DAS LARANJEIRAS 8005-996 FARO
Telefone: (+351) 289892800
Fax: (+351) 289892806
Monday to friday: 09:00 - 19:30
PONTINHA (FARO)
DR.JOÃO LUCIO Nº 14 8000-998 FARO
Telefone: (+351) 289810880 Fax: (+351) 289810886
Monday to friday: 09:00 - 18:00
AEROPORTO DE FARO
AEROPORTO DE FARO 8005-999 FARO
Telefone: 289819955
Fax: 289819956
Horário Normal:
Monday to friday: 09:00 - 19:30
Saturday: 09:00 - 12:30
Sunday: 09:00 - 12:30 and 14:30 - 18:00
Cidade Velha, Faro
RESTAURANTS
For lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 and for dinner from 19:00 to 22:00 (generally)
SHOPS
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 13:00 / 15:00 - 19:00
From January to November, shops close at 13:00 on Saturdays; in December, they are open
Monday to Saturday, from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00. There are also many
shopping malls with shops that are open from 10:00 to 23:00 (winter) and from 10:00 to 24:00
(summer).
TAXIS
Colour: beige or black and green. Fare lists must be displayed inside each taxi.
Supplementary charges: increase of 20% at night between 22:00 and 06:00, and at
weekends; fixed supplementary charge for any luggage transported in the boot.
TIME ZONE
GMT
Continental Portugal and Madeira have the same GMT hour – one hour earlier than
Continental European Time. In Azores it is one hour earlier than in Continental Portugal and
Madeira. Legal hour changes twice a year – in March and in October.
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
EMBASSIES IN LISBON
CONSULATES IN ALGARVE
Austria
289 510 900
Austria
21 395 8220
Belgium
289 899 590
Belgium
21 317 0510
Canada
289 880 888
Brazil
21 724 8510
Finland
289 399 873
Canada
21 316 4600
Germany
289 803 181
Finland
21 393 3040
Great Britian
282 490 750
France
21 393 9100
Netherlands
289 820 903
Germany
21 881 0210
Norway
282 414 878
Great Britain
21 392 4000
Spain
281 544 888
Ireland
21 392 9440
289 355 213
Netherlands
21 391 4900
Norway
21 301 5344
South Africa
21 319 2200
Switzerland
21 394 4090
USA
21 727 3300
Sweden
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Tourist Support Services
Tourist Help Line - 808 78 12 12
Police Support Services for Tourists
Albufeira Police - 289 513 203
Vilamoura Police - 289 388 989
Immigration Services
Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras de Faro
Rua Luís de Camões n.º 5
8000-388 Faro
Tel.: 289 805 822
Fax: 289 801 566
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.sef.pt
Faro Customs
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Alfândega de Faro
Av. da República n.º 4
8000-079 Faro
Tel.: 289 898 550
Fax: 289 898 559
E-mail: [email protected]
Southern Coast Port Authority
Comando Zona Marítima do Sul
Rua Comunidade Lusíada – Capitania
8000-308 Faro
Tel.: 289 894 990
Fax: 289 894 996
Sé Cathedral, Faro
Largo S. Francisco, Faro
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Photo: Fernando Guerra
FG+SG - Fotografia de Arquitectura
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FG+SG - Fotografia de Arquitectura
UNIVERSITY OF ALGARVE
“A UNIVERSITY COMMITTED TO KNOWLEDGE”
Message from the rector, Prof. João Guerreiro
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Universities are centers of knowledge that are beeing projected in the society and the
University of the Algarve is no exception to this status. In our University we have students
from all around the world, we are developing lines of research in specialized fields and we
are establishing strong ties with companies, associations and public entities. Our University is
multiplying networks with other institutions, which facilitates mobility of students and teachers
and collaboration with other universities, national and foreign.
The students who attend the University of Algarve and enjoy the working conditions that we
provide them, seek for career opportunities in organizations, agencies and national and
international companies as well as they often adopt the Algarve region responding to local
employment requests or developing their own companies. The dynamism of the region
ensures a high absorption rate of graduates, as well as their technical and scientific skills
unable them to go abroad, if that is the plan of the new graduate.
The scientific work conditions are recognized as exceptional and community relations reflect
strong common interests in all areas: scientific, technical, business, cultural, sports, with
special emphasis on collective responsibility that take us all to contribute actively to a better
world.
Hopefully, through the University portal, which is one of the main entrance doors to our
university, we can pass the idea that the University of Algarve is not concerned with the
accessory, but with what really matters; we are not close to the region, we project ourselfs to
the outside; we are not restricted to teaching, we produce knowledge to enhance teaching
and technology transfer; we are not limited to students who finish the secondary schools, we
are open to new people, younger or older , offering them diferent lines of education; we are
not confined to matters of education, we offer a large number of extra-curricular activities,
from theater to music, from sports to environmental activities; we do not act as an entity
without social responsibilities but we give a great value to citizenship and global
sustainability.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ALGARVE
Historical Overview
The University of Algarve, as it stands today, results from the union of two pre-existing
institutions: the University of Algarve established under national legislation (law 11/79) and
the Polytechnic Institute of Faro (established under law 513-T/79). The University of Algarve
is somewhat unique from other universities given that Faculties and Schools of both the
university and polytechnic co-exist. The founding of the University of Algarve underwent a
long period of debate before finally receiving unanimous approval by the Assembly of the
Republic (Assembleia da República) on January 16th 1979. In 1982, the first rector of the
University of Algarve, Prof. Gomes Guerreiro (1982-1986) was appointed, following by Prof.
Carlos Alberto Lloyd Braga (1986-1990), Prof. Doutor Jacinto José Montalvão dos Santos e
Silva Marques (1990-1993), Prof. Eugénio Maria de Melo Alte da Veiga (1993-1997), Prof.
Adriano Lopes Gomes Pimpão (1998-2006), and Prof. João Guerreiro, the current rector
since March 2006.
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The University of Algarve started its academic activities in 1983 offering at the time three
degree: Hortifruticulture, Marine Biology and Fisheries, and Business Administration.
Following the approval of the Autonomy Law of Universities (Lei de Autonomia das
Universidades), law 108/88, and given the need for a higher institution in Algarve with the
critical dimension necessary for country and regional development, the Statutes of the
University of Algarve were drawn up. Through the decree-law 373/88 and the Basic Law on
Education (law 46/86) (Lei de Bases do Sistema Educativo), which opened opportunities for
greater articulation between the two subsystems – University and Polytechnic, the
government called for a conjunctive management of the two institutions.
The Assembly, comprising of faculty, staff and student representatives of Faculties and
Schools as well as representatives from common central services, passed the Statutes in
1991 and received subsequent approval by the Ministry of Education (legislative order
198/91).
This approval contributed to the government’s agreement in creating a legal framework which
encompassed this new developing reality, both in terms of heritage and human resources,
bringing an end to the Polytechnic Institute of Faro (decree-law 241/92).
In 2001, the first University Statute amendment was published in the Diário da República (the
Portuguese government’s official gazette).
UNIVERSITY
GOVERNANCE
Governing Bodies
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General Board
Rector
Management Board
Academic Senate
The governing bodies are responsible
for the management of several of
the University’s affairs.
RECTORATE
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RECTOR
Prof. João Guerreiro
VICE-RECTORS
Prof. Sérgio Jesus
Prof. Anabela Rimano
Prof. Flavio Martins
Prof. Fernanda Matias
PRO-RECTORS
Prof. Célio Conceição
Prof. Teresa Cerveira Borges
Prof. Carlos Martins
Prof. Maria Cabral
ADMINISTRATOR
Dr. João Rodrigues
CAMPUSES
The University has four campuses:
The Penha Campus
The Gambelas Campus
The Saúde Campus
The Portimão Campus
The Penha Campus is situated in the centre of the
city of Faro. There are three Schools:
School of Education and Communication (Escola
Superior de Educação e Comunicação – ESEC);
School of Management, Hospitality and Tourism
(Escola Superior de Gestão, Hotelaria e Turismo –
ESGHT);
Institute of Technology (Instutito Superior de
Engenharia – ISE).
The Gambelas Campus is situated 6 km from Faro
and 2 km from Faro International Airport. There
are three Faculties on this campus:
Faculty of Economics (Faculdade de Economia –
FE);
Faculty of Human and Social Sciences (Faculdade
de Ciências Humanas e Sociais – FCMA);
Faculty of Sciences and Technology (Faculdade
de Ciências e Tecnologia - FCT).
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 de
Faro – ESSaF) 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.
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LEARNING SUPPORT FACILITIES
The teaching and research labs at the University of Algarve, all equipped with state-of-the-art
equipment, are important resources for academic and experimentation activities. All of the
campuses offer specific classrooms, computer and multimedia labs, auditoriums, study and
meeting rooms and wireless internet access.
Library and Archive
The University of Algarve has 2 documental units, one in each campus.
These units acquire, handle, organise and provide bibliographic and documentary resources
in several different formats in order to meet the demands of educational, scientific and
research activity of the University and of the community.
To better respond to these demands, the libraries are distributed throughout the University,
allowing online library catalogue access (database of available resources). Visit
www.bib.ualg.pt.
GAMBELAS CAMPUS
The Central Library
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 – 20:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
General Enquiries
Telephone: (+351) 289 800 945
Fax: (+351) 289 800 945
E-mail: [email protected]
The European Documentation Centre (EDC)
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 – 20:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
General Enquiries
Telephone: (+351) 289 800 906
Fax: (+351) 289 819 025
E-mail: [email protected]
PENHA CAMPUS
The Central Library
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 – 20:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
General Enquiries
Telephone: (+351) 289 800 100
E-mail: [email protected]
SAÚDE CAMPUS
The School of Health Library
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 – 19:00
General Enquiries
Telephone: (+351) 289 800 100/900 (ext.) 8219
E-mail: [email protected]
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PORTIMÃO CAMPUS
The Portimão Campus Library
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 – 23:00
During the month of August: Monday to Friday: 9:00 – 12:30 and 14:00 – 17:30
General Enquiries
Telephone: (+351) 282 424 987
Fax: (+351) 282 418 773
E-mail: [email protected]
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Photo: Fernando Guerra
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ONLINE KNOWLEDGE LIBRARY
Besides the resources made available in each of the libraries, the University offers b-on
(online knowledge library) access.
B-on access is available on all University network computers (recognition and access control
performed through IP protocol). Users can access b-on through the University library website
(www.bib.ualg.pt) or through the official b-on site (www.b-on.pt).
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Users have unlimited free access to full text articles of main international journal publications.
B-on allows online access to more than 16,750 electronic publications, breaking the barrier
which in the past made accessing reference resources difficult. Besides gaining access to
full-length articles, other resources such as bibliographic references, catalogues, indexes,
citation tools and other portals are available. Searches can be performed through electronic
resource gateway MetaLib. Boolean searches can be performed according to a particular
area of research or study. SFX is another important resource tool which links records
(results) from major databases directly to full-length articles. Information is given on full text
accessibility, abstracts, bibliographic citations, indexes and research links. In addition to
Elsevier, Wiley, Springer, Kluwer, IEEE and SAGE, the Online Knowledge Library
incorporated from 2005 onwards other important publishers: Academic Search Premier,
American Chemical Society, American Institute of Physics, Business Source Premier, Annual
Reviews, Association for Computing Machinery, Institute of Physics, Royal Society of
Chemistry, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Taylor & Francis, and Zentrallblat.
This current reality was initially conceived in 1999 and referred to at the time by the
Community Support Framework as the “C&T National Library Network”. In 2000, the then
Science and Technology Observatory proceeded with an exhaustive survey of scientific
journals subscribed by all Portuguese institutions in order to negotiate with publishers. In
2001, through RCTS and POSI, the Web of Knowledge was made available from the Institute
for Scientific Information in Philadelphia, allowing access to titles, abstracts, bibliographic
citations and hits of over 8 500 journals with records starting as early as 1945. It was also in
2001 that negotiations started with important publishers which later led to 3 500 available
publications in 2004.
In the Action Plan for an Information Society, b-on was an initiative of the Knowledge Society
Agency (Unidade de Missão Inovação e Conhecimento) and the former Portuguese Ministry
of Science and Higher Education, whose technical management is carried out by the
Foundation for National Scientific Computing (Fundação para a Computação Científica
Nacional), an institution in charge of the technological support facilities and overall
operations.
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In the Action Plan for an Information Society, b-on was an initiative of the Knowledge Society
Agency (Unidade de Missão Inovação e Conhecimento) and the former Portuguese Ministry
of Science and Higher Education, whose technical management is carried out by the
Foundation for National Scientific Computing (Fundação para a Computação Científica
Nacional), an institution in charge of the technological support facilities and overall
operations.
STUDENT SUPPORT AND WELFARE
The University’s Student Support and Welfare Services (Serviços de Acção Social – SAS)
provide support and guidance on a wide range of issues such as financial assistance to
students who are eligible for a scholarship fund, accommodation in student halls of
residence, catering facilities, healthcare assistance, and sports and cultural activities.
Accommodation at the University Residences
One of the priorities of Student Support and Welfare Services is to provide student
accommodation support and ensure the proper running of student halls of residence.
Currently, these services administrate several male and female residences, totalling 9 in Faro
with approximately 570 beds and one residence in Portimão with 26 beds distributed in 4
flats. Student residences abide by university rules and regulations. Special arrangements
have been made with an estate agent to supply a listing
of private accommodation for rent, as well as other buying
and selling possibilities. Residence application forms
should be completed and returned before the end of the
academic term, during the period of application
set by the SAS.
Penha Campus Female Hall of Residence
(Residência Feminina do Campus da Penha)
Address: Quinta da Penha, Faro
Tel.: (+351) 289805519
No. of beds: 104
Carreira de Tiro Hall of Residence
(Residência da Carreira de Tiro)
Address: Praceta Salgueiro Maia, Bloco D
(1º D e 10º A) - Faro
Tel.: (+351) 289806697 (1º D)
Tel.: (+351) 289801188 (10º A)
No. of beds: 12
Rua de Berlim Male Hall of Residence
(Residência Masc. da Rua de Berlim)
Address: Rua de Berlim, n.º 79, Faro
Tel.: (+351) 289801290
No. of beds: 43
Albacor Female Hall of Residence
(Residência Feminina do Albcor)
Address: Rua Brites de Almeida, nº 25, Faro
Tel.: (+351) 289807507
No. of beds: 76
Ferragial Female Hall of Residence
(Residência Feminina do Ferragial)
Address: Urbanização do Ferragial, Lt. 16, Faro
Tel.: (+351) 289821395
No. of beds: 84
Ferragial Male Hall of Residence
(Residência Masculina do Ferragial)
Address: Urbanização do Ferragial, Lt. 17, Faro
Tel.: (+351) 289821394
No. of beds: 84
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Oásis Female Hall of Residence
(Residência Feminina do Oásis)
Address: Edif. Oásis, Estrada Nacional 125, Faro
Tel.: (+351) 289807269
No. of beds: 32
Montebranco Male Hall of Residence
(Residência Masculina do Montebranco)
Address: Rua das Violetas, Lote O, Gambelas
Tel.: (+351) 289817095
No. of beds: 48
Montebranco Hall of Residence
(Residência de Montebranco)
Address: Rua das Hortênsias, Lote E, Gambelas
Urbanização do Monte Branco, Faro
Tel.: (+351) 289815973
No. of beds: 84
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Portimão Female and Male Hall of Residence
(Residência Fem./Masc. de Portimão)
Address: Urbanização de São Sebastião, Lote 1, Portimão
No. of beds: 26
CATERING SERVICES
Refectories
There are three on-campus refectories: the Penha Campus – Administration Building (Edifício
da Administração), the Gambelas Campus – Main Refectory Building and at the School of
Health.
There is also grill in both Campuses and restaurant on the Gambelas Campus.
Prices of meals are very reasonable and institutionally regulated every year.
Opening hours are as follows:
Monday to Friday
Lunch: 12:00 – 14:00
Dinner: 18:15 – 20:15
Saturday
Lunch: 12:00 – 14:00 (only at the Penha Campus Refectory)
CafeBars
Gambelas Campus
The Main Lecture Building CafeBar, bldg 3 (Bar do Complexo Pedagógico, edifício 3)
The Refectory CafeBar, bldg 6 (Bar da Cantina, edifício 6)
The CafeBar, bldg 7 (Bar do edifício 7)
Penha Campus
The Main Building CafeBar (Bar do Bloco Central)
The School of Education and Communication CafeBar (Bar da Escola Superior de Educação)
The School of Management, Hotel and Tourism CafeBar (Bar da Escola Superior de Gestão,
Hotelaria e Turismo)
Saúde Campus
The School of Health CafeBar/Refectory (Bar/Cantina da Escola Superior de Saúde)
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Portimão Campus
The Portimão CafeBar/Refectory (Bar/Cantina do Campus de Portimão)
HEALTH SERVICES
The Student Support and Welfare Services offer healthcare in areas
of general practice, gynecological care, nursing, and psychological
and nutrition counselling. The University maintains contractual
agreements in areas of dental care, physiotherapy, and chiropody.
These services carry out HIV screening on a monthly basis,
promote the prevention of sexually transmitting diseases and
participate in a European project on drug dependence. SAS are
also partners in a transnational observatory on drug prevention in
higher institutions with an online information clinic offering advice
and support on drugs and treatment (http://observatorio-drogas.net).
General Enquiries
Urbanização do Ferragial, Lote 17, Ground Floor, 8000 Faro
Tel. (+351) 289 826 347
DEGREES
Arts, Literature and History
Undergraduate
Visual Arts (Artes Visuais)
Archeology (Arqueologia)
Communication Design (Design de Comunicação)
Artistic Studies (Estudos Artísticos)
Languages and Communication (Línguas e Comunicação)
Cultural Heritage (Património Cultural)
Languages, Literatures and Cultures (Linguas, Literaturas e Culturas)
Masters
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Communication, Culture and Arts
Language Sciences (EM)*
Literary and Artistic Studies
History of Algarve
Islamic and Mediterraneam Portugal
Archeology
Art Histoty
Library and Information Sciences
General and Engineering Sciences
Undergraduate
Food Engineering (Engenharia Alimentar)
Environmental Engineering (Engenharia do Ambiente)
Biological Engineering(Engenharia Biológica)
Civil Engineering – Daytime/Evening (Engenharia Civil – Diurno/ Nocturno)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Engenharia Eléctrica e Electrónica)
Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications (Engenharia Electrónica e
Telecomunicações)
Computer Science Engineering (Engenharia Informática)
Mechanical Engineering (Engenharia Mecânica)
Masters
Air Conditioning and Energy in Building
Electric and Electronic Engineering
Informatics Engineering*
Food Technology
Quality in Analytical Laboratories (EM)*
Civil Engineering
Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications
Environmental Engineering (Engenharia do Ambiente)*
Biological Engineering(Engenharia Biológica)
Life, Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences
Undergraduate
Agronomy (Agronomia)
Landscape Architecture (Arquitectura Paisagista)
Marine Sciences (Ciências do Mar)
Biology (Biologia)
Marine Biology (Biologia Marinha)
Biochemistry (Bioquímica)
Biotechnology (Biotecnologia)
Masters
Aquaculture and Fisheries*
Marine Biology (Biologia Marinha)
Ecology
Molecular and Microbial Biology*
Biodiversity and Marine Conservation (EM)*
Renewal Energy and Energy Management
Geomatics*
Biotechnology (Biotecnologia)
Sustainable Management of Rural Spaces
Golf Course Management and Maintenance
Water and Costal Management (EM)*
Landscape Architecture (Arquitectura Paisagista)
Horticulture and Fruticulture
Oceanography*
Ecohydrology (EM)*
Biology (Biologia)
Biochemistry (Bioquímica)
Social, Education and Professional Training Sciences
Undergraduate
Communication Sciences (Ciências da Comunicação)
Social Education (Educação Social)
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Psychology (Psicologia)
Sociology (Sociologia)
Sports (Desporto)
Education Sciences and ProfesionalTraining (Ciências da Educação e da Formação)
Primary Education (Educação Básica)
Masters
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Teaching Sciences for Inovation and Didactic
Science Dinamics in the education context*
Social Gerontology*
Educational Psychology
Clynical and Health Psychology
Sociology, Identities and Mobility
Education Sciences and Professional Training
Social Education
Language Teaching
Primary and Pre-Secundary Education
Early Childhood Education
Pre secundary english and french language education
Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology – specialization in cognitive neurosciences
Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology – specialization in cognitive neuropsychology
Social and Organizational Psychology
Health and Technological Sciences
Undergraduate
Cinical Analysis and Public Health (Análises Clínicas e Saúde Pública)
Biomedical Sciences (Ciências Biomédicas)
Pharmaceutical Sciences* (Ciências Farmacêuticas)
Dietetics& Nutrition (Dietética e Nutrição)
Nursing (Enfermagem)
Pharmacy (Farmácia)
Orthoprosthesis (Ortoprotesia)
Radiology (Radiologia)
Speech Therapy (Terapêutica da Fala)
Masters
Biomedical Sciences
Medicine
Health Technology Acessment and Management
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Economics, Management and Tourism
Undergraduate
Administrative Management, Faro and Portimão/Evening (Assessoria de Administração, Faro
e Portimão/Nocturno)
Economics (Economia)
Management, Faro and Portimão/Daytime and Evening (Gestão, Faro e Portimão/Diurno e
Nocturno)
Business Management (Gestão de Empresas)
Hospitality Management, Faro (Gestão Hoteleira, Faro)
Tourist Information and Attractions, Portimão (Informação e Animação Turística, Portimão)
Tourism, Faro and Portimão (Turismo – Faro e Portimão)
Masters
Enterprise Internationalization
Regional Management and Administration
Accounting
Economics
Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Corporate Finance
Organizational Management for Tourism
Management and Development in Tourism Destinations
Entrepreneurial Management
Marketing
European Tourism Management*
Health and Management Administration
Tourism and Urban Cultures
Tourism Marketing
* courses taught in english
EM – Erasmus Mundus Courses
Postgraduate study
The postgraduate programmes at the University of Algarve include Diploma, Masters and
PhD level courses. These programmes aim to consolidate learning experiences by
developing more specialist knowledge and skills, and to integrate staff research and expertise
more fully into course programmes. In liaison with research centres and the entrepreneurial
world, the University looks to reinforce skills and lifelong learning.
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INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
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International cooperation is important to the University of Algarve. It contributes to education,
research and society. Studying or carrying out research activities in another country
enhances capacities, provides new perspectives, offers networking opportunities, and can be
a valuable and rewarding experience. The University cooperates mainly with countries in
Europe but has important partners in all regions of the globe. It currently maintains over 350
cooperation agreements.
Visiting researchers and students from other countries contribute to new ways of thinking and
add to the dynamic academic atmosphere. International students can either study at the
University through an exchange programme or as free movers. Researchers at the university
are active in many EU programmes and involved in projects within the Seventh Framework
Programme.
The University of Algarve is also a mobility centre of the EURAXESS network, launched by
the European Commission. The mobility of researchers is considered an essential tool for
knowledge transfer and for research career development. The main goal of the centre is to
assist researchers in their mobility experience, offering general and practical information in
such areas as research opportunities, visas, work permits, recognition of degrees, job
opportunities, taxation, health and medical care, accommodation, schooling, language
courses, etc. There are currently 200 Mobility Centres spread in 32 countries.
The International Office developes, promotes and coordinates international activities at the
University. This involves, among other things, support and feedback to the university
management on internationalisation issues, and developing agreements for the academic
exchange and research co-operation. The International Office works closely with faculties
and departments, as well as the Mobility Office, for the development of, and support to, the
internationalisation process.
Lifelong Learning Programme
The University of Algarve takes part in several European programmes, namely, the Lifelong
Learning Programme. This Program developed from 4 actions: Comenius (school
education), Erasmus (higher education), Grundtvig (adult education and other educational
pathways) and Leonardo da Vinci (vocational training).
Erasmus
The Erasmus Programme promotes the transnational mobility of staff and students of higher
education for a study or training period (of at least 3 months and maximum 1 year) at a
university/enterprise abroad and recognised as an integral part of the student degree course
at the home University. Students can apply for an Erasmus grant through their Faculty/School
Erasmus co-ordinator. These grants will cover the travel cost and contribute towards the
extra costs arising from studying abroad (it will not cover all normal student living expenses).
Presently, the University has bilateral agreements under the Erasmus programme with the
following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland,Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Under the Erasmus scheme, 100 students from the University of Algarve carried out study
periods abroad while 350 Erasmus and Erasmus Mundus students were welcomed from
partner institutions during the 2010-2011 academic year. Besides transnational mobility, the
Erasmus Action integrates: European inter-university cooperation through curriculum
development projects and short term study programmes (Intensive Programmes, IP); a
common European credit transfer system (ECTS); and thematic networks – based on an
academic subject or subject area, interdisciplinary topic, university management topic or
other issues of common interest.
Leonardo da Vinci
The LEONARDO DA VINCI Programme is incorporated within the Lifelong Learning
Programme and is aimed at fostering high performance, innovation and European dimension
in systems and practices through transnational cooperation. The programme supports the
transnational mobility of students and recent graduates through placements in companies or
in technical and scientific development centres within one of the 27 EU Member States,
Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey. The duration of individual placements or
exchanges depends on the target group involved. For higher education students, the duration
of placements/exchanges is from 3-12 months. Persons receiving a mobility grant for
placements under the Leonardo da Vinci programme receive funding towards the mobility
costs, language and cultural preparation, and personal and liability insurance.
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The ERASMUS MUNDUS programme is a co-operation and mobility programme in the field
of higher education which promotes the European Union as a centre of excellence in
learning. It supports European top-quality Masters Courses, provides EU-funded
scholarships for participating third country nationals, and offers EU-national Masters
scholarships for students to carry out study periods in developing countries. The University of
Algarve has a lot of expertise in other MSs Degrees under ERASMUS Mundus namely in
Ecohydrology, Quality in Analytical Laboratories, Marine Biodiversity and Conservation and in
Water and Coastal Management. Expertise: Ecotoxicology, Biomarkers, Environmental
Proteomics, Marine Pollution, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Soil pollution,
Environment and Health, Climate Change. Instruction language: English (most), Portuguese
Language courses: English, Portuguese. 3rd country main connections: African, Caribbean
and Pacific Group of States of Central Asia Republics (Kazakhstan), Iran, Iraq and Yemen,
South America,India and China.
For general enquiries:
International Relations and Mobility Office:
Building 5, Gambelas Campus, 8005-139 Faro - PORTUGAL
Tel. +351 289 800 003 or +351 289 800031
Fax +351 289 800 025 | E-mail [email protected]
RESEARCH
Research is carried out in several of the University’s prominent research centres such as the
Centre for Marine Sciences (Centro de Ciências do Mar, CCMAR) – one of the largest
national research centres in Marine Sciences. In the fields of Biology and Biotechnology,
Electronics and Telecommunications, Literature, History, Communications and Arts, the
University’s research centres produce innovation and added value enhancing research and
development.
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RESEARCH CENTRES
AGRARIAN SCIENCES
Centre for Development of Sciences and Technologies of Plant Protection (CDCTVP)
E-mail: [email protected]
MARINE SCIENCES
Centre for Marine Sciences (CCMAR)
E-mail: [email protected]
Centre for Marine and Environmental Research (CIMA)
E-mail: [email protected]
International Centre for Costal Ecohidrology (ICCE)
E-mail: [email protected]
HEALTH SCIENCES
Centre for Molecular and Structural Biomedicine (CBME)
E-mail: [email protected]
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Centre for Intelligent Systems (CSI)
E-mail: [email protected]
Centre for Electronics, Opto-electronics and Telecommunications (CEOT)
E-mail: [email protected]
Centre for Technological Research (CINTAL)
E-mail: [email protected]
The UALG Informatics Laboratory ( UALG-Ilab)
E-mail: [email protected]
CHEMISTRY
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Centre for Research in Chemistry (CIQA)
E-mail: [email protected]
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INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
Division of Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer (CRIA)
E-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION SCIENCES
Centre for Educational Research (CUIE)
E-mail: [email protected]
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Centre of Studies and Research in Childhood Education (CEPEI)
E-mail: [email protected]
ARTISTIC STUDIES
Centre of Studies and Research on Arts and Communication (CIAC)
E-mail: [email protected]
PSYCHOLOGY
University Centre for Psychological Research (CUIP)
E-mail: [email protected]
LITERARY STUDIES
Centre for Research in Linguistics and Literature (CELL)
E-mail: [email protected]
Ataíde Oliveira Studies Centre (CEAO)
E-mail: [email protected]
HISTORY
Centre for the Study of Heritage (CEP)
E-mail: [email protected]
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ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Research Centre for Regional Development and Economics (CIDER)
E-mail: [email protected]
Centre for Applied Statistics and Forecasting (CEAP)
E-mail: [email protected]
ESGHT Centre for Research and Studies (CEESGHT)
E-mail: [email protected]
International Centre for Tourism Research (CIITT)
E-mail: [email protected]
Centre of Advanced Studies for Economics and Econometrics (CASEE)
E-mail: [email protected]
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COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ELECTROTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Signal Processing Laboratory (SiPLAB)
E-mail: [email protected]
Centre for the Study of Physics, Acoustics and Telecommunications (CEFAT)
E-mail: [email protected]
Vision Laboratory (VISLAB)
E-mail: [email protected]
PHYSICS
Multidisciplinary Centre for Astrophysics (CENTRA)
E-mail: [email protected]
Laboratory in Instrumentation and Experimental Particle Physics (LIP)
E-mail: [email protected]
Plasma and Nuclear Fusion (IPFN)
E-mail: [email protected]
HEARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES
Geo-Systems Centre (CVRM)
E-mail: [email protected]
MATHEMATICS
Analysis, Operator Theory and Applications (CEAF)
E-mail: [email protected]
SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY, DEMOGRAPHY AND GEOGRAPHY
Centre on Spaces and Organizations (CIEO)
E-mail: [email protected]
TOURISM
Centre for Tourism and Leisure (CITL)
E-mail: [email protected]
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CULTURAL AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Student Union
The University’s Student Union (Associação Académica da Universidade do Algarve,
AAUALG) is a representative body of all the students belonging to the institution, founded on
1 October 1997.
The first elections for a Direcção-Geral (General Board) were held in December 1997. The
Student Association has since grown offering more services and better study conditions to
students and the academic community.
Structure
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Members of the governing body:
General Assembly (Assembleia Magna);
General Assembly Steering Committee (Mesa da Assembleia Magna);
Assembly of Representatives (Assembleia de Representantes);
Auditing Committee (Conselho Fiscal);
General Board (Direcção-Geral);
Forums;
Education Focus Groups;
Autonomous Sections;
Committees;
Executive Council.
Independent Student Groups
These groups represent students with common interests involved in organising events and
activities, with the support of the Student Union. Although these independent groups are part
of the Student Union, they have their own representative board and hold separate elections:
↘ Personal Development Group (Secção de Desenvolvimento Pessoal, SDP);
↘ School of Technology Electronics Club (Clube de Electrónica da Escola Superior de
Tecnologia, CEEST);
↘ The “Infante” Motorcycle Club – The University Motard Group (Motoclube “Os Infantes” –
Grupo de “Motards” Universitários);
↘ The Biotechnology Engineering Core Group (Núcleo de Engenharia Biotecnológica,
NEBi);
↘ The Computer Science Student Core Group (Núcleo de Estudantes de Informática, NEI);
↘ The Student Education Sciences and Training Core Group (Núcleo de Estudantes de
Ciências da Educação e Formação, NECEF);
↘ The Student Landscape Architecture Core Group (Núcleo de Estudantes de Arquitectura
Paisagista, NEAP);
↘ The Student Oceanography Core Group (Núcleo de Estudantes de Oceanografia, NEO);
↘ The Student Psychology Core Group (Núcleo de Estudantes de Psicologia, NEPSI);
↘ The Subaquatic Activities Core Group (Núcleo de Actividades Subaquáticas, NAS);
↘ The University of Algarve’s Environmental Core Group (Núcleo de Ambiente da
Universidade do Algarve, Namb);
↘ The University of Algarve’s Food Engineering Core Group (Núcleo de Engenharia
Alimentar da Universidade do Algarve, NEAUA);
↘ The University of Algarve’s Independent African Student Group (Secção Autónoma de
Estudantes Africanos da Universidade do Algarve, SAEAUAL);
↘ The University of Algarve’s Student Core Group for Biology (Núcleo de Estudantes de
Biologia da Universidade do Algarve, NEBUA);
↘ The University of Algarve’s Student Dietetics Core Group (Núcleo de Estudantes de
Dietética da UALG);
↘ The University of Algarve’s Theatre Group (Grupo de Teatro da Universidade do Algarve,
SIN-CERA);
↘ The University Student Union’s Independent Volunteer Group (Secção Autónoma de
Voluntários da AAUALG, SAVUALG);
↘ The University Student Union’s Surf Core Group (Núcleo de Surf da AAUALG,
SURFUNA).
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TUNAS (TRADITIONAL UNIVERSITY MUSIC GROUPS)
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Versus Tuna
The University of Algarve’s Academic Tuna (Tuna Académica da Universidade do Algarve);
Feminis Ferventis
The University of Algarve Women’s Tuna (Tuna Feminina da Universidade do Algarve);
Real Tuna Infantina
The University of Algarve’s Co-ed Tuna (Tuna Mista da Universidade do Algarve);
Tuna Bebes
The Portimão Campus Co-ed Tuna (Tuna Mista do Campus de Portimão);
Engatatunus
The Portimão Campus Men’s Tuna (Tuna Masculina do Campus de Portimão).
THE UNIVERSITY THEATRE GROUP
The Sin-Cera University Theatre Group has been running for about 15 years, having
performed several plays, directed workshops and organised theatre courses. For over a
decade the theatre group has served to promote culture at the heart of the University and
region.
UNIVERSITY RADIO OF ALGARVE
The University Radio of Algarve (RUA FM), based at Horta do Ferragial, was the result of a
partnership between the Student Union and the Rectorate. It commenced broadcast
operations on FM102.7 in July 2003. Through original and creative programming, it aims to
target not only the university public but the whole of the Algarve community. The RUA
website, available at http://www.rua.pt, allows the University Radio of Algarve all over the
country and world.
SPORTS
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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.
Throughout the year, sporting activities are organised, and include intramural futsal,
volleyball, football, beach football, adventure activities and walks.
Large events are also organised such as:
↘ The Semana Académica (Student Academic Week) which occurs in May and offers a
broad programme of events;
↘ The Sports Show/Festival in September which takes place in Faro city centre and takes
classes, demonstrations and worshops of several sporting activities out onto the streets;
↘ The Snow Campus, a winter event which involving skiing and snowboarding;
↘ The Sporting Exchange Programme with national and international teams;
↘ The Academic University Sporting Federation tournaments such as the Open Tennis,
Volleyball and Beach Rugby tournaments; the Unfederated National University
Championships;
↘ The University Student Union’s Mini-Half-Marathon;
↘ The University Student Union Clinics.
The University Student Union also organises heath management and physical education.
Classes run daily and include: aerobics, step, jiu-jitsu, ballroom dancing, yoga, capoeira, hiphop, belly dancing and pilates.
Competitive sports include handball, women’s futsal, women and men’s volleyball and men’s
rugby. Federated teams (district championships), men and women’s basketball, men’s futsal
and men’s football 11.
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Beside these sporting activities, the Sporting Department of the Studion Union also organises
water sports. Activities such as canoeing, windsurfing and sailing are free of charge at the
Water Sports Centre on Faro Island (Centro Náutico da Ilha de Faro). Student card is
required.
For general enquiries:
Gambelas Office: tel. (+351) 289 818 606, fax 289 896 700
Penha Office: tel. (+351) 289 896 422
Webpage: www.aaualg.pt | E-mail: [email protected]
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