The School of Health (ESS) at the University of Algarve (UAlg) is a leading public higher education institution, dedicated to delivering academic excellence in the field of health sciences.
With strong ties to the community and the healthcare sector, ESS offers a comprehensive range of study programmes tailored to meet contemporary professional demands, including:
- Bachelor’s Degrees in core clinical and healthcare areas;
- Master’s Degrees and Postgraduate Courses for continuous professional development;
- Higher Professional Technical Courses (CTeSP);
- Short-term Lifelong Learning courses.
Committed to scientific advancement, the school actively promotes cutting-edge
scientific research through its dedicated research units and projects. This focus fosters high-impact scientific publications and nurtures scientific employment opportunities in the Algarve region.
Internationalisation is a key pillar of ESS, which offers exceptional
international mobility opportunities (both incoming and outgoing) and is a proud member of the prestigious
European University of the Seas (SEA-EU) alliance.
Students at ESS enjoy a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive campus environment. They have access to modern libraries, dedicated IT support, specialized services for students with Special Educational Needs, and financial support schemes such as the SOUAlg2.0 Academic Success Scholarships. Additionally, the school provides diverse training opportunities funded by the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR).
Escola Superior de Saúde