Accreditation
University of the Algarve is an accredited university.
Accreditation in Portugal works different than in other countries - all public universities are recognized and accredited, while private universities have to get accreditation. Within the Bologna process a state agency was set up by the Portuguese Government to offer central and regulated accreditation.
For more information on accreditation process in Portugal please visit: http://www.a3es.pt/en