Summary:
- The University of Algarve is increasing its student accommodation by 298 beds across two new residences on the Gambelas and Penha campuses, raising total capacity by over 55% to 837 beds ahead of the new academic year.
- This €18 million expansion, partly funded by the university (€8.8 million) and supported by Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan under the National Plan for Student Accommodation, addresses the critical need for affordable student housing.
- The development complements a recent €8.3 million refurbishment of seven existing residences and aligns with UAlg’s strategy to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in higher education.
Original article:
https://www.portugalresident.com/university-algarve-new-student-residences/
