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List of Universities in Mozambique

Mozambique is a country located in southeastern Africa, and its higher education system is relatively small. There are several universities and tertiary institutions operating in the country. Here is a list of universities in Mozambique:


  • Eduardo Mondlane University: Eduardo Mondlane University is the oldest and largest university in Mozambique. It was founded in 1962 and is located in the capital city of Maputo. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and engineering.

  • Universidade Pedagógica: Universidade Pedagógica is a public university located in Maputo. It was founded in 1985 and specializes in teacher training and education. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as education, social sciences, and humanities.

  • Universidade Católica de Moçambique: Universidade Católica de Moçambique is a private institution located in Beira. It was founded in 1996 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as business, law, and social sciences.

  • Universidade Politécnica: Universidade Politécnica is a private institution located in Maputo. It was founded in 1996 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as business, engineering, and social sciences.

  • Universidade Zambeze: Universidade Zambeze is a public university located in the city of Quelimane. It was founded in 2008 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

  • Universidade Lúrio: Universidade Lúrio is a public university located in Nampula. It was founded in 2006 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.

These are some of the main universities and tertiary institutions in Mozambique. They offer a range of programs in different fields, and provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills that can help them succeed in their chosen careers. The higher education system in Mozambique is relatively small, but universities in the country are working to expand access to higher education and improve the quality of education.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Instituto Superior de Ciências de Saude

  2. Instituto Superior de Ciências e Tecnologia Alberto Chipande

  3. Instituto Superior de Ciências e Tecnologias de Moçambique

  4. Instituto Superior de Relações Internacionais (ISRI)

  5. Instituto Superior Politécnica de Gaza

  6. Instituto Superior Politécnica de Manica

  7. One World University

  8. Universidade Católica de Moçambique

  9. Universidade Eduardo Mondlane

  10. Universidade Jean Piaget de Moçambique

  11. Universidade Lurio

  12. Universidade Pedagogica

  13. Universidade Politécnica

  14. Universidade São Tomás

  15. Universidade Técnica de Moçambique

  16. Universidade Zambeze

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