SubjectsLaw · Medicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Agriculture & Environmental Studies
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.
- Email
- info@uan.ao
- Phone
- +244 924 535 230
Founded 1962 (as Estudos Gerais Universitários; renamed Agostinho Neto University in 1985). Angola's largest public university and the flagship national institution, named after Agostinho Neto, the country's first president. In 2009 the original multi-campus university was reorganised: six regional campuses became autonomous universities (Katyavala Bwila in Benguela, 11 de Novembro in Cabinda, José Eduardo dos Santos in Huambo, Mandume ya Ndemufayo in Lubango, Lueji A'Nkonde in Malanje, Kimpa Vita in Uíge). UAN now serves Luanda and Bengo provinces with ~20,000–24,000 students across 7 faculties spanning law, economics, engineering, medicine, sciences, education, and letters. Ranked #1 in Angola (2025).
SubjectsLaw · Business & Management · Engineering & Technology · Social Sciences · Education
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.
- Phone
- +244 222 010 916
Founded 1992 (authorisation); started teaching 1999. Private Catholic university authorised by the Angolan government on 7 August 1992 and opened to students on 22 February 1999. Hierarchically depends on the Holy See through the Congregation for Catholic Education and on the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST). Four founding faculties: Law, Economics & Management, Social Sciences, Engineering. ~5,000–6,000 students. Member of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU). UNESCO/IAU WHED listing: IAU-018519. Listed as one of Angola's 12 recognised private universities.
SubjectsEducation · Medicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Arts & Humanities · Agriculture & Environmental Studies
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.
Founded 1963 (as Lubango campus of UAN); autonomous since 2008/2009 reforms. Public university serving Angola's 6th academic region (Huíla, Namibe, Cunene, and Cuando-Cubango provinces). Emerged from the 2008/2009 reform when the Lubango campus of Agostinho Neto University was made autonomous (Decree No. 7/09, 12 May). Named after Kwanyama King Mandume ya Ndemufayo. Faculty of Medicine listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (FAIMER F0004359). Bi-typed institution integrating university and polytechnic education. ~9,000 students. Selective admission (30–40% acceptance rate).
SubjectsBusiness & Management · Engineering & Technology · Law · Social Sciences · Computer Science & IT
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-13.
Founded 2007. Private higher education institution in the Talatona area of Luanda, founded 2007. ~3,000–4,000 students. Abbreviated UOR (not UIR — collector's suggested domain "uir.ac.ao" could not be independently verified). Located at Rua Direita do Centro de Convenções, Talatona. Recognised by MESCTI as one of Angola's private universities. Website and contact details deferred pending collector enrichment from verifiable sources.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Public regional university created by Decree 7/09 (2009); serves Cabinda province. Reportedly founded 2009 (per public sources). Public university in Cabinda, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Law · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Angola's oldest and flagship public university; originated 1962 as Estudos Gerais Universitarios, named Universidade Agostinho Neto in 1985. Reportedly founded 1962 (per public sources). Public university in Luanda (Talatona), Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Natural Sciences · Arts & Humanities
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Founded by the Angolan Episcopal Conference; began teaching 22 Feb 1999. One of Angola's oldest and most prestigious private universities. MESCTI-recognised. Reportedly founded 1999 (per public sources). Private university in Luanda, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Education
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Public university established in the 2020 higher-education restructuring; serves Cuando Cubango, based in Menongue. Reportedly founded 2020 (per public sources). Public university in Menongue, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsBusiness & Management · Law · Social Sciences · Engineering & Technology
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Private university in the Belas area of Luanda, listed among recognised institutions. Founding year not confidently verified. Private university in Luanda, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Public university created in the 2020 restructuring of Angolan higher education, serving the Luanda academic region. Reportedly founded 2020 (per public sources). Public university in Luanda (Talatona), Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Education
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Public university established in the 2020 higher-education restructuring; serves Namibe province. Reportedly founded 2020 (per public sources). Public university in Mocamedes, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsLaw · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT · Arts & Humanities
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Private university based in Luanda. MESCTI-recognised. Reportedly founded 2003 (per public sources). Private university in Luanda, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsLaw · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Engineering & Technology
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Private university in Luanda listed among recognised institutions. Founding year not confidently verified. Private university in Luanda, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Education
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Part of the international Jean Piaget/Piaget Institute network; campuses in Luanda and Benguela. MESCTI-recognised. Reportedly founded 2001 (per public sources). Private university in Luanda, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Education
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Public regional university created by Decree 7/09 (2009); based in Huambo, central highlands. Reportedly founded 2009 (per public sources). Public university in Huambo, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Public regional university created by Decree 7/09 (2009); serves Benguela province. Reportedly founded 2009 (per public sources). Public university in Benguela, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Public regional university created by Decree 7/09 (2009); serves Uige province. Reportedly founded 2009 (per public sources). Public university in Uige, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Education
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Public regional university created by Decree 7/09 (2009); serves the Lundas region, based in Dundo. Reportedly founded 2009 (per public sources). Public university in Dundo, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Affiliated with the Portuguese Lusíada network; campuses in Luanda, Benguela and Cabinda. MESCTI-recognised. Reportedly founded 2002 (per public sources). Private university in Luanda, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Agriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Education · Business & Management
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Public regional university created by Decree 7/09 (2009); serves Huila and Cunene, based in Lubango. Reportedly founded 2009 (per public sources). Public university in Lubango, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Education
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Founded by the United Methodist Church in Angola. MESCTI-recognised. Reportedly founded 2006 (per public sources). Private university in Luanda, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Law · Business & Management · Natural Sciences
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Established private university in Luanda. MESCTI-recognised. Reportedly founded 2007 (per public sources). Private university in Luanda, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Law · Social Sciences · Business & Management · Medicine & Health Sciences
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Private university headquartered in Luanda. MESCTI-recognised. Reportedly founded 2007 (per public sources). Private university in Luanda, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences · Social Sciences · Education
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Public university established in the 2020 higher-education restructuring; serves Malanje province. Reportedly founded 2020 (per public sources). Public university in Malanje, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management · Social Sciences · Law
- Accreditation
- Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (MESCTI), Angola — reconhece e regula as universidades. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-08-08.
Technically-focused private university in Luanda. MESCTI-recognised. Reportedly founded 2007 (per public sources). Private university in Luanda, Angola; MESCTI-recognised.
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