Universities in Angola

Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 20 Universities in Angola

The Republic of Angola is divided into 18 provinces (Portuguese: províncias), further subdivided into over 160 municipalities (Portuguese: municípios). The majority of higher education institutions that meet the uniRank selection criteria are concentrated in Luanda Province, located in the northwest of the country. Luanda Province, home to Angola's capital city, Luanda, is the most densely populated and one of the smallest provinces by area. The following uniRank sub-rankings or league tables consider all provinces that have at least one Angolan higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Huambo (1)  
Huila (1)  
Luanda (12)  
Lunda Norte (1)  
Malanje (1)  
Uige (1)  

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The Higher Education System in Angola

Since 2017, higher education in Angola has been under the responsibility of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação, MESCTI). The system is composed of public, public-private, and private institutions, offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses with both academic and professional tracks.

Types of higher education institutions in Angola

In Angola, higher education institutions are classified into the following types:

1. Universities (Universidade): institutions that provide undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including research-oriented programs.
2. Academies (Academia): institutions that offer specialized higher education and postgraduate training, typically requiring a doctorate degree for faculty.
3. Technical Universities (Instituto Superior Técnico/Politécnico): institutions focusing on technical and professional higher education, offering degrees such as Bacharelato and Licenciatura.
4. Technical Colleges (Escola Superior Técnica/Politécnica): institutions providing technical and vocational training, offering similar qualifications as technical universities.

Access to higher education in Angola

Students gain access to higher education after obtaining the Secondary School-Leaving Certificate, awarded at the end of secondary education. Admission typically requires passing an entrance examination, with each institution setting its own access criteria. Foreign students must demonstrate proficiency in Portuguese and meet equivalent educational qualifications.

Languages of Instruction in Angola

The primary language of instruction in higher education institutions is Portuguese. Proficiency in the language is a requirement for admission, particularly for foreign students.

Stages of higher education in Angola

1. First stage: graduação programs include the Bacharelato, a three-year undergraduate degree, and the Licenciatura, a long-cycle undergraduate degree awarded after four to six years, depending on the field of study (e.g., medicine requires six years).
2. Second stage: pós-Graduação programs include two categories:
   • Pós-graduação académica: leads to the Mestrado, awarded after two to three years of study following the Licenciatura.
   • Pós-graduação profissional: includes Especialização, a professional postgraduate qualification of various durations.
3. Third stage: doutoramento is a doctoral degree conferred after four to five years of study and the completion of a thesis following the Mestrado.

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