Universidade Católica de Angola

About

Located in Luanda, Angola, the Universidade Católica de Angola is a private institution recognized nationally for its strong academic offerings in law, economics, and engineering. As a Catholic university, it emphasizes ethical leadership, social responsibility, and rigorous scholarship across its undergraduate and graduate faculties. While the primary language of instruction is Portuguese, the university welcomes international applicants and facilitates global academic engagement through various bilateral partnerships with institutions in Europe and the Lusophone world. The campus features a dedicated international relations office that helps incoming students navigate administrative procedures, cultural transition, and academic integration within the Angolan higher education system. What sets the university apart is its deeply rooted commitment to national development, actively engaging students in community outreach projects and local socio-economic research initiatives alongside their traditional coursework.

Background

The Catholic University of Angola (Universidade Católica de Angola, UCAN) is a Catholic institution in Angola's capital of Luanda. On 7 August 1992 (1992-08-07), the government of Angola allowed the Angolan Catholic Church to establish its own university. Through approval by the Episcopal Conference it started teaching on 22 February 1999 (1999-02-22). It is a private institution and one of 12 recognized private universities. Msgr. Manuel Imbamba is the "magno chanceler" and Father Vicente Cauchi is the rector.

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