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Universidade Eduardo Mondlane

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Universidade Eduardo Mondlane: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Universidade Eduardo Mondlane is a public university in Mozambique, based in Maputo. It suits students who want a large secular university in the country’s main city, with the biggest student population in Mozambique.

  2. What you can study

    No subject areas or degree programmes are listed here. The university is described as a public, secular institution in Maputo, and the programme catalogue should be checked on its official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements on its website. It does not publish course-level admissions details here, so confirm the documents needed, deadlines, and any programme-specific requirements with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students. Confirm the current fee and payment details with its admissions office, and budget separately for living costs in Maputo, which will depend on accommodation and day-to-day expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in Mozambique and the language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm that before applying. Also check visa requirements, whether your intended programme is open to international students, and which documents the university expects from applicants studying from abroad.

  6. How it compares

    Mozambique has 8 universities, and Universidade Eduardo Mondlane stands out as the oldest and largest among them. For an international student, that usually means a broader campus environment than a smaller specialist institution, but you still need to confirm the programme you want, the teaching language, and the exact admission and fee details.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Universidade Eduardo Mondlane

Where is Universidade Eduardo Mondlane located?

It is located in Maputo, Mozambique.

Is Universidade Eduardo Mondlane public or private?

It is a public university.

How many students does it have?

It has about 40,000 students enrolled.

Is the university affiliated with a religion?

No. It is described as a secular university, unaffiliated with any religion.

Overview

The Eduardo Mondlane University is the oldest and largest university in Mozambique. The UEM is a secular public university, unaffiliated with any religion, and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, or religion. The university is located in Maputo and has about 40,000 students enrolled.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Mozambique.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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