University Overview
Established in 2006, Universidade de Cabo Verde (University of Cape Verde) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Praia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Mindelo and São Vicente. Officially recognized by the Ministério da Educacao e Desporto, Cabo Verde (Ministry of Education and Sport of Cape Verde), Universidade de Cabo Verde (Uni-CV) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Cape Verdean higher education institution. Universidade de Cabo Verde (Uni-CV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 18-year-old Cape Verdean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Uni-CV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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| Name | Universidade de Cabo Verde |
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| Name (English) | University of Cape Verde |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | Uni-CV |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Motto | Scientia via est Knowledge is the Way |
| Colours | Burgundy, gray, white and black |
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| Address | Praça António Lereno Praia CP 379C Praia Cape Verde |
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261 9904 |
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261 2660 |
| Other locations | Mindelo and São Vicente |
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