Catholic University of Mozambique: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5875 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #233 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #3 of 10 | In Mozambique |
| #1 of 3 | In Beira |
| #4230 of 4,449 | For Immunology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Enrollment
- 37,968
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.ucm.ac.mz
- Languages
- Portuguese;English
- Acceptance rate
- 56%*
* The Catholic University of Mozambique is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | January to December |
| Enrollment | 37,968 |
| Full time employee | 3,248 |
| Student:staff ratio | 12:1 |
Research profile
Catholic University of Mozambique has published 402 scientific papers with 4,311 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, Law, and Computer Science.
Catholic University of Mozambique majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 7 |
| 2008 | 2 | 8 |
| 2009 | 6 | 22 |
| 2010 | 7 | 49 |
| 2011 | 5 | 93 |
| 2012 | 11 | 93 |
| 2013 | 13 | 124 |
| 2014 | 21 | 175 |
| 2015 | 17 | 153 |
| 2016 | 14 | 157 |
| 2017 | 35 | 190 |
| 2018 | 20 | 232 |
| 2019 | 24 | 253 |
| 2020 | 41 | 332 |
| 2021 | 51 | 453 |
| 2022 | 34 | 461 |
| 2023 | 41 | 552 |
| 2024 | 46 | 564 |
| 2025 | 12 | 446 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Catholic University of Mozambique gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration (years) | Tuition per year (MZN) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | 4 | 60,000 |
| Bachelor of Law | 5 | 70,000 |
| Bachelor of Education | 4 | 50,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 4 | 70,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 4 | 80,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | 2 | 100,000 |
| Master of Law | 2 | 120,000 |
| Master of Education | 2 | 80,000 |
| Master of Science in Computer Science | 2 | 120,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration | 3 | 150,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Law | 3 | 180,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Education | 3 | 120,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science | 3 | 180,000 |
All tuition costs are in Mozambican metical (MZN).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Catholic University of Mozambique.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Licenciatura | Accountancy, Community Development, Educational Psychology, Environmental Management, Information Technology, Law, Marine Transport, Marketing, Natural Resources, Public Administration, Public Relations, Social Work, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Mestrado | Accountancy, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Human Resources, International Relations and Diplomacy, Management, Marketing, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Relations |
| Doutoramento | Communication Studies, Educational Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences |
Notable alumni
-
Daniel Chapo
- Enrolled in the Catholic University of Mozambique
- 2013-2014 graduated with master's degree in management science
- Occupations
- news presenterlawyerradio personalitypolitician
- Biography
-
Daniel Francisco Chapo is a Mozambican politician, lawyer and jurist who has been the president of Mozambique since 15 January 2025. Chapo previously served as the governor of Inhambane Province from 2016 to 2024. Chapo was the Secretary-General and candidate of the ruling political party, FRELIMO, for the 2024 presidential election.
Catholic University of Mozambique faculties and divisions
| Centre : Gurúè Extension | Accountancy, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Law, Public Administration |
|---|---|
| Centre : Maputo Extension | Accountancy, Administrative Law, Business Administration, Health Administration, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Management, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Public Health |
| Centre : Nacala Extension | Accountancy, Business Administration, Educational Administration, Human Resources, Law, Marine Transport |
| Centre : Xai-Xai Extension | Accountancy, Business Administration, Human Rights, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Agricultural Sciences | Agriculture, Crop Production, Educational Administration, Forestry, Health Administration, Horticulture, Plant and Crop Protection, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Rural Planning, Rural Studies, Soil Science |
| Faculty : Economics and Management | Accountancy, Architecture, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Geography, Government, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Marine Transport, Marketing, Natural Resources, Political Sciences, Public Relations, Regional Planning, Regional Studies, Social and Community Services, Town Planning |
| Faculty : Education and Communication | Accountancy, Adult Education, Advertising and Publicity, Anthropology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Social and Community Services |
| Faculty : Engineering | Accountancy, Architecture, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Food Technology, Information Technology, Law, Management, Public Administration, Social Work |
| Faculty : Forestry and Faunal Resources Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Educational Administration, Forestry, Law, Natural Resources, Sustainable Development, Wildlife |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Clinical Psychology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work |
| Faculty : Law | Educational Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Public Administration, Religious Studies |
| Faculty : Natural Resources Management and Mineralogy | Accountancy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Environmental Management, Geological Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology, Law, Mineralogy, Mining Engineering, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Social Sciences and Political Sciences | Accountancy, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Government, Health Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Management, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Tourism Management and Information Technology | Accountancy, Business Education, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Environmental Management, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Law, Management, Natural Resources, Regional Studies, Tourism |
| Institute : Distance Learning | Art Education, Education, Environmental Management, Humanities and Social Science Education, Information Technology, Mathematics Education, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Public Administration, Science Education, Sports |
General information
| Alternative names | UCM Universidade Católica de Moçambique |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1996 |
| Accreditation | Conselho Nacional de Avaliacao de Qualidade do Ensino Superior (CNAQ) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Rua Comandante Gaivão Nº 688 Ponta-Gêa P.O. Box 821 Beira, Sofala Mozambique |
|---|---|
| City population | 531,000 |