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UCAN University at ucan.edu

2024 Ranking and Overview

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world rank  9176

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Overview

Founded in 1997, the Universidade Católica de Angola (Catholic University of Angola) is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Luanda (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação, Angola (Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of Angola), Universidade Católica de Angola (UCAN) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Angolan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade Católica de Angola (UCAN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 26-year-old Angolan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Angolan higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCAN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universidade Católica de Angola's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Universidade Católica de Angola's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

Universidade Católica de Angola' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Universidade Católica de Angola's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Profile

Name
Name (English) Catholic University of Angola
Acronym UCAN
Founded 1997
Motto Veritas Vita
The Truth The life
Colours Light blue and white
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Campus Location

Address Avenida Pedro de Castro Van Dunem, n. 24
Luanda
2064 Luanda
Angola
Universidade Católica de Angola Phone Number +244 (222) 010 916
Universidade Católica de Angola Fax Number +244 (222) 010 916

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universidade Católica de Angola's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universidade Católica de Angola's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universidade Católica de Angola's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Universidade Católica de Angola.

Catholic University of Angola: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universidade Católica de Angola's admission information.

Universidade Católica de Angola's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universidade Católica de Angola's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universidade Católica de Angola a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universidade Católica de Angola's acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this institution an averagely selective higher education institution.


Universidade Católica de Angola's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Universidade Católica de Angola's Admission Office Admission Office

Avenida Pedro de Castro Van Dunem, n. 24
Luanda 2064
(222) 010 916
(222) 010 916

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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universidade Católica de Angola.

Universidade Católica de Angola's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universidade Católica de Angola has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Universidade Católica de Angola's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Universidade Católica de Angola's Control Type Control Type

Universidade Católica de Angola is a private higher education institution.


Universidade Católica de Angola's Entity Type Entity Type

Universidade Católica de Angola is a for-profit higher education institution.


Universidade Católica de Angola's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Universidade Católica de Angola's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Universidade Católica de Angola is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Universidade Católica de Angola has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade Católica de Angola's main facilities:


Universidade Católica de Angola's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universidade Católica de Angola's Library


Universidade Católica de Angola's Housing University Housing

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Universidade Católica de Angola's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universidade Católica de Angola's main services:


Universidade Católica de Angola's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universidade Católica de Angola's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universidade Católica de Angola's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universidade Católica de Angola's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Universidade Católica de Angola's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universidade Católica de Angola's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universidade Católica de Angola is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministério do Ensino Superior, Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação, Angola

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1992


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universidade Católica de Angola's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)
  • Magna Charta Universitatum Observatory (MCUO)
  • Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa (AULP)
  • Association of Portuguese Speaking Universities
  • Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universidade Católica de Angola 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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