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
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private
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small-sized
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averagely selective
University Identity
| Name | Universidade Católica de Angola  |
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| 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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University Location
| Address | Avenida Pedro de Castro Van Dunem, n. 24 Luanda Luanda Angola |
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+244 (222) 010 916 |
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Introduction
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Social Media
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