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 Agostinho Neto University

Overview

Agostinho Neto University (Universidade Agostinho Neto – UAN) is Angola’s oldest and largest public university. Established in 1976, the university is located in Luanda, Angola, and serves as one of the country’s principal institutions for higher education, research, and professional training.

The University operates as a public, non-profit institution under the Government of Angola. Named after Angola’s first President, Agostinho Neto, the university has played a central role in educating professionals in medicine, engineering, law, sciences, humanities, and other disciplines. Through teaching, research, and community engagement, the university continues to contribute to Angola’s social, scientific, and economic development.

General Information

University Name: Agostinho Neto University (Universidade Agostinho Neto)

Nickname: UAN

Year Established: 1976

University Motto: Not officially reported

Academic Calendar: Semesters

Law School: Yes – Faculty of Law

Other Faculties: Medicine, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Economics, Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts, Education, Agricultural Sciences

Colleges/Institutes/Centers: School of Postgraduate Studies, Research Institutes, Specialized Research Centers, Continuing Education Programs

Accreditation: Accredited by the Government of Angola through the Ministry responsible for Higher Education

Library Collection: Yes, Agostinho Neto University Library

Trademark Filings and University Licensing: Not Reported

Degrees and Certificates Awarded: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees across a wide range of academic disciplines

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