Universidade Lúrio

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1) Overview

2) 2. General Information

3) 3. Fee Structure

4) 4. Academic Structure

5) 5. Key Features

6) 6. Campus Facilities

7) 7. Contact Information

Overview

Universidade Lúrio (UniLúrio) is a public university in northern Mozambique, established in 2006 to drive regional development through higher education. Named after the Lúrio River, the university serves Mozambique’s northern provinces with campuses in Nampula, Pemba, and Unango. UniLúrio focuses on training professionals in health sciences, agriculture, and coastal management – areas critical to northern Mozambique’s development.

The university stands out for its community-engaged approach, with programs designed to address local challenges like tropical diseases, food security, and marine resource management. As a bilingual institution (Portuguese and English), UniLúrio attracts students from across Mozambique and neighboring countries, contributing to regional integration and human capital development.

2. General Information

Name	Universidade Lúrio (UniLúrio)
Established	December 26, 2006
Type	Public University
Location	Main Campus: Nampula, with campuses in Pemba and Unango
Website	www.unilurio.ac.mz
Students	~8,000
Academic Staff	~300

3. Fee Structure

Program	Domestic (MZN)	International (USD)
Undergraduate Programs	15,000-25,000	1,500-2,500
Medicine	30,000	3,000
Marine Sciences	20,000	2,000
Agriculture	18,000	1,800
Master’s Programs	25,000-40,000	2,500-4,000

4. Academic Structure

Faculty of Health Sciences (Nampula)
Faculty of Engineering (Nampula)
Faculty of Natural Sciences (Unango)
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences (Pemba)
Faculty of Architecture and Physical Planning (Pemba)
School of Marine and Coastal Sciences (Pemba)
School of Agriculture (Unango)
Research Center for Tropical Diseases

5. Key Features

Northern Mozambique’s leading university
Strong focus on regional development priorities
Bilingual (Portuguese/English) instruction
Innovative community-based learning programs
Teaching hospital and health centers
Marine research station in Pemba
Agricultural experimental fields

6. Campus Facilities

Modern teaching hospital in Nampula
Marine biology laboratories in Pemba
Agricultural research stations in Unango
Computer centers with internet access
University libraries with digital resources
Student residence halls
Sports and recreational facilities

7. Contact Information

Email: info@unilurio.ac.mz
Phone: +258 26 217 100 (Nampula)
Address: Av. 25 de Setembro, Bairro de Marrere, Nampula, Mozambique