Universidade Save

Overview

Universidade Save (UniSave) is a public university established in 2012 in southern Mozambique, serving the Sofala and Inhambane provinces. Located near the Save River boundary, the university is focused on developing programs that respond to the region’s needs, particularly in agriculture, education, and coastal resource management. With campuses in Maxixe and Vilanculos, UniSave supports students preparing for careers in Mozambique’s southern coastal economy and public sector.

UniSave combines academic training with practical, community-based learning, with particular strength in marine sciences, tropical agriculture, and teacher education. The institution offers instruction in Portuguese and English, helping students from across southern Mozambique and supporting partnerships with regional research centers and international universities. If you are comparing study options across the country, you may also want to review other Mozambique programs such as the Universidade Zambeze and the Universidade Lúrio.

2. General Information

Name	Universidade Save (UniSave)
Established	December 20, 2012
Type	Public University
Location	Main Campus: Maxixe, with campus in Vilanculos
Website	www.unisave.ac.mz
Students	~4,000
Academic Staff	~180

3. Fee Structure

Program	Domestic (MZN)	International (USD)
Undergraduate Programs	10,000-18,000	1,000-1,800
Marine Sciences	20,000	2,000
Agricultural Development	15,000	1,500
Teacher Education	12,000	1,200
Master’s Programs	18,000-25,000	1,800-2,500

Note: Tuition levels can vary by intake, residency requirements, and course-specific fees (for example, practical marine or fieldwork components). Before applying, confirm current fees and payment schedules directly with UniSave’s admissions office using the contact details in the section below.

4. Academic Structure

Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (Maxixe)
Faculty of Education and Social Sciences (Maxixe)
Faculty of Marine Sciences and Fisheries (Vilanculos)
Faculty of Economics and Management (Maxixe)
Center for Coastal Zone Studies
Institute for Distance Learning
Research Center for Tropical Coastal Ecosystems

5. Key Features

Southern Mozambique’s regional university focused on local development
Specialized in coastal and agricultural sciences with practical training
Bilingual (Portuguese/English) instruction to support wider access
Community-based research programs aligned with regional priorities
Marine research station and field opportunities in Vilanculos
Agricultural experimental fields and applied learning
Affordable tuition with government subsidies (where applicable)

If you are particularly interested in education-focused degrees, you can compare UniSave’s teacher education offerings with other institutions such as Universidade Pedagógica, which is well known for training teachers and education professionals.

6. Campus Facilities

Marine biology laboratories (Vilanculos)
Agricultural research stations (Maxixe)
Teacher training resource centers
University libraries with digital resources
Computer centers with internet access
Student residence halls
Conference facilities

Because UniSave operates across both Maxixe and Vilanculos, students often benefit from access to subject-specific labs and learning spaces, especially for marine and field-based courses. For students considering study beyond southern Mozambique, you may find it helpful to explore additional campuses and learning models, including those at Universidade Eduardo Mondlane.

7. Contact Information

Email: info@unisave.ac.mz
Phone: +258 29 322 100 (Maxixe)
Address: Av. da Universidade, Bairro Chambone, Maxixe, Mozambique