Universidade Pedagógica

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1) Overview

2) 2. General Information

3) 3. Fee Structure (Annual)

4) 4. Academic Structure

5) 5. Key Features

6) 6. Campus Facilities

7) 7. Contact Information

Overview

Universidade Pedagógica (UP) is Mozambique’s premier institution for teacher education and pedagogical sciences, established in 1985 in Maputo. As the country’s specialized university for training educators, UP plays a pivotal role in developing Mozambique’s education sector through its innovative teaching programs and educational research. With campuses across all provincial capitals, UP ensures nationwide access to quality teacher training.

The university combines traditional pedagogical approaches with modern methodologies, focusing on Mozambique’s specific educational challenges. UP maintains strong partnerships with schools nationwide, providing practical teaching experience for its students. Its research centers contribute significantly to curriculum development and educational policy in Mozambique.

2. General Information

Name	Universidade Pedagógica
Established	December 18, 1985
Type	Public Pedagogical University
Location	Headquarters: Maputo, with campuses in all 11 provinces
Website	www.up.ac.mz
Students	~25,000
Academic Staff	~800

3. Fee Structure (Annual)

Program	Domestic (MZN)	International (USD)
Bachelor’s in Education	12,000-20,000	1,200-1,800
Master’s in Education	18,000-30,000	1,800-2,500
PhD in Education	25,000-40,000	2,500-3,500
Special Education Programs	15,000-25,000	1,500-2,200

4. Academic Structure

Faculty of Education Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Faculty of Social and Human Sciences
Faculty of Languages and Communication
Faculty of Psychology and Educational Development
Faculty of Physical Education and Sports
Institute for Distance Learning
Research Center for Educational Innovation

5. Key Features

Nationwide network of campuses
Specialized in teacher training and education sciences
Strong emphasis on Mozambican context and languages
Innovative distance learning programs
Partnerships with 200+ schools for teaching practice
Research focused on local educational challenges
Affordable tuition with government subsidies

6. Campus Facilities

Model schools for teaching practice
Educational resource centers
Science and computer laboratories
University libraries with curriculum materials
Educational technology centers
Student teaching clinics
Conference facilities for educational seminars

7. Contact Information

Email: info@up.ac.mz
Phone: +258 21 492 123 (Maputo)
Address: Av. de Moçambique km 2.5, Maputo, Mozambique