Universidade Politécnica

Overview

Universidade Politécnica is a private higher education institution in Mozambique, established in 2002 with campuses in Maputo and Beira. It is best known for practical, career-oriented training in applied sciences, technology, and professional education—focused on developing job-ready technical skills for the local market.

Students at Universidade Politécnica benefit from an industry-connected learning model that includes hands-on lab work, project-based coursework, and structured internship preparation. With instruction available in Portuguese and English, the university appeals to learners looking for employment-focused pathways in engineering, business, and information technology, as well as flexible study options alongside work.

2. General Information

Name	Universidade Politécnica
Established	2002
Type	Private Polytechnic University
Location	Main Campus: Maputo, Secondary Campus: Beira
Website	https://www.up.ac.mz
Students	~5,000
Academic Staff	~250

3. Fee Structure

Program	Tuition (MZN)	Tuition (USD)
Undergraduate Degrees	50,000-80,000	800-1,300
Engineering Programs	70,000-90,000	1,100-1,500
Business & IT Programs	60,000-80,000	1,000-1,300
Professional Certificates	30,000-50,000	500-800
Master’s Programs	80,000-120,000	1,300-2,000

Note: Fees can vary by intake, program track, and course load. If you are comparing tuition across institutions in Mozambique, you may also want to review options at Universidade Católica de Moçambique and Universidade Zambeze to understand how costs differ by region and program.

4. Academic Structure

School of Engineering and Technology
School of Business and Management
School of Information and Communication Technologies
School of Health Sciences
School of Architecture and Design
Professional Training Center
Entrepreneurship Development Unit

5. Key Features

Mozambique’s leading polytechnic institution
Strong emphasis on practical, hands-on learning
Industry-aligned curriculum with mandatory internships
Modern workshops and laboratories
Partnerships with 100+ local companies
Career-focused professional certificates
Flexible evening and weekend programs

Beyond classroom delivery, the university’s focus is on building professional competencies through applied training. This makes Universidade Politécnica a good fit for students who prefer career planning and work-relevant projects over purely theoretical study, and it also complements the broader options you may explore in Universidade Pedagógica if you are considering teacher education or pedagogical sciences as an alternative academic direction.

6. Campus Facilities

Engineering workshops and fabrication labs
Computer labs with industry-standard software
Business simulation center
Health sciences training facilities
Architecture design studios
Innovation and prototyping lab
Career services center

Facilities are designed to support practical assignments, from technical prototypes and applied engineering activities to simulated business scenarios. For students comparing learning environments across the country, public universities such as Universidade Lúrio may offer a different regional focus and campus setting, which can be an important factor when choosing where to study.

7. Contact Information

Email: info@up.ac.mz
Phone: +258 21 123 456 (Maputo)
Address: Av. 25 de Setembro 1234, Maputo, Mozambique