Mozambique (Catholic University of Mozambique)

The Catholic University of Mozambique (Portuguese: Universidade Católica de Moçambique, UCM) is a university in Mozambique. The university was founded on 10 August 1996 by the Mozambican conference of Bishops. At the time, higher education in Mozambique was only available in the capital, Maputo. The university currently has locations in Beira, Chimoio, Cuamba, Nampula, Pemba, Quelimane and Tete.One of the intentions was to make higher education available to central and northern Mozambique. As of 2007, approximately 3,270 students were enrolled at the university. The rector is Prof. Dr. Padre Alberto Ferreira.