Verifying Angolan University Degrees: INAAREES Guide

Angola's higher education system

Angola's higher education quality is assured by INAAREES (National Institute for Assessment, Accreditation and Recognition of Higher Education Studies). Angola has over 70 higher education institutions, including Agostinho Neto University (founded 1962), Catholic University of Angola, and Universidade Metodista de Angola. Angola's higher education system uses Portuguese as the language of instruction.

Verification steps

1. Check INAAREES recognition — Verify the institution is recognized. VerifyED includes recognized Angolan institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Angolan universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
3. Ministry verification — The Ministry of Higher Education can verify degree authenticity.
4. Document legalization — Documents need legalization through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Key considerations

• Agostinho Neto University — Angola's oldest and most recognized university.
• Portuguese-language credentials — Credentials are in Portuguese.
• Growing system — Angola's higher education has expanded significantly since 2002, with many newer institutions.