How to Verify Mozambican University Degrees: CNAQ Guide

Mozambique's higher education system

Mozambique's higher education quality is assured by the National Council for Quality Evaluation of Higher Education (CNAQ). Mozambique has approximately 50 higher education institutions, including Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM) (founded 1962), Pedagogical University, and Catholic University of Mozambique. The system follows the Portuguese-influenced LMD framework.

Verification steps

1. Check CNAQ accreditation — Verify the institution has CNAQ accreditation. VerifyED includes accredited Mozambican institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Mozambican universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
3. Ministry verification — The Ministry of Education can verify institutional recognition status.
4. Document legalization — Documents need legalization through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Key considerations

• Eduardo Mondlane University — The oldest and most established university in Mozambique.
• Portuguese-language credentials — All higher education credentials are in Portuguese.
• CPLP membership — As a CPLP member, Mozambican credentials have recognition pathways in other Portuguese-speaking countries.