Study in Cabo Verde

Who this applies to

Students (incl. international, esp. Lusophone/PALOP & diaspora) at Cabo Verdean universities. Portuguese-medium.

Governing authority

Ministério responsible for higher education (Ensino Superior).

Degree system

Licenciatura (Bachelor) · Mestrado (Master) · some Doutoramento. Portuguese-language; Bologna-influenced.

Admission

How

Secondary completion + program capacity; international applicants apply directly with recognized diplomas; non-Portuguese speakers may need a Portuguese course.

Language

Portuguese.

Tuition

Public

Public Uni-CV charges tuition (lower than private): locals from ~US$26, foreigners min ~US$2,500/yr (UniPage).

Private

Higher fees.

Source

UniPage; uniRank

Student visa & residence permit

Study visa for non-nationals; ECOWAS nationals freer movement.

Scholarships

National scholarships; Portugal/Lusophone bilateral; diaspora support.

Sources & references

• tuition (local vs foreign) — https://www.unipage.net/en/22213/university_of_cape_verde (2026-06-12)
• system — https://www.eclbs.eu/post/list-of-universities-in-cape-verde (2026-06-12)