Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo Verde

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Located in Praia, Cape Verde, the Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo Verde is a private institution recognized for its contributions to higher education and professional training within the islands. The university is best known for its programs in education, social sciences, health sciences, and engineering, which are tailored to address regional development needs. For international students, the campus offers a culturally immersive experience centered in West Africa's vibrant island community, with instruction primarily conducted in Portuguese. The institution provides localized student support services to help newcomers transition to academic life in Cape Verde. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its commitment to bridging European academic frameworks with the unique socio-cultural and economic realities of the Macaronesian region.

Background

The Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde (Portuguese: Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo Verde) is a private university in Cape Verde. It was established on 7 May 2001, and now has about 2,000 students and 380 academic staff. The main campus is in the capital city Praia (Palmarejo subdivision) on the island of Santiago, with a smaller second location in Mindelo on the island of São Vicente, opened in 2005. Jean Piaget University offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as continuing education courses.

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