Agostinho Neto University

The Agostinho Neto University (UAN) is the largest public university in Angola, with campuses in Luanda and the nearby city of Talatona.

The history of Agostinho Neto University (UAN) can be traced back to 1962, when it was founded as the Universidade Livre de Angola (Free University of Angola) during the Portuguese colonial period. The university was established with the aim of providing higher education to Angolans, who were largely denied access to education by the Portuguese colonial government.

In the early years of its existence, the UAN was a relatively small institution with only a few hundred students. However, it grew rapidly after Angolan independence in 1975. The university was renamed the University of Angola in 1975, and in 1985, it was renamed Agostinho Neto University in honor of Agostinho Neto, the first president of Angola.

UAN has played a vital role in the development of Angola since independence. It has produced many of the country's leaders, professionals, and intellectuals. The university is also a major center for research and innovation.

UAN is a highly respected institution and it plays a leading role in the development of higher education in Angola and Africa.

Agostinho Neto University is ranked as the #1 top university in Angola during 2025. This is the same rank as last year.