Fundado em 2007, o IESE é uma organização de pesquisa independente, que tem como vocação principal realizar investigação científica, através dela, produzir conhecimento e capacidade intelectual  e alimentar o debate público sobre questões do desenvolvimento económico, social e político de Moçambique.

Organizar, realizar e promover investigação de alta qualidade, interdisciplinar, pluralista e heterodoxa sobre questões e problemáticas relevantes para o desenvolvimento social, político e económico de Moçambique. Promovendo a formação necessária para tal investigação e, publicando e disseminando os resultados de pesquisa com o objectivo de alimentar o debate público sobre as políticas e opções de desenvolvimento.

Fundada en 2007, IESE es una organización de investigación cuya mayor vocación es llevar a cabo investigaciones científicas y, a través de ellas, producir conocimiento y capacidad intelectual para alimentar el debate público sobre temas económicos, sociales y el desarrollo político en Mozambique.  

Su misión consiste en organizar, llevar a cabo y promover investigación de gran calidad, interdisciplinarias, pluralistas y heterodoxas en temas relevantes para el desarrollo social, político y económico de Mozambique. También promueven el entrenamiento necesario para dicha investigación, publicitan y difunden los resultados de las investigaciones con el propósito de alimentar el debate público en cuanto a las políticas y acciones para el desarrollo.

Established in 1996, Universidade Católica de Moçambique (Catholic University of Mozambique) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Beira (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sofala. Officially recognized by the Ministério de Educação e Desenvolvimento Humano, Mozambique (Ministry of Education and Human Development of Mozambique), Universidade Católica de Moçambique (UCM) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Mozambican higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Universidade Católica de Moçambique (UCM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. UCM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1985, Universidade Pedagógica (Pedagogical University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Maputo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Maputo City. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Beira, Nampula, Quelimane, Gaza, Niassa. Officially recognized by the Ministério de Educação e Desenvolvimento Humano, Mozambique (Ministry of Education and Human Development of Mozambique), Universidade Pedagógica (UP) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Mozambican higher education institution. Universidade Pedagógica (UP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. UP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1962, Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (Eduardo Mondlane University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Maputo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Maputo City. Officially recognized by the Ministério de Educação e Desenvolvimento Humano, Mozambique (Ministry of Education and Human Development of Mozambique), Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Mozambican higher education institution. Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 58 years old Mozambican higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UEM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

Established in 2000, Université Lumière de Bujumbura (Light University of Bujumbura) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Bujumbura (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bujumbura Mairie. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Burundi (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Burundi), Université Lumière de Bujumbura (ULBU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Burundi higher education institution. Université Lumière de Bujumbura (ULBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 20 years old Burundi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. ULBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Founded in 2000, Université Espoir d'Afrique (Hope Africa University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Bujumbura (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bujumbura Mairie. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Burundi (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Burundi), Université Espoir d'Afrique (UEA) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Burundi higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Université Espoir d'Afrique (UEA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 20 years old Burundi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Burundi higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UEA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1960, Université du Burundi (University of Burundi) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Bujumbura (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bujumbura Mairie. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Burundi (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Burundi), Université du Burundi (UB) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Burundi higher education institution. Université du Burundi (UB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. UB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.