Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde

Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde
Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo Verde
Established7 May 2001 (2001-05-07)
RectorWlodzimierz Szymaniak (interim)
General AdministratorRosely Rocha
Academic staff
380
Studentsabout 2,000
Location,
14°55′17″N 23°32′15″W / 14.9215°N 23.5375°W / 14.9215; -23.5375
Websitewww.unipiaget.cv
Location in Cape Verde

The Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde (Portuguese: Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo Verde) is a private university in Cape Verde. The university is named after the famous Swiss child psychologist and philosopher Jean Piaget. The university 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.