Jean Piaget University of 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.[4] The university was established on 7 May 2001, and now has about 2,000 students and 380 academic staff.[2]

Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde
Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo Verde
Established7 May 2001
RectorWlodzimierz Szymaniak (interim)[1]
General AdministratorRosely Rocha[1]
Academic staff
380[2]
Studentsabout 2,000[2]
Location,
14°55′17″N 23°32′15″W / 14.9215°N 23.5375°W / 14.9215; -23.5375
Websitewww.unipiaget.cv
Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde is located in Cape Verde
Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde
Location in Cape Verde
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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,[5] opened in 2005.[2] Jean Piaget University offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as continuing education courses.

Notable alumni

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José Ulisses Correia e Silva, now prime minister lectured at the university. Former teachers included Janira Hopffer Almada who later became a politician from 2014 to 2016.

Faculties

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  • Science and Technology
  • Health Science and Environment
  • Political Science
  • Economy and Commerce

Praia Campus

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Mindelo Campus

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  • Architecture
  • Educational Sciences
  • Management Information
  • Public Administration and Autarchy
  • Social Services
  • Systems and Informative Engineering

High Professional Studies Course

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  • Development on Web and Mobile Applications
  • Masotherapy
  • Health Community and Endemic Control

Rectors

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  • Marco Ribeiras Limas (in 2012)
  • Osvaldo Borges (in 2013 and 2014)
  • Jorge Sousa Brito (2014–2017)
  • Wlodzimierz Szymaniak (since 2017)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "UniPiaget – Orgãos de Governo". Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d "UniPiaget – História". Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
  3. ^ According to the Statutes Archived 2007-06-29 at the Wayback Machine of the university, May 2004, the Administrador Geral presides over the Advisory Council, represents the university in legal matters, and proposes the budget, in addition to other duties.
  4. ^ Haggbloom, Steven J.; Warnick, Renee; Warnick, Jason E.; Jones, Vinessa K.; Yarbrough, Gary L.; Russell, Tenea M.; Borecky, Chris M.; McGahhey, Reagan; et al. (2002). "The 100 most eminent psychologists of the 20th century". Review of General Psychology. 6 (2): 139–152. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.586.1913. doi:10.1037/1089-2680.6.2.139. S2CID 145668721.
  5. ^ "UniPiaget – Contactos". Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
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