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Universidade Privada de Angola | |
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Location | Luanda , Angola |
Private University of Angola (UPRA) (Portuguese : Universidade Privada de Angola) is a private university in Luanda, Angola. It was founded in 2000.
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