About the School of International Relations

The School of International Relations, abbreviated as ESRI, is a higher education institution specialized in teaching and learning, research, outreach and community services in the field of international relations.

ESRI is an academic unit of Joaquim Chissano University (UJC), a public higher education institution created through the merger of the Higher Institute of International Relations (ISRI) and the Higher Institute of Public Administration (ISAP), whose statutes were approved by Decree No. 85/2018 of December 26.

During the establishment of academic units, under articles 25 and 46 of the Statutes, the University Council approved the creation of the School of International Relations through Resolution No. 1/CU-UJC/2019 of June 14.

Our Vision

To be an institution of academic excellence in International Relations and Diplomacy.

Our Mission

ESRI’s mission is to contribute to the development of Mozambique through scientific knowledge in the field of International Relations and Diplomacy.

Our Values

• Strengthening citizenship, patriotism, civic and ethical awareness.
• Freedom of thought and expression.
• Valuing academic culture.
• Autonomy.
• Social and community commitment.
• Ethical and deontological critical spirit.
• Internationalization.
• Academic excellence.
• Secularism.
• Innovation.
• Creativity.

Our Objectives

ESRI pursues the general objectives of higher education, scientific research and outreach.

• Train specialists in International Relations.
• Train professionals with a high level of scientific, pedagogical, technical, human and cultural qualification, capable of actively participating in the development of the country.
• Develop deontological awareness and professional pride.
• Promote in students a critical and self-critical spirit, and a taste for study, research and work.
• Carry out knowledge updating actions for graduates in line with scientific and technical progress and national needs.
• Promote and encourage scientific research and study the applications of science and technology in the country’s priority development areas.
• Carry out outreach activities and provide services to the community.
• Establish cultural, scientific and technological exchange relations with national and foreign institutions.
• Develop technologies and specialized services of social relevance that create opportunities for research and innovation.
• Disseminate scientific knowledge, transfer knowledge to society and share research results.

Our Programmes

Academic offer of ESRI:

• Undergraduate: Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations & Diplomacy.
• Postgraduate: Master’s Degree in Maritime Security.
• Postgraduate: Master’s Degree in International Relations & Development.

Mozambican Journal of International Studies

The Mozambican Journal of International Studies (RMEI) is a scientific journal of the School of International Relations at Joaquim Chissano University. It aims to disseminate academic content on international phenomena from a Mozambican perspective. The journal brings together lecturers, researchers, students and professionals from various fields and aspires to become a national and international reference in its area. RMEI promotes a permanent space for discussion and publication of work related to International Relations, International Politics, International Economic Relations, Foreign Policy, Strategic Studies, Defence and Security, Political Science and other areas of international life, while encouraging research groups and exchange with academic and social actors at national, regional and international level.

Our Contacts

Institutional contacts of ESRI:

• Email: secretariageral@ujc.ac.mz
• Phone: +258 823 032 129
• Address: Karl Marx Campus, Av. Karl Marx No. 647, Maputo City.
• Website: coming soon.