Established in 2002, Universidade do Mindelo (Mindelo University) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Mindelo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Sao Vicente.

Established in 2001, Universidade Jean Piaget de Cabo Verde (Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Praia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Mindelo, Ilha de São Vicente.

Established in 2006, Universidade de Cabo Verde (University of Cape Verde) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Praia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Mindelo, São Vicente.