Funding per student at Mozambique’s Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM) has dramatically decreased by 67 percent over the past decade, according to reports from AIM. This significant reduction in budgetary support poses a substantial threat to the quality of education and accessibility for students. The decline impacts resources available for academic programs, infrastructure, and student services. Details regarding the specific amount of the current budget were not provided in the initial report. University officials have yet to publicly comment on strategies to mitigate the effects of the funding cuts. This situation raises concerns about the future of higher education in Mozambique and the potential for increased financial barriers for prospective students. Further investigation is needed to understand the full scope of the impact and potential solutions.