Our Vision

A University for Mozambique and the World

“Each day we are surrounded by students who possess a radiant potential for scholarship in service to a better future. The time to give them wings is now.”
- Heidi Baker, phD

When we came to Mozambique twenty-five years ago, it was our intention not only to serve the poorest of the poor, but to contribute in every way toward the blessing of the nation. As we seek to uplift the spiritual and material health of our communities, we recognize a responsibility to nurture the God-given gifts of our students, friends, and neighbors. This solemn responsibility has led us to the creation of this institution of higher education in Cabo Delgado — built in the firm hope that it will grow into a center of light and learning for all the peoples of the world.

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“My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”

– COL. 2:2-3

University Degrees Worldwide

The need for higher education in Mozambique is desperately needed as less than 1% of the adults have a college degree. We seek to raise a generation marked by stature and excellence.

Academics

Curriculum Philosophy

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth (Psa. 108:5). ...whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God (1 Cor. 10:31).

We envision an academic environment where innovation and scientific research flourish, where students have access to the highest quality of education, rooted and grounded in the Christian faith. We want to offer students cutting-edge educational resources and technological tools, which will equip them to become productive members of society. We want to nurture a community that is an active catalyst of renewal, a true academic and spiritual center of service to all nations, fueled at its heart by faith, humility, and the everlasting love of God.

Degrees Offered

BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Public Administration
Computer Science

(Pending Approval)

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FACULTY

At future Iris University, our dedicated staff of National Mozambican Professors and International Guest Lecturers help students grow spiritually while they gain a values-centered education.

Rolland Baker, DMin

Professor and Co-Founder Iris Global

Core Faculty

DMin from United Theological Seminary

Sherol Chen, PhD

Guest Lecturer

PhD from UC Santa Cruz, Founder of Academic Bridges and Passion Talks, Software Engineer at Google

Zainabo Jose Mussa

Project Manager

Core Faculty

B.A. in Public Administration, UCM Masters candidate in Business Management, Florida Christian University

Danny Cassimon, PhD

Guest Lecturer

PhD in Applied Economic Sciences from University of Antwerp, 25+ years of teaching experience

Ian Rossol, PhD

Guest Lecturer

PhD Cambridge University - Department of Earth Sciences

Josh Muse, PhD

Guest Lecturer

Masters of Business Administration, Founding Director of Kaleo International in Mexico

Mitch Land, PhD

Guest Lecturer

Dean of Media & Worship Arts at King’s University in Dallas, PhD from University of Tex

Andrew Ng, MBA

Guest Lecturer

Business CPA in Australia, MBA Melbourne Business School, Masters in Finance from Harvard

Tony Maxwell, DVM, MDiv

Guest Lecturer

DVM Auburn University, MDiv Christian Leadership University, Diploma in Theology - Spurgeon’s College (London)

Adam Abramson, PhD

Guest Lecturer

CEO and Founder of Farmster, BA Harvard, and PhD from Ben Gurion

Jen Miskov, PhD

Guest Lecturer

PhD from University of Birmingham, U.K. in Global Pentecostal and Charismatic Theology

Nadia Benbernou, PhD

Director of International Relations

Core Faculty

PhD in Mathematics from MIT, Former Senior Software Engineer & Product Manager at Google

Angel Ford, PhD

Guest Lecturer

EdD, Liberty University

Cathie Jones, MA

Ambassador

Guest Lecturer

MA in Education from Oxford Brookes University. Founder of TeachWell

Sergio Mondlane

Core Faculty

Post-graduate in Civil Law - UCM

Francisco Mandlate, MA

Core Faculty

Master in Public Administration - Higher Institute of International Relations

Ernesto Cossa, MSC

Infrastructure Supervisor

Founder of Neto School of English MS in Organizational Management and Corporate Responsibility, Uni Lúrio

Ernesto Albino

Facilities Manager

Nick Kim

Guest Lecturer

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, UC Berkeley

Marina Vilela

Lead Educational Researcher

Core Faculty

Bachelor of Theology from UniCesumar, Brazil

Adélia Boaventura

Executive Assistent

Core Faculty

BA in law, UCM

Raphael Vaney

COO

Guest Lecturer

Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training in Business

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Iris University is Pending Approval

Iris University is pending approval from the government in Mozambique. We are actively working towards submitting all government documents and fulfilling all requirements by the Mozambique government to legally open the university. This is under the management of the Installation Committee of Iris University, created by the Ministry of Arco Iris, with plans to prepare for the opening, within the scope of the creation process of the Iris University, and in accordance with Decree 46/2018 of August 1 - Regulation of Licensing and Operation of Higher Education Institutions in Mozambique.

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