List of universities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Location of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

This is a list of universities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Universities

University of Cassambondo Université de Cassambondo UNICAS 2024 Kalemie Private
New Horizons University Université Nouveaux Horizons UNH 2015 Lubumbashi 2,000 Private
Christian Bilingual University of Congo Université Chrétienne Bilingue du Congo UCBC Beni Private
Open Christian University Université Chrétienne Overte OCU 2021 Goma Private
University Shalom of Bunia Université Shalom de Bunia USB 1961 Bunia Protestant 928[1] Private
University of Bandundu Université de Bandundu UNIBAND Bandundu 1,500 Public
Hope University of Congo Université Espoir du Congo UEC 1989 Baraka 1,500 Private
Kasavubu University Université Kasa-Vubu 2010 Boma, Bas-Congo
Kongo University Université Kongo UK 2010 Bas-Congo 3,450[2] Private
Catholic University of Bukavu Université Catholique de Bukavu UCB 1989[3] Bukavu Catholic 3,046[4] Private
Official University of Bukavu Université officielle de Bukavu UOB Bukavu
University of Cepromad Université du Cepromad - Bukavu UNIC-ISGEA Bukavu
Evangelical University in Africa Université évangélique en Afrique UEA Bukavu
Adventist University of Lukanga Université adventiste de Lukanga Butembo
Catholic University of Graben Université catholique du Grabben UCG 1989 Butembo Catholic 1,278 Private
University Divina Gloria Butembo Université Divina Gloria de Butembo UDGB Butembo
University of Gbadolite Université de Gbadolite UNIGBA 1992 Gbadolite Public
University of Goma Université de Goma UNIGOM 1993 Goma Public
Free University of the Great Lakes Countries Université libre des Pays des Grands Lacs ULPGL 1991 Goma Protestant 1,500[5] Private
Adventist University of Goma Université adventiste de Goma UAGO Goma
University of High Technology of Great Lakes Université des Hautes Technologies des Grands Lacs UHTGL Goma Private
University of Kivu Université du Kivu UNIKIVU Goma
Nature Conservation and Development University of Kasugho Université de la Conservation et de Développement de la Nature de Kasugho UCNDK Goma Public
University of Kalemie Université de Kalemie UNIKAL 2004 Kalemie 800[6] Public
University of Kamina Université de Kamina UNIKAM 2004 Kamina 5,000 Public
University of Kananga Université de Kananga UNIKAN 2010 Kananga Public
University of Notre Dame du Kasai Université Notre-Dame du Kasai UKA Kananga Catholic
Kamina Methodist University Katanga Methodist Private
University of Kikwit Université de Kikwit Unikik 1992 (2010)[7] Kikwit
University of Kindu Université de Kindu Kindu
University of Kinshasa, formerly known as Lovanium University Université de Kinshasa, anciennement appelée l'université Lovanium UNIKIN 1954 (1924) Kinshasa 26,186 Public
Marist University of Congo Université Mariste du Congo UMC 2012 Kinshasa Catholic 1,500 Private
National Pedagogical University Université Pédagogique Nationale UPN Kinshasa
Protestant University in Congo Université Protestante du Congo UPC Kinshasa Protestant
University William Booth Université William Booth UWB 1986 (1934) Kinshasa
University of Technology of the Congo Université de Technologie du Congo UTC 2010 Kinshasa Private
Catholic University of the Congo Université Catholique du Congo Kinshasa Catholic
University Simon Kimbangu Université de Simon Kimbangu 1994 Kinshasa Private
Free University of Kinshasa Université Libre de Kinshasa ULK 1988 Kinshasa 8,799 Private
American University of Kinshasa Université Américaine de Kinshasa ou
Université Franco-Américaine de Kinshasa		 Kinshasa
University Cardinal Malula-Kinshasa Université Cardinal Malula-Kinshasa Kinshasa Catholic
PanAfrican University of Congo Université Panafricaine de Congo Kinshasa
Central University of Kinshasa Université Centrale de Kinshasa Kinshasa
Christian University of Kinshasa Université Chrétienne de Kinshasa UCKIN Kinshasa
International Christian University (ICU) Université Chrétienne internationale UCI 1993 Kinshasa
Kinshasa University Binza Université Kinshasa Binza Kinshasa
University of Kisangani Université de Kisangani UNIKIS 1963 Kisangani 9,120 Public
University of Kolwezi Université de Kolwezi UNIKOL Kolwezi 2,400 Public
University of Cepromad Université du Cepromad - Kolwezi UNIC-ISGEA Kolwezi
University of Likasi Université de Likasi UNILI Likasi
University of Lisala Université de Lisala Lisala Public
University of Lubumbashi Université de Lubumbashi UNILU 1955 Lubumbashi 33,000 Public
Protestant University of Lubumbashi Université protestante de Lubumbashi UPL Lubumbashi Protestant Private
Graduate Institute of Health Science Institut Universitaire des Sciences de la Santé IUSS Lubumbashi
Baptist University of the Congo Université Baptiste du Congo UBC Lubumbashi
Labour University of Lubumbashi Université du Travail de Lubumbashi UNITRA Lubumbashi
Free University of Luozi Université Libre de Luozi ULL 1997 Luozi Private
University of Mbandaka Université de Mbandaka UNIMBA Mbandaka 800 Public
University of Mbuji Mayi Université de Mbujimayi Tshikama Mbuji-Mayi
Official University of Mbujimayi Université Officielle de Mbuji-Mayi UOM Mbuji-Mayi
Eben-Ezer University of Minembwe Université Eben-Ezer de Minembwe UEMI 2011 Minembwe Christian 300 Private
Katanga Methodist University Université Méthodiste au Katanga UMK 1951 Mulungwishi Methodist Private
Methodist University in Katanga Université Méthodiste au Katanga Mulungwishi
University of Mwene-Ditu in Mwene-Ditu Université de Mwene-Ditu UMD Mwene-Ditu Public
Democratic Republic of Congo International University Université Internationale de la République Démocratique du Congo DRCIU Kinshasa Private
Official Unviversité Ruwenzori Unviversité Officielle de Ruwenzori UOR Ruwenzori

Other institutions

Institution In French Abbreviation Location Type Total students
Congolese Diplomatic Academy Académie Diplomatique Congolaise ADC Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Centre for Studies Egyptology Cheik Anta Diop of INADEP Centre d'études égyptologiques Cheik Anta Diop de l'INADEP INADEP ? Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Centre for Studies and Arts Presenter (CEDAR) Centre d'Etudes et de Diffusion des Arts CEDAR ? Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Higher Pedagogical Institute Baraka Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Baraka ISPBA Baraka Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Natural Sciences Research Centre Centre de Recherche en Sciences Naturelles CRSN ex IRSAC Bukavu Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Higher Institute of Rural Development Institut Supérieur de Développement Rural ISDR Bukavu Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
University Center Bunia Extension Centre Universitaire Extension de Bunia CUEB Bunia Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Major Seminary of Bunia, Theologate St Cyprien Grand Séminaire de Bunia, Théologat St Cyprien Bunia Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Higher Institute of Commerce Institut Supérieur de Commerce ISC Goma Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Higher Institute of Computer and Management Institut Supérieur d'Informatique et de Gestion ISIG Goma Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Higher Institute of Mulungu development technique Institut Supérieur de Technique de Développement Mulungu ISTD Ibanda Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Higher Institute of Kalehe development technique Institut Supérieur de Technique de Développement Kalehe ISTD Kalehe Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Theoretical and Applied Linguistics Centre Centre de Linguistique Théorique et Appliquée CELTA Kinshasa Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Laboratory of Analysis-Research in quantitative Economics Laboratoire d'Analyse-Recherche en Economie quantitative LAREQ Kinshasa Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Geophysical Research Centre Centre de Recherche en Géophysique CRG Kinshasa Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Geological and Mining Research Centre Centre de Recherches Géologiques et Minières CRGM Kinshasa Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Regional Centre for Nuclear Studies Kinshasa Centre Régional d'Etudes Nucléaires de Kinshasa CREN Kinshasa Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Institute of Economic and Social Research, the Faculty of Economic Sciences UNIKIN Institut des Recherches Economiques et Sociales, de la Faculté des Sciences Economiques de l'UNIKIN IRES Kinshasa Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Centre for the Study of African religions (CERA) Centre d'Etudes des Religions Africaines CERA Kinshasa Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature ICCN Kinshasa  ? Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Agri-Food Research Centre Centre de Recherche Agro-Alimentaire CRAA Lubumbashi Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Agro-veterinary Higher Institute of Walungu Institut Supérieur Agro-Vétérinaire de Walungu ISEAV Walungu Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Higher Institute of Medical Technology Institut Supérieur de Techniques Médicales - Kanyamulande de Walungu ISTM Walungu Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Higher Pedagogical Institute Walungu Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Walungu ISP Walungu Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Higher Institute of medical techniques Nyangezi Institut Supérieur de Techniques Médicales de Nyangezi ISTM Nyangezi Centre or Institute of Scientific and Technological Research
Faculty of Theology Evangelical Boma Faculte de Theologie Evangelique de Boma FACTEB Boma College 60
Institute of Information Salama fr:Ecole Supérieure d'Informatique Salama ? Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Computer Programming and Analysis Institut Supérieur d'Informatique, Programmation et Analyse ISIPA ? Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Rural Development Institut Supérieur de Développement Rural ISDR Bandundu Higher Institutes
Higher Pedagogical Institute Kikwit - Bandundu Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Kikwit Bandundu Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Medical Techniques Institut Supérieur de Techniques Médicales ISTMBA Baraka Higher Institutes
Higher Pedagogical Institute Baraka Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Baraka ISPBA Baraka Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Commerce Institut Supérieur de Commerce ISC Bas-Congo Higher Institutes
Higher Pedagogical Institute Mbanza-Ngungu Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Mbanza-Ngungu Bas-Congo Higher Institutes
Higher Pedagogical Institute Institut supérieur pédagogique ISP Budjala Higher Institutes
Higher Pedagogical Institute in Bukavu fr:Institut supérieur pédagogique de Bukavu ISPB Bukavu Higher Institutes
Research Center of Natural Sciences Lwiro Centre des recherches en sciences naturelles de Lwiro Bukavu Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of applied techniques from Bukavu to Burhuza Institut supérieur de techniques appliquées de Bukavu à Burhuza ISTA Bukavu Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Medical Technology Institut supérieur des techniques médicales ISTM Bukavu Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of building and construction Institut supérieur de bâtiment et travaux publics IBTP Butembo Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Rural Development of the Great Lakes fr:Institut supérieur de développement rural des Grands-Lacs ISDR/GL Goma Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Statistics and technologies Goma fr:Institut supérieur de statistique et de nouvelles technologies de Goma ISSNT-GOMA Goma Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Commerce Institut Supérieur de Commerce ISC Goma Higher Institutes
Tourism Higher Institute Institut supérieur de tourisme IST Goma Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts Institut supérieur des arts et métiers ISAM Goma Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Management in the Great Lakes region Institut supérieur des management dans la région des Grands Lacs ISMAGL Goma Higher Institutes
Institute for Applied techniques Goma Institut supérieur des techniques appliquées de Goma ISTA Goma Higher Institutes
Higher Pedagogical Institute / Vitshumbi Institut supérieur pédagogique/Vitshumbi ISP Goma Higher Institutes
Goma Volcano Observatory Observatoire volcanologique de Goma OVG Goma Higher Institutes
Higher Pedagogical Institute Kananga Institut supérieur pédagogique de Kanang ISP Kananga Higher Institutes
Higher Institute for Conservation Tayna Kanyabayonga North Kivu Institut supérieur de la conservation de la nature Tayna, Kanyabayonga Kanyabayonga Higher Institutes
Institute of Education Kikwit Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Kikwit Kikwit Higher Institutes
University of Bandundu, African Institute for Future Studies Université de Bandundu fr:Institut Africain d'Études Prospectives UB Kikwit Higher Institutes
Agro-veterinary Higher Institute Institut supérieur agro-vétérinaire ISAV Kimwenza Higher Institutes
Kinshasa Fine Arts Academy Académie des beaux-arts ABA Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Computer School of Electronics and accounting (EIECO) École d'Informatique d'Électronique et d'Expertise comptable EIECO Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Computer School Finance fr:École informatique des finances EIFi Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Kinshasa Higher Institute of statistics (ISS / KIN); fr:Institut supérieur de statistiques de Kinshasa I.S.S./KIN Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Egyptological Studies Center of the CA Diop Centre d'études égyptologiques C.A. Diop de l'INADEP INADEP Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Interdisciplinary Centre for Continuing Education Centre interdisciplinaires pour l’éducation permanente CIDEP Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Graduate School of Advertising and the Media École supérieure de publicité et médias ESPM Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Graduate School of Computer Trades and Trade École supérieure des métiers d’informatique et de commerce ESMICOM Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Catholic Faculties of Kinshasa Facultés catholiques de Kinshasa FACAKIN Kinshasa Higher Institutes
African Institute for Future Studies Institut africain d'études prospectives INADEP Kinshasa Higher Institutes
National Institute of buildings and public works Institut des bâtiments et des travaux publics IBTP Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Institute of higher and university of Kinshasa Institut d'études supérieures et universitaires de Kinshasa INESSUKIN Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Oil and Gas Institute Institut du pétrole et du gaz IPG Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Faculty Development Institute Institut facultaire de développement IFAD Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Faculty Institute of Information Sciences and Communication Institut facultaire des sciences de l'information et de la communication IFASIC Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Faculty Institute Songwai Institut facultaire Songwai IFAS Kinshasa Higher Institutes
National Institute of Arts Institut national des arts INA Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Graduate Institute of Medical Education Technologies Institut supérieur d’Enseignement Techniques Médical ISETM Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning Institut supérieur d'architecture et d'urbanisme ex IBTP Gombe Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Economics, Legal and cooperatives Institut supérieur de sciences économiques,juridiques et coopératives ISSEC Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Computer Programming and Analysis Institut supérieur d'Informatique Programmation et Analyse ISIPA Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Computer, programming and analysis Institut supérieur d'informatique, programmation et analyse ISIPA Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Social Work Institut supérieur du travail social I.S.T.S ex-CAFES Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Higher Pedagogical Institute Kamituga - Kinshasa Institut supérieur pédagogique de Kamituga ISPKa Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Higher Pedagogical Institute of Gombe Institut supérieur pédagogique de la Gombe ISP/Gombe Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Institute for Applied Technical fr:Institut supérieur des techniques appliquées ISTA Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts Institut supérieur des arts et métiers ISAM Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Medical Technology Institut Supérieur des Techniques Médicales ISTM/KIN Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Teaching Higher and Technical Institute of Kinshasa Institut Supérieur Pédagogique et Technique de Kinshasa ISPT-KIN Kinshasa Higher Institutes
Institute for Applied Technical Kolwezi Institut supérieur des techniques appliquées de Kolwezi ISTA Kolwezi Higher Institutes
Technical Institute for Higher Sankuru Institut superieur technique de sankuru ISTS Lodja? Higher Institutes
Superior School of Computing Salama Ecole supérieure d'informatique Salama ESIS Lubumbashi Higher Institutes
Seminary Lubumbashi - Lubumbashi fr:Grand séminaire de Lubumbashi Lubumbashi Higher Institutes
Lubumbashi Higher Institute for Statistics Institut supérieur de statistique de Lubumbashi ISS Lubumbashi Higher Institutes
Lubumbashi Higher Institute of Technology Institut supérieur de technologie de Lubumbashi Lubumbashi Higher Institutes
ISTC - Lubumbashi Institut supérieur des techniques commerciales - Lubumbashi ISTC Lubumbashi Higher Institutes
Higher Institute for Labour Studies (ISES) - Lubumbashi Institut supérieur d'études sociales ISES Lubumbashi Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Business and Legal technical studies Lubumbashi Institut supérieur d'études techniques commerciales et juridiques de Lubumbashi Lubumbashi Higher Institutes
Higher Institute Inter-lord Mulolwa Institut supérieur intérdiocésain monseigneur Mulolwa Lubumbashi Higher Institutes
Higher Pedagogical Institute Institut supérieur pédagogique ISP Lubumbashi Higher Institutes
University Institute of Congo Institut universitaire du Congo IUC Lubumbashi Higher Institutes
ISEC Lubumbashi Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Commercial Technology Institut supérieur des techniques commerciales ISTC Matadi Higher Institutes
Higher Pedagogical Institute (ISP) - Mbandaka Institut supérieur pédagogique ISP Mbandaka Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Rural Development (ISDR-Mbandaka) - Mbandaka Institut supérieur de développement rural ISDR Mbandaka Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Medical technology (ISTM) - Mbandaka Institut supérieur de technique médical ISTM Mbandaka Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Management and Technology (ISGT) - Mbuji-Mayi Institut supérieur de gestion et des techniques ISGT Mbuji-Mayi Higher Institutes
Institute for Higher medical techniques Mbuji Mayi Institut superieur de techniques medical de Mbuji Mayi ISTM Mbuji-Mayi Higher Institutes
Educational and Higher Technical Institute of Mweka fr:Institut supérieur pédagogique et technique de Mweka ISPT Mweka Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Commerce (ISC) of Uvira Institut supérieur de commerce ISC Uvira Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Rural Development Institut supérieur de développement rural ISDR Uvira Higher Institutes
Higher Institute of Medical Technology Institut supérieur des techniques médicales ISTM Uvira Higher Institutes
Faculty Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IFA) - Yangambi Institut facultaire des sciences agronomiques IFA Yangambi Higher Institutes

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