List of universities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo explained

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
		UCBC		Beni			Private
		OCU	2021	Goma			Private
	Université Shalom de Bunia	USB	1961		Protestant	928^[1]	Private
		UNIBAND				1,500	Public
Hope University of Congo	Université Espoir du Congo	UEC	1989	Baraka		1,500	Private
Kasavubu University			2010	Boma, Bas-Congo
	Université Kongo	UK	2010	Bas-Congo		3,450^[2]	Private
		UCB	1989^[3]		Catholic	3,046^[4]	Private
Official University of Bukavu		UOB
University of Cepromad	Université du Cepromad - Bukavu	UNIC-ISGEA
Evangelical University in Africa	Université évangélique en Afrique	UEA
	Université adventiste de Lukanga
	Université catholique du Grabben	UCG	1989		Catholic	1,278	Private
University Divina Gloria Butembo	Université Divina Gloria de Butembo	UDGB
University of Gbadolite		UNIGBA	1992				Public
	Université de Goma	UNIGOM	1993				Public
Free University of the Great Lakes Countries		ULPGL	1991	Goma	Protestant	1,500^[5]	Private
	Université adventiste de Goma	UAGO
University of High Technology of Great Lakes	Université des Hautes Technologies des Grands Lacs	UHTGL					Private
University of Kivu	Université du Kivu	UNIKIVU
Nature Conservation and Development University of Kasugho	Université de la Conservation et de Développement de la Nature de Kasugho	UCNDK		Goma			Public
		UNIKAL	2004			800^[6]	Public
University of Kamina	Université de Kamina	UNIKAM	2004			5,000	Public
University of Kananga	Université de Kananga	UNIKAN	2010				Public
University of Notre Dame du Kasai	Université Notre-Dame du Kasai	UKA			Catholic
Kamina Methodist University					Methodist		Private
University of Kikwit	Université de Kikwit	Unikik	1992 (2010)^[7]	Kikwit

University of Kinshasa, formerly known as Lovanium University		UNIKIN	1954 (1924)			26,186	Public
Marist University of Congo		UMC	2012		Catholic	1,500	Private
National Pedagogical University		UPN
		UPC			Protestant
University William Booth		UWB	1986 (1934)
University of Technology of the Congo	Université de Technologie du Congo	UTC	2010				Private
Catholic University of the Congo				Kinshasa	Catholic
University Simon Kimbangu	Université de Simon Kimbangu		1994				Private
Free University of Kinshasa		ULK	1988			8,799	Private
American University of Kinshasa	Université Américaine de Kinshasa ou Université Franco-Américaine de Kinshasa
University Cardinal Malula-Kinshasa	Université Cardinal Malula-Kinshasa				Catholic
PanAfrican University of Congo	Université Panafricaine de Congo
Central University of Kinshasa	Université Centrale de Kinshasa
Christian University of Kinshasa	Université Chrétienne de Kinshasa	UCKIN
International Christian University (ICU)	Université Chrétienne internationale	UCI	1993
Kinshasa University Binza	Université Kinshasa Binza
University of Kisangani	Université de Kisangani	UNIKIS	1963	Kisangani		9,120	Public
		UNIKOL				2,400	Public
University of Cepromad	Université du Cepromad - Kolwezi	UNIC-ISGEA
University of Likasi		UNILI
University of Lisala							Public
		UNILU	1955			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
Baptist University of the Congo	Université Baptiste du Congo	UBC
Labour University of Lubumbashi	Université du Travail de Lubumbashi	UNITRA		Lubumbashi
Free University of Luozi		ULL	1997				Private
		UNIMBA				800	Public
	Université de Mbujimayi Tshikama
Official University of Mbujimayi	Université Officielle de Mbuji-Mayi	UOM
	Université Eben-Ezer de Minembwe	UEMI	2011		Christian	300	Private
Katanga Methodist University		UMK	1951		Methodist		Private
Methodist University in Katanga	Université Méthodiste au Katanga
University of Mwene-Ditu in Mwene-Ditu		UMD					Public
Democratic Republic of Congo International University	Université Internationale de la République Démocratique du Congo	DRCIU					Private
Official Unviversité Ruwenzori	Unviversité Officielle de Ruwenzori	UOR

Other institutions

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

Notes and References

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