University of Kinshasa

University of Kinshasa
Université de Kinshasa
MottoScientia Splendet et Conscientia
Latin
Motto in English
"Science shines and so does conscience"
TypePublic
Established1954; 70 years ago (1954)
RectorJean-Marie Kayembe Ntumba
(since 2021)
Academic Secretary GeneralEustache Banza Nsomwe-A-Nfunkwa
Academic staff
1,929[1]
Students29,554[1]
Location
Kinshasa
,
Congo
Colours    Red, yellow and blue
Websitewww.unikin.ac.cd

The University of Kinshasa (French: Université de Kinshasa), colloquially known by its acronym UNIKIN, is a public university located in Kinshasa's Lemba commune within the western region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2][3][4] It is the country's premier university.[5] Initially established in 1954 as Lovanium University during Belgian colonial rule, the current university was established following the division of the National University of Zaire (UNAZA) in 1981.[6][7]

The university had an enrollment of 29,554 and a faculty and research staff of 1,929 in the 2018–19 academic year,[1] and currently has twelve academic divisions.[8] The Notre-Dame de la Sagesse is strategically located on the campus and provides pastoral ministries to professors and students.

  1. ^ a b c "Université de Kinshasa". Southern African Regional Universities Association. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
  2. ^ Famas, Jean-Pierre Masukesa Kilundu (2010). "Projet de création de la radio campus de l'université de Kinshasa, éléments de la grille des programmes et attente du public" [Project to create the campus radio of the University of Kinshasa, elements of the program schedule and public expectations] (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: University of Kinshasa. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  3. ^ Kabwatila, Hervé (26 May 2023). "9ème Jeux de la Francophonie : le bourgmestre de la commune de Lemba promet de sécuriser les sites de l'Université de Kinshasa exposés à l'insécurité urbaine" [9th Francophone Games: the mayor of the commune of Lemba promises to secure the sites of the University of Kinshasa exposed to urban insecurity]. Mediacongo.net (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  4. ^ N'gondi, Gogo Muangisa (2005). "Prévention du VIH/ sida à l'université de Kinshasa. Expérience de l'ONG G. R. A. I. M (Groupe de Réflexion, d'Action et d'Information Médicale)" [HIV/AIDS prevention at the University of Kinshasa. Experience of the NGO GRAI M (Group for Reflection, Action and Medical Information)] (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Institut National des Arts. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  5. ^ Ngiambukulu, Orly-Darel (23 October 2022). "L'UNIKIN dans le Top 100 des universités africaines les mieux cotées (Classement EDURANKING 2022)" [UNIKIN in the Top 100 Highest Rated African Universities (EDURANKING 2022 Ranking)]. 7sur7.cd (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Offres d'emploi: les meilleures opportunités en Afrique - Jeune Afrique.com". Jeune Afrique (in French). Paris, France. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Présentation de l'Unikin". Université de Kinshasa (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Facultés" (in French). University of Kinshasa. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved December 15, 2010.