University of Kinshasa
Public university in Democratic Republic of the Congo / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The University of Kinshasa (French: Université de Kinshasa), commonly known as UNIKIN, is one of the three major universities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, together with the University of Kisangani and University of Lubumbashi. Originally founded 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. The university is located in Kinshasa's Lemba commune.
Université de Kinshasa | |
Motto | Scientia Splendet et Conscientia Latin: "Science shines and so does conscience" |
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Type | Public |
Established | 1954 |
Rector | Jean-Marie Kayembe (since 2021) |
Academic staff | 1,929[1] |
Students | 29,554[1] |
Location | , Congo |
Colours | Red, yellow and blue |
Website | www |
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.[2] The Notre-Dame de la Sagesse is strategically located on the campus and provides pastoral ministries to professors and students.