University of Kinshasa

University of Kinshasa
Université de Kinshasa
MottoScientia Splendet et Conscientia
Latin: "Science shines and so does conscience"
TypePublic
Established1954
RectorJean-Marie Kayembe
(since 2021)
Academic staff
1,929[1]
Students29,554[1]
Location,
Congo
Colours    Red, yellow and blue
Websitewww.unikin.ac.cd

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.

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.

  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. ^ "Facultés" (in French). University of Kinshasa. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved December 15, 2010.

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