Introduction to the University Shalom of Bunia:

Basic information

Founded in 2007, but can be traced back to the Congo Northern Theological Seminary in 1959.

School location: Located in Bunia, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Institutional nature: A non-profit private higher education institution associated with the Christian evangelical church.

Motto: "Spiritual and academic excellence for the transformation of society by Christ", which means "to achieve spiritual and academic excellence through Christ to transform society".

Historical evolution

Established in 1959 as the Congo Northern Theological Seminary (École de théologie au Congo du Nord).

Opened in 1961 in Bangi Weide, 65 kilometers north of Kisangani.

Forced to move to Bunia in 1964 due to the Simba rebellion.

Moved to the current main campus in 1967.

In 1973, it was renamed the Bunia Higher Theological School (Institut Supérieur Théologique de Bunia).

In 1986, it launched its first master's degree in theology.

In 2007, it became the University of Peace in Bunia, with five colleges.

In 2011, it opened its first doctoral program at the Evangelical Theological Seminary.

In 2015, it established a medical school.

School Strength

Teaching Resources: There are two campuses, the main campus Campus Southard covers an area of ​​12 hectares, and Campus Langford covers an area of ​​38 hectares. It has 58 buildings and ancillary facilities, including 44 classrooms, 26 staff dormitories, 66 student apartments, 1 kindergarten, 1 primary and secondary school, and 1 clinic.

Faculty: Not disclosed in detail, but as a university with multiple disciplines and degree programs, it has a faculty that can meet the needs of teaching and research.

International Exchange: Cooperate with many international organizations such as the Association of Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA) to provide students with opportunities for international exchange and academic cooperation.

Educational Philosophy

Based on the values ​​of Christian evangelicals, it emphasizes spiritual and academic excellence, and is committed to cultivating talents who can contribute to social transformation and development through their spiritual qualities and academic abilities, and promote social peace and progress.

Key Disciplines

There are 6 colleges offering 35 majors, including the College of Agriculture, the College of Medicine, the College of Development Studies, the College of Environmental Sciences, the Evangelical Seminary, and the College of Management and Administration. It is one of the 11 universities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo authorized to offer doctoral programs. Theology, medicine and other disciplines are its key development directions.

Ranking

Global ranking: about 12354.

Domestic ranking: about 14.

Fees

For local and international students, undergraduate and graduate tuition fees are between US$0-999/year.

Campus Environment

The campus environment is beautiful, with modern teaching facilities and complete living facilities. In addition to teaching and living buildings, there is also a library with 47,000 books, which is the largest library in Bunia and provides students with a good learning and research environment.