Introduction to the University of Goma:

Basic information

Established on June 17, 1993 as the University Centre of North Kivu (CUNK), and officially became the University of Goma by ministerial decree on October 15, 2005.

School location: Goma, North Kivu Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Institutional nature: public university.

Language of instruction: French.

History

In 1993, the Zairean government led by Mobutu Sese Seko established the University Centre of North Kivu (CUNK) through Ministerial Decision No. ESU/CAB MIN/066/93.

In 1996, it became the Branch of the University of Goma (CU EG).

In 2005, it was officially upgraded to the University of Goma by Ministerial Decree No. 055/MINE SU/CAB MIN/RS/2005, marking its increased autonomy and importance in the field of higher education.

School Strength

Teaching Resources: It has libraries, sports facilities, etc., which provide students with better learning and living conditions.

Teaching Staff: It has a team of teachers who can meet the teaching and research needs of various disciplines.

Student Size: The number of students in 2024 will exceed 6,000.

Educational Philosophy

Committed to providing high-quality education, conducting academic research, serving the local community, cultivating talents with professional knowledge and social responsibility, and contributing to the development of North Kivu Province and the entire Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Key Disciplines and Faculties

Faculties: Medical School, School of Geological Sciences, School of Law, School of Agricultural Sciences, School of Administration and Political Social Sciences, School of Economics and Management, School of Psychology and Educational Sciences.

Key Disciplines: Medicine, Geology, Law and other disciplines are its key development directions, which have a high influence in the local area and have cultivated a large number of relevant professional talents for the society.

Ranking

Global Ranking: According to Eduranking data, it ranks 13265th in the world.

Domestic ranking: 13th in the Democratic Republic of Congo according to UniRank data, 15th according to Eduranking data.

Cost

There is no clear public tuition information, but as a public university, there are usually government subsidies, and tuition fees may be relatively lower than private universities.

Campus environment

The school has three campuses. The central campus is located on the site of the former boarding school of Goma College; the lakeside campus is located near the Lake Kivu Hotel; and the hospital campus is located in the Goma General Hospital building. The campus buildings have local characteristics and are generally in the style of an urban campus. The teaching facilities and living facilities are relatively complete, which can meet the basic learning and living needs of students.