The relevant introduction of the University of Kisangani is as follows:

Basic Information

Founded: 1963.

School Location: Located in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the campus covers an area of ​​132 hectares, one mile from the center of Kisangani and about 100 miles north of the Congo River.

Institutional Nature: Public, non-profit university.

Motto: Scientia splendet et conscientia, which means "Science shines, consciousness is clear".

History

Founded in 1963 by the Congolese Protestant Committee (a coalition of Protestant churches operating in Congo), it was originally named the Free University of the Congo (Université Libre du Congo), with only 50 students and 6 full-time professors at the time of its establishment.

In 1971, it became part of the National University of Zaire.

In 1981, it separated from the National University of Zaire, along with the University of Kinshasa and the University of Lubumbashi, and became the current University of Kisangani.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: 381 academic staff in 2007.

Student Size: Medium-sized, with a student population of between 6,000 and 6,999.

International Exchange: A partnership has been established with the University of Hasselt to develop the school's institutional framework.

Educational Philosophy

Committed to cultivating talents with all-round development in terms of knowledge, morality and social responsibility through high-quality education, and providing intellectual support and professional talents for the development of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the wider region.

Key Disciplines and Faculties

Faculties: There are the School of Arts and Humanities, the School of Law, the School of Economics and Management, the School of Social Science Policy and Management, the School of Science, the School of Psychology and Educational Sciences, the School of Medicine and the School of Pharmacy.

Key Disciplines: Medicine, Law and other disciplines have a certain influence in the local area, and are the key development directions of the school, which have trained a large number of related professionals for the society. The School of Science also has a certain teaching and research foundation in mathematics, biology, chemistry and other disciplines.

Ranking

THE ranking: In the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the overall ranking is after 1501; after 1001 in the field of "Good Health and Well-being", between 1001-1500 in the field of "Quality Education", between 401-600 in the field of "Climate Action", and after 1501 in the field of "Target Partnership".

UniRank ranking: 12th in the Democratic Republic of Congo and 12143rd in the world.

Fees

There is no public information on exact tuition fees and other fees.

Campus environment

The campus is urban in style and has a large area. It has basic teaching facilities such as teaching buildings and libraries. There is also a special biodiversity monitoring center on campus. The surrounding area has the unique urban environment and cultural atmosphere of Kisangani. The Congo River passes through the city, adding a unique natural landscape to the campus.