University of Kinshasa: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1864 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 41 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| # 1 of 25 | In DR Congo |
| # 704 of 2,176 | For Pediatrics |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
65%
Enrollment
2,500
Languages
French
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | October to June (October - February; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 2,500 |
We've calculated the 65% acceptance rate for University of Kinshasa based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Kinshasa.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Kinshasa faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Kinshasa.
Faculty : Agronomy
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Economics
Agronomy
Animal Husbandry
Applied Chemistry
Environmental Management
Forestry
Natural Resources
Soil Science
Water Science
Faculty : Arts and Humanities
Arts and Humanities
Literature
Philosophy
Faculty : Economics
Business Administration
Economics
Faculty : Law
Labour Law
Law
Private Law
Public Law
Faculty : Medicine
Dentistry
Medical Parasitology
Medicine
Natural Sciences
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Physical Therapy
Public Health
Rehabilitation and Therapy
Stomatology
Surgery
Tropical Medicine
Faculty : Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Faculty : Pharmacy
Biological and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Community Health
Natural Sciences
Pharmacology
Pharmacy
Rehabilitation and Therapy
Faculty : Polytechnic
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty : Psychology
Business Administration
Educational Sciences
Psychology
Faculty : Sciences
Biology
Earth Sciences
Geography
Geology
Mathematics and Computer Science
Natural Sciences
Physics
Faculty : Social Sciences
Administration
Anthropology
International Relations and Diplomacy
Political Sciences
Social Sciences
Sociology
Faculty : Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Science
School : Public Health
Public Health
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Kinshasa.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Graduat
Arts and Humanities
Biomedicine
Dentistry
Law
Pharmacy
Rehabilitation and Therapy
Docteur en Médecine
Dentistry
Medicine
Licence
Artificial Intelligence
Arts and Humanities
Biochemistry
Biological and Life Sciences
Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Ecology
Economics
Environmental Studies
Geography
Geology
International Economics
Law
Mathematics
Microbiology
Nuclear Physics
Pharmacy
Physics
Rehabilitation and Therapy
Statistics
Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures
Law
Diplôme d’Etudes approfondies
Arts and Humanities
Criminal Law
Criminology
Human Rights
International Law
Labour Law
Private Law
Public Law
Doctorat
Arts and Humanities
Economics
Research profile
University of Kinshasa has published 6,737 scientific papers with 94,631 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Pathology, Chemistry, Political Science, Geography and Cartography, Genetics, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
4,365
/ 69,517
|
|---|---|
| Medicine |
4,178
/ 78,002
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
3,751
/ 46,301
|
| Environmental Science |
3,029
/ 38,973
|
| Pathology |
2,626
/ 57,212
|
| Chemistry |
2,098
/ 36,854
|
| Political Science |
1,993
/ 18,643
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,924
/ 22,705
|
| Genetics |
1,908
/ 33,678
|
| Engineering |
1,708
/ 24,841
|
| Sociology |
1,661
/ 31,665
|
| Ecology |
1,527
/ 24,435
|
| Public Health |
1,495
/ 37,178
|
| Computer Science |
1,492
/ 26,004
|
| Law |
1,470
/ 17,779
|
| Immunology |
1,409
/ 32,112
|
| Geology |
1,374
/ 20,152
|
| Biochemistry |
1,366
/ 26,422
|
| Physics |
1,345
/ 19,698
|
| Philosophy |
1,316
/ 6,543
|
| Demography |
1,201
/ 26,785
|
| Mathematics |
1,187
/ 14,926
|
| Psychology |
1,183
/ 15,049
|
| Statistics |
1,102
/ 14,571
|
| Paleontology |
1,070
/ 15,469
|
| Virology |
1,043
/ 20,399
|
| Organic chemistry |
945
/ 13,136
|
| Economics |
926
/ 20,461
|
| Surgery |
924
/ 16,631
|
| Psychiatry |
892
/ 12,506
|
| History |
792
/ 8,714
|
| Botany |
758
/ 11,220
|
| Development Studies |
721
/ 13,714
|
| Archaeology |
709
/ 7,762
|
| Nursing |
676
/ 21,374
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
651
/ 7,695
|
| Family medicine |
627
/ 9,282
|
| Pediatrics |
609
/ 10,189
|
| Business |
578
/ 19,476
|
| Materials Science |
490
/ 6,969
|
Annual publication & citation counts
17 Notable alumni
1. Julien Paluku Kahongya
1968-. (aged 58)
politician
minister
Julien Paluku Kahongya is a Congolese politician. He served as the governor of the province of North Kivu from 27 January 2007 to 22 February 2019. On June 21, 2023, he founded the political grouping Alliance bloc 50 (A/B50). Named after the Boeing B-50 Superfortress, the A/B50 wants to "bomb" poverty, corruption, bad governance, and everything that hinders the development...
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2. Didier Etumba Longomba
1955-. (aged 71)
military personnel
politician
Didier Etumba Longila is a retired Congolese military officer who served as Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2008 until 2018.
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3. Guy Loando Mboyo
1983-. (aged 43)
lawyer
businessperson
political writer
philanthropist
politician
Guy Loando Mboyo is a lawyer, Congolese politician and a member of the Senate of Democratic Republic of the Congo since 2019 who was appointed Minister of State in charge of Regional Planning since April 2021. He is the founder of the Widal Foundation in September 2018.
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4. Koyagialo Ngbase te Gerengo Louis Alphonse
1947-2014 (aged 67)
politician
Louis Alphonse Daniel Koyagialo Ngbase te Gerengbo was a Congolese politician. He was appointed Deputy Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with responsibility for the Ministry of Postal Services, Telephones, and Telecommunications in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito. Following the resignation of Prime Minister Muzito, Koyagialo was Acting Prime Minister from 6 March to...
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All 17 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UNIKINUniversité de Kinshasa
Founded
1954
Motto
Scientia Splendet et Conscientia
Colors
red, yellow, blue
Academic calendar
October to June (October - February; February-June)
Address
B.P. 190 Kinshasa, 11 DR Congo
City Population
14,566,000
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