University of Goma
University of Goma | |
Former name | Centre Universitaire du Nord-Kivu (CUNK) |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 17 June 1993 |
Academic affiliation | Agence universitaire de la Francophonie |
| Rector | Muhindo Mughanda |
| Students | Over 6,000 (2024) |
| Location | , , Democratic Republic of the Congo 1°40′40″S 29°13′01″E / 1.6777°S 29.2170°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | https://unigom.ac.cd/ |
The University of Goma (French: Université de Goma, colloquially denoted by its acronym UNIGOM) is a public university strategically situated in Goma, within the North Kivu Province of the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. UNIGOM was established in 1993 as the Centre Universitaire du Nord-Kivu (CUNK) and later elevated to university status in 2005. It offers education primarily in French and aims to provide quality education, conduct research, and serve the community. The university's rector is Muhindo Mughanda.