University of Kinshasa
Université de Kinshasa | |
| Motto | Scientia Splendet et Conscientia Latin |
|---|---|
Motto in English | "Science shines and so does conscience" |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1954 |
| Rector | Jean-Marie Kayembe Ntumba (since 2021) |
| Academic Secretary General | Eustache Banza Nsomwe-A-Nfunkwa |
Academic staff | 1,929 |
| Students | 29,554 |
| Location | , Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Colours | Red, yellow and blue |
| Website | www |
The University of Kinshasa (French: Université de Kinshasa), colloquially known by its acronym UNIKIN, is a public university located in Kinshasa's Lemba commune within the western region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is the country's premier university. Initially established in 1954 as Lovanium University during Belgian colonial rule, the current university was established following the division of the National University of Zaire (UNAZA) in 1981.
The university had an enrollment of 29,554 and a faculty and research staff of 1,929 in the 2018–19 academic year, and currently has twelve academic divisions. The Notre-Dame de la Sagesse is strategically located on the campus and provides pastoral ministries to professors and students.