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The University of 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 Uni...
The University of 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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1501 worldwide in 1 ranking system
Ranked in 4 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 29,554
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 5.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 34 : 66
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 20.7 | 2025 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | =1,154 | 23.4 | 2027 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsmedical school in Kinshasa, DR Congo
View DetailsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Kinshasa?
University of Kinshasa's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1501+.
When was University of Kinshasa founded?
University of Kinshasa was founded in 1954.
What are the top subjects at University of Kinshasa?
Top subjects at University of Kinshasa include: Public Health, Human Biological Sciences, Clinical & Health, Clinical Medicine.
Where is University of Kinshasa located?
University of Kinshasa is located in Kinshasa, DR Congo.