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Universities in Democratic Republic of Congo

Higher Education in Democratic Republic of Congo

2022 Ranking of Democratic Republic of Congo Universities

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, which universities are the most popular? Topuniversitieslist has published the 2022 Congolese University Ranking, which includes 55 Congolese higher-education institutions that fulfill the Topuniversitieslist quality criteria:

being chartered, registered, or certified by the relevant Congolese higher education-related institution, and providing at least four-year undergraduate degrees (bachelor degrees) or postgraduate degrees (master or doctoral degrees) in a conventional, face-to-face, non-distance education style.

The Topuniversitieslist League Table and University Ranking of 55 Universities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are available to view. Universities in Congo is one of the most prestigious research centers in the world. The universities located here cooperate in various international organizations. All universities have been modernized. Modernization has changed the quality of education in universities.Universities in Congo are distinguished by their acceptance rate.The acceptance rate to these universities is from 20 to 25 percent. The acceptance rate is increasing every year. The names of the universities here are always in the world ranking. One of the main goals of the university is to teach students teamwork skills. In team projects, students focus on discussion and exchange of new information. Therefore, the university organizes various projects as a team. Students from all over the world apply to the universities here. Also university offers a library, accommodation, sports facilities, financial assistance and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning possibilities, as well as administrative services to students. Also, new specialties are created and personnel are trained for those specialties. Universities have freedom in the preparation and implementation of curricula, in the conduct of scientific work, and in the awarding of academic degrees (diploma and doctoral degrees). Also, students’ cognitive skills are developed. Students from all over the world apply to the universities here. Every year, universities prepare different programs. These programs prepare students for their future lives. A special preparatory course is provided for foreign students. If you want to get more information, you can see at Topuniversitieslist.

2022 Sub-rankings by provinces and territories

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is divided into 25 districts, as well as the autonomous city of Kinshasa, which serves as the country’s capital. Kinshasa, the largest city in the west of the country, has many higher education institutions that meet the Topuniversitieslist selection criteria. Both provinces with at least two Congolese higher education institutions matching the Topuniversitieslist placement criterion are included in the following Topuniversitieslist league tables or sub-rankings.


Haut-Katanga (3)
Ituri (2)
Kinshasa (10)
North Kivu (5)
South Kivu (4)