University Overview
Established in 1989, Université Catholique de Bukavu (Catholic University of Bukavu) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Bukavu (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), South Kivu. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et Universitaire, République Démocratique du Congo (Ministry of Higher and University Education of the Democratic Republic of the Congo), Université Catholique de Bukavu (UCB) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Congolese (DRC) higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université Catholique de Bukavu (UCB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 36-year-old Congolese (DRC) higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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| Name | Université Catholique de Bukavu |
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| Name (English) | Catholic University of Bukavu |
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| Acronym | UCB |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Motto | Super Lacus Ac Montes Splendends Shine above lakes and mountains |
| Colours | Blue sky, green, red and yellow |
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| Address | 02 Avenue de la Mission, Bugabo, Kadutu Bukavu South Kivu Democratic Republic of Congo |
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854 893 440 |
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975 343808 |
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