List of 25 best universities in the DR Congo

Top 25 universities in the DR Congo ranked by EduRank based on research outputs, non-academic prominence, and alumni influence. The rankings are determined by analyzing 44.2K citations received by 3.19K academic publications made by 25 universities from the DR Congo, the popularity of 25 recognized alumni, and the largest reference database available.

4. University of Mbuji-Mayi

#288 in Africa
#6870 in the World
Enrollment
2,500
Founded
1990

5. National Pedagogy University

#353 in Africa
#7689 in the World
Enrollment
25,000
Founded
1961

6. Catholic University of Congo

#365 in Africa
#7867 in the World
Acceptance Rate
48%
Founded
1957

7. Catholic University of Bukavu

#388 in Africa
#8471 in the World
Acceptance Rate
47%
Founded
1989

8. Evangelical University in Africa

#389 in Africa
#8473 in the World
Acceptance Rate
79%
Founded
1991

9. University of Uele

#391 in Africa
#8495 in the World
Acceptance Rate
61%
Founded
1998

11. Protestant University of Congo

#694 in Africa
#12099 in the World
Acceptance Rate
72%
Founded
1959

12. Shalom University of Bunia

#717 in Africa
#12218 in the World
Acceptance Rate
90%
Enrollment
1,500
Founded
1961

15. Official University of Bukavu

#919 in Africa
#13320 in the World
Acceptance Rate
47%
Enrollment
6,000
Founded
2010

17. Protestant University of Lubumbashi

#973 in Africa
#13551 in the World
Acceptance Rate
71%
Founded
2002

20. Kongo University

#1023 in Africa
#13851 in the World
Enrollment
3,613
Founded
1992

21. Notre-Dame University of Kasayi

#1029 in Africa
#13871 in the World
Acceptance Rate
61%
Founded
1996

25. University of Goma

#1097 in Africa
#14105 in the World
Acceptance Rate
70%
Enrollment
5,300
Founded
1993

The best cities to study in the DR Congo based on the number of universities and their ranks are Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Kisangani, and Mbuji-Mayi.

Average cost of living for students in the DR Congo is $534 + $73-519 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).