University of Kisangani: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3892 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #109 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #3 of 25 | In the DR Congo |
| #1727 of 2,377 | For Forestry |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- unikis.ac.cd
- Languages
- French
- Acceptance rate
- 69%*
* The University of Kisangani is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - February; February-July) |
Research profile
University of Kisangani has published 832 scientific papers with 8,682 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Chemistry, Sociology, and Botany.
University of Kisangani majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 | 10 |
| 1995 | 1 | 10 |
| 1996 | 3 | 7 |
| 1997 | 1 | 10 |
| 1998 | 0 | 9 |
| 1999 | 2 | 9 |
| 2000 | 0 | 14 |
| 2001 | 0 | 17 |
| 2002 | 0 | 9 |
| 2003 | 3 | 17 |
| 2004 | 1 | 24 |
| 2005 | 2 | 19 |
| 2006 | 1 | 31 |
| 2007 | 3 | 25 |
| 2008 | 7 | 34 |
| 2009 | 3 | 52 |
| 2010 | 12 | 81 |
| 2011 | 6 | 168 |
| 2012 | 14 | 229 |
| 2013 | 19 | 287 |
| 2014 | 22 | 320 |
| 2015 | 27 | 447 |
| 2016 | 64 | 389 |
| 2017 | 85 | 455 |
| 2018 | 86 | 557 |
| 2019 | 84 | 660 |
| 2020 | 84 | 905 |
| 2021 | 89 | 1121 |
| 2022 | 109 | 1275 |
| 2023 | 81 | 1301 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Kisangani gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,500,000 CDF |
| Master's Degree | 2,500,000 CDF |
| Doctorate Degree | 3,500,000 CDF |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Kisangani.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Graduat | Biomedicine |
|---|---|
| Docteur en Médecine | Dentistry, Medicine |
| Licence | Administration, African Languages, African Studies, Analytical Chemistry, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Canon Law, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Commercial Law, Continuing Education, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Documentation Techniques, Ecology, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Educational Testing and Evaluation, English, English Studies, Environmental Management, Forest Management, French, French Studies, Geological Engineering, Geology, History, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Sciences, Inorganic Chemistry, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Labour Law, Law, Management, Mass Communication, Mining Engineering, Modern Languages, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Organic Chemistry, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Chemistry, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Secondary Education, Social Psychology, Sociology, Taxation |
| Doctorat | Anthropology, Econometrics, Economics, Industrial and Production Economics, Information Sciences, International Economics, Political Sciences, Sociology |
Notable alumni
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Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi is a politician and former rebel leader in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He leads the Forces for Renewal political party and was Minister of Decentralization and Urban and Regional Planning until September 2011 when he resigned to run for president. He was previously the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2007 to 2008.
-
René Ngongo
- Occupations
- biologistpoliticianenvironmentalist
- Biography
-
René Ngongo is a Congolese biologist, environmentalist and political activist. Ngongo graduated from the University of Kisangani with a bachelor's degree in biology in 1987. In 1994, he created the NGO OCEAN (Organisation Concertée des Ecologistes et Amis de la Nature) in order to protect the DRC's natural resources.
University of Kisangani faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Economics and Management | Economics, Management |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Law | Commercial Law, Labour Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Literature and Humanities | African Languages, African Studies, Communication Studies, Documentation Techniques, English, English Studies, French, French Studies, History, Information Sciences, Modern Languages, Philosophy |
| Faculty : Medicine and Pharmacy | Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Pharmacy, Public Health, Surgery |
| Faculty : Psychology and Education Sciences | Educational Sciences, Psychology |
| Faculty : Renewable Natural Resources Management | Agricultural Management, Agronomy, Ecology, Forestry |
| Faculty : Sciences | Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences, Administration, and Political Sciences | Administration, Anthropology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| School : Hotel Management and Tourism | Hotel Management, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | UNIKIS Université de Kisangani |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1963 |
| Accreditation | Ministère de l'enseignement supérieur et universitaire |
| Motto | Scientia splendet et conscientia |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 2012 Avenue Munyororo, N° 500 Quartier Plateau Médical Commune de Makiso Kisangani, Tshopo DR Congo |
|---|---|
| City population | 936,000 |