University of Lubumbashi: Statistics

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#3568 of 14,131 In the World
#89 of 1,104 In Africa
#2 of 25 In the DR Congo
#1 of 2 In Lubumbashi
#999 of 1,022 For Neurosurgery
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Quick Review

Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
unilu.ac.cd
Languages
French
Acceptance rate
70%*

* The University of Lubumbashi 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 RequirementsDiplôme d'Etat d'études secondaires (secondary school certificate); applicants with less than 60% in the secondary school certificate are admitted by cometetive exam
Academic CalendarOctober to July

Research profile

University of Lubumbashi has published 1,313 scientific papers with 11,462 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Ecology, Engineering, Geography and Cartography, Geology, and Physics.

Publications
1,313
Citations
11,462

University of Lubumbashi majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
828 / 9,080
Environmental Science
754 / 8,467
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
718 / 5,158
Medicine
658 / 5,450
Chemistry
503 / 7,290
Ecology
462 / 5,736
Engineering
426 / 5,108
Geography and Cartography
425 / 3,464
Geology
419 / 5,282
Physics
370 / 4,676
Pathology
363 / 3,851
Political Science
351 / 2,141
Sociology
310 / 2,205
Paleontology
284 / 3,281
Philosophy
276 / 1,058
Genetics
274 / 3,307
Organic Chemistry
268 / 4,357
Law
260 / 2,024
Public Health
240 / 2,059
History
230 / 1,836
Materials Science
224 / 3,424
Archaeology
218 / 1,743
Biochemistry
216 / 3,241
Computer Science
213 / 2,150
Botany
203 / 2,576
Demography
194 / 1,743
Mathematics
194 / 1,380
Economics
194 / 1,237
Metallurgical Engineering
191 / 3,211
Psychology
186 / 1,679
Statistics
176 / 1,324
Immunology
160 / 1,744
Agricultural Science
155 / 1,190
Business
145 / 1,158
Development Studies
142 / 1,080
Quantum and Particle physics
141 / 1,243
Psychiatry
135 / 1,174
Surgery
134 / 702
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
115 / 543
Earth science and Geophysics
101 / 1,520

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 2 14
1992 6 14
1993 2 20
1994 6 11
1995 3 22
1996 2 18
1997 1 21
1998 5 27
1999 1 36
2000 2 47
2001 0 36
2002 7 34
2003 4 60
2004 1 40
2005 3 77
2006 10 85
2007 7 87
2008 10 94
2009 16 129
2010 11 162
2011 16 180
2012 28 250
2013 34 351
2014 42 448
2015 63 450
2016 76 474
2017 66 486
2018 76 619
2019 104 818
2020 130 1013
2021 173 1397
2022 158 1660
2023 165 1881
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Tuition

Local studetns 297,000.00 per annum, first year; 207,000.00 other years (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 Lubumbashi.

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
Docteur en Médecine Medicine, Veterinary Science
Licence Administration, Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Clinical Psychology, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Community Health, Development Studies, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Finance, History, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Sciences, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Labour Law, Management, Marketing, Nutrition, Pedagogy, Performing Arts, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Private Law, Psychology, Public Health, Public Law, Sociology, Tourism
Diplôme d’Etudes approfondies Public Health
Doctorat Agronomy, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Commercial Law, Economics, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Labour Law, Management, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Private Law, Psychology, Public Law

Notable alumni

  1. Sama Lukonde KyengeJean-Michel

    Sama Lukonde KyengeJean-Michel
    Born in
    France Flag France
    Years
    1977-.. (age 47)
    Occupations
    engineer
    Biography

    Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge is a Congolese politician from the former Katanga Province who has occupied the role of Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 15 February 2021. He was named the day of the 2021 Congo River disaster. He announced his cabinet on 12 April 2021. He is a member of the Future of Congo party.

  2. Azarias Ruberwa

    Azarias Ruberwa
    Born in
    DR Congo Flag DR Congo
    Years
    1964-.. (age 60)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Azarias Ruberwa Manywa is a Congolese politician, lawyer, and public figure. During the Second Congo War he was Secretary-General of the Rassemblement Congolais pour la Démocratie (RCD-G) rebel group. Following the war, he was one of the vice-presidents in the transitional government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2003-2006. He has also been the leader and president of RCD-G's political party since 2003. He is a member of the Banyamulenge community of South Kivu who belong to the Tutsi ethnic group.

  3. Christophe Munzihirwa

    Christophe Munzihirwa
    Born in
    DR Congo Flag DR Congo
    Years
    1926-1996 (aged 70)
    Occupations
    Catholic bishopCatholic priest
    Biography

    Christophe Munzihirwa Mwene Ngabo was a Democratic Republic of the Congo prelate who served as the Archbishop of Bukavu and was a professed member of the Jesuits. Munzihirwa served as the coadjutor and later as the Bishop of Kasongo and he was a vocal supporter of human rights in the face of the conflict that claimed his own life. He studied social sciences and economics abroad before returning to his native land where he served as a parochial vicar and spiritual director all prior to his episcopal appointment.

University of Lubumbashi faculties and divisions

Faculty : Agronomy Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Farm Management, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Plant and Crop Protection, Soil Science
Faculty : Architecture Architecture
Faculty : Arts and Humanities African Languages, African Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Communication Studies, English, English Studies, French, French Studies, History, Information Sciences, Journalism, Latin, Linguistics, Literature, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Translation and Interpretation
Faculty : Economics and Management Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Management, Marketing
Faculty : Law Commercial Law, Labour Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law
Faculty : Medicine Biomedicine, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Public Health, Surgery
Faculty : Pharmacy Community Health, Pharmacology, Pharmacy
Faculty : Polytechnics Electronic Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mining Engineering
Faculty : Psychology and Educational Sciences Clinical Psychology, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Pedagogy, Psychology
Faculty : Public Health Nutrition, Public Health
Faculty : Sciences Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mathematics
Faculty : Social Sciences Administration, Anthropology, International Economics, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Sociology
Faculty : Veterinary Medicine Animal Husbandry, Natural Sciences, Veterinary Science
School : Criminology Criminology, Economics, Environmental Studies, Protective Services
School : Engineering Chemical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Inorganic Chemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Organic Chemistry
School : Tourism and Hotel Management Hotel Management, Tourism

General information

Alternative names UNILU
Université de Lubumbashi
Founded 1955
Accreditation Ministère de l'enseignement supérieur et universitaire

Location and contacts

Address P.O. Box 1825 Building administratif 1er niveau Route kasapa
Lubumbashi, Shaba, 1825
DR Congo
City population 1,786,000

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