University of Bandundu

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University of Bandundu
Université de Bandundu (French)
Former names
Bandundu Center University
Type Public
Established1 October 2004
Location,
CampusUrban
Nickname UNIBAN
Website University website

The University of Bandundu (UB) is a public university in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located in the province of Bandundu, city of Bandundu. [1] [2] At its creation, it was an extension of the University of Kinshasa, then called University Centre of Bandundu (C.U.B.). As of 2012 it had 800 students in six faculties. Instruction is in French.

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History

The University was created 1 October 2004 as Bandundu Center University(C.U.B.), extension of the University of Kinshasa, and became autonomous in 2010 following Ministerial order No. 157/MINESU/CABMIN/EBK/PK/2010 27 September 2010.

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References

  1. "University of Bandundu Ranking & Overview 2024". www.4icu.org. Retrieved 2024-07-06.
  2. "University of Bandundu [Ranking 2024 + Acceptance Rate]". EduRank.org - Discover university rankings by location. 2019-11-21. Retrieved 2024-07-06.