Université Officielle de Bukavu

The Université Officielle de Bukavu (UOB) is a public university in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located in the province of South Kivu, city of Bukavu.

The history of the Université Officielle de Bukavu (UOB) can be traced back to the 1980s, when the Catholic Church established the Centre Universitaire de Bukavu (CUB) in 1989. The CUB was initially a private institution, but it was transferred to the Congolese government in 2006 and became the UOB.

The UOB was officially established on February 8, 2006, by Ministerial Order No. 016/MINESU/CAB. MIN/RS/2006 of February 7, 2006. The university's mission is to train highly qualified professionals in various fields, to conduct scientific research, and to contribute to the development of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The UOB offers programs of study at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels. It also has a number of research centers and institutes that conduct research in a variety of fields.

The UOB is a member of the Association of African Universities (AUF) and the International Association of Universities (IAU). It is also accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The UOB has played an important role in the development of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, particularly in the province of South Kivu. The university has trained thousands of professionals who are working in various sectors of the economy. The UOB's research has also contributed to the development of new technologies and solutions to some of the country's most pressing problems.

The UOB is a leading university in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is committed to providing high-quality education and research. The university is also committed to contributing to the development of the country.

Université Officielle de Bukavu is ranked as the #4 top university in Congo (Democratic Republic) during 2024. This is the same rank as last year.