University of Kolwezi
Public university in the DRC
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The University of Kolwezi (UNIKOL)[1] is a public university in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, located in the province of Katanga, city of Kolwezi.[2][3] At its creation, it was an extension of the University of Lubumbashi, then called University Centre of Kolwezi (C.U.K.). Instruction is in French.
Former name | Kolwezi Center University |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1 October 2004 |
| Location | , |
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| Nickname | UNIKOL |
| Website | University website |
History
The University was created 1 October 2004 as Kolwezi Center University (C.U.K.), extension of the University of Lubumbashi, and became autonomous in 2010 following Ministerial order No. 157/MINESU/CABMIN/EBK/PK/2010 27 September 2010.